⭐️📚 BOOKTOK THOUGHTS: The Names ⭐️ by Florence Knapp This book is quiet, thoughtful, and surprisingly powerful. The Names explores identity, family, and how something as simple as a name can carry history, expectations, and meaning across generations. The storytelling feels reflective and la

⭐️📚 BOOKTOK THOUGHTS: The Reading List ⭐️ by Sara Nisha Adams This book is gentle, heartfelt, and full of quiet emotion. The Reading List is one of those stories that feels like a warm cup of tea and a long exhale. It is about grief, healing, community, and the unexpected ways books can connect

⭐️📚 BOOKTOK THOUGHTS: Sunlight by Devney Perry ⭐️ Sunlight is the second book in the series, and it carries that same quiet, emotional pull that Devney Perry does so well. This story feels gentle and heartfelt, layered with depth in a way that slowly settles into your heart. At its core, this

I asked ChatGPT: Generate an image of me based on how I treat you It generated the photos I asked it Why? The response: Because the way you talk to me is warm, playful, and thoughtful. You ask for creative help, personal writing, little life moments, and you’re kind in your tone. That comes

Crossroads is one of those small town romances that pulls you in quietly and then refuses to let go. Devney Perry has such a gift for creating atmosphere, and this story feels lived in from the very first page. The setting, the emotions, the tension, it all blends together in a way that feels real

If you love Gilmore Girls but stay for the women behind the characters, The Third Gilmore Girl is such a meaningful read. Kelly Bishop’s memoir is reflective, honest, and quietly powerful — not flashy, not dramatic, just deeply real. Yes, there are behind-the-scenes moments that fans will absolu

This is not your childhood Cinderella. This is gothic, eerie, emotional, and quietly devastating in the best way. Cinder House is a short read, but don’t let that fool you — it lingers. It’s moody and atmospheric, wrapped in shadows, longing, and that soft ache that fairy-tale retellings do so

✨ Book Review: The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling ✨ (📚 Book 2 in the Ex Hex series — no spoilers!) If you loved the cozy-spooky, small-town witchy vibes of The Ex Hex, The Kiss Curse takes all that charm and cranks up the magic and the chemistry. This time we follow Gwyn—sassy, powerful, and delig

If you’re in the mood for a magical rom-com that’s equal parts cozy, chaotic, and charming, The Ex Hex is such a fun ride. This story follows Vivienne Jones, a witch who—after a heartbreak and far too much vodka—accidentally curses her ex. Fast forward nine years, and when he returns to their encha

Let’s talk about A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole — real quick… NEVER in all my years of reading has a book affected me like this one. It was a roller coaster of emotions: smiling one moment, ugly-crying the next. By the end, the book closed and hit me in the face — chewed me up and spat me

Let’s talk about A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole — real quick… NEVER in all my years of reading has a book affected me like this one. It was a roller coaster of emotions: smiling one moment, ugly-crying the next. By the end, the book closed and hit me in the face — chewed me up and spat me

If you love stories that feel both tender and quietly powerful, Remarkably Bright Creatures is one of those rare books that sneaks up on you and stays long after you finish. This novel follows Tova Sullivan, a widow who keeps herself busy working the night shift at the local aquarium. It’s there

Thankful for audiobooks 🎧📚 As an avid reader, it’s tough when life gets busy and there’s not always time to sit down and read. But being able to pop in my AirPods and listen while I’m working, driving, or just doing life — it’s such a gift. When adulting gets hard, escaping into another world

30 Days of Thanks • Day 7 Today wasn’t an easy day. There were some tears, some frustrations, and moments that just felt heavy. But even on the hard days, I’m reminding myself to pause and look for the good. Thankful for the people who check in and show up. Thankful for quiet moments to re

Every book lover dreams of stumbling upon a hidden shop filled with magic, mystery, and stories waiting to be found, The Lost Bookshop gives you exactly that feeling. 💫 Told through multiple timelines and perspectives, this enchanting novel follows three people whose lives intertwine around a my

30 days of thanks Day 2 ~ Thankful for the ability to self-reflect. It’s hard work — sometimes uncomfortable, sometimes downright exhausting — but it’s so necessary, especially in the thick of the grieving process. Grief can cloud your thoughts and emotions, and it’s easy to react in ways th

Missing you EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. #loveyouforever #griefjourney #daddysgirl #grief #missinyou

For Dad, with love — and a view he would’ve loved too. 💙

Last night’s Epilepsy Reach Foundation Gala was such a wonderful evening — beautiful event, great company, and all for an incredible cause. 💜 I even got nominated as our table’s auctioneer (apparently I looked like the “one in charge” 😂) and had way too much fun helping us bid for a good cause.