Book Chat: Sweet Home Books and Author Colleen Oakley

Oh my bookish heart, this episode of Read My Shelves is practically bursting with all sorts of literary shenanigans! Your host, moi, Jessa, is spilling the tea (or should I say, Earl Grey?) on my recent escapades, which involved swooning over the charm of some seriously delightful indie bookstores and maybe, just maybe, getting a little starstruck at some author events! We'll have a little chat about why our local libraries are basically the unsung heroes of our communities. Plus, I'm going to confess my current reading struggles – there's a book on my shelf that might just get the dreaded DNF stamp! But fear not, dear listeners, because there's also exciting news brewing about a certain upcoming ball (ooh la la!) and a costume reveal that's taking on a life of its own! So grab your comfiest reading socks and let's dive in! And don't forget to find me on the socials – I want to hear all your thoughts! Takeaways: * Guess what?! I stumbled upon the cutest independent bookstore right here in sweet Alabama! You know the kind – the ones that smell like old paper and dreams? Pure magic! https://sweethomebooks.com/ * Okay, bookish confession time: I actually met the wonderful Colleen Oakley! And yes, there might have been a tiny squeal involved when she signed my copy of her book. Pinch me! https://colleenoakley.com/ * Seriously though, can we all just take a moment to appreciate our local libraries? They're like literary treasure chests for everyone, and we need to shower them with love and support! https://hmcpl.org/foundation/waystogive * Calling all you lovely listeners! There's a chance to snag tickets to the High Court Ball! Keep your ears peeled for details on how to enter – it's going to be epic! https://www.instagram.com/p/DIZOGPDJ9CR/?igsh=a3oycW5zaDZxczR0 * My costume for the ball? Well, let's just say it's evolving in ways even I didn't expect! Prepare for a possible plot twist in wing form! https://www.instagram.com/share/reel/_ulCVnKGR * Come say hi on social media! I absolutely adore hearing from you all – your bookish thoughts, your life updates, your costume ideas! Let's connect! https://linktr.ee/readmyshelves * And as always, if you're enjoying our bookish chats, don't forget to like and subscribe so you don't miss any future literary adventures!