Category: From the Shelf

  • Book Review: The Good Parts by Evann Normandin

    Book Review: The Good Parts by Evann Normandin

    My review of The Good Parts by Evann Normandin, an emotional story about grief, trauma, memory, motherhood, and whether forgetting the past can ever truly heal us.

  • Romantasy Starter Pack

    Romantasy Starter Pack

    I share eight books to start with if you’re interested in getting into the Romantasy subgenre.

  • August 2026 Reading Wrap-Up

    August 2026 Reading Wrap-Up

    I’m officially out of my slump! For my August 2026 reading wrap-up, I read four books across horror, science fiction, and contemporary fiction.

  • BOTM September 2026 Selections

    BOTM September 2026 Selections

    It’s that time again! Dive into September’s Book of the Month selections add-ons with me—what’s new, what stands out, and what I might (or might not) be picking. Whether you’re trying to decide what to pick or just love hearing about the latest bookish buzz, this one’s for you!

  • Book Review: Goodnight Monsters by Suzanne Junered

    Book Review: Goodnight Monsters by Suzanne Junered

    Read my full review for Goodnight Monsters by Suzanne Junered, a chilling psychological horror novel exploring pregnancy, mental health, intrusive thoughts, and the terrifying line between reality and hallucination.

  • Book Review: The Burn Line by Jonathan Sims

    Book Review: The Burn Line by Jonathan Sims

    My full review for The Burn Line by Jonathan Sims, an atmospheric horror novel with a shocking creature reveal, unsettling social commentary, and plenty of tension.

  • Dark Academia Starter Pack

    Dark Academia Starter Pack

    I recommend 11 books to start your Dark Academia obsession.

  • AI Book Burning Awareness (& Banned Book Recs)

    AI Book Burning Awareness (& Banned Book Recs)

    Join me in spreading awareness for the current AI book burning crisis. I also share my banned book recs to start building a personal library at home.

  • July 2026 Reading Wrap-Up

    July 2026 Reading Wrap-Up

    I was trapped in a reading slump all of July, so for my July 2026 reading wrap-up, I only read one book, The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer.

  • Book Review: I’ve Got My Mind Set on Brew by Stephanie Jayne

    Book Review: I’ve Got My Mind Set on Brew by Stephanie Jayne

    Read my honest review of I’ve Got My Mind Set on Brew by Stephanie Jayne, a slow-burn workplace romance, including my thoughts on the characters, beer culture, and whether the romance worked for me.

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