May reading felt a little heavier, a little more emotional—and deeply reflective. This month brought romance, heartbreak, and one standout mystery that completely stole the show. Here’s a look at everything I read in May 2025: May Comfy Pick of the Month: Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny (Part of a Series) Total Books Read:…
Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny is a rich, atmospheric mystery that quietly pulls you in and refuses to let go. Set partly outside the familiar village of Three Pines, this installment explores grief, history, and the weight of unresolved truths in a way that feels both reflective and deeply emotional. Penny’s writing is calm…
April was a wonderfully full reading month—romance-heavy with a few darker, twistier reads mixed in, and one book that truly stood out above the rest. These were the stories that kept me company all month long. Here’s a comfy rundown of everything I read in April 2025: April Comfy Pick of the Month: Necessary Lies…
Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain is a deeply emotional and thought-provoking novel that stayed with me long after I finished it. Set in the 1960s, the story follows a young social worker navigating morally complex decisions in a deeply flawed system. From the beginning, the book pulls you in with its quiet intensity, asking hard…
March reading felt like that in-between season moment—still cozy enough for blankets and quiet nights, but with hints of spring sneaking in. This month’s books took me through romance, darkness, mystery, and deeply emotional storytelling. Here’s everything I read in March 2025: March Comfy Pick of the Month: The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods Total…
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods feels like a gentle hug for anyone who believes in the magic of books. From the very beginning, it draws you into a story that blends everyday life with a touch of wonder, creating an atmosphere that feels both comforting and quietly enchanting. The idea of a hidden bookshop…
February turned into a full-on romance month, and honestly, I loved every minute of it. With lighter days and cozy reading moments, I leaned into feel-good love stories, witty banter, and characters who delivered both heart and humor. I started with The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner, a heartfelt story that mixed romance with…
The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren is a smart, heartfelt romance that goes deeper than I expected. Centered around a reality dating show, the story follows Felicity “Fizzy” Chen, a romance novelist who suddenly finds herself questioning everything she believes about love. Paired with Connor, a documentary filmmaker tasked with creating a “true love”…
January was a strong and slightly dark start to my 2025 reading year, filled with memoirs, mysteries, romance, and plenty of suspense. I began the month with Down the Drain by Julia Fox, a raw and unconventional read, before diving into gripping mysteries like All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker and The…
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo is a dark, atmospheric read that pulled me in from the very first page and never fully let go. Set in the secret societies of Yale, the story follows Alex Stern, a deeply flawed and compelling main character tasked with monitoring the occult activities hidden beneath the university’s elite surface….