Books and Reading
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First Time Caller: A Book Review
First Time Caller surprised me in the best way. This heartfelt romance offers lovable characters, a fresh story structure, and a unique radio-show twist. While not without flaws, the emotional payoff and character depth made this an engaging, feel-good read I’d happily recommend to romance fans. Continue reading
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How to Help Your Kids Love Reading: 5 Simple Tips
Help your kid love reading without turning it into a daily battle. This practical guide shares simple, pressure-free tips to encourage reluctant readers, build positive reading habits, and make books enjoyable at home—no bribes, stress, or power struggles required. Continue reading
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Review of The Wedding People by Alison Espach
A stunning, deeply human novel about grief, identity, and the courage it takes to stop pretending. The Wedding People surprised me at every turn, delivering unforgettable characters and emotional honesty. This is a story about becoming yourself—messy, imperfect, and completely worth it. Continue reading
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My Favorite Places to Listen to Audiobooks (Spotify Premium & Libby)
If you’re anything like me, you love stories — but you don’t always have the time to sit down with a book. That’s where audiobooks come in. I’ve found that whether I’m folding laundry, driving, cooking dinner, or walking the dogs, a great story keeps me engaged and learning. In this post I want to… Continue reading
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How to Build a Reading Habit (and How to Help Your Kids Do the Same)
Everyone wants to read more, but actually doing it every day? That’s a different story. As a lifelong reader and former book skeptic turned habitual reader, I’ve learned first-hand that reading isn’t something you just do — it’s something you practice. The good news? You can build it gently, intentionally, and sustainably. And once it… Continue reading
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Confessions of an E-Book Reader: How I Became a Kindle Convert
For most of my life, I was that reader. The kind who swore allegiance to physical books only. Hardcover when possible. Dog-eared paperbacks acceptable in a pinch. I loved the smell of books. I loved the weight of them in my hands. I loved the visible progress—the thickness of pages read on the left, the… Continue reading