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…
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon is a richly woven historical mystery that beautifully blends real-life inspiration with immersive storytelling. Set in Maine in 1789, the novel begins when a man’s body is discovered trapped in the ice of the Kennebec River—a death that quickly leads to deeper, darker secrets in the small town of…
June reading felt like a mix of summer momentum and emotional intensity—page-turners, romance, and one thriller that completely consumed me. It was a month of staying up too late because I had to know what happened next. Here’s a list of everything I read in June 2025: June Comfy Pick of the Month: The Drowning…
The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding pulled me in almost immediately with its unsettling premise and steady sense of unease. What begins as a chance encounter quickly spirals into something much darker, and I found myself needing to know how everything would unravel. The story is fast-paced without feeling rushed, making it an easy book…