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Half a million views - The Blogging Shelf - Armed with A Book The Blogging Shelf # 2 - a celebration of this amazing accomplishment - half a million views! especially because I almost did not care for it.

Dear friend, I am not actively posting here nowadays but here is the latest: The second post in The Blogging Shelf, I'm celebrating a milestone that arrived without striving for it. Join me! Thank you for being a reader! 💙📚
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2025 SSBA Fantasy Finalists & Winner - Armed with A Book December 1 marked the announcement of the finalists and winners for the inaugural Small Spec Book Awards. Learn about the best in Fantasy.

A year flew by and December saw the announcement of @specawards.bsky.social finalists and winners. I chatted with the Fantasy authors about this wonderful accolade. 💙📚
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Blogging as a Hobby - The Blogging Shelf - Armed with A Book The Blogging Shelf # 1 - a reflection on why I keep returning to blogging and all that it has offered me over the years.

Launch Day! Welcome to the first article in The Blogging Shelf. In this one, I share some lessons I have learned and why I keep returning.
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Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm by Charlie Mackesy - Book Review - Armed with A Book In Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm, return to the beautiful and honest world created by Charlie Mackesy.

Have you read the new book in The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse series? Take a look at my book review! It features some pages from this breathtakingly beautiful story. #booksky #armedwithabook #AlwaysRemember

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Ai Jiang, author of Linghun - Interview - Armed with A Book Come chat with Ai Jiang about her horror novella, Linghun, about a town called HOME where houses are supposed to be haunted.

I loved @aijiang.bsky.social's Linghun and it was an honor to chat with her about it!
Take a look at the interview and be sure to check out this book for spooky season. It has ghosts, haunted houses, and so much more. It will linger.
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Which Jodi Picoult Books Are Readers Still Checking Out? A Library Deep Dive - TBR Tales # 13 - Armed with A Book Explore the most popular books by Jodi Picoult through the lens of my local library. See which titles are still in demand and which to add to your TBR.

I can't believe I have been reading Jodi Picoult's books for over a decade now. I happened to look through my local library and find some old and new books to add to my TBR.
#armedwithabook 💙📚
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Lucy A. McLaren, author of Echoes of the EtherStone - Interview - Armed with A Book Come chat with Lucy A. McLaren about Echoes of the EtherStone, a brand new gothic fantasy novel where someone is murdering people.

I chatted with @lucyamclaren.bsky.social about her latest novel, Echoes of the EtherStone, a dark, gothic fantasy story inspired by the Jack the Ripper murders.
#armedwithabook 💙📚
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Spirits & Ghostly Books to Check Out This Spooky Season - Armed with A Book Discover 8 spooky season books—from haunted hospitals to cursed films and gothic ghost stories—perfect reads for October nights.

Looking for some books to read this spooky season? I have 8 recommendations for you.
#armedwithabook 💙📚
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New Book Releases - October 2025 Edition - Armed with A Book Here is a shortlist of new book releases for October 2025 across multiple genres that piqued our interest. Are any of these on your TBR?

October has so many new indie and trad books coming out and I could not decide which 30 to share so I added a bonus 6! Are any of these on your radar? #armedwithabook 💙📚
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Year 31 Reflection by Kriti - Armed with A Book As I celebrate my 32nd birthday, here is a look back at year 31, the books that gave me the best company and what's coming next!

I turned 32 years old! Surprisingly, I have gathered a lot of ideas this summer while caring for my baby and in this post, I share the 4 new series coming to the blog next year. Thank you so much for being a reader. :) #armedwithabook 💙📚
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September 2025 Wrap-Up by Kriti & Ariel - Armed with A Book Ariel & I share our reading update for September 2025 with noteworthy books, bookish news, games and anime we are enjoying.

Ariel and I shared how our September went. Apart from books, she highlighted a video game and I raved about an anime. Lots of book awards are underway this month. Check out the full update here: #armedwithabook 💙📚 armedwithabook.com/september-20...

What's your favorite way to spend a Fall day? 🍂 Fall is in full swing here in Canada and I love this time of the year cozying up with a hot drink and a book.
I didn't post an update last week so here is all that has gone live on the blog so far this month. #armedwithabook #bookblogger

Spirits & Ghostly Books to Check Out This Spooky Season - Armed with A Book Discover 8 spooky season books—from haunted hospitals to cursed films and gothic ghost stories—perfect reads for October nights.

Here are 8 books featuring spirits and ghosts to check out this spooky season. Let me know if you know of any of these and your own recommendations. 💙📚

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New Book Releases - October 2025 Edition - Armed with A Book Here is a shortlist of new book releases for October 2025 across multiple genres that piqued our interest. Are any of these on your TBR?

New releases of October - In our round up, Ariel and I feature @millieabecassis.com @lucyamclaren.bsky.social and many more. What are you excited to dive into? 💙📚

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✨ Author interviews help me connect more deeply with the voices behind the stories I love. Ariel and I had the absolute joy of chatting with @premeemohamed.com about the concluding book in one of our favorite series. A dream come true! Interview and book discussion is live on the blog. 💙📚

Giller Prize Longlist has been announced for 2025! Here is a look at the nominees that were already on my TBR. 💙📚 www.instagram.com/p/DOyiZw8gb-...

Martin Cahill, author of Audition for the Fox - Interview - Armed with A Book Come chat with Martin Cahill about his debut novel, Audition for the Fox, that blends folklore, revolution, and the wit of a Trickster god.

I had so many questions for Martin Cahill about the world and story of Audition for the Fox. My favorite - Which of the Ninety-Nine Pillars do you think would give the best (or worst!) writing advice? Check out the full author interview on the blog. 💙📚 armedwithabook.com/martin-cahill/

Audition for the Fox by Martin Cahill - Book Review - Armed with A Book In Audition for the Fox, Martin Cahill has build a world that worships Ninety-Nine Pillars of Heaven. Join on an adventure with the Fox.

Looking for a short novel about a trickster god, with a splash of time travel for the underdog? Audition for the Fox by Martin Cahill came out this week and it is the perfect read. I am eagerly awaiting the finished copy to dig into again. My book review 💙📚 - armedwithabook.com/audition-for...

Theo Sterling series by Simon Tolkien - Armed with A Book Celebrate the completion of Theo Sterling series with Simon Tolkien in the latest instalment of Series Stories on Armed with A Book.

I chatted with Simon Tolkien about his Theo Sterling duology, set in the 19203-1930s. Read the author interview here: 💙📚 armedwithabook.com/theo-sterlin...

Happy Sunday! Before we jump into the next week, here is a look at what I posted on #armedwithabook. 💙📚

Grandma and the Great Gourd - Book Review - Armed with A Book Grandma and the Great Gourd is folktale from India. In this post, I share about the story and reflect on childhood tales.

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's kids book, Grandma and the Great Gourd is a short and sweet folklore from Eastern India from the region of Bengal. It's one of my most read #bookreviews in August! 💙📚 #bookblogger armedwithabook.com/grandma-and-...

Fran Kimmel, author of Cattail Lane - Interview - Armed with A Book Come chat with Fran Kimmel about her latest novel, Cattail Lane, that explores intergenerational bonds, dementia and fatherhood.

One of my highlights this year has been connecting with Fran Kimmel. She is the kindest soul! I chatted with her about Cattail Lane and how becoming a parent brought her closer to her parents. 💙📚 #authorinterview #bookblogger armedwithabook.com/fran-kimmel/

Cattail Lane by Fran Kimmel - Book Review - Armed with A Book In Cattail Lane, Fran Kimmel writes a thoughtful and hopeful story, confronting the hard realities of life with tenderness.

If you love heartfelt stories that centre around family, you have to pick up Cattail Lane. It has an old lady with dementia, a middle-aged man just finding out he has a 14 year old son and a boy navigating his grandma forgetting him. #bookreview 💙📚 #bookblogger armedwithabook.com/cattail-lane/

Sarah Chamberlain, author of Love Walked In - Interview - Armed with A Book Come chat with Sarah Chamberlain about her latest novel, Love Walked In, featuring a sunshine American bookstore whisperer and a grumpy British bookstore owner.

If you have ever dreamed of owning a bookstore, you will love the setting of Love Walked In! I chatted with author Sarah Chamberlain about her inspiration and more. #authorinterview 💙📚 #bookblogger armedwithabook.com/sarah-chambe...

Happy Friday! Here's a round up of what I posted to #armedwithabook this week. :) What did you post to your blog? #booksky

Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life - #bookthoughts - Armed with A Book Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Hector Garcia Puigcerver & Francesc Miralles is a short and impactful book about finding purpose.

On a friend's recommendation, I read and reviewed Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life back in May 2023. It is one of the most read posts on #armedwithabook. Curious? Give it a read! :) #booksky #bookbloggers #bookreview

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New Book Releases - September 2025 Edition - Armed with A Book Here is a shortlist of new book releases for September 2025 across multiple genres that piqued our interest. Are any of these on your TBR?

Which new books of September are you interested in? Here are some that Ariel and I found interesting and added to our TBRs. #booksky #bookbloggers #newbooks armedwithabook.com/new-book-rel...

2025 Small Spec Book Awards (SSBA) Semifinalists Announced - Armed with A Book The semifinalist list for the 2025 Small Spec Book Awards is here! Congratulations to all the authors whose books have moved forward.

I have been covering @specawards.bsky.social this year and this week, the semi-finalists were announced. Take a look. #booksky #bookbloggers #bookawards

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August 2025 Wrap-Up by Kriti & Ariel - Armed with A Book Ariel & I share our reading update for August 2025 with noteworthy books, bookish news and games we are enjoying.

Ariel and I shared a wrap up of our August reading. She always shares a game she loved and this time, I have included an anime I am watching. #booksky #bookbloggers armedwithabook.com/august-2025-...

Happy first Friday of September/Fall! Here is a round up of posts from #armedwithabook this week. Also including a popular book review from August. :) #bookbloggers #booksky