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Currently working on my debut novel, The Geography of Wanting (75k words, upmarket women’s travel fiction). Sharing my fave reads along the way 🤓📖🌈

I wanted to share this incredible chilling read by I wanted to share this incredible chilling read by @jasminelholmes that my book club read last month! 

StoryGraph quick summary: A gripping blend of historical fiction and Southern gothic psychological horror, Our Sister’s Keeper is a fierce exploration of Black sisterhood, rage, and resistance.

Personally, I couldn’t put it down and highly recommend! 

#bookstagram #bookclub #oursisterskeeper #jasmineholmes
The first weeks of teaching and grad school have k The first weeks of teaching and grad school have kept me beyond busy. Delighted to be away for my anniversary, reading a book for fun for the first time in forever 🥰 #bookstagram #tbr #piratequeen #ireland #capecod
At this point, I’m collecting books for my TBR pro At this point, I’m collecting books for my TBR professionally. Grad school and teaching have been kicking my ass, so I haven’t had as much time for personal reading. Hopefully I can tackle this one over the weekend!! #bookstagram #taipeistory #rfkuang #tbr
After reading The Frozen River with my book club l After reading The Frozen River with my book club last year, I knew I would want to read more by Ariel Lawhon. When she put out the description of The Pirate Queen (real life captain and folk legend Grace O’Malley defends her clan and country from Queen Elizabeth), I couldn’t hit the preorder button fast enough. 

What’s a book you’ve been waiting for? 

#bookstagram #thepiratequeen #ariellawhon #tbr #2026release
Grad school is back underway and today’s study ses Grad school is back underway and today’s study session is this classic “how to” construct a compelling romance novel. Even though my novel is not a romance categorically, it does feature the good and bad of love, relationships, and desire. 
#bookstagram #gradschool #mfacreativewriting #romancingthebeat
Another slow month, but these were great reads! Go Another slow month, but these were great reads! Going back to teaching and grad school, I’m a little worried about my reading goal but at the end of the day I’m just happy to carve out some time to do my favorite thing 😍 

#bookstagram #augustreads #readingrecap
Really liked this one but also had a LOT of confli Really liked this one but also had a LOT of conflicting feelings about it. As a bigger girl, there were many parts that made me feel seen and other parts that made me furious. Over all, it was a good read even if the ending wasn’t ultimately my favorite. Thank you for the rec @mshepardellis #bookstagram #cherrybaby🍒 #plussizecharacter
Here’s what’s been going on behind the scenes! It’ Here’s what’s been going on behind the scenes! It’s been a while since I shared any updates, and wanted to make sure I did before the craziness of the school year starts. #bookstagram #elateacher #bookupdates #lifeupdates
WHEWWWWWW THIS BOOK DESTROYED ME, HEALED ME, AND S WHEWWWWWW THIS BOOK DESTROYED ME, HEALED ME, AND STILL LEFT ME CRYING AT THE END!!! In all seriousness, Cleo Dang Would Rather Be Dead was a beautifully heartbreaking book about loss-specifically about infant loss. Having gone through a prolonged period of grief after my dad passed, SO many parts of this book resonated with me, brought tears to my eyes, and made me feel seen. That being said, I advise that pregnant folks or those with newborns to proceed with caution before reading as I know it would personally give me some anxiety. Otherwise, a solid 5 star book that I would recommend to anyone experiencing profound grief or who wants to understand how it can affect you more. Thank you @bymainguyen for writing such a beautiful novel that will stay with me for a long time. Enjoy the photo of me taken 30 seconds after closing the book 😂😭

#bookstagram #cleodangwouldratherbedead #grief #recovery
And so the librarian and the English teacher lived And so the librarian and the English teacher lived happily ever after #bookstagram #reading #bookishlove #librarian #englishteacher
I just finished #TheSirens by @emiliahartbooks and I just finished #TheSirens by @emiliahartbooks and it piqued my interest for a deeper dive into the history of Irish convict ships and the penal colonies of Australia. Happy I read this one and excited to learn more! 

#bookstagram #magicalrealism #historicalfiction #muireach
Today we made our first three stops on the #pionee Today we made our first three stops on the #pioneervalleybookstorecrawl ! 

We stopped at:
📍 Unnameable Books in Turners Falls, MA 
📍 Federal St Books in Greenfield, MA
📍 Roundabout Books in Greenfield, MA

Normally I’d show you my book haul but we decided to use the bookstore crawl to get ahead on holiday gifts 😂

#independentbookstore #buylocal #supportyourlocalbookstore #bookstorecrawl
My most recent library haul! All of these have bee My most recent library haul! All of these have been on my list for different reasons. Have you read any of these books? 

#bookstagram #libraryhaul #supportpubliclibraries @agawampubliclibrary
You would think being confined to my couch this su You would think being confined to my couch this summer would have opened up way more opportunities for reading, but that has not been the case for me. When I’m out of my routine, I really struggle not to just couch rot in front of the Real Housewives. However, I did read some great picks the last two months and wanted to share!!! 

What are your tricks for working through reading slumps?
 
What’s been your favorite book this summer? 

#bookstagram #readingrecap #junebooks #julybooks #summerreading
I’ve seen this book everywhere and now it’s finall I’ve seen this book everywhere and now it’s finally time to sink my teeth in to our next book club pick! 

Quick plot: When Lillian is blindsided by a breakup she performs a hex on her ex. When he dies for real, she becomes a prime suspect in his murder. 

#bookstagram #SidebarBookClub #agoodperson #hexanex
I first found out about Emma Copley Eisenberg at A I first found out about Emma Copley Eisenberg at AWP Baltimore this past year and was mesmerized by all her insights on the panel. I made a note to buy her upcoming book, Fat Swim. I’ve always been a big girl and in the last few years have stopped trying to cover up at the pool and just enjoy the one place I feel truly weightless. This collection of queer and fat positive stories definitely made a splash with me 🌊 👙☀️ #bookstagram #fatswim #emmacopleyeisenberg @hogarthbooks
I’ve been busy throwing myself a pity party so I’v I’ve been busy throwing myself a pity party so I’ve had a bit of a reading slump 😢 That being said, I really enjoyed this take on Cleopatra and her history! What are your summer reads? Have you ever battled a reading slump before? #bookstagram #cleopatra #readingslump
Soooooo change of plans this summer. My husband an Soooooo change of plans this summer. My husband and I were supposed to be coming back from Asia today but unfortunately we had to cancel our trip days before we left because I broke my ankle and needed surgery. Navigating my health insurance, travel insurance, and my job has been a lot (plus my car didn’t start the morning of my surgery 🙃) so I haven’t been very focused on this account lately. Will do better moving forward 💪🏻
This one has been on my list for a while. Have you This one has been on my list for a while. Have you read it? Any other WNBA fans? #bookstagram #wnba #brittneygriner #cominghome #currentread
This book has been on my list for YEARS and I am s This book has been on my list for YEARS and I am so happy I finally picked it up. Life has been CRAZY lately but I should be back to posting more regularly!

How are all of you? What are you reading right now? 

#bookstagram #pridebooks #songofachilles #madelinemiller
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