The Book Blog
Welcome to the heart of the bookish side of Armed with A Book.
This is where you’ll find book reviews, discussions, lists, interviews, excerpts, and all the playful, thoughtful ways I talk about books. Some posts are reflective, some are fun, some are deeply curious—but all of them come from a love of reading and the conversations that grow around it.
If you’re here for books first and everything else second, you’re in the right place.
📝 Book Reviews
Helping you decide if a book is right for you through honest reflections and lived context.
Thoughtful, honest reflections on books I’ve read including indie, small press, or underrepresented voices. Occasionally, these are written by my co-blogger and book bestie, Ariel. We read pretty much all genres.
➡️ Browse All Reviews
➡️ Browse Reviews by Genre at the Book Review Index
➡️ Check out Ariel’s reviews
➡️ Follow Ariel on Instagram
？Looking for a particular book review, submit the book name(s) here.
📖 A book review by Ariel: To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose
📖 A book review by Kriti: The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
💬 Book Discussions
Helping you dive deeper into stories through thoughtful back-and-forth conversation.
Deep dives into themes, reading experiences, or broader questions that books raise with Ariel. We read a variety and we read a lot.
➡️ Check out all book discussions here.
📖 A book discussion we enjoyed: Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel
📅 New Releases
Helping you stay current and excited about timely books without the overwhelm.
Each month, Ariel and I compile a curated list of 25–30 new book releases—from big names to indie gems. Posted in the first week of every month, it’s your go-to guide for what’s hitting shelves next.
➡️ Browse all New Release lists
➡️ Are you an author? Submit your upcoming book link and publication date here for a chance to be featured!
🎤 Author Interviews & Excerpts
Helping you connect with the person behind the book and find inspiration in the creative life.
I love chatting with authors, especially once I have read their books. Sometimes, I also host them with book excerpts and a short interview, reflecting on behind the scenes.
➡️ Read all Author Interviews
➡️ Explore Book Excerpts
📖 An interview I loved: Samantha Mills, author of The Wings Upon Her Back
✨ Bookish Lists
Helping you find inspiration, discover new titles, and celebrate books in context.
On Armed with A Book, we love bookish compilations! Here we have themed lists, favorite non-bookish media, and creative mashups—just for the love of storytelling and hobbies
➡️ Check out all the lists so far
📖 One of my favorite lists: Armed with A Book Choice Awards 2024
🌙 After Thoughts
Short notes on books that come back to me.
After Thoughts is a series about the books that return long after I’ve finished reading them. It’s not just about stories—it’s about time, memory, and who I am becoming when I meet a book again.
➡️ Check out my notes so far.
📖 The Five Love Languages kick started this series. Read the review and the after thoughts.