top of page

Reading Recs

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

Fiction

9781250191908.jpg
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." 

9781250768889.jpg
Cinder
Marissa Meyer

"I'm finishing my third time through the series! Prepare for swoony romance, heartfelt characters, and sci-fi twists."

9780525573845.jpg
Foundryside
Robert Jackson Bennett

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

81mSiMCTSRL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg
The Shadows
Alex North

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

th.jpg
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!"

recread8.jpg
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

71OfQycq2ZL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg
Stolen Focus
Johann Hari

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

81Jy2PU82kL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg
Dopamine Nation
James Clear

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

As-You-Wish-Inconceivable-Tales-from-the-Making-of-The-Princess-Bride-HC-Book.jpg
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. It warmed my heart and made me laugh."

9781250223210.jpg
What Happened to You?
Bruce D. Perry & Oprah Winfrey

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

Nonfiction

Misc.

91oeyiGU-TL._SY466_.jpg
Nightwing (2016-)
Tom Taylor

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

9781435127449.jpg
Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen

"I was not prepared to laugh as much as I did. Relatable characters, wit galore, and amazing heart."

938599174_orig.jpg
The Road
Cormac McCarthy

"This post-apocalyptic journey is not for the faint of heart. How far is a father willing to go to preserve his son's innocence?"

The_Boy_The_Mole_The_Fox_and_The_Horse_COVER__17112.1566297650.jpg
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. 

2eafba56-1484-486f-9b8a-da510a93bf04_1.69e88427b5846c3725a1691173ccad09.jpeg
Ender's Game
Orson Scott Card

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

recread11.jpg
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. 

recread5.jpg
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."

Do we share the same taste? You might enjoy reading more about
MY BOOKS, too!

Favs

This page features Amazon Affiliate links, meaning if you click on one of them and make a purchase, I get a percentage of that purchase at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

bottom of page