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Reading Recs

Updated every quarter, so make sure to check back often!

Fiction

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None Shall Sleep
Ellie Marney

"My fav series of 2024! Two teenagers help the FBI find serial killers in the 1980s. So much tension + light romance."

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Little Thieves
Margaret Owen

"A witty thief protagonist? A not-quite-human, lovable friend? A by-the-book, kind love interest? Gods and heists? Count. Me. In." 

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Cinder
Marissa Meyer

"I've read this YA series three times! Prepare for swoony romance, heartfelt characters, and sci-fi twists."

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Foundryside
Robert Jackson Bennett

"An adult fantasy with so many heists!! Our main character has realistic skills and weaknesses navigating a complex world."

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Dungeons & Drama
Kristy Boyce

"YA romance full of nerdy fun! I loved this setup, and it got me in a great headspace to write my YA romance."

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The Shadows
Alex North

"Chilling and suspenseful! I was kept guessing as the main character unraveled mysteries from the past and present."

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Lockwood & Co.
Jonathan Stroud

"Funny, mildly-spooky MG series with tons of plot twists and sweet character moments. Plus it's a phenomenal Netflix show!"

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The Host
Stephenie Meyer

"Wow. Stunning world-building and characters that make you wonder if aliens deserve our planet more than we do."

Fiction

Nonfiction

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Stolen Focus
Johann Hari

"An engaging and challenging examination of our current attention deficit by a personable, understandable journalist."

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Dopamine Nation
Anna Lembke, MD

"Incredible brain science on how we live in an overabundance of fast dopamine hits + impactful discussions of addiction." 

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As You Wish
Cary Elwes

"My favorite read of 2022. It was an absolute delight to listen to the behind-the-scenes of my favorite movie. "

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What Happened to You?
B.D. Perry & O. Winfrey

"Conversational and compassionate, it explains how what happened to us changes our brains and behavior."

Nonfiction

Misc.

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Nightwing (2016-)
Tom Taylor

"My current comic obsession! I love Dick Grayson's heart and humor. Featuring tons of cameos and stunning artwork!"

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The Boy, The Mole...
Charlie Mackesy

...the Fox and the Horse. "A perfect inspirational book with heartfelt quotes and wholesome characters."

Misc.

My All-time Favorites

This is the only section that will not be swapped regularly. These are the books that I personally believe everyone and their mom should read. I hope you'll be able to find as much joy (and maybe heartache) in them as I do. 

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Ender's Game
Orson Scott Card

"Intense sci-fi you can’t stop reading as things get morally gray. Incredible character psychology and emotion."

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The Scorpio Races
Maggie Stiefvater

"A dangerous but alluring island, personal stakes, and gorgeous prose immerse you in this story. I feel for these characters so deeply. 

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Icefall
Matthew J. Kirby

"Not all protagonists need to scream the loudest or act rashly to have strength. A beautiful story with heart and power."

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