Bookmarks 'n Blankets – Details, episodes & analysis

We are already halfway through the reading year, so I’m doing the ultra-popular mid-year freakout book tag. I will talk about the good, the bad, and the surprising. Come find out which books I’ve deemed the best and worst of the year so far. Plus, I'll let you know about some new releases coming in the second half of the year that I'm super excited about.

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If you wish to listen to previous mid-year freak-out episodes, go to episodes 73 and 30.

Mid-Year Freak-Out Book Tag Questions: 

1. Best Books of 2025 So Far
2. Best Sequels of 2025 So Far
3. Biggest Disappointments of 2025 So Far
4. New Releases I Haven’t Read But Want To
5. Most Anticipated Releases for the Second Half of the Year
6. Biggest Surprises of 2025 So Far
7. Favorite New Author (Debut or New to Me)
8. Books I Learned the Most From
9. A Book That Made Me Cry
10. Books That Made Me Happy
11. Most Beautiful Book Cover I’ve Bought or Received So Far This Year
12. Books I Need to Read Before the End of 2025
13. My Favorite Genres of the Year So Far
14. Books You Want to Reread This Year
15. Books You’ve Been Putting Off
16. A Book You Enjoyed with Mixed Reviews
17. A Series You Want to Finish Before the End of the Year
18. Five-Star Predictions for the Rest of the Year
19. Do You Think You’ll Reach Your Reading Goal or Will You Change It?
20. Any New Goals for the Rest of the Year?

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I’m gettin crazy by changing up my summer reading list, throwing in not one, but two holiday-themed TBR book lists. In honor of Summerween, I have 6 mystery and thriller books. And in honor of Christmas in July, I have 6 holiday romcoms. Come find out which titles I chose to read in July.

*Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound interesting to me, so I'm excited to read them at some point.

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Escape into the charm of cozy cottages, lush gardens, and heartwarming tales with these 12 cottagecore books. Perfect for spring, these stories bring magic, comfort, and the beauty of nature to life! Come find out which spring cottagecore books I want to read this month.

*Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound interesting to me, so I'm excited to read them at some point.

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If you want to hear my thoughts about more spring or cottagecore books, you can listen to my other episodes: 3, 5, 8, and 68.

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Sit back and relax as I discuss my review of the book, The Girl Who Drank the Moon  by Kelly Barnhill. You'll hear about what I liked, what I didn't like, my rating, and more.

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Sit back and relax as I discuss my review of the book, Archibald Finch and the Lost Witches  by Michel Guyon. You'll hear about what I liked, what I didn't like, my rating, and more.

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Which books are on your reading list this June? Come find out what reading theme I chose for this month and the 10 books on my TBR book list.

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May was a mixed reading month, and I DNF’d my first book since joining the online book community. Come find out which books I read this month and what I thought about them.

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Sit back and relax as I discuss my review of the book, Into the Heartless Wood by Joanna Ruth Meyer. You'll hear about what I liked, what I didn't like, my rating, and more.

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Did you know there is an entire secret language to this online book world? If you’re a newbie, like me, you may be confused with all this new lingo. Well, in this episode, I’m going to shed some light on this exclusive book-speak.

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Spring is here, and there are many things to do and ways to take care of yourself during these warmer months. Come find out how you can nourish your body, mind, and soul in the springtime.

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