October 2026 was a month filled with posting awesome blog posts, reading lots and lots of books, and Halloween fun.
October 2026 was filled with reading, reading, and lots of reading. I read some pretty great books and some just ok books this month. With all that reading, I struggled to meet my blogging goals. I did better than in September, but I still struggled to stay motivated with my blog this month. I’m really working on focusing on the blog and creating more content ahead of time. It’s been a bit of a struggle.
Anyway, in this wrap-up, I’ll be sharing the blog posts I published, the books I read, and my goals for November. I hope you enjoy!
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Blog Posts I Published in October 2026
My blogging goals for October were to publish 8 blog posts, send a newsletter every Friday, and get more email subscribers. I did not accomplish any of these goals. I was struggling to stay motivated with my blog and focused on spending time with family and reading.
- My Violent Muse by Rosie Sycamore Book Review
- September 2026 Wrap-Up: A Busy and Fun-Filled Month!
- Hexes Go Well with Tequila by Leanna Ehrsam Book Review
- Easy Arroz Con Pollo: A Cheesy Chicken and Rice Recipe
- Written in Starlight by Sloane Brooks: A Book Review
- My Favorite Authors I Highly Recommend You Check Out!
- The Twelve Loves of Christmas: An Advent Romance Collection Book
My most viewed blog post of October was Loaded Baked Potato Soup: A Delicious and Easy Crockpot Recipe. I love that people enjoy this recipe during the colder months. It’s a great recipe and it’s super easy to make.
Books I Read in October 2026
My reading goals for October were to read 15 books, with 5 of them being physical books, send 5 reviews to NetGalley, and read a science fiction book for my monthly reading challenge. I accomplished three of the four reading goals I set. I only sent 4 reviews to NetGalley. This month was a big month of reading! I read 17 books this month. Here are the books I read this month:
- Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry– 4.75 Stars
- The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber– 2 Stars
- The Saturday Night Ghost Club by Craig Davidson– 4.25 Stars
- Kiss Slay Replay by Rachel Harrison– 4 Stars
- Fellow Travelers by Thomas Mallon– 4 Stars
- Written in Starlight by Sloane Brooks– 3.75 Stars (Review Here)
- Famesick by Lena Dunham- (No Rating for Memiors)
- The Shining by Stephen King- 4 Stars
- Deenie by Judy Blume– 3 Stars
- This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum- 5 Stars
- Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver- 3.5 Stars
- The Unknown by Riley Sager- 5 Stars
- The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff- 4.75 Stars
- The Bewitching Book Shop by Tracy Corbett– 3.75 Stars (Review Coming Soon)
- The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Volume 2 by Beth Brower– 4 Stars
- Hollow Bones by Jodi Picoult– 4.5 Stars
- Redbelly Crossing by Candice Fox– 4 Stars
Goals for November
My blogging goals for November are to publish 9 blog posts, send a newsletter every Friday, and get more email subscribers. I really want to focus on writing more blog posts a week or two ahead. Usually, I’m finishing the blog posts the day of or the day before.
My reading goals for October are to read 15 books, with 7 of them being physical books, send 5 reviews to NetGalley, and read a murder mystery book for my monthly reading challenge.
If you are interested in reading more about my monthly reading challenge, check out the blog post: 2026 Monthly Reading Challenge (+FREE Printables)
The random goals I have for November are to celebrate JT and my birthdays, start my crocheting project, and start my decluttering challenge.
Final Thoughts
I’m very confident I will be much more productive about my blogging in November than I was in October. I’m very excited to see what this next month brings. Now, tell me about your October 2026. Did you accomplish all your goals for the month? What goals are you setting for October? Let me know in the comments below. I love hearing from all of you!
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Thanks for reading,
Kel
