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Whatcha Reading? April 2026, Part One

Cozy seat in beautiful backyard flower garden

Hey there! It’s April! Here’s what we’re reading right now: Carrie: I’m reading Call Me Traitor by Everina Maxwell – it is SO GOOD. Lara: I’m reading Thistlemarsh by Moorea Corrigan. There is a teeny tiny niche of ‘Fae’ books that I enjoy and I think this book might fall into that niche! So far the writing is just excellent. There’ll be a full review around publication date. Elyse: I’m reading Thistlemarch too! Amanda: I’m … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? April 2026, Part One

Whatcha Reading? March 2026, Part Two

Keukenhof flower garden, also known as the Garden of Europe. One of the world's largest flower gardens. Lisse, the Netherlands.

Welcome back! March is coming to a close. Here’s what we’re reading right now: Lara: I’ve just started The Luckiest Lady in London by Sherry Thomas from 2013! It’s my first historical romance of hers so I’m excited for it. So far I’m enjoying it but I’m only one chapter in! Claudia: I just finished A Most Worthy Husband by Faye Delacour and really liked it, except the ending felt very rushed. Great working-class hero. … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? March 2026, Part Two

Whatcha Reading? March 2026, Part One

Keukenhof flower garden, also known as the Garden of Europe. One of the world's largest flower gardens. Lisse, the Netherlands.

Happy Saturday! We’re halfway through March already. Here’s what we’re reading: Lara:  I’m reading The Name Game by Beth O’Leary. It’s a mixture of diary entries, emails and flashbacks. It’s still early days, but it’s giving me the kind of feeling that Bridget Jones’ Diary did a million years ago. Will report back! Sarah: I’m reading Royal Gambit by Daniel O’Malley because Adam recommended it to me after he finished it. I’ve recommended dozens of … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? March 2026, Part One

Whatcha Reading? February 2026, Part Two

Cozy winter still life: cup of hot coffee and book with warm plaid on windowsill against snow landscape from outside.

Welcome back! It’s the last day of February and here’s how we’re wrapping up the month: Sarah: Alpha, Omega, and Update: Blind Date with a Werewolf is an anthology that came out last year and focuses on Asil, a side character. I read that after Cry Wolf because series order is a meaningless construct that doesn’t apply to me. Ha ha! Now I’m reading book two, Hunting Ground. Lara: I had a bit of a … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? February 2026, Part Two

Whatcha Reading? February 2026, Part One

Cozy winter still life: cup of hot coffee and book with warm plaid on windowsill against snow landscape from outside.

Welcome back and happy weekend! Here’s what we’re reading right now: Lara: I am reading a book that I have tried to get my greedy little paws on for MONTHS and finally I HAVE IT! How to Lose a Lord in Ten Days by Sophie Irwin. It’s possible the anticipation of this release has raised my expectations unreasonably high, but I am cautiously optimistic that it’ll be great. I’m only a chapter in so far! Elyse: … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? February 2026, Part One

Whatcha Reading? January 2026, Part Two

Christmas wooden mansion in mountains on snowfall winter day. Cozy chalet on ski resort near pine forest. Cottage of round timber with wooden balcony. Fir-trees covered with snow. Chimneys of stone.

January is soon coming to an end. Here’s what we’re reading right now: Lara: I tried to read a book featuring a disabled/chronically ill couple but instead of relating or learning, I just felt deeply triggered. So that was that. Now I’m flailing looking for something to take me out of my head. Sarah: Oh heck I hate when that happens. I’m sorry you’re going through it. Do you have a “break glass in case … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? January 2026, Part Two

Whatcha Reading? January 2026, Part One

Christmas wooden mansion in mountains on snowfall winter day. Cozy chalet on ski resort near pine forest. Cottage of round timber with wooden balcony. Fir-trees covered with snow. Chimneys of stone.

It’s our first Whatcha Reading of the new year. Here’s how we’re kicking off 2026: Lara: In a move that is surprising to no one in my life, I have just reread Heated Rivalry and I’m toying with reading The Long Game again next, but I might need to try chill on the Ilya/Shane action because I’ve been plotting ways to make Ilya and Shane merch here in South Africa, so … perhaps time to … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? January 2026, Part One

Whatcha Reading? December 2025, Part Two

Cozy winter still life: cup of hot coffee and book with warm plaid on windowsill against snow landscape from outside.

This year is coming to a close! Here’s what we’re reading during the last week of December: Lara: I’m catching up with Nalini Singh’s Guild Hunter series. I’m currently reading Archangel’s Lineage. I’m desperately sad that this series will be coming to an end in May. It’s been a stalwart comfort for years. Amanda: My Romance TBR Takedown board had me landing on “new series.” I’m starting my Alice Coldbreath journey with Her Baseborn Bridegroom, … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? December 2025, Part Two

Whatcha Reading? December 2025, Part One

Cozy winter still life: cup of hot coffee and book with warm plaid on windowsill against snow landscape from outside.

Welcome back! It’s our first Whatcha Reading of the month, and that means only one more to go before 2026. Here’s what we’re reading: Lara: I’m reading and enjoying Dom-Com by Adriana Anders. I’m finding the growth of trust and intimacy in this book particularly great. There’s a lot of (hot) sex/scenes but each one pushes the characters development and evolution. Elyse: I’m reading Audition by Katie Kitamura. It’s not romance but I’ve heard multiple … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? December 2025, Part One

Whatcha Reading? November 2025, Part Two

The woman in yellow coat jeans and boots sitting under the maple tree with a red book and cup of coffee or tea in fall city park on a warm day. Autumn golden leaves. Reading concept. Close up.

November is quickly coming to a close. Here’s what we’re reading right now: Elyse: I’m reading Christmas Fling by Lindsay Kelk. Sarah: I have been reading The Hearth Witch’s Guide to Magic & Murder by Kiri Callaghan which is part murder mystery, part family drama, part fantasy quest – there’s been skulking in graveyards, magical tea, weird as murders, and fae cats. It’s got everything! Alas, my TBR grows longer because as I record the … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? November 2025, Part Two

Whatcha Reading? November 2025, Part One

The woman in yellow coat jeans and boots sitting under the maple tree with a red book and cup of coffee or tea in fall city park on a warm day. Autumn golden leaves. Reading concept. Close up.

Welcome back to Whatcha Reading! Here’s what we’re reading right now: Sarah: I’m reading the end of Mate and I am both engaged with the story and infuriated by it. I’m also reading a book about magic and writing. Pam Grossman’s Magic Maker: The Enchanted Path to Creativity. I dislike the cover but the writing is warm and supportive in a way I appreciate. I love books about writing that are informative and unique but … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? November 2025, Part One