December 2025 Top Book Pick: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid There’s something about December that makes reading feel extra magical. The days are shorter, the blankets are thicker, and stories seem to sink a little deeper into your heart. This month, one book stood out above all the rest—and earning the title of my Top…

November was a very romance-heavy reading month for me, with a mix of emotional contemporaries, escapist royal drama, and one powerful historical novel that completely shifted the tone of my stack. Overall, this month reminded me why I love love stories so much—whether they’re light and summery or deep and heartbreaking. Here’s everything I read…

Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan is the kind of book that feels like a warm breeze off the water—gentle, nostalgic, and quietly emotional. From the very first pages, it settles into that familiar summer feeling where memories blur with the present and long-buried feelings begin to surface. It’s a story rooted in timing,…

October was a wonderfully varied reading month for me—emotionally rich literary fiction, thoughtful memoir, speculative strangeness, and a touch of classic Nicholas Sparks heartache. October felt introspective and layered, with books that asked bigger questions about life, identity, and meaning. Here’s everything I read in October 2025: October Comfy Pick of the Month: The Covenant…

The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese is the kind of book you slowly sink into, letting it unfold at its own pace. Set in South India and spanning generations, this story feels rich, layered, and deeply human. From the very beginning, it invites you into a family marked by love, loss, and a mysterious…

September felt like a bridge between summer and fall—emotionally rich romances, a little sports-lit fun, and the start of some heavier, character-driven reads. There was a strong mix of comfort books and emotionally intense stories, making this a surprisingly full reading month. Here’s everything I read in September 2025: September Comfy Pick of the Month:…

Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall is a quiet, thoughtful novel that gently pulls you into its world. Set against a rural backdrop, the story feels grounded and intimate, focusing on the small moments that shape a life just as much as the big ones. From the start, there’s a sense of stillness to the…

August was a big reading month for me—romance, fantasy, memoir, and literary fiction all competing for space. It felt like peak summer reading energy: immersive stories, emotionally rich narratives, and a few books that completely took me by surprise. Looking back, August set the emotional and thematic tone for everything I read heading into fall….

Solito by Javier Zamora is a powerful and deeply moving memoir that stayed with me long after I finished reading. Told from the perspective of Zamora as a young child, the story follows his journey from El Salvador to the United States, traveling alone in search of his parents. Despite the heaviness of the subject,…

July was a huge and emotionally varied reading month for me. From devastating romances and reflective literary fiction to gripping historical novels and powerful memoirs, this stack had range. It was one of those months where every book left some kind of mark—whether through heartbreak, healing, or pure escapism. Here’s everything I read in July…