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Introducing Chapter Chats! Read the first exclusive author interview

Hi Reader, I've got something GREAT to share with you today! I've been trying to find ways to bring you more exclusive content this year. I've created "Chapter Chats": interviews with authors and other book insiders. The first one is now LIVE on The Literary Lifestyle's Patreon community. (This is currently a free post unlocked to both members and non-members!) There, I spoke with Tracey Lange, the author of my first five-star book of 2025, What Happened to the McCrays? (a family drama...

Hi Reader, With one week until Valentine's Day and snow forecasted here in Philly today (Go birds!), there's no better time to read a winter romance novel! The snowy winter season sets the perfect scene for the most cozy winter romance books to curl up with. As a mood reader who indulges in as many snowy love stories as possible each February, especially as Valentine’s Day approaches, I shared on The Literary Lifestyle my top recommendations for every romance reader’s tastes, from clean to...

Hi Reader, To celebrate Samsung's Galaxy S25 launch, I thought it would be fun to share my favorite book apps on my phone. Libby Libby is a library app, and it's an absolute must! This is where I place holds, listen to FREE audiobooks, and send FREE ebooks to my Kindle. Remember to tag new releases, so you get notified when your library adds them to its catalog. It's my secret sauce for avoiding long holds. Libro.fm Libro.fm isn't the only audiobook app I have, but it's my favorite because it...

Hi Reader, With only ten days until Valentine's Day, I want to prepare you for a holiday you'll L-O-V-E! (Note: You'll want to scroll to the bottom for a special bonus.) My Valentine's Day gift guides work for many kinds of relationships, from friendship to romantic, but they're especially designed with book lovers in mind! This means you can consider them for your book club gatherings, too. Shop the gift guides below or forward some hints!: Valentine's Day Gifts For Book Lovers Top Pick:...

Hi Reader, I've got something helpful to share with you about Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros! First, with 2.7 MILLION copies sold in its first week, this third book in the Empyrean series is the fastest-selling adult novel in 20 years. To put this in perspective, selling a few thousand copies of a book can land you on a bestseller list. Over the past two weeks, I've done nothing but read, take notes, and write about Onyx Storm. Earlier in the week, I shared my blog posts to date with you. Now,...

Hi Reader, Last week, I shared about the biggest book release of the year, Onyx Storm, book 3 in the Emyprean series by Rebecca Yarros. What a week it was! I hunkered down and devoured the 500+ pages as fast as possible, which still took a few days, as the book is SO detailed... dragons, and politics, and signets, on my!! To be honest, I don't recommend you read this one as quickly as I did. Beyond detail, it's action-packed from start to finish, so I think breaks between these suspenseful...

Hi Reader, Many readers view fall as the best season for thriller books, but me? I prefer thrills when I'm feeling the chills... of snow! To me, the chill of the winter season sets the perfect scene for the most atmospheric winter thriller books and mysteries. On The Literary Lifestyle, I shared my top recommendations for every crime reader’s tastes, from the darkest and coldest thrillers to the most cozy, snowy mysteries. Trust me, these are the types of books that make your heart race and...

Hi Reader, Today marks the biggest book release of the year, Onyx Storm, book three in the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros, and let me put it this way... I'm taking the day off to read! Even if you don't like fantasy books (I didn't think I did either), this series is IT! It's immersive, it's suspenseful, it's romantic, and all the things. It makes you think you never knew how much you could be invested in dragons. If you're catching up on The Empyrean series books one (Fourth Wing) and two...

Hi Reader, The email marks the biggest announcement from The Literary Lifestyle in about a year and a half since our updated site launched. I've been hinting at it for about a week now... You can now join The Literary Lifestyle as a member!! What does that mean? Our members-only community offers all kinds of upgrades for fans of The Literary Lifestyle and/or my Rory Gilmore Book Club: Exclusive digital and printable content Private GoodReads group Exclusive discount codes More! I'm finally...

Hi Reader, The American Girls were my earliest literary loves. You too? If you love the nostalgia this brand evokes or have a daughter who loves them now, you'll want to check out American Girl's latest collaboration with Posh Peanut, launching Thursday, January 16 at 11 am EST/ 8 am PT. With clothing and dinnerware inspired by Kirsten, Samantha, Molly, Josefina, and Addy for both kids and adults, this new release is destined to sell fast. Very, very fast. Before the sale, you should create...