Musings from a Loft
Celebrating a literary lifestyle dedicated *mostly to the fantasy + sci-fi genres, with the occasional review from the mortal realm.
Book Review: Marie Lu’s Adult Fantasy Novel Debut, ‘Red City’, is a Gritty, Magical Must-Read for your Fall TBR
This urban fantasy adult debut from bestselling author, Marie Lu, will have you on the edge of your seat.
Book Review: ‘Kill the Beast’ is a Short, Must Read Addition to Your Fantasy Fall TBR
This may just be the perfect short, dark fantasy read for this fall. I absolutely devoured Kill the Beast by Serra Swift, and I can’t believe it’s a debut novel!
Let Freedom Read: A Fantasy Readers Guide to Banned Books Week with Resources and a List of Favorite Banned Books You Should Absolutely Read Once
Don’t let people take away our stories. Banned books are never the answer.
Best Fall Book Savings: The Third Annual, Ultimate Bookish Prime Big Deal Days Shopping Guide for Book Lovers
Save time scrolling! Check out my highly curated 3rd annual guide of all my favorite limited time deals for book lovers for Prime Big Deal Days 2025.
TV Show Review: Why Romantic Fantasy Readers will be Obsessed with ‘The Double’, the CDrama With a Male Lead Who Will Rival All Your Book Boyfriends
I could just say, The Double will put you into that can’t eat, can’t sleep, can’t stop watching, can’t stop thinking about these characters mode. But there’s so much more to this 40 episode Chinese Drama on Netflix.
Book Review: ‘The Children of gods and Fighting Men’ is Perfect for Historical Fiction Fantasy Book Lovers
Now THIS is historical fiction fantasy done well. Ready to fall for an Irish Game of Thrones?
Free, Downloadable Digital Bookish Backgrounds + Desktop Wallpapers for Fall 2025
Happy Fall, book lovers! Your quarterly Fall 2025 FREE bookish backgrounds are here!
Why Flodesk is the Best Email Marketing Platform for Authors and Writers to Reach Their Readers and Save Time
There’s something I hear consistently from every author I speak with: they hate spending time marketing their books. So here’s a tool I would recommend to every author.
Book Review: Rebecca Ross’ ‘Wild Reverence’ is an Achingly Beautiful Romantic Fantasy Novel That is Not to be Missed
How does one go about reviewing one of the most beautiful romantic fantasy reads of the year?
Book Review: Why You Should Make Nicola Tyche’s Completed ‘Crowns’ Trilogy the Next Romantic Fantasy on Your TBR, Starting with ‘North Queen’
As of this writing, there are currently only 680 reviews of North Queen by Nicola Tyche on Goodreads, and that is an absolute travesty.
How to Read More Fiction Books this Fall: Join the 2025 Fall BAMTP Reading Challenge with Fantasy Book Prompts and Curate Your Best Fall TBR Yet
Happy (almost) Fall! Cozy sweater weather, whiffs of pumpkin spice and apple cider (the better scent IMO) in the air, and the perfect time of year to read Fantasy books.
Book Review: ‘Hemlock & Silver’ is the Darkly Charming ‘Snow White’ Fairytale Retelling Everyone Will be Talking About
Once again, in Hemlock & Silver, Kingfisher has delivered a superb fairytale retelling that looks nothing like the original.
Storyteller Sessions: Meet Author Rachel Howzell Hall, and Her Upcoming Romantasy Sequel, ‘The Cruel Dawn’
Ready to meet another Romantasy author?! Of course you are. I’m thrilled to be introducing the BAMTP community to Rachel Howzell Hall.
Creator Guide: How to Create Amazing Bookish Flatlays + Bookish Lifestyle Content, Part One: Finding the Perfect Background
Eight practical tips on getting started with taking beautiful photos of your books!
Spoiler Free Book Review: Metal Slinger Might Be Your Newest Romantasy Book Obsession. Here’s Why…
Is this viral Booktok Romantasy worth your time? Let’s find out…
Book Review: ‘A Far Better Thing’ is the Perfect Blend of Classic Historical Fiction and Fantasy for Fans of Charles Dickens
It’s possibly an embarrassing admission, but I have to confess, I’ve been on this planet for two score (haha I had to!), and still haven’t read A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens.
Make Your Dollar Stretch: The Fourth Annual, Ultimate Bookish Prime Day Shopping Guide for Book Lovers
You’re in luck! I’ve done all the hard work for you, and curated my 4th annual guide of all my favorite limited time deals for book lovers for Prime Day 2025.
Mid-Year Reading Roundup: Best Fantasy Books of 2025 (Jan-June) You Absolutely Need to Add to Your TBR
If you read one blog post before updating your TBR for the rest of the year, make it this mid-year favorites reading roundup.
Join the Third Annual BAMTP Summer Reading Challenge for Your Best Bookish Summer Yet! Grab this Year’s Updated Challenge Guide + Workbook
Happy Summer! If reading more books this summer is a priority for you, you love fantasy and sci-fi books, and you’re wanting to make some more book friends, consider this your open invite to join the third annual BAMTP Summer Reading Challenge!
7 Must Read Fantasy + Sci-Fi Novellas to Add to Your TBR and Help You Hit Your Yearly Reading Goal
Novellas perfect for when you feel like you have no time to read this summer!
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