Happy New Year!!! 2019 is here and it's time to set those reading goals. Listen to today's 12 minute podcast episode as I break down my reading goals. I also announce an awesome giveaway especially for you, the readers of the Shelf Addiction blog and the listeners of the Shelf Addiction Podcast!

I would love to hear your thoughts on today's episode and if you'd like to share with me one of your reading goals are for 2019 or just talk about books in general you can find me on Twitter and Instagram or comment below.

This year, I am pleased to share with you the "Best of" in the Young Adult category from AudioFile Magazine's 2018 Best Audiobooks.  

Have you listened to any of the winners? If so, which were your favorites?

There are some great stories and narrators selected. If they are new to you, click the links to read AudioFile's reviews.

​Be sure to follow Twitter @audiofilemag; Facebook @audiofilemagazine to discover all of the AudioFile Magazine's 2018 Best Audiobooks!

​​Tonight on BOOK CHAT, I have a really useful 10 minute podcast mini-episode for you. This will be very handy if you're an end of summer reading slump. Listen to hear 5 quick tips to get you out of your reading slump. 

If you don't have 10 minutes to listen to how I utilize the tips, check out the quick run down of the 5 tips below. 
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5. Join a Book Club. If you're already in one, read the book and go to the next meeting!
4. Get a recommendation or two from a friend with similar reading tastes. Read what they recommend. 
3. Reread a favorite title or series.
2. Change up how you're reading. Incorporate e-readers, physical books, and audiobooks for change of pace.
1. Set aside a block of 4-6 hours to read a book. Turn off all distractions and go for it.

If you have your own tip(s) to get out of a reading slump, please share below! 

I am a huge advocate for audiobooks. I love them so much! The fact that I consume so many allows me to share my favorites in any season! Today I am sharing my top 5 audiobooks perfect for Summer. Whether you're a seasoned audiobook listener or brand new to the audio world, these will make your summer extra fun!

They are great to keep you entertained on long car trips and lengthy flights. If you're not going on vacation, no worries, these suggestions will have you pulled into the story on your daily commute or while working at your desk. 

Don't forget to enter the giveaway before you go. ​Get excited! One Shelf Addiction reader from the US will win a copy of ALL 8 audiobooks mentioned below courtesy of the APA and the respective publishers.

These recommendations are in no particular order and there's something for a wide variety of fiction readers! Comment and let me know if you have plans to listen to any of these or if you already have.

Bookstock is back starting this Sunday, April 22nd! Bookstock: Michigan's Biggest Used Book & Media Sale is one of my favorite events. Year after year, I go to Bookstock and find some awesome hidden gems, including books that are like new! I get to fill in my shelves and buy missing books to complete series collections all while spending a few hours talking books with other book nerds. Plus the money from my purchases go towards supporting literacy programs in the Metro Detroit area. It's win-win.

​I'll be there early on Sunday morning during the pre-sale.  For those of you that plan to attend, I hope to see you there. If you see me (likely in the YA and Fantasy sections), be sure to stop me and say "hi"!

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It's that time!!! Happy Valentine's Day. Tonight my husband are chilling at home. Nothing big. We will exchange something little, I'll cook one of his favorite meals and we'll watch more of The Blacklist on Netflix! #NetflixandChill basically. What are you doing tonight?  If you're not doing anything date-wise, may I recommend some time for reading! Take some time for self care, take a long bath, drink some wine, and crack open a romance and treat yourself on this day (or any day really). These book recommendations are for more than just a romantic holiday. Whenever you want a bit of romance, check out these suggestions from this special two part podcast!

In honor of romances for every reader, Sue Brown-Moore and I teamed up to do a two part podcast! Listen to the Shelf Addiction Podcast and the Grave Tells Romance Podcast to hear each half! Total we have 20+ romance book recommendations. From traditional romance, to paranormal romance, to gay romance, and more. Including both light on the heat to VERY spicy...we have something for everyone!  If you'd like to jump on over to Sue's post, you can find that here.

Do you have a favorite romance that you like to recommend? If so, please comment below and let me know what it is and why you love it.