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About Stephanie Perry

Stephanie P. is a writer, editor, and blogger. Her secret shame is dystopian YA fiction. You can find her wherever the books and food are.

Regency-era Magical Fantasy Books You’ll Swoon for

If you’ve ever thought Jane Austen’s books would be greatly improved by a few dragons and wizards, then this Regency-era magical fantasy list was made for you! These mash-up novels are set in alternate-universe Britains where sorcery, dragons, and fairies abound — and are almost as scary as the prospect of navigating a high-society Season in search of a brilliant marriage. With saucy heroines, high adventure, and plenty of enchantment, you’re certain to swoon for these action-packed fantasy books. Murder, Magic, and What We Wore Author: Kelly Jones Fun, fashionable, and with a touch of espionage, this is the first [...]

2023-07-14T13:02:40-07:00November 3rd, 2015|

Bookish Baking: Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Muffins

My fall pumpkin addiction is unstoppable! There are pumpkins on the front porch, decorative gourds artfully arranged on the table, and cans of pumpkin puree stacked in the pantry. Last night I couldn’t hold back the urge to bake any longer and went on a two-for-one pumpkin spree: pumpkin chocolate chip cookies and these pumpkin oatmeal muffins. Made with oats, pumpkin, walnuts, and eggs, a couple of these little guys are a filling breakfast. Or serve them toasted and topped with pumpkin butter or cream cheese for afternoon tea or book club! Best made the day before, these muffins taste moister [...]

2016-12-31T17:58:09-07:00October 22nd, 2015|

Halloween Horror: Books to Scare You Silly

Halloween is just a few weeks away — and we’re ready for spine-tingling thrillers and creepy suspense! Check out these brand-new books, including YA, horror, and even some truly scary historical nonfiction. We’ve got witches, murders, sinister alter egos, and psychic seances… which is your favorite flavor of terror? The Dead House (out now) Author: Dawn Kurtagich Twenty years ago, a terrible fire destroyed Elmbridge High, killing three teenagers and causing another student, Carly Johnson, to disappear. The main suspect is Kaitlyn, whose disturbing diary is found in the ashes… except that “Kaitlyn” doesn’t exactly exist: she’s the alter ego [...]

2016-12-31T17:58:09-07:00October 14th, 2015|Tags: |
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