The Teacher
Freida McFadden delivers another propulsive, twist-laden thriller — The Teacher moves fast, keeps its cards close, and earns its reveal, even if it's not her most emotionally resonant work.
Zodiac Academy: The Complete Series Reading Order
New to Zodiac Academy and not sure where to start? Here’s the full reading order for all nine books, plus a spoiler-free taste of what each one brings.
What to Read After ACOTAR: 12 Books Like A Court of Thorns and Roses
Finished A Court of Thorns and Roses and already missing the fae court drama? Here are 12 books to keep that ACOTAR feeling going.
Books That Feel Like the Fourth of July
Some books don't just take place in summer, they feel like it. These five underrated picks will send you right back to the boat, the beach, the popsicle dripping in the heat.
The Last Letter
The Last Letter is the kind of romance that leaves a mark. Tender and devastating in equal measure, built on a premise that should wreck you, and does.
My Summer 2026 TBR: New Releases, Long-Overdue Reads & Sarah J. Maas Rereads
My summer TBR looks a little different this year. No Emily Henry, no Ali Hazelwood… which means I finally have no excuse not to tackle the books that have been sitting on my shelves. Here's what I'm reading, listening to, and rereading this summer.
A Life Update: March 2026
After years of unexplained infertility, I found out I was pregnant with a surprise baby. Weeks later, we received a Trisomy 21 diagnosis and duodenal atresia. This is our story from pregnancy through NICU life with Caroline and what the past months have really looked like.
Scot and Bothered
A swoony, slow-burn romance with humor, heart, and a strong sense of place. Perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers stories set in cozy, scenic villages.
Sunrise on the Reaping
An extraordinary addition to the Hunger Games universe—tense, emotional, and devastatingly human. Haymitch finally gets the story he deserves.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
A dark, fascinating return to Panem that dives into ambition, morality, and the making of a villain. While not as gripping as the original trilogy, it offers chilling insight into the early Hunger Games.
The Lantern Games (#16)
At Lady Elowen’s autumn lantern gathering, Lady Bergamot is drawn into a pairing with Yates Everett — and into a confrontation she has long avoided. Beneath flickering lights and half-truths, two hearts wrestle with the weight of what cannot be said.
Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman
Read my review of Brooke Shields’ thoughtful memoir on aging, motherhood, and female identity. A powerful take on what it means to grow older in a youth-obsessed world.
What Remains Unnamed (#15)
In this tender epistle set in early September 1912, Lady Bergamot reflects on her lifeless marriage and the quiet, haunting presence of Yates Everett. Through a visit from Lady Ameline and memories that won't fade, she confronts what remains unnamed — and undeniable.
One Italian Summer
Read my 4-star review of One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle—an emotional, transportive story of grief, identity, and the magic of second chances in Positano, Italy.
The V.F.D. Years
I was in fourth grade when I found A Series of Unfortunate Events. I talked about them on AIM with my best friend, devoured each new hardcover, and felt like someone finally trusted me with something strange and brilliant.
The Fire Between Us (#14)
"Not all music is meant to be danced to," I told him.
"Some is meant only to be endured."
We did not touch. But the heat between us said everything. And I wonder — how long can one pretend not to burn?
Greenlights
Discover my review of Matthew McConaughey’s bestselling memoir Greenlights, packed with wild adventures, life lessons, and his signature Southern charm.