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My Book Reviews

My favorite genres are contemporary romance, women's fiction, suspense, and psychological thrillers. I mostly read books on my kindle, and I listen to audio books every morning when I go for my run.

I do NOT love star ratings for novels. For each book review, I give background, my thoughts, and if I would recommend it. Full disclosure: if I'm not into a book, I don't finish it. Since I review books I finish, most of them will be positive.

2024: My Year in Audiobooks

Laurel Osterkamp · December 31, 2024

So, that’s a wrap on 2024. All things considered, I can’t complain. But I can indulge myself by taking a look back—everything I did, learned, and discovered, and the audiobooks I listened to in 2024. Winter

When You Got a Good Thing by Kait Nolan. Last January, I decided I’d write a small-town romance in alternating third person POV. Why? Because I thought I’d submit to publishers like Entangled or Harlequin, who accept unsolicited submissions for such …

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Five Festive Author Quotes You Can Share on Social Media

Laurel Osterkamp · December 20, 2024

 If you're looking for an offbeat/bookish quote to express some holiday cheer, I've got you! Enjoy these five festive author quotes that you can share on social media. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I'll see you in 2025!  

 

You can start reading my FREE, Taylor Swift- inspired short story, Love and Poetry today!

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How & Why to Keep a Reading Journal

Laurel Osterkamp · December 6, 2024

 

As book lovers, we often find ourselves deeply immersed in the worlds created by our favorite authors. We devour pages after pages, eager to know what happens next and to unravel the mysteries that lie within the covers. But have you ever stopped to think about the impact that these stories have on us, pondering the themes and messages conveyed by the characters and their journeys?

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Which Emily Henry Novel Couple Would Stay Together in Real Life? My Ranking…

Laurel Osterkamp · December 2, 2024

These days, we're all so cynical and divided. That makes it hard to believe in a love will last forever. Maybe that's why romance novels are more popular than ever. We need that happily-ever-after. Plus, there's the amount of amazing romance novels published recently. Emily Henry's novels are among them. However, since she's known for writing complex, realistic characters, their happily-ever-after's are sometimes slightly in question. Make no mistake, I adored all five love stories, and I …

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Nine Classics by Female Authors, Perfect for Autumn Reading

Laurel Osterkamp · October 3, 2024

As the leaves start to change and the air turns crisp, autumn is the perfect time to cozy up with a classic novel by a female author. These timeless works not only provide an escape to different worlds and eras, but also offer a unique perspective on life and love. From gothic tales to coming-of-age stories, here are the best classic novels by female authors to read in autumn. *Disclaimer: Associate links for the books on Kindle are below. But many are …

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