The Journal

The Summer Reading Guide Shortlist — 157 Books I Read & Loved (Full List Inside!)

Go behind the scenes of this year’s Summer Reading Guide and get my full list of books I read and loved—157 in all! Plus: bookish extras + what to read…

Jun 10 •

Swoony, Sunny, and Maybe a Little Messy: 15 Romances I’m Considering for the Summer Guide!

Friends-to-lovers, fake dating, second chances, and more—these 15 romances brought the feels. Which ones are guide-worthy?

Apr 29 •

The Books That Taught Me to See Beauty in the Everyday

From orcs with lattes to frogs with cookies, these stories rewired and reinforced how I move through the world—plus, 27 gratitude prompts to help you…

Apr 22 •

Aliens, Magic & Monsters: 9 Wild Books I Might Put in the Summer Reading Guide

Get a behind-the-scenes look at 9 science fiction, fantasy, and horror books I'm considering for the 2025 Summer Reading Guide. Early reviews…

Apr 15 •

13 Literary Fiction Books I Might Put in the Summer Guide (But Should I?)

An exclusive first look at the literary fiction reads I’m seriously considering for the 2025 Summer Reading Guide—but only half will make the final cut.

Apr 1 •

How Seasonal Reading Transformed My Reading Life (And Yours Can Too)

One overwhelmed bookshelf, a rainy afternoon, and the simple trick that made me fall in love with books again.

Mar 26 •

These Mystery & Thriller Books Are SO GOOD… But Are They Guide-Worthy?

I’ve been devouring mysteries and thrillers for the Summer Reading Guide—but not all will make the cut. Here’s a first look at the books I’m loving so…

Mar 18 •

The 2025 Spring Reading Guide Is Here! Your Ultimate List for the Season

Download your copy of the guide — 27 must-read books, 8 categories, plus spring-inspired activities & recipes. Your perfect seasonal guide awaits!

Mar 5 •

How I Embraced My Reading Guilty Pleasures (And Why You Should Too)

From hiding my books to owning my "trashy" reads—why guilty pleasures are a myth and how to read unapologetically, plus 5 tips to embrace your own…

Feb 25 •

The Books That Made Me a Better Friend (+ Conversation Starter Guide)

My friendship story, five books that deepened my friendships + a Bookish Conversation Starter guide for your next heart-to-heart.

Feb 18 •

The Art of a No-Guilt DNF (And How It Can Change Your Reading Life)

How learning to DNF books guilt-free completely changed my reading life, doubled my reading joy, and can do the same for you. Plus, a “Quit-It…

Feb 11 •

How My Reading Taste Has Changed (And Why I’m Not Apologizing)

It involved a family library, a very pretentious phase, and finally embracing “frivolous” books. All my lessons learned, and a free tracker to explore…

Feb 4 •

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