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Lost Lambs

March 4, 2026

One of the messiest, funniest books I’ve read in a long time! Cash’s writing is warm but also vicious and absurd in the best way.

Knox

And Now, Back To You

February 25, 2026

We met these characters in First Time Caller, but you do not need to read that before reading this one. This book is sexy AND…

Jamie

Half His Age

January 28, 2026

A hopeful autopsy. McCurdy takes a lot of control and ownership of the relationship in the book, but also doesn’t pull any punches that this…

Knox

So Far Gone

December 3, 2025

This is one of my favorite reads of the year. It's a tight, concise story with great character development, packed with broadly comedic and fun,…

Knox

Good Spirits

November 5, 2025

The perfect encapsulation of everything that is me. This is a holiday romance with dual POV, magical realism, “he falls first”, and forced proximity. It…

Jamie

The Ten Year Affair

October 29, 2025

This is one of my favorite books of the year! A really clever way to tell a thoughtful story. Excellent writing with great story pacing…

Knox

Flesh

October 15, 2025

Disclaimer - this has big English Major energy and a bit of a Russian literature vibe. This book is about masculine loneliness and emptiness, and…

Knox

Let’s Make A Scene

August 13, 2025

Rivals to lovers, fake dating, celebrities and my favorite thing on the planet when it comes to a romance novel: Dual POV. It was excellent!

Jamie

My Friends

July 16, 2025

I was struck by how human, raw, and emotional the story was. A great story about found family, memories of your youth, grief, hope and…

Knox

These Summer Storms

July 16, 2025

This book is so sharp and delicious. If you liked Succession, you will love this book. It’s full of disfunctional family chaos, secrets and a…

Jamie