2020 has been a weird year, and my reading has definitely reflected that. Early on in the pandemic, I had trouble concentrating. On pretty much anything. Then in the months that followed, I was extra persnickety, gravitating toward books that fit my mood. Maybe more than ever before, I’ve leaned on books and stories–as a way […]
Every once in a while, I’m lucky enough to read a book that fills me with emotion–in this case, nostalgia, giddiness, and wonder. The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner was one such book. I found myself smiling throughout its entirety, eagerly turning pages to find out what happens next. And, oh boy, were there some […]
Fall is my favorite season to get cozy with a good book, and lately, I’ve been on a major reading streak. Meaning every book I’ve picked up has basically knocked my socks off. Now, while there are often books that I enjoy, it’s rare that I find so many in a row that I’m *this* crazy […]
Seeing as how we’re approaching the halfway mark for this year (already! I know!), I thought it’d be fun to talk about my fave books from 2019 so far. Now, my reading style varies depending on what mood I’m in, so there’s a little bit of everything on my list–literary, mystery, YA, even a humorous MG. […]
Another year come and nearly gone. And what a year it’s been! In a way, it’s been a year of transitions for me. I finished book 1 of a new cozy mystery series and started working on a brand new manuscript, went back to work as an analyst after staying at home with Sophie for her […]
As the end of summer approaches, I know there are things I’ll miss: harvesting fresh tomatoes from our garden, tucking flowers and sprigs of lavender behind Sophie’s ears (see picture), and making the most of those long days of Colorado sunshine. But I’m also excited because fall is my favorite season. It means playing in piles […]
Is it just me or has this year flown by? Seriously, I feel like I have whiplash. Probably because this year brought a lot of happy changes. I have a literary agent now, my first cozy mystery is officially on submission, and my husband and I are preparing for the arrival of our new family […]
It’s April Fool’s Day! That special day when you can’t believe anything you read online and you watch your family and friends warily, eyes full of suspicion. Or perhaps you’re chuckling to yourself right now at some ingenious prank you’ve just pulled… Either way, I thought it would be a fitting day to chat about […]
I’m getting ready for a glorious trip to the beach. Days of nothing but laying in the sun, swimming in the Gulf of Mexico, sipping on tropical drinks, and, of course, tons of reading! While my toes are ready for vacation, I still need to get a few books queued up on my Kindle (seriously, […]
It’s a new year, which means a whole new year of spectacular reading! I’ve made a goal to read 60 books this year. Now, this is less than the last couple years, but that’s because I really want to savor each and every book I read without having to worry about meeting a number. I […]