Books
Where to Get Free Audiobooks (Without the Library Wait or Amazon Audible)
There are approximately a million reasons someone ends up looking for audiobooks outside of their usual routine. Maybe Audible isn’t your thing, maybe the library hold list has you in audiobook purgatory, maybe you’ve just hit a wall with music and podcasts and need something different. If any of that sounds familiar, here’s what I’ve […]
The Best Book Subscription Box for Romance Readers
If your to-read list is 90% enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn historicals, and second-chance romance, you’ve probably already heard of Book of the Month, a book subscription box available to readers in both the United States and Canada. But is it actually worth it for romance readers specifically? Short answer: yes. Longer answer: let me explain exactly why. […]
Why You Need to Pre-Order Unrivaled Right Now (Yes, Really)
It might sound odd to be told to order a book six months in advance when many of us don’t even know what we’re going to be doing a weekend from now. But hear me out. Unrivaled by Rachel Reid has been scheduled to drop on June 1, 2027, her 7th book in the Game […]
Why This Book Lover Joined Book of the Month
Despite having a TBR list that could probably be seen from space if it was physically manifested, and scoping out new additions to said list every week via a wander of the bookstore, joining Book of the Month has been one of my better book-related decisions this year. And it’s really hard to pick just […]
The Best E-Reader for Kids (Any Age)
Best E-Reader for Kids = Screen Time Without the Guilt Trip As a parent or guardian, you’ve likely already navigated a lot of resources or opinions on screentime. However, e-readers can occupy this nice middle that may deserve another look, especially in the case of colour e-readers. Whether at home or away, most children interact […]
5 Must-Read Women’s Soccer Books (WoSo Reading List)
A movement, not just a moment, women’s soccer is continuing to gain traction in North America, driven by the growth and excitement of the NWSL and the newly launched NSL (Northern Super League). Whether you’re a longtime WoSo supporter or want to dip your toes in, here are five women’s soccer books by influential athletes, […]
How to Get Out of a Reading Slump (5 Easy Ways)
Can’t finish a book lately? That’s a reading slump. Here’s how to fall back in love with reading without pressure, guilt, or forcing yourself. 1. Revisit a Childhood or Teenagehood Favourite Sometimes the best way to get back into reading is to re-read something that got us into reading, or kept us going, before. Childhood […]
Must-Visit Independent Bookstores in Ontario
Discover Ontario’s best independent bookstores, from Amherstburg’s secret lounge bar to Guelph’s bookshop-cinema to Toronto’s all smut HQ. River Bookshop – Amherstburg With a mission to create a third place for its community, locals and visitors have not only fallen in love with River Bookshop’s selection of great reads and thoughtfully curated goods but also […]
Every Book By Emma Lord (So Far)
In 2020, Tweet Cute by Emma Lord reignited my love and habit of reading while being stuck in what would become the longest lockdown in North America. 2021’s continuance of said lockdown would include new writing from her in the form of You Have a Match. The 5th anniversary of my going remote during the […]
Most Anticipated Books of 2025
Check out this list of must-read releases, many of which you can preorder/order right now!