Book Lists

If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know I have a slight obsession with houseplants. What started as an extra treat from Trader Joe’s has developed into a full-blown ... Read more

August 1, 2019August 1, 2019

20 greatest hits from 8 years of the Summer Reading Guide

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Readers, this past May I released the eighth annual Summer Reading Guide. I released the first back in 2012, back before summer reading guides were commonplace, and had so much ... Read more

July 24, 2019July 29, 2019

20 terrific tomes to add to your TBR (or teetering to-read tower)

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Readers, I have to admit: when I’m looking for my next great book to read, the longer the book, the more encouragement I need to pick it up. This hasn’t ... Read more

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019

20 books featuring seasoned female protagonists

Book Lists, Books & Reading

In the past year, I’ve heard a certain reader request over and over, both in my everyday life, here on the blog, and on my podcast What Should I Read ... Read more

June 27, 2019June 27, 2019

Let’s reinvent the romantic comedy

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Stuff I Love

If you’ve noticed a sharp uptick in the number of romantic comedies being released—both on the screen and on the page—you’re not alone: the romantic comedy is coming back with ... Read more

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019

4 authors that take you to plot school

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Readers, I love a good mystery, and a recent conversation has me thinking about the mysteries I love—those books that are so ingeniously put together that when you get to ... Read more

June 5, 2019August 7, 2019

5 authors worth binge reading this summer

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Reading Challenge

Readers, it’s been so much fun helping you fill up your summer TBRs. So far I’ve shared the 2019 Summer Reading Guide with subscribers, my Minimalist Summer Reading Guide, 20 ... Read more

May 29, 2019May 29, 2019

10 romance novels that are perfect for summer reading

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Readers, it’s been so much fun helping you fill up your summer TBRs. So far I’ve shared the 2019 Summer Reading Guide with subscribers, my Minimalist Summer Reading Guide, and ... Read more

May 22, 2019May 29, 2019

20 hot new releases everyone will be talking about this summer

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Readers, I told you this was my favorite time of the year for reading. Last week I shared the 2019 Summer Reading Guide with subscribers and on Monday I highlighted ... Read more

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Book Lists

15 books for budding botanists

20 greatest hits from 8 years of the Summer Reading Guide

20 terrific tomes to add to your TBR (or teetering to-read tower)

20 books featuring seasoned female protagonists

Let’s reinvent the romantic comedy

4 authors that take you to plot school

5 authors worth binge reading this summer

10 romance novels that are perfect for summer reading

20 hot new releases everyone will be talking about this summer