The Diary of a Mood Reader

Have you ever imagined some of your favorite authors in a room together discussing their books or a certain genre? Recently I was inspired by  Eventbrite's Conference Page to imagine my dream author panel and I couldn't be more thrilled to compose and share with you why I'd love for these authors to have a panel together! I'd absolutely love for some of my favorite romance authors to discuss what makes great romance and also their opinions on subgenres. For this reason, I've paired the following authors together: Julia Quinn Jennifer L. Armentrout Karen Marie Moning All three of these authors have written some of my absolute favorite romance, however in very different genres! Julia Quinn writes Regency Romance, Jennifer L. Armentrout writes YA, NA and Adult Romance and Karen Marie Moning wrote my all-time favorite Highlander Paranormal romance series!  I think it'd be fun to see these authors exchange ideas and maybe eve...

I'm pretty sure there are readers out there who hate novellas. I am on the opposite end of the spectrum when it comes to this matter, I LOVE reading novellas! Especially if it's in between a series or it's a prequel novella. For me the best time to read a novella is right after I finish a full length, rather lengthy book. I have trouble jumping right into a full size novel if I've just finished one. Novellas keep me intrigued without feeling too overwhelmed or committed to a story. Let's face it, as readers we all know there's so many fantastic books out there but so little time! Another way I enjoy novellas is if they are prequels to a series. This way I can get a peek at the story and see if I like it before I completely invest in the series. (Not to mention, novellas are usually pretty cheap compared to a full length book!)  So let me break down all the reasons I love novellas.  Great for book hangovers, they are quick reads no need to ...

Lord Fenton's Folly Author: Josi S. Kilpack Series: A Proper Romance (bk2) Release: October 6th 2015 Publisher: Shadow Mountain Source: I received a copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review Genre: YA Historical Romance Rating: 4 1/2 stars Website:   http://www.josiskilpack.com/    *Giveaway @ bottom of this post!*  L ord Fenton is a gambler, a dandy, and a flirt—and he must marry or else he will be disinherited, stripped of his wealth and his position. He chooses Alice Stanbridge for two simple reasons: he once knew her as a young girl, and she is the least objectionable option available to him. However, Alice has harbored feelings for Fenton since their first meeting ten years ago, and she believes his proposal is real. When she discovers it is not, she is embarrassed and hurt. However, a match with the most-eligible bachelor in London would secure not only her future but that of her family as well. D...