Hello, dear readers! Today's prompt from Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl is all about Thanksgiving and/or thankfulness, so I decided to list ten romance books with a Thanksgiving theme. I haven't read any of these yet, so I can't attest to how good they are, but if you decide to take a chance on any of them, please let me know what you think. I hope you all have a blessed holiday. Happy Tuesday and Happy Thanksgiving! 

Hello, dear readers! This week's prompt from Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl is ten books I read outside my comfort zone. This was a tough one because I normally don't read books that make me uncomfortable, and not because I have anything against them. I just tend to stick with genres and topics that I know I'll enjoy. The very short list of books below weren't outside my comfort zone, but they are from genres I don't usually read, like mystery, suspense, fantasy, and anything about sharks because I'm terrified of the ocean. LOL. Hopefully it will suffice for this week's topic. Happy Tuesday! 

NARRATOR: Fiona Hardingham

REVIEW: As a librarian, C.S. Lewis is a name I hear quite often, and I've checked out his books countless times to patrons young and old alike. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is a favorite for them all. I've never read the book, but after listening to Once Upon a Wardrobe, I have added the Narnia series to my growing to-be-read list. In all honesty, the main reason I chose to listen to this book is because it's read by one of my favorite narrators, Fiona Hardingham. She has the most beautiful voice, and I intentionally seek out her audiobooks, no matter what the genre might be. This was my first time reading Patti Callahan's work, and I truly enjoyed it. Although the premise is sad, I loved learning more about C.S. Lewis through the main sibling characters, George and Megs. Having two younger brothers myself, I felt Megs pain watching George's health decline, and I understood her urgency wanting to get answers for him about Lewis' book before it was too late. Overall, I would recommend Once Upon a Wardrobe to everyone, and I look forward to reading more of Patti Callahan's work in the near future. 

(DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this title from NetGalley. All opinions expressed are entirely my own).

Hello, dear readers! Today’s prompt from Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl is The First 10 Books I Randomly Grabbed from My Shelf, but I decided to go with something different since I don’t own any books (not counting cookbooks). I know that probably sounds crazy for a librarian not to have books, but I always get my books from the library or borrow them from apps like Libby and Cloud Library. If, on the rare occasion I buy a physical book, I always donate it to the library after I read it or I put it in my little free library. So, with that being said, this week I decided to do a prompt I missed a few weeks ago and that’s my favorite book series. I couldn’t come up with ten, but here are four I absolutely love. Happy Tuesday! 

The weather is finally cooperating here and we've had some cooler temps recently. I LOVE IT! And there's nothing better for cool weather than a good chili recipe, so here you go! 

DIRECTIONS: Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4-5 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic to the skillet and sauté until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add the seasonings (chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper). Cook 30 more seconds, stirring  then transfer to a 6 or 7 quart slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients into the crockpot: rinsed and drained black and red beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, Rotel with juices and a can of tomato sauce. Stir to combine and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours. Adjust seasoning to taste, as desired. Ladle it into bowls and top with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh chopped cilantro, scallions or red onion, if desired.

NUTRITION INFO: Serving: 1⅓ cups, Calories: 329.5kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2.5g, Cholesterol: 47.5mg, Sodium: 1171mg, Fiber: 10.5g, Sugar: 9g, WW Points: 0 

(Recipe and photo courtesy of Skinnytaste)