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Author Spotlight – Christina C Jones – My Favourite Author

September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 Novel Thoughts, Author Spotlight, By Black Women, Romance

This month’s Author Spotlight shines on the wonderful Christina C Jones, a woman I would consider my favourite author. The author who introduced me to black contemporary romance and has held my loyalty and love for over 5 years! Readers praise her for skillfully blending the realities of modern life into compelling stories that centre Black characters across nearly every corner of the romance genre. Whether it’s thrilling, action fantasy or the paranormal, CCJ weaves romance beautifully into all genres, and this spotlight tells you why she is an author to explore no matter your tastes.

My 1st Book Love – Cookie

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 Novel Thoughts

Jacqueline Wilson’s Cookie was my first true book love. Its story of resilience, courage, and hope reflected parts of my own childhood in ways I didn’t fully realise at the time. Revisiting it now, I’m reminded how powerfully books shape us – and why childhood favourites never leave us.

One Book at a Time vs Multiple Books at Once

August 26, 2025August 25, 2025 Novel Thoughts

Do you read multiple books at once or one book at a time? This is a topic that causes discussion in book communities. In this post, I’ll be explaining what I find most comfortable, but also why you should do what works best for you!

Get to Know Me – 25 Fun Bookish Questions

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 Novel Thoughts

To commemorate the 6 month anniversary of my little book blog, I’m giving you a get to know me! In this post I answer 25 bookish questions about me and give you a bit more insight to the woman behind In Novel Company!

Standalone Books vs Book Series

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 Novel Thoughts

Do you prefer standalone books or lose yourself in the extended world of a book series? Do you love stories that are intertwined? I break down my case for the standalone and the case for the book series in this post and which one works best for me!

3 Romance Tropes That Melt My Heart

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 Novel Thoughts, Romance

As a dedicated Romance addict it’s only right that I tell you guys what my favourite romance tropes are. The ones that melt my heart and immediately make me want to pick up a book without knowing what it’s about. I have a top 3 and in this post I’ll be telling you why!

Romantic Fantasy – My Genre of the Month

June 24, 2025June 25, 2025 Novel Thoughts, Genre of The Month

My goal this month was to explore Romantic Fantasy and really dive head first into the genre. While I have not yet been fully convinced, I have enjoyed some reads and are curious about others. There is still much to be explored but I think I did quite well, so for that reason, it earns my first genre of the month! Find out more in this post!

Can We Have Bad Taste in Books?

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 Novel Thoughts

What does it mean to have a bad taste in books? With the rise in light, easy digestible books and stories that target lovers of a genre there has been a shift in the quality of books out there today, but are we allowed to judge what people enjoy and does it actually say something about them? I explore all these questions in this post!

How My Reading Taste Has Evolved Over the Years

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 Novel Thoughts

In this post, I reflect on how my reading taste has grown and shifted over the years, from childhood classics and Jacqueline Wilson’s honest storytelling, to the romance-fueled world of Wattpad, and now to books that offer deeper themes, real-life experiences, and emotional complexity. It’s a look at how the stories we choose can evolve with us, while still staying rooted in what we’ve always loved.

Author Spotlight – Kennedy Ryan

May 16, 2025May 20, 2025 Novel Thoughts, Author Spotlight, By Black Women, Romance

This month’s Author Spotlight shines on the brilliant Kennedy Ryan, a powerhouse in contemporary romance known for weaving deep emotion with unflinching social commentary. Her stories don’t just entertain; they challenge, educate, and stay with you long after the last page. If you’re looking for romance that’s as thought-provoking as it is heartfelt, her books are essential reading.