BIBLIO BOUTIQUE

This section of my blog provides me and Nikolette a space to share some of the products we enjoy and to highlight special books from my collection. We share a variety of products while also making a book connection to stay within our Biblio theme. Don’t worry, I approve Nikolette’s posts before adding them to our blog. I never know what that silly kid is gonna get up to.

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It’s the End of the World As We Know It (Anthology)

In September, my husband and I embarked on a vacation to Arizona and had the delightful opportunity to visit my beloved independent bookstore, The Poisoned Pen…

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The Intruder (by Freida McFadden)

I’m a big fan of author events and collecting signed books. Since Freida McFadden is a busy person, juggling her roles as a doctor, writer, and mom, she doesn’t often host…

Natalie 9/18/25 Natalie 9/18/25

The Poisoned Pen (In-Person Visit)

My husband and I recently embarked on a vacation to Sedona, Arizona. As we flew in and out of Phoenix, I seized the opportunity to visit my favorite independent bookstore…

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Bright Side Bookshop (Flagstaff, Arizona)

My husband and I recently embarked on a vacation to Sedona, Arizona. We drove up the iconic winding road, 89A, which offers spectacular views of the red rocks and…

Natalie 8/27/25 Natalie 8/27/25

Thoughts on Rating Books

Over lunch recently, my husband and I engaged in a discussion about the criteria a book or movie must meet to earn the coveted five-star rating. Throughout my years of reading…

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Departure 37 (by Scott Carson)

I quickly perked up with enthusiasm when my husband informed me that the book I had ordered arrived at our mailbox. I preordered a signed copy of Scott Carson’s latest…