BookCon 2026: From Literary Dream to Letdown? My Honest Review
BookCon 2026 took place this past weekend (April 18-19, 2026). What went from everyone’s literary dream of the return of BookCon, turned into a complete chaotic letdown.
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The Book Influencer: How to Boost a Book to Bestseller Status
This technique helps boost a book onto the bestseller list in one post. This is how to influence people to buy books.
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Book Review: Temple of Swoon
Jo Segura returns with her second Indiana Jones inspired romance, “Temple of Swoon.”
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Book Review: Indian Burial Ground
Nick Medina’s “Indian Burial Ground” mixes mythology and folklore with horror.
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The Book Influencer: Vetting the Books You Share
For those in the Bookstagram community, there is always one drama or another when it comes to what we share on Instagram. It becomes difficult deciding which books to share, especially during the age of cancel culture. You don’t want to be caught on the wrong side of the conversation. For some book influencers, we…
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Fall Horror Books: Good Girls Don’t Die
Just because it’s November, it does not mean I am done reading scary books. This book I’m sharing today did not disappoint. It is perfect for horror movie fans. Good Girls Don’t Die [#ad] by Christina Henry releases on November 14, 2023. [NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. Please see the disclosure at the end…
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Fall Horror Books: White Horse
White Horse has so many levels of horror, it sticks with you long after you turn the last page.
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38 New Books Releasing in October
Spooky month is in full effect. Here are 38 new book releases for October.
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Fall Horror Books: Malus Domestica series
The Malus Domestica series is one of the best horror series around.
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Fall Horror Books: The Nightmare Man
“The Nightmare Man” by J. H. Markert was my first 5 star read of 2023. For those who fear their own nightmares.
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Fall Horror Books: The September House
The September House is the first horror story of the fall season you will want to get your hands on. This haunted house story has your scary.
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Book Review: Medusa’s Sisters
Medusa’s Sisters is the retelling of the Greek myth of the gorgon sisters. More specifically, this is the story of Stheno and Euryale.
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12 Books Releasing in September
September has a lot of great new book releases from true crime to historical fiction, to apocalyptic novels. Here’s what is on my radar this month.
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Take My Hand: A Look into Forced Sterilization of Poor and Marginalized Groups
“Take My Hand” is a historical fiction novel loosely based on the 1973 Relf v. Weinberger case where two sisters, ages twelve and fourteen, were sterilized without their consent in Montgomery, Alabama by a federally funded agency.
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Book Review: The Lady in the Coppergate Tower
“The Lady in the Coppergate Tower” is a steampunk romance mixed with vampires, zombies and a girl in a tower (Rapunzel), a story you don’t want to miss.
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Book Review: Seven at Sea
Ever feel like taking a chance in life and leaving your comfort zone for the great unknown? Erik and Emily Orton decided to do just that. They left their lives in New York City behind to spend a year on a sailboat with their five children and they tell their story in “Seven at Sea.”
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Book Review: Healing Hearts
For all of those lovers out there who need a little bit of Valentine’s Day reading, I would like to introduce you to “Healing Hearts”
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What I Read in 2018 – All 84 Books
My 2018 New Year’s Resolution was to read 100 books. I did not accomplish that goal this year. I was 16 books short. The prior year, I read only 64 books. This year, I read 20 more books than the previous year for a total of 84 books. That’s not bad. That’s 1.6 books each…
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The October Book Stack
Today, I am introducing a new feature at Perfectionist Wannabe. I will be showing you at the end of each month the books I read that month. At the beginning of each month, I’ll show you my To Be Read pile. The To Be Read pile is usually advanced copies of books coming out that…
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This is Me Letting You Go
When you are trying to find meaning to why your heart was broken…read this. This will help you see past what hurts and let go of that person you love(d).
