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Continue reading →: Lucy Foley and the Return of Miss MarpleLast week, I attended a virtual author talk through the Burlington Public Library with Lucy Foley. Lucy Foley is the author of multiple thrillers, including The Guest List and The Paris Apartment, both of which I really enjoyed. During the author talk, Lucy Foley discussed her new novel, Murder at…
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Continue reading →: DNFing BooksI can’t remember the last time I DNFed (did not finish) a book. I keep seeing content on social media encouraging readers to DNF books they don’t like. While I agree with not forcing yourself to finish a book you’re not enjoying, it’s something I struggle to do myself. If…
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Continue reading →: Halloween Book Merch from IndigoIt might seem early, but Halloween has arrived at retail stores. I love celebrating the different seasons and holidays, and as a book lover, one fun way to do that is with seasonal book merch. Below are my favourite Halloween book merch finds from Indigo: How cute is this sweatshirt?…
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Continue reading →: Book News: August 2026There’s been some exciting book news lately! From movie adaptations to new releases to new book announcements, below is the latest book news I’m excited about: 1. Dolly All the Time Movie Adaptation It was recently announced that Annabel Monaghan’s latest novel, Dolly All the Time, has been acquired by…
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Continue reading →: The Best Book I’ve Read LatelyI finished The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett in mid-July and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. It’s Kathryn Stockett’s first novel since The Help, which was published in 2009. I loved The Help when it came out, so I was excited to read Stockett’s latest book.…
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Continue reading →: The Wedding People: My ReviewThe Wedding People by Alison Espach had been on my radar for a long time. It pops up regularly on my Instagram, it was a Read with Jenna pick, and it even won the 2024 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fiction. So last week when I started listening to the…
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Continue reading →: My Tips for Using the Libby AppI’ve been an avid Libby user for about two years. As you may know, the Libby app allows you to borrow eBooks and audiobooks by linking your library card to the app, so you’re borrowing from your library. Over the past couple of years, I’ve learned some ways to use…
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Continue reading →: My Favourite Fall ReadsBefore a new season begins, I create a list of books I want to read that take place during that season. It helps me remember what books I want to read before that season ends, and it also gives me a chance to put library holds on those books in…
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Continue reading →: Elin Hilderbrand’s 28 Summers: My ReviewSince falling in love with Elin Hilderbrand’s Winter Street series last December, I’ve been determined to read her entire catalogue. Since most of her books take place in the summer, I’ve been reading a lot of her novels over the last couple of months. Over the weekend, I finished 28…
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Continue reading →: Annabel Monaghan Books: RankedOne of my reading goals this summer was to read all of Annabel Monaghan’s books. Up until this summer, I had only read Nora Goes Off Script, which I loved. It felt like being transported into a Nancy Meyers movie, and who doesn’t want that? I can happily say that…
Carol-Anne Reads
Hello,
I’m Carol-Anne
Welcome to Carol-Anne Reads! This blog is all about books – the ones I’m reading, the ones I’ve read, and the ones I’m excited to pick up next. You’ll also find book news, seasonal book recommendations, book merchandise, author spotlights, and my reading tips. Whether you’re looking for your next favourite read or simply enjoy talking about books, I hope you’ll find something here to inspire your reading journey.
