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🎄🎅🏼 From small-town charm to cozy holiday dates and sparkly festive moments, here are 60 Christmas romances on Kindle Unlimited you won’t want to miss! 🎅🏼🎄 #BookSky #Romancelandia

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A collage of Christmas romance books available on Kindle Unlimited. Books featured include Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh, The Holiday Hookup List by Alexis Daria, Cabin Crush by Kasey Stockton, A Newport Christmess by Jess Heileman, My December Darling by Lauren Asher, Christmas with a Crank by Courtney Walsh, Merry Christmas You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn, Holiday Hostilities by Katie Bailey, Tis the Season for Revenge by Morgan Elizabeth and Merry Little Kissmas by Lauren Blakely.
November 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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🎄🎁 If you're looking for some holiday magic for young readers, here are 34 Middle Grade Christmas books filled with snowy adventures, cozy friendship stories & festive fun. 🎁🎄 #BookSky #KidLit #MGLit

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A collage of middle-grade Christmas books. Books featured include The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara robinson, Top Elf by Caleb Zane Huett, Nutcracked by Susan Adrian, The Christamasaurus by Tom Fletcher, A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, The Christmas Carrolls by Mel Taylor-Bessent, Twelve Classics of Christmas by Aladdin and The Girl Who Ruined Christmas by Cindy Callaghan.
November 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Such a kind gesture! I highly recommend @missdahlelama.dahliaadler.com books and a signed bookplate is such a bonus 🤩
missdahlelama.dahliaadler.com Dahlia Adler 📚 @missdahlelama.dahliaadler.com · 13d
Reminder that if you're buying one of my books as a holiday gift (highly recommend, btw - I make great gift), I will very happily send a signed bookplate for it along with some swag if I've got it! Just email me at authordahliaadler@gmail.com with the name and address! (int'l OK!)
November 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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I scheduled my first 2026 book list on the blog today, and let me tell you, the picture books next year are going to be amazing!! 👀📚🤭 I'm excited to share this post with you all! #BookSky #KidLit
November 17, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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🍂✨ The coziest season for reading is almost here! I'm sharing the best new fall 2025 romance books to read—it's packed with holiday rom-coms, small-town love stories, paranormal chaos and second-chance romance. You don't want to miss this list!

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Collage of colourful romance book covers for fall 2025 releases, including Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh, If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia, Second Chance Romance by Olivia Dade, We Met Like This by Kasie West, Thrown for a Loop by Sarina Bowen, Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn, Wild Card by Elsie Silver, A Mannequin for Christmas by Timothy Janovsky and Mate by Ali Hazelwood. Covers feature cozy small-town scenes, festive holiday art, and romantic illustrated couples.
September 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Not sure how to spend a sea day onboard? 🛳️ 🌊

I'm sharing a list of 10 exciting things to do on a Princess Cruise sea day—save them for your next trip!

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Ocean view from a Princess Cruises ship with text overlay: ‘A Day at Sea Cruise Guide–10 Exciting Things to Do.
September 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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September books are calling your name! ✨

Members get exclusive access to my newest post that shares 40 most-anticipated adult fiction titles releasing in September 2025—you don't want to miss out! There's a book for every reader on this list 😍 #BookSky

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A collage of September 2025 adult fiction books featuring A Killer Wedding by Joan O'Leary, Sweet Heat by Bolu Babalola, Hot Desk by Laura Dickerman, Soul Searching by Lyla Sage, Pitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey, Wild Card by Elsie Silver, Crazy Spooky Love by Josie Silver, Thief of Night by Holly Black and Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross.
August 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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August is stacked with swoony reads 💕

From fake dating to steamy summer flings, these 38 brand-new romance books belong on your TBR! You can gain access to this exclusive post (and more bonus bookish content) by joining my membership!✨ #Romancelandia #BookSky

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A colourful collage of illustrated romance book covers releasing in August 2025. Titles include Here for a Good Time by Pyae Moe Thet War, Love at First Sight by Laura Jane Williams, Anywhere With You by Ellie Palmer, For the Record by Emma Lord, Love is an Open Book by Chandra Blumberg, Love at First Sighting by Mallory Marlowe, Zomromcom by Olivia Dade, and more.
August 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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🚨 Calling all romance lovers!

Don't miss my latest post—I'm sharing a list of my favourite Canadian romance authors! From swoony stories and small-town charm to heartfelt moments, these authors *need* to be on your radar. 😍🇨🇦📚 #romancelandia

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A compilation of romance book covers in rainbow order written by Canadian authors. Books featured include Sophie Go's Lonely Hearts Club by Roselle Lim, Where We End and Begin by Jane Igharo, The Stand-Up Groosman by Jackie Lau, Collide by Bal Khabra, One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune, The Royals Upstairs by Karina Halle, The Fake Out by Stephanie Archer, Flawless by Elsie Silver and Unravel Me by Becka Mack.
July 3, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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What a great resource for Canada Day—and every other day, too! 🇨🇦☺️
debbieohi.com Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Jun 28
July 1st is #CanadaDay!

Why not celebrate by reading some #CanKidLit? You can browse my Canadian KidLit/YALit custom feed here: bsky.app/profile/debb...
Cartoon of a person handing out the letter "U" to a child holding a Canadian flag. He wears a shirt that says "eh?" and carries a box decorated with the Canadian flag, filled with letter Us. Caption reads: "Happy I READ CANADIAN Day, eh? Here, have an extra letter U."
June 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Your summer TBR just got a major upgrade 🌞📚 Dive into 40 must-read books hitting shelves this July—romance, thrillers, fantasy & more are waiting for you in this exclusive post!

Get access to this post and more bonus content for just $5 a month ✨

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A collage of July 2025 books to read featuring Let's Make a Scene by Laura Wood, History Lessons by Zoe B. Wallbrook, Where You're Palnted by Melanie Sweeney, The Game is Afoot by Elise Bryant, The Baby Dragon Cafe by A.T. Qureshi, The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware, The Spirit of Love by Lauren Kate, Maid for Each Other by Lynn Painter and How to Sell a Romance by Alexa Martin.
June 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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☀️ The Contented Reader's newest exclusive post is here! I'm sharing a list of July 2025 young adult books you don't want to miss this summer!

Access this post (and my other monthly release posts) for just $5 a month ✨

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A collage of July 2025 young adult book releases featuring The Nightblood Prince by Molly X. Chang, Love Spells Trouble by Nia Davenport, Island Creatures by Margarita Engle, The Rebel Girls of Rome by Jordyn Taylor, A Mastery of Monsters by Liselle Sambury, Very Dangerous Things by Lauren Muñoz, After We Burned by Marieke Nijkamp, The Great Misfortune of Stella Sedgwick by S. Isabelle and Call Your Boyfriend by Olivia A. Cole and Ashley Woodfolk.
June 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Last year, I visited Alaska on a cruise with Princess Cruises, and now I’m hooked on books that capture the beauty of the Last Frontier! 🗻

If you want to escape to Alaska, you don't want to miss these unforgettable books! ✨ #BookSky #BookList

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A collage of books set in Alaska featuring The Call of the Wild by Jack London, The Gathering by CJ Tudor, The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah, The Trespassers by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, Black Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey, The Smell of Other People's Houses by Bonnie Sue Hitchcock, Not If I Save You First by Ally Carter and The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey.
May 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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I'm heading off on vacation tomorrow (cue all the packing chaos 😅), which makes it the perfect time to revisit my favourite card games for travel! ✈️

These are the ones I always toss in my carry-on—perfect for players of all ages, especially when on the go! ✨

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A collage of card games featuring Exploding Kittens, Cover Your Assets, Gnoming Around, Phase 10, Monopoly Deal, Five Crowns and Sequence Stacks.
May 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Today (Friday, May 16th) only, ZOMROMCOM is a Read Now title on NetGalley--which means absolutely anyone with an account there can download a copy and read it months ahead of time! If you do, I hope you love the story as much as I do!

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May 16, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Spring might be wrapping up, but there's always time for more romance 💐🩷

You still have time to squeeze in these fantastic Spring 2025 romance reads before summer hits, and I guarantee these are books you don't want to miss! ✨ #BookSky #Romancelandia

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A colourful collage of spring 2025 romance book covers, including titles like Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry, The Love Haters by Katherine Center, One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune, Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez, Swept Away by Beth O'Leary, What Happens in Amsterdam by Rachel Lynn Solomon, Just My Luck by Denise Williams and more!
May 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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After months of behind-the-scenes work, my new blog design is finally LIVE! 🎉

It’s cleaner, cozier, and full of bookish goodness. I'd love for you to take a look and explore all the new features! 📚✨ #BookSky

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The Contented Reader Has a Fresh New Look
Announcing the incredible redesign of The Contented Reader—the same bookish joy you love with a beautiful new look!
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May 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Calling all romance readers! 🩷 If you're looking for new releases to read this month, you might enjoy my recent post where I share the most-anticipated March 2025 romance books to read! ✨ #BookSky #RomanceSky #RomanceReaders thecontentedreader.ca/march-2025-r...
A collage of March 2025 romance book releases featuring My Big Fat Fake Marriage by Charlotte Stein, The Love Simulation by Etta Easton, Begin Again by Helly Acton, Our Dear Miss H. is on the Case by Violet Marsh, Fan Service by Rosie Danan, Shoot Your Sho by Lexi LaFleur Brown, Thrill Ride by Amy Ratcliffe and Just Our Luck by Denise Williams.
March 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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There's nothing better than finding a great young adult duology! If you're looking to dive into the Divine Rivals books, I’ve shared the ultimate guide to the books in order so you can enjoy the entire series! 🖤 #BookSky #YALit thecontentedreader.ca/divine-rival...
The Ultimate Guide to Reading the Divine Rivals Series • The Contented Reader
If you're looking to dive into the Divine Rivals series by Rebecca Ross, I've got the ultimate guide to help you read the books in order.
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February 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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FOR THE REST OF US has a cover! I love the way this art by Meryl Rowin and design by Jenna Stempell-Lobel showcases the 13+ holidays featured within this YA holiday anthology, which releases September 2, 2025 from Quill Tree Books! www.dahliaadler.com/for-the-rest...
A navy blue cover reads For the Rest of Us down the middle in a center-justified all-lowercase sans serif font in a subtle pink-purple ombre. Small colorful graphics rest in front of or wrap around letters, such as a dragon, a kinara, a shofar, a Juneteenth flag, and a crescent moon and star. Between the words of the title lie the words 13 Festive Holiday Stories to Celebrate all Seasons, edited by Dahlia Adler.
February 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Romance readers will love my latest post! I'm sharing the new romance books I'm most excited to read in the first half of 2025 — from debut to bestselling authors, there's something for every romance reader on this list! 🩷 thecontentedreader.ca/romance-book... #BookSky #RomanceSky #RomanceReaders
A collage of 2025 romance books featuring Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey, Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone, Finders Keepers by Sarah Adler, Left of Forever by Tarah DeWitt, It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan, Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez, Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter and What Happens in Amsterdam by Rachel Lynn Solomon.
February 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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If you're looking to add new books to your never-ending TBR pile, I've got you covered! This list features 80+ books I'm most excited to read in the first half of 2025 — trust me, you don't want to miss these new releases! ✨ thecontentedreader.ca/books-to-rea... #BookSky
Collage of 2025 book releases featuring The Retirement Plan by Sue Hicenbergs, Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry, Wedding Dashers by Heather McBreen, The Love Haters by Katherine Center, One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune, The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club by Gloria Chao, Temple of Swoon by Jo Segura and Let's Call Her Barbie by Renée Rosen.
February 22, 2025 at 5:11 PM