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Why 2025 Became My Year of Audiobooks

12/29/2025

In 2025 I shifted almost entirely to audiobooks—recovering from surgery, rediscovering the format, and even listening more than I read. Here’s how audiobooks became my main way of reading this year.

Short Reviews and Wrap Up of 4 Recent Reads

12/29/2025

A reading wrap up of four books I finished but did not fully review, including I, Medusa, The Proving Ground, and two books from the Maggie Grey series.

The Secret Keeper of Main Street: Book Review

12/01/2025

Junie by Erin Crosby Eckstine follows a young woman struggling to find her place in a world that won’t accept her. The historical setting and character moments shine, though the ghost element and ending left me wanting more.

Junie: Book Review

10/20/2025

Junie by Erin Crosby Eckstine follows a young woman struggling to find her place in a world that won’t accept her. The historical setting and character moments shine, though the ghost element and ending left me wanting more.

Kaya B

Hi, I'm Kaya! I'm a librarian, book lover, and creative at heart. I share my thoughts on books, but there's more to this blog than reading! I also love TV, crafting, quilting, website design, and creating printables. Basically, if it sparks my creativity or catches my interest, I'll probably talk about it here. Welcome to my little corner of the internet!

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