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Continue reading →: How I Became an Audiobook Listener
It’s only been in the past couple of years that I’ve gotten into audiobooks. Generally, I absorb information best if it’s written down or visualized, so I didn’t think audiobooks would work well for me. I was wrong! I’m now an avid audiobook listener. However, my ability to absorb audiobooks…
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Continue reading →: Monthly Wrap-Up: What I Read in July 2026
My summer reading is well underway! Summer is my least favourite season, but I’ve been reading a lot of beach reads and it’s been making me appreciate this time of year more than I normally do. Below are the books I read in July: The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand:…
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Continue reading →: My Most Anticipated Fall Book Releases
Fall is my favourite season, so it should come as no surprise that I love fall books. Every fall, I have a list of books I plan to read. These are my most anticipated fall book releases: I love Alice Hoffman books. The Practical Magic book series holds a special…
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Continue reading →: Visiting Out-of-Town Bookstores
Over the years, I’ve made it a point to visit bookstores while I’m traveling. Not only does it give me the soothing feeling I get when I walk into any bookstore, but it also helps me discover new books that I might otherwise never learn about. To discover new-to-me books…
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Continue reading →: What I Look For at Library Book Sales
One of my favourite activities is going to library book sales. I have found great books at these sales over the years. Below are the types of books I look for at library book sales: I used to assume that current bestsellers would be too new to have already made…
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Continue reading →: Shady Hollow Series
A few years ago, I was in New York City and I popped into a Book Culture (it’s since become one of my favourite bookstores, and I try to visit whenever I’m in NYC!). Book Culture has a section called “Blind Date with a Book.” The books are wrapped and…
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Continue reading →: How I’m Reading Over 100 Books in 2026
I’ve loved reading for as long as I can remember, but 2026 is the first year that I’m on track to read over 100 books. I want to preface this post by emphasizing that I think the focus of reading should be enjoyment, not reading a certain number of books.…
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Continue reading →: Welcome!
I’m Carol-Anne and I’m an avid reader. Books are a huge aspect of my day-to-day life. Often, if I’m not reading a book or listening to an audiobook, I’m thinking about books, from the content of books I’ve read to what book I want to read next. My favourite genres…
Hello,
I’m Carol-Anne
Welcome to Carol-Anne Reads! This blog is all about books – the ones I’m reading, the ones I’ve read, and the ones I’m excited to pick up next. You’ll also find book news, seasonal book recommendations, book merchandise, author spotlights, and my reading tips. Whether you’re looking for your next favourite read or simply enjoy talking about books, I hope you’ll find something here to inspire your reading journey.