I’ve read 57 books so far in 2026. Some of them were fine. Some of them were good. And then there were the ones that made me cancel plans, skip sleep, miss my exit, and text everyone I know saying “you need to read this immediately.” Picking a top 10 halfway through the year felt…
Category: Reading Lists
Everything I Read in 2026
This year, I set out to read more intentionally mixing genres, discovering new authors, and embracing the stories that surprised me, made me feel, or completely took me out of my comfort zone. I’m a few books behind in my goal of reading 125 books for the year, but I think 57 reads so far…
17 Books to Gift Every Type of Mom This Mother’s Day
Because she doesn’t need another candle. She needs uninterrupted reading time and a really good book. Mother’s Day is this Sunday and if you’re still searching for the right gift, I’m going to make this very easy for you: books. Always books. Literally always books. & if you’re my husband reading this, I’d like a…
15 Books That Made Me Who I Am
Happy World Book Day. These are the books that shaped me as a reader, a person, and apparently a lifelong bookfluencer. I’ve been thinking about this post for a while. Not “what are the best books I’ve ever read” that list changes every month and depends on my mood (#moodreaderforever). But the books that actually…
Haunted House Reads for Spooky Szn
There’s something irresistible about haunted houses in the fall. Maybe it’s the way the crisp air carries a hint of decay, or how shadows stretch longer as the sun sets earlier. Whatever the reason, spooky season is the perfect time to dive into stories where the walls have memories, the floors whisper secrets, and every…
September 2025 | Aardvark Predictions
September is shaping up to be a huge month for Aardvark, and I am so ready for it. As summer fades into cozy reading weather, the September lineup is bringing that perfect mix of buzzy debuts, big-name returns, and under-the-radar gems just waiting to be discovered. From page-turning thrillers to heart-squeezing romances to literary fiction…
August 2025 | Aardvark Predictions
Even though Aardvark is great about giving us hints each month so we know what the picks will be before they ‘go live’, I think it’s fun putting together my own predictions based on my reading and experience with Aardvark. Unlike some other book clubs, I feel that Aardvark is a bit more of a…
25 Most Anticipated for Fall 2025
Fall reading season is coming fast and I’m so ready for it. Give me dark fantasies, twisty thrillers, holiday romances, and just the right amount of horror because nothing pairs better with rainy days, warm drinks, and early evenings than getting lost in a really good book. As someone who lives in the Texas Hill…
Everything I Read in 2025
This year, I set out to read more intentionally mixing genres, discovering new authors, and embracing the stories that surprised me, made me feel, or completely took me out of my comfort zone. I’m a few books behind in my goal of reading 125 books for the year, but I think 52 reads so far…
2025 Top Ten…So Far
Can you believe we are more than halfway through 2025. This year is flying by and it doesn’t help that between work, keeping up with a toddler, twin babies, and just living life I haven’t been making as much time for reading! Partly because I fall asleep so fast these days, and partly because I…