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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…