Itsbooktalk & More is the type of newsletter Iā€™d love to receive in my inbox. Weekly posts are packed with curated recommendations, book reviews, links I love, ideas, tips and thoughts on our reading lives. There is also a weekly thread to help readers connect with each other. The more book talk the merrier! I also love a list, so youā€™ll find a variety of book and reading related lists, from the general to the niche.

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  • 4-5 exclusive paid posts a month

  • Monthly Surprise Books & More - audio podcast reviews and recommendations of 1-2 ā€œsurpriseā€ books Iā€™ve read, loved, and exclusively share here first, along other tidbits like books I didnā€™t finish, books Iā€™ve added to my tbr, or products I've loved. Plus, all of my reads for the month ranked with star ratings and links

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About Me

I live in Columbus, Ohio with my husband and dog. Iā€™m a mom of two grown sons and Iā€™ve been talking about books and reading on the internet since 2016. I truly love talking about books! I was a creator and co-host of the Book Talk, Etc podcast for 3 years. I love to research books, go to the movies, walk, bike ride, and spend time at the lake with friends and family. I also enjoy a cold glass of Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio while reading in my favorite chair with my dog beside me:) I read widely, but especially enjoy mysteries/thrillers, literary fiction, nonfiction & memoir, contemporary and historical fiction. My favorite book of all time is A Little Life by Hanya Yanigahara.

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Recommending books since 2016. Helping you discover your next great read and think more deeply about your reading life. Sharing new release & under the radar book recommendations, thoughts on the reading life, & more