Plot twist: happiness isn’t just in the books—it’s in the little things too. Every season has its own little mood, don’t you think? Right now, mine feels like curling up in my favorite reading nook with a stack of books, a mug of something warm, and a few unexpected delights sprinkled in. These aren’t grand,… Continue reading In This Season, Here is What’s Making Me Happy
Category: Reviews
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Taylor Jenkins Reid takes readers to space—literally and emotionally—in Atmosphere, a powerful and fast-paced novel set against the backdrop of NASA’s 1980s Space Shuttle program. It opens mid-action during the STS-LR9 mission, quickly immersing us in high-stakes drama before rewinding to show us how each of these characters got to this pivotal moment. At the… Continue reading Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
A Million Kisses In Your Lifetime by Monica Murphy
Wren Beaumont is a model student. Kind, clever and beautiful, she is loved by everyone at Lancaster Prep. Everyone but brooding campus bad boy Crew Lancaster. Son of the family who own the school, Crew's life seems easy - but with an overbearing father and high expectations, it's anything but. Which is why he has… Continue reading A Million Kisses In Your Lifetime by Monica Murphy
The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King
Discovered through the Modern Mrs. Darcy Summer Reading Guide, The Phoenix Pencil Company turned out to be one of those rare books that quietly surprises you—layered, imaginative, and deeply heartfelt. Allison King’s debut is a moving blend of historical fiction and magical realism, grounded in themes of memory, connection, and the stories we inherit. The… Continue reading The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King
Overruled by Lana Ferguson
Danica Pierce has one great love in her life: work. As one of the top divorce lawyers in Austin, Danica lets her caseload keep her warm at night and has no problem being married to her job, not when love only ends in hurt. When the biggest case of her career gives her a shot… Continue reading Overruled by Lana Ferguson
The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett
Annie Hartnett’s The Road to Tender Hearts is the kind of novel that sneaks up on you—in the best way possible. It’s quirky, warm, unexpectedly moving, and just the type of story I didn’t know I needed. At the center of this delightfully oddball road trip is PJ Halliday, a sixty-something lottery winner with a… Continue reading The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett
My Fault by Mercedes Ron
Seventeen-year-old Noah Morgan loves her quiet, normal life in Toronto. But when her mother returns from a cruise unexpectedly married to a billionaire and announces they are moving to L.A., Noah is suddenly shoved out of her comfort zone and into a glittering world of illegal street races, lavish pool parties, and spoiled rich kids.… Continue reading My Fault by Mercedes Ron
How Freaking Romantic by Emily Harding
How Freaking Romantic promises a fiery feminist lead, an enemies-to-lovers arc, and plenty of emotional depth—but for me, it unfortunately missed the mark. The story follows Beatrice Nilsson, a fierce law student with a lot on her plate: student debt, systemic inequality, and the recent implosion of her best friends’ marriage. Bea is the type… Continue reading How Freaking Romantic by Emily Harding
June First by Jennifer Hartmann
When Brant was six years old, his father made a choice that altered the course of his entire life. Because of what he did, the only girl Brant ever loved became the only girl he couldn't have.Though in a lot of ways, he did have her...He had her first steps, her first words, her first… Continue reading June First by Jennifer Hartmann
Road Trip With A Vampire by Jenna Levine
Jenna Levine serves up another zany, heartwarming paranormal rom-com in this third installment of her series—this time featuring a vampire with amnesia and a yoga studio–owning witch with secrets of her own. It’s a fun, lighthearted ride with just the right mix of magic, mystery, and romance. Grizelda “Zelda” Watson thought she’d left vampires behind… Continue reading Road Trip With A Vampire by Jenna Levine


