There is a trend in publishing I can’t help but notice – the growing popularity of time loop books! What is a time loop book? Think of it as a story that repeats itself over and over, much like the famed movie, Groundhog Day. These stories can be loads of fun or utterly flop. The trick is in the scenarios the writer is conveying. No one wants to read the same scene again and again, so it’s down to how the writer can make the story interesting and nonrepetitive within the same window of time. Below you will find time loop novels from a variety of different genres. Each of these books will keep ..read more

If you are looking for the best new fantasy books of 2024, I gathered them all in one place so you don’t have to scour to find them. Kirsten and I read every one of these books and love them. Each of these books is unique, entertaining, and so much fun to read, that you cannot go wrong with whatever you choose. There are also new sci-fi books on this list that you will adore- even if you are not typically a sci-fi lover. What is your favorite new fantasy book of the year? Are there books I should be adding to my TBR? I always love getting great recs so feel free to send me an email and let me ..read more

Best New Romance Books of 2024 22 Romances are some of the most popular books to read in the summer while lounging at a pool, on the beach, or just relaxing at home. But with so many books to choose from it can be daunting. Kirsten and I want to make choosing your next romance easy so we gather a list of our favorite new romance books of 2024. I divided the list by sweet, steamy, fantasy, as well as a few more so that you can choose a book to suit your mood. Don’t worry, every one of these books will give you the happily Ever After ending you need! *Romance Books 2024 Post contains affiliate ..read more

15 of the Best Short Stories and Collections 19 In recent years, I’ve gone from being ambivalent about short stories to craving them – reading them with relish whenever I have a moment. After Amor Towles came out with his collection of shorts, I knew that Beyond the Bookends needed a dedicated page for all of my favorites. Below, you’ll find some of my favorite short story collections across multiple different genres. Who knows, this post might just make it as a reading challenge prompt one day soon! *Short story Collections Post contains affiliate links. Purchases made through links result in ..read more

Best New Thriller Books of 2024 11 I am so excited about all the amazing new thriller books of 2024. And while I know that we are not in the heart of thriller season yet, there are some FABULOUS books on the list already. These new thriller books are full of so many twists and turns I never saw coming. The best part? The twists and turns are part of well-thought-out plot lines rather than an attempt to fool the reader. This feels so fulfilling as a reader who loves being surprised. I hate when I can immediately guess the end of a thriller. I hope you love these picks as much as I did. Make sur ..read more

The 18 Chanel Cleeton Books in Order + Perez Family Series Guide 15 Like many people, I was exposed to Chanel Cleeton’s novels after Reese Witherspoon picked Next Year in Havana as a book club pick. But she’s subsequently written more books about the Perez Family, so I wanted to create a guide to the Perez Family series and put all the Chanel Cleeton books in order of publication. While I knew that the Perez family series was complete and Cleeton has since moved on to standalone novels, I had no idea that she got her start writing romances! In clearing up her historical fiction works series or ..read more

Best New Mystery Books of 2024 10 I love mystery books so I am always excited to read fantastic new mystery books when they come my way. Not every mystery is created equally. The mysteries that we chose on this list are some of the most creative books I have ever read. I am so happy that this list includes adult picks as well as young adult and middle-grade picks. My daughter has recently started reading mysteries and I am always so happy to give her some great picks that are age-appropriate. This list is not full yet, as Kirsten and I read more new mystery books of 2024, we will add them to t ..read more

Best New Historical Fiction Books of 2024 12 When I round up the best new historical fiction books, I look for stories that stand out from the rest because of their setting or subject matter. I’m drawn to historical fiction because I love learning about different periods, even if I’m only reading a love story! The stories below feature mysteries, war, romance, and old Hollywood. Each brings something different to my bookshelf and hopefully yours! *Best Historical fiction books of 2024 Post contains affiliate links. Purchases made through links result in a small commission to us at no cost to ..read more

29 Most Anticipated New August 2024 Book Releases by Genre 42 The August 2024 book releases are here and I am so excited about this amazing list of books. I think it is so interesting how different months bring different trends in book publishing. August is a transition month almost at the end of the beach read season and the very start of the thriller / mystery / fantasy season we see in the fall. In the most anticipated new August 2024 book releases you will see a mix of all three of these genres with romances mixed in. There are fewer fiction and historical fiction books on our list this mo ..read more

The May 2024 Celebrity Book Club Spoilers to Enjoy Now 5 Looking for the May 2024 Celebrity Book Club Spoilers? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve rounded up the books that will be chosen by the Reese Witherspoon, Read with Jenna, and GMA Book Club for May 2024. These have NOT yet been officially released (as of now, they are all being announced on May 1 or May 7) but we are fairly confident in our intel. We have a good friend in the book world who confirms every rumor we hear. Still, we reserve the right to be wrong! Check back on May 7, 2024, to see if we got it correct! In the meantime ..read more