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🌞 Morning! 🌞 I’ve put together a fun list of Dungeons & Dragons 🐉 romance books. I’ve been loving this trend in new releases. 📚💙

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Dungeons and Dragons Romance Books
A list on A Literary Escape of Young Adult and Adult Dungeons and Dragons romance books. Knowledge of D&D is not necessary for enjoyment!
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🌞 Morning! 🌞 With December less than a week away, I have a list of upcoming ❄️ December ❄️ book releases that caught my eye! 📚💙

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December 2025 Book Releases
A list on A Literary Escape of December 2025 book releases, most of which fall within the fantasy genre.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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🌞 Morning! 🌞 I *finally* read EMILY WILDE’S ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF FAERIES by Emily Fawcett and I understand the hype. 🪐📚💙

Check out my review for it here!

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Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
A book review on A Literary Escape about Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett, the first book in a trilogy.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
🌞 Morning! 🌞 With December less than a week away, I have a list of upcoming ❄️ December ❄️ book releases that caught my eye! 📚💙

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December 2025 Book Releases
A list on A Literary Escape of December 2025 book releases, most of which fall within the fantasy genre.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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December is right around the corner. So, it's time to talk about anticipated releases. Thankfully, there are far fewer of them for me than in the last few months.
Most Anticipated December 2025 Book Releases
It is time again to look forward to another month of book releases. Thankfully, December seems like it will be a light month for me. There aren't a ton of books releasing that I feel I must get my hands on. If you missed my post about November's many releases, be sure to check it out here! Without further ado, here are 8 of my most anticipated December 2025 book releases (covers link to Goodreads):
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November 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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"If you like mysterious relics and curses, weird realities, and daring adventures, THE LAST SOUL AMONG WOLVES is here for you."

My review of the latest from author Melissa Caruso!
Review: The Last Soul Among Wolves by Melissa Caruso
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November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I’ve been reading more from my owned books backlog in an effort to offload what I won’t read again (my floor is a third shelf 😅).

Problem is I’ve decided so far I’ve really liked most of what I’ve read, so they go into the “keep” pile. 😂
November 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🌞 Morning! 🌞 I *finally* read EMILY WILDE’S ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF FAERIES by Emily Fawcett and I understand the hype. 🪐📚💙

Check out my review for it here!

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Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
A book review on A Literary Escape about Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett, the first book in a trilogy.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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NEW REVIEW: Been a bit busy lately so it’s a weekend review. Today’s review is the new one by Jordan Loyal Short which expands the Dragon Reich world.

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BOOK REVIEW | DRAGON BONE ELIXIR | JORDAN LOYAL SHORT
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November 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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New Review - a fascinating series of novellas exploring our choices concludes with the great The First Thousand Trees by Premee Mohamed out now! www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/11...
The First Thousand Trees by Premee Mohamed — Runalong The Shelves
Publisher – ECW Press Published – Out Now Price – £14.99 paperback £6.49 ebook After making a grievous mistake that ended in death, Henryk Mandrusiak feels increasingly ostracised within his...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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✨It is almost a new month and that means I got a new post up with all the new releases I would love to read. Come see what December books are on the list!📖

#BookBloggers #Blogging #Books #Reading #TBR #BookSky📚💙

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New Releases I Hope to Read in December 2025
Afternoon all!
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November 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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I’m back in action! I call this my Cindy Lou Hoo loaf because the ears remind me of her hairstyle. 😂 This sourdough loaf tastes delicious!
November 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I’ve been reviving my bookstagram account, so if anyone wants to follow me you can find me at “alitescape” over there. 🥰
November 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Today I'm completing the End of the Year Book Tag! I can't believe 2025 is almost over, but here we are.
End of the Year Book Tag (2025)
The end of the year is rapidly approaching, which means it is time for the End of the Year Book Tag. I did this one in 2022, 2023, & 2024 too, but I'm still not sure where it first originated. If you know the creator, feel free to link them in the comments.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Happy publication day to Claire North for #SlowGods, out today from @orbitbooks.bsky.social (to whom thanks for an advance copy). Perfect slice of #SF theology, exploring suffering, guilt and redemption. This is how SF should be! #BookSky 📚💙
Review - Slow Gods by Claire North
Slow Gods Claire North Orbit, 18 November 2025  Available as: HB, 422pp, audio, e    Source: Advance copy  ISBN(HB): 9780356526188 I'm grate...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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Happy book birthday to THE BOOKSHOP BELOW by Georgia Summers! Be sure to check out my review, which is available now on the blog. 💙📚

"It had so many elements that I typically love, magical books, secret societies, a bookshop setting, rivals to lovers romance, and a healthy dose of mystery." 4⭐
The Bookshop Below – ARC Review
Hello, everyone! Today I'm reviewing The Bookshop Below by Georgia Summers. I liked Summers' debut last year despite having a hard time with certain aspects of it. So, I was curious to see how this book would land for me. Read on to find out all of my thoughts!
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November 18, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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I've gotten some new blog followers recently (Thank you and Welcome!), so I decided to put my spin on a "get to know the blogger" post. Godspeed if you decide to read on. 😜
*Also, I think it's hilarious that the thumbnail here cut off the top half of my head.

#booksky #bookblogger #reader
My Oddly Specific Bookish Traits
It’s been a while since I’ve written a post that’s about myself as opposed to a review, spotlight, or interview. I’ve gotten some new blog followers recently (Hello, and tha…
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November 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
It lives!!! The comments in my original quoted post were helpful. I went back to a weight-based feeding ratio (so less wet) & put it on a heating pad & could see activity & it smelled like yogurt aka good bacteria.

But it still wasn’t rising. (1/2)
November 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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BURY OUR BONES IN THE MIDNIGHT SOIL is a tale that is both captivating and aloof. On the one hand, I couldn't put it down; on the other, it didn't leave a lasting emotional impact.

My full review of the latest from VE Schwab!
Review: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by VE Schwab
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November 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
🌞 Morning! 🌞 New book review today for FEMALE FANTASY by Iman Hariri-Kia, which “is both a satire of and homage to the romance genre.”

I had fun reading this one! 📚💙

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Female Fantasy by Iman Hariri-Kia
A book review about Female Fantasy by Iman Hariri-Kia, a contemporary romance that both satirizes and honors the romance genre.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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I, Medusa by Ayana Gray was a fabulous retelling! If you love Greek retellings then you need to pick this one up! Thank you, Random House, Netgalley, and PRH Audio for the free ARC/ALC!

#IMedusa #bookreview #bookblogger
Review: I, Medusa by Ayana Gray
Title: I, Medusa Author: Ayana Gray Publisher: Random House Published: November 18, 2025 Pages: 336 Format: e-arc via Netgalley Goodreads Blurb: "From New York Times bestselling author Ayana Gray comes a new kind of villain origin story, reimagining one of the most iconic monsters in Greek mythology as a provocative and powerful young heroine. Meddy has spent her whole life as a footnote in someone else’s story.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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New Review - let’s start the week with some excellent fantasy Scotland 1745 and two women finally able to share their secrets. I strongly recommend Daughters of Nicnevin by Shona Kinsella out now! www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/11...
Daughters of Nicnevin by Shona Kinsella — Runalong The Shelves
I would like to thank Flame Tree Press for an advance copy of this novel in exchange for a fair and honest review Publisher – Flame Tree Press Published – Out Now Price – £20 hardback £4.95 e...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:54 AM