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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

Run for the Hills

June 4, 2025

This book is so well done and has such a clever premise. I really enjoy how Wilson’s writing gives a sense of something big and…

Knox

First-Time Caller

February 12, 2025

If you love Nora Efron you will love this book. Funny and witty with that classic Rom-Com vibe. A lovely read!

Jamie

Unromance

January 15, 2025

Kicking feet, squealing, screaming - this book had me doing all of the above! I love how every chapter starts with a trope that you…

Jamie