Kaley Stewart

I love being able to get the library in the local media and having a superstar like Becky makes it so easy! Here she is on YourTV talking about reciprocal borrowing and how easy it is to get a library card.

Kick off your weekend early with the #Paris2024 opening ceremony 🎆 Watch live Friday at 1pm ET on @cbcgem

Happy Friday! Canadian romance novels are having a moment. And I say, about damn time! Today's Five on Friday features five authors who live in Canada and write swoonworthy stories. I'll need to do another list (or two) so please enjoy the first list here: booksetcetera.substack.com/p/five-on-frid…

In this week's Five on Friday, find five historical romances to check out (you know, in case you're done bingeing Bridgerton and don't know what to do with yourself): booksetcetera.substack.com/p/five-on-frid…

Need a new romance to read? You should check out JUST PLAYING HOUSE by @FarahHeron ! Full review: booksetcetera.substack.com/p/review-just-… @HBGCanada

And don't forget to use @librofm or your local library for all your audiobook needs!

I started a new feature on the blog! Every Friday I'll pick a random or timely topic and feature five things related to it. The first edition of Five on Friday features audiobook narrators I love to close out Audiobook Month. Read the full post: booksetcetera.substack.com/p/five-on-frid…

Calling all Jane Austen fans! Particularly those who love a spot of murder in their reading. The latest Mr. Darcy & Miss. Tilney book is out in the world. Check out the blog to see what I thought of THE PERILS OF LADY CATHERINE DE BOURGH by Claudia Gray: booksetcetera.substack.com/p/review-the-p…

Canadian set rom com with a nod to Jane Austen? I'm in. Check out my thoughts on LOVE, LIES, AND CHERRY PIE by Jackie Lau: booksetcetera.substack.com/p/review-love-…

Blog news! I've FINALLY made the switch over to @substack ! Same kind of book reviews, new site. Bonus: subscribe & you'll get an email directly to your inbox whenever there's a new post! Find Books Etc. here: booksetcetera.substack.com

A year of fighting book bans culminated in one high school senior handing her superintendent a copy of THE HANDMAID'S TALE at graduation instead of shaking his hand. bookriot.com/?p=569198

I'm so very excited for this event! In the Upper Country was one of my favourite books of 2023.

Writing friends: does anyone have/know of any virtual writing workshops/courses coming up for emerging writers (preferably virtual or in the GTA)? People are always asking me but I am out of the loop!

If you need one more holiday gift (and it's OK if it's for yourself), you should definitely pick up THREE HOLIDAYS AND A WEDDING by @UzmaWrites and Marissa Stapley. It was DELIGHTFUL. Review: booksandstuff-kstar.blogspot.com/2023/12/review… @PenguinRandomCA

I was in a bit of a reading slump earlier this fall but NIGHT SHIFT by @anniecrownbooks pulled me right out of it. I really, REALLY enjoyed this college-set romance. Read all my thoughts on the blog! booksandstuff-kstar.blogspot.com/2023/11/review… @wattpad

So damn proud of you, friend!

I'm in. Congrats!

Have you read A TRAITOR IN WHITEHALL by Julia Kelly yet? I LOVED it and think it's one historical mystery fans will not want to miss out on. Full thoughts: booksandstuff-kstar.blogspot.com/2023/10/review… @MinotaurBooks

Today in Library Land: I convinced a customer to check out THE MAID by @NitaProse !

@NTWRichard Wishing you the absolute very best in what comes next. You'll be missed!

Some personal news to share. After 19 years, I am leaving Niagara this Week. I had been scheduled to be terminated as a part of the Metroland bankruptcy/restructuring as of March 31 next year. Now a new opportunity awaits.