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book talk: bi-weekly reads roundup #22

Book giveaway, announcing July's book club pick, and everything I've read

Jun 18 • book talk with lauren

What Your Favorite Vegetable Says About Your Reading Taste

10 vegetables and the books that match their vibe

Jun 15 • book talk with lauren

Everything You Didn't Want to Know About the Sex Industry in the 80's: A Lovers XXX book review

Allie Rowbottom's newest novel on the LA porn industry scene is an immediate 5 star read

Jun 12 • book talk with lauren

If You've Read This...Try This! #2

Book recommendations based on other books

Jun 10 • book talk with lauren

To Read or Not To Read: A Recap on 11 New March Book Releases

My honest thoughts on these 11 books that came out in March

Jun 9 • book talk with lauren

Non-Romance Beach Reads

Easy fun reads to binge on the beach without stress or tears

Jun 7 • book talk with lauren

5 on Five: Books with Fractured Families

5 incredible books delving into complicated family dynamics

Jun 5 • book talk with lauren

book talk: weekly reads roundup #21

Lots of book reviews and updates to share!

Jun 1 • book talk with lauren

June 2026 Reading Radar

35 new books releases in June

May 27 • book talk with lauren

book talk: weekly reads roundup #20

May 25 • book talk with lauren

Feels Like Summer Book Reviews - June Baby // Our Perfect Storm

2 books that feel like summer to kick off MDW!

May 23 • book talk with lauren

30 Books for AANHPI Heritage Month

15 I've Read and 15 on My Physical TBR!

May 20 • book talk with lauren