Find your new favorite book
The Lion’s Den by Katherine St. John
If you're looking for the perfect summer beach/pool read (and you enjoy a good thriller), look no further!
A Girl is a Body of Water by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
This multi-generational coming-of-age saga tells the story of Kirabo and her relatives living in Uganda…
There There by Tommy Orange
Rated one of the best books of 2018 by the New York Times and nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, this book has been on my list for ages…
The Panic Years by Nell Frizzell
When I saw the title of this book, I knew I had to read it. As someone who has gone through many life changes in the past several years…
Infinite Country by Patricia Engel
At just 190 pages, this short yet captivating book packs a serious punch. I think this would make a great bookclub selection, as the subject matter is highly relevant in today’s climate…
Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come by Jessica Pan
This is a book I didn’t know I needed in my life. While I identify as an extrovert, I’ve definitely become a major homebody over the past year (because hello, global pandemic)…
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
I absolutely loved this book - all the unique twists and turns made it impossible to guess what would happen next and the ending was truly to die-for…
City of Thieves by David Benioff
Reviewing my monthly selection from Literati, my favorite book subscription service.
Women’s History Month #2
Highlighting books featuring strong female protagonists in fiction (all written by women, of course) 💪🏼
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
As someone who LOVED The Nightingale and The Great Alone, I was so looking forward to reading The Four Winds…
Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker
For those interested in psychology and/or the science of mental illness, this is a must read (so long as you can handle the content warnings)…
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Taylor Jenkins Reid does it again! This book has it all - drama, fame, family feuds and one epic party…
The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel
Included in Obama’s list of 2020 favorites, the plot line of this fictional novel was inspired by the Bernie Madoff scandal…
International Women’s Day
In honor of International Women’s Day, I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight three of the most important women in my life along with their book recommendations…
Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore
On the surface, this is a light and sweet book about one woman’s misadventures living her life out of order. At its core, this is a story about embracing the present moment and living life to the fullest…
Women’s History Month
Sharing some of my favorite nonfiction books that offer women valuable knowledge and actionable steps to better themselves and/or their communities…
Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour
Mateo Askaripour’s debut novel is unlike any other book I’ve read. The story is written in the style of a memoir, though the book is a work of satirical fiction…