Tag: holidays

Tell Me Something Tuesday: Nov..

Posted November 21, 2023 by Jen in TMST
Tell Me Something Tuesday: November 21, 2023 – Being Thankful

Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to do your own post, grab the question and answer it on your blog. […]

Review: The Ex-Mas Holidays by..

Posted October 30, 2023 by Jen in Contemporary Romance, Rating B, Reviews
Review: The Ex-Mas Holidays by Zoe Allison

The Ex-Mas Holidays Author: Zoe Allison Reviewer: Jen Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: NOTE: This review contains information that *may* be considered spoilerish; however, I feel it needs to be addressed. Maya and Sam grew up together; Sam’s twin Liv is Maya’s best friend. The year before Maya was ready to head off to […]

Sunday Snippet: The Night Befo..

Posted December 25, 2022 by Jen in Sunday Snippet
Sunday Snippet: The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore

The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions […]

#TBRChallenge Review: Christma..

Posted December 21, 2022 by Jen in Contemporary Romance, Rating B, Reviews
#TBRChallenge Review: Christmas Joy by Nancy Naigle

Christmas Joy Author: Nancy Naigle Reviewer: Jen Rating: B #TBRChallenge December’s Theme is “Festive” This book has been on my TBR since February 2017 when I got it at a conference. Why I selected it: It’s Christmas What I’m Talking About: Joy is working hard to earn a promotion as the Director of Focus Groups when she gets […]

Quickie Review: Stranded In A ..

Posted November 28, 2022 by Jen in Contemporary Romance, Rating B, Reviews
Quickie Review: Stranded In A Small Town Christmas by Shannon Stacey

Stranded In A Small Town Christmas Author: Shannon Stacey Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Stranded in a Small Town Christmas is a delightful, Hallmark-esque, feel-good novella. Billionaire Donovan accidentally leaves his cellphone and wallet on the airplane and has no way of getting to Stowe, VT, where his mother is in the […]

Happy U.S. Thanksgiving 2022

Posted November 24, 2022 by Jen in Uncategorized
Happy U.S. Thanksgiving 2022

From all of us here at That’s What I’m Talking About to all of our readers here in the U.S. celebrating the Thanksgiving Holiday and those abroad, we wish for you a joyful day, safe travels, good food, and a peaceful family/friend visit. We are thankful for each and everyone of you who stops by […]

Review: Once Upon a December b..

Posted November 17, 2022 by Ang in Contemporary Romance, Rating A, Reviews
Review: Once Upon a December by Amy E. Reichert

Once Upon a December Author: Amy E. Reichert Reviewer: Ang Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Have you ever bitten into the PERFECT Christmas cookie? One with the perfect bite? Not too hard or soft, just the right amount of sweet and spice, a cookie that makes you sigh and say “yes this is Christmas.” […]

Review: Feels Like Christmas b..

Posted December 22, 2021 by Jen in Contemporary Romance, Rating C, Reviews
Review: Feels Like Christmas by Shannon Stacey

Feels Like Christmas Author: Shannon Stacey Reviewer: Jen Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: Feels Like Christmas is a feel-good holiday insta-love romance set in the delightful Kowalski Family world. It’s been ages since I last visited the Northern Star Lodge, and knowledge of the series isn’t necessary to enjoy the novella.  Nola and Ian discover […]

Happy Thanksgiving 2021

Posted November 25, 2021 by Jen in Uncategorized
Happy Thanksgiving 2021

From all of us here at That’s What I’m Talking About to all of our readers here in the U.S. celebrating the Thanksgiving Holiday and those abroad, we wish for you a joyful day, safe travels, good food, and a peaceful family/friend visit. We are thankful for each and everyone of you who stops by […]

Release Day Spotlight: Tinsel ..

Posted October 5, 2021 by Jen in Book Spotlight
Release Day Spotlight: Tinsel and Tatas Anthology

Get a headstart on the holiday spirit by reading for a great cause! 18 of today’s most entertaining rom-com authors have teamed up to sell #Books4Boobs. This collection of holiday shorts ranges from sweet to steamy and promises to entertain. 100% of proceeds benefit the Young Survivors Coalition! OUT TODAY! All proceeds will be donate […]

Listen Up! #Audiobook Review: ..

Listen Up! #Audiobook Review: Grimoires and Gingerbread by Danielle Garrett

Audiobook review: Grimoires and Gingerbread by Danielle Garrett Taking place roughly six weeks after the conclusion of the first book, Grimoires and Gingerbread is a short, holiday-themed novella featuring more of Ella and Orion. Ella continues to live at home while working at her parents’ bakery. Orion shows up after a few weeks of radio-silence, asking […]

Listen Up! Audiobook Review: A..

Posted November 23, 2020 by Jen in Listen Up!, Rating B, Romance, Steampunk Fiction
Listen Up! Audiobook Review: A Snowflake at Midnight by Anne Renwick

Audiobook review: A Snowflake at Midnight by Anne Renwick Evie is a librarian for the Lister Institute. She enjoys her job, but looks to helm her own project and take on more work. Ash is one of the botanists at Lister and is completely smitten with Evie. They’ve spent hours together working on a research proposal […]

Review: A Princess for Christm..

Posted October 29, 2020 by Jen in Contemporary Romance, Rating B, Reviews
Review: A Princess for Christmas by Jenny Holiday

A Princess for Christmas Author: Jenny Holiday Reviewer: Jen Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: After giving an impassioned speech to the UN, Royal Highness Marie Joséphine Annagret Elena Princess of Eldovia is running late for a very important meeting and can’t seem to catch a break. Luckily young Gabby sees her and insists that […]

Happy Thanksgiving 2019

Posted November 28, 2019 by Jen in Uncategorized
Happy Thanksgiving 2019

From all of us here at That’s What I’m Talking About to all of our readers here in the U.S. celebrating the Thanksgiving Holiday and those abroad, we wish for you a joyful day, safe travels, good food, and a peaceful family/friend visit. We are thankful for each and everyone of you who stops by […]

Author Guest Post: Lynne Silve..

Posted November 12, 2019 by Jen in Guest Post
Author Guest Post: Lynne Silver (Eight Kisses)

Today Lynne Silver, one of the talented authors taking part in the Eight Kisses anthology, celebrates the book’s release with her own story on why she wanted to be part of the anthology… From Lynne: “Don’t have him call his grandma Bubbe, not unless he has a reason to be Jewish.”  Those were the exact […]