July 2025 Comfy Reading Wrap-Up
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 2025:
July Comfy Pick of the Month: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Books Read: 10
The Books I Read
The Girls of the Glimmer Factory– Jennifer Coburn
This novel blended ambition, friendship, and the pursuit of independence in a vivid historical setting. It explored what it meant to build a life—and a career—at a time when women were rarely encouraged to do either. Engaging and immersive, with a strong sense of place.
Binding 13 – Chloe Walsh
Emotionally raw and impossible to read casually. Chloe Walsh writes trauma and connection with such realism, and Binding 13 was intense from start to finish. This is a book that demands emotional space and leaves you thinking long after the final page. This book is the first book of a series.
The Collected Regrets of Clover – Mikki Brammer
Quiet, beautiful, and deeply reflective. This book was a meditation on grief, love, and living fully, with gentle wisdom woven throughout. It felt comforting without being sentimental—a rare balance.
The Frozen River – Ariel Lawhon
Gripping historical fiction based on real events, this novel centered on resilience, justice, and moral courage. The writing was atmospheric and compelling, and the story stayed with me long after I finished.
Quicksilver – Callie Hart
Dark, addictive, and fast-paced. This book leaned into morally gray characters and high tension, making it an intense but entertaining read. Not light—but definitely compelling if you enjoy darker romance.
The Things We Leave Unfinished – Rebecca Yarros
Heartbreaking in the way Rebecca Yarros does best. This novel explored love across generations, unfinished stories, and emotional inheritance. I went in expecting romance and left emotionally wrecked—in the best way.
No God Like the Mother – Kesha Ajose-Fisher
This was a powerful, thought-provoking memoir that challenged ideas around faith, motherhood, and identity. Honest and courageous, it offered perspective rather than easy answers.
The Rose Bargain – Sasha Peyton Smith
Fantasy with dark fairytale vibes and sharp emotional stakes. This book felt atmospheric and immersive, balancing magic, sacrifice, and agency in a way that kept me engaged throughout.
My Favorite Half-Night Stand – Christina Lauren
Light, fun, and flirty—a perfect contrast to some of my heavier reads this month. The friendship-to-romance dynamic was charming, and the banter made this an easy, enjoyable palate cleanser.
The Many Lives of Mama Love – Lara Love Hardin
An incredibly moving memoir about addiction, motherhood, and redemption. This book was raw, honest, and deeply human. It grounded my July reading in reality and left a lasting emotional impact.