FALL 2023 Reading List!
There is something about my Fall 2023 Reading List that I love. A mix of steamy romance, sci-fi, and more. A Summer to Remember by Erika Montgomery: I picked this up in the airport and really enjoyed the flow of the novel, foes-to-lovers plot, and the slight plot twist. Its a short small book perfect […]
March Madness: A Round Up of This Month’s Favorites
Incredible books that need a home in your library! Each of these books, released between 2022 and 2023, is an example of the revived Romance genre. We are getting some of the best books with plots and characters that make me excited for sequels. This has not happened in some time. Let’s go over why
Best Reads of January & February 2023
Love in Color by Bolu Babalola Wahala by Nikki May All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks Amazing books I’ve read so far this year. All reads by Black women authors 🙂 I have been reading some really great books so far this year! Each one brings a different spice and energy for every…
A Plot Twist For the Ages
Photo credits: Miasosa.com A book dubbed one of the Best Romance Novels of 2020 has now made its way to Ethereal Storybooks and wow. This story explores what happens when a wedding planner gets left at the altar and falls in love with her ex fiancé’s best man….his brother. This was a twist on the…
Real Life: The Journey From Isolation to Openness & Freedom
by Sharon Salzberg I had the opportunity to read the unpublished version of Sharon Salzberg’s upcoming book set to publish April 2023. And this is by far one of my favorite books from this author. Real Life is filled with chapters that are entrenched with life lessons, memorable quotes, and reminders that are profound. It…
The Singing Trees Review
photo credits: goodreads With over 20,000 reviews on multiple platforms, The Singing Trees by Boo Walker is a not-so hidden gem in the literacy world. It stole my breath away and is one of my favorite books of 2022/of all time. Keep reading to find out why it should be deemed an American classic and…
People We Meet On Vacation
photo credit: goodreads.com I have recently discovered one of Emily Henry’s, dare I claim, most iconic books. I believe it is well worth the read and a great pick up before Summer 2022 comes to an end. Overall Ethereal Score Originality 3.5/5 Believability 4/5 Escapism 5/5 = 12.5/15 The number of people who commented something…
Pillow Thoughts
photo credit: barnes & noble Courtney Peppernell’s poems have taken social media by storm and I would bet you have read a couple of her stanzas. Pillow Thoughts is a lovely read with poems that reflect what you think about as you lay your head on your pillow. Overall Ethereal Score Originality 2/5 Believability 4/5…
You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty Review
photo credit: simon and schuster Akwaeke Emezi has written a romance novel unlike anything I have ever read. The plot is captivating, inspiring, and genuinely unpredictable. It has earned the title of the Best Book of Summer 2022. Overall Ethereal Score: Originality 5/5 Believability 4/5 Escapism 4/5 = 13/15 !!!!!!!
The Sweetest Spring Read!
photo credit: penguin random house Jane Igharo has written a Nigerian-American romance novel that is such a treat. Keep reading to find out why it scored such a high ethereal score and is a must have for your Spring Reading list. Overall Ethereal Score Originality 5/5 Believability 5/5 Escapism 3/5 = 13/15 Firstly: big up…