Can't Help Falling by Courtney Walsh

September 30, 2026







Top Ten Tuesday: Fall Cover Vibes

September 29, 2026

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Artsy Read Girl.
Each week features a book related topic to spotlight your Top Ten.

Topic:

Fall Cover Vibes

Having a Fall TBR is nice, but having Fall vibe reads can be better. Sometimes you need a book that fits that Fall feel or look. Whether it is that cozy autumnal colors, or the spooky, gothic reads, having a book that helps the fall feel really just gets that mood in that happy fun pumpkin and apple, red, orange, yellow feel. The Fall reads are most needed when the a/c is fighting for it's life with the hundred degree days that are trying to hang on for dear life and and squash the dreams of seventy five degree days, rain, and clouds.

Here are the books that bring the feels and views of fall.


Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
Many Sparrows by Lori Benton
The Wood's Edge by Lori Benton

Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
The Gold in These Hills by Joanne Bischof
Autumn at the Cat Cafe by Kathleen Fuller


Blue Ridge Sunrise by Denise Hunter
The Daughter of Rome by Angela Hunt
The Memory of You by Catherine West


Shadow Among the Sheaves by Naomi Stephens
Like Never Before by Melissa Tagg
Can't Help Falling by Courtney Walsh


What fall theme did you pick to feature for this freebie? 
Do you like to read seasonal reads?


Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder (Full Series)

September 23, 2026








Top Ten Tuesday: Books on my Fall TBR

September 22, 2026

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Artsy Read Girl.
Each week features a book related topic to spotlight your Top Ten.

Topic:

Fall TBR

I feel like fall brings so many books from so many different genres. Some have those perfect fall vibes, several new reads are getting ready to be released, and there are even new releases that have already come out that I haven’t gotten to yet. And with Christmas basically right around the corner, Christmas reads have also started sneaking their way onto this list.

Hopefully, I’ll be able to make my way through these, but I have a feeling there will be a few others that wiggle their way in, demanding that I read them, too. Because apparently, my TBR has a mind of its own.


Autumn at the Cat Cafe by Kathleen Fuller
Brighter Than Before by Courtney Walsh


Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros
Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas

Crown of Destiny by Ashton E. Dorow
Winter's Dawn by Morgan L. Busse


The Palace Spy by Tessa Afshar
Belle's Christmas Carol by Michelle Griep
Merry Ex-Mas by Courtney Walsh


What are you hopping to read this fall? Are you hoping for new reads or more seasonal fall vibes?


Top Ten Tuesday: Author's I've Met

September 15, 2026


Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Artsy Read Girl.
Each week features a book related topic to spotlight your Top Ten.

Topic:

Authors I've Met


I've only met a couple of authors face to face. 
But I've communicated with several in some groups or back in the day through email.
 The author's I've spoken with have been so kind and have shared some amazing writing inspiration. 

These author's I've read for a long time and will always enjoy their stories. 


There have been other author's I've seen at signings, but these are the 5 that have stood out in communications. 


What authors have you met or communicated with?

Top Ten Tuesday: Traditional Authors Who Published Independently

September 8, 2026


Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Artsy Read Girl.
Each week features a book related topic to spotlight your Top Ten.

Topic:

Traditional Authors Who Published Independently


The independent publishing world has had a massive uptick in the last few years. Years and years ago, it was on the fringe of the publishing world. But with the recent changes with the reading and publishing world, independent publishing has found a solid footing. 

Many authors who I adore, have now independently published their stories. Some are continuations of stories they started with a traditional publishing house, others have just published their stories through this way. And I'm so glad they have done this! Some stories needed these continuations and other stories we wouldn't have without it.

Today, I'm featuring authors who have traditionally published their books in the beginning and now can find some of their stories indie published. 


Can't Help Falling by Courtney Walsh
Love & Baseball by Jaime Jo Wright w/ Chloe JoAnne


Stay With Me by Jody Hedlund
The Cinderella Plot by Pepper Basham


Bourne & Tributary by Lisa T. Bergen
Colors of Truth by Tamera Alexander


By the Waters of Babylon by Mesu Andrews
The Fearless Cowboy by Jody Hedlund

Where Grace Appears by Heidi Chiavaroli
Enamored by Jody Hedlund

 
What indie published books have you enjoyed?

What are you featuring on this indie freebie week?


Top Ten Tuesday: Books With Nationalities In The Title

September 1, 2026

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Artsy Read Girl.
Each week features a book related topic to spotlight your Top Ten.

Topic:

Books With Nationalities In The Title


This one I found a little tricky. Instead of nationalities per se, I opted for books that featured countries in their titles. First half are from the ancient setting and the second half are more modern settings. 

When looking through the titles, finding nationalities was far tricker. I could find titles like "The Colonel's Lady", "The Hidden Prince", or "The Palace Spy". Finding titles and jobs or titles was easier, but to stay on topic, I bent it a little bit to fit it. 


Star of Persia by Jill Eileen Smith 
Jewel of the Nile by Tessa Afshar
The Sisters of Corinth by Angela Hunt
Daughter of Rome by Tessa Afshar
The Daughter of Rome by Angela Hunt


Once Upon an Irish Summer by Lisa T. Bergren
The London House by Katherine Reay
The Berlin Letters by Katherine Reay
Some Like it Scot by Pepper Basham


What national books did you find to share this week? 
Was this an easier topic or more difficult topic for you?




Latest Instagrams

© The Shelf Life. Design by FCD.