My thoughts on the Broadway production of The Last Five Years can be summed up by Jamie’s words from the show, “It’s fine, it’s fine, it’s fine. It’s what I wanted.” Yes, I did want this show that has been beloved to me for nearly two decades to come to Broadway, but maybe not quite … More Review: The Last Five Years on Broadway
Title: The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club Author: Gloria Chao Publisher: MIRA Release Date: 6/10/25 Genre: Cozy Mystery Age Range: Adult Rating: ★★★★ Publisher’s Summary: In this laugh-out-loud murder mystery, three women dating the same man band together to get revenge, but when they discover his body, they’ll need to solve his murder before they go down for it. The … More ARC Review: The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club by Gloria Chao
Title: Everything’s Coming Up Rosie Author: Courtney Walsh Publisher: Thomas Nelson Release Date: 6/10/25 Genre: Romance Age Range: Adult Rating: ★★★ Publisher’s Summary: Sometimes what you think you want and what you actually want turn out to be different things . . .Rosie Waterman has one to become a working actor. But lately, that hasn’t been working out. … More ARC Review: Everything’s Coming Up Rosie by Courtney Walsh
Title: For the Record Author: Emma Lord Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin Release Date: 8/12/25 Genre: Romance Age Range: Adult Rating: ★★★★★ Publisher’s Summary: An electrifying rom com of rivalry and redemption, perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Daisy Jones and the Six, from New York Times bestselling author Emma Lord. Once the most notorious rivals in the music scene, pop princess … More ARC Review: For the Record by Emma Lord
Title: Once Upon a You and Me Author: Timothy Janovsky Publisher: Afterglow Books by Harlequin Release Date: 4/29/25 Genre: Romance Age Range: Adult Rating: ★★★★ Publisher’s Summary: Charming fairy tale meets spicy bedtime story in this deliciously enchanting age-gap LGBTQIA+ romance. When Taylor Frost’s boss, Amy, flies him across the country to prep for her daughter’s sweet sixteen at … More ARC Review: Once Upon a You and Me by Timothy Janovsky
Title: When in Amsterdam Author: Rachel Lynn Solomon Publisher: Berkeley Romance Release Date: 5/6/25 Genre: Romance Age Range: Adult Rating: ★★★★★ Publisher’s Summary: Falling in love with your husband is anything but convenient in this steamy romance from the New York Times bestselling author of Business or Pleasure. Dani Dorfman has somehow made it to her thirties without knowing what she … More ARC Review: When in Amsterdam by Rachel Lynn Solomon
At the time of writing (12/31/24), I have read 116 books this year. We’ll see if I’m able to finish another book today. I read a lot of books I loved this year. Here are some of the ones that stood out for me this year. While most of these books were also released in … More My Favorite Reads of 2024
I saw a lot of theater in 2024, including some shows more than once. While not all of these shows were shows that were new to me this year, these were some of the most special nights (or afternoons) at the theater for me this year. Swept Away at Arena Stage I made sure to … More Favorite Theatrical Experiences of 2024
With the recent release of the movie, Wicked, everyone is talking about the beloved 2003 musical. It will not surprise you to know that I love Wicked and have for the 21 years it’s been on Broadway. If you loved the Wicked movie and are looking for some other shows to discover, here are some … More Shows You Might Enjoy if You Like Wicked
Title: A Queen’s Game Author: Katharine McGee Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers Release Date: 11/12/24 Genre: Historical Fiction Age Range: Young Adult Rating: ★★★.5 Publisher’s Summary: The New York Times bestselling author of the American Royals series invites you to visit 19th-century Europe amid the glamour and intrigue of the Victorian era. In this historical romance inspired … More ARC Review: A Queen’s Game Katharine McGee
