Mondays are for fresh starts—and let’s be honest, we all need a little something to look forward to as the week stretches ahead. Think of this as meal prep, but for your reading life: a carefully curated menu to keep your brain well-fed and your heart happily full. No chopping vegetables required, just a cozy chair, a warm drink, and a stack of delicious pages.
🥗 Appetizer: A Short Story to Nibble On
“The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson
Dark, unsettling, and shockingly efficient in its impact. Just a few pages to kickstart your week, but it’ll stick with you far longer than your Monday coffee.
🍝 Main Course: A Hearty Novel
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Romance, fae politics, and lush worldbuilding—this one’s like a decadent pasta dish, rich and layered, impossible to stop devouring.
🥂 Side Dish: Nonfiction to Balance the Plate
Why We Read by Shannon Reed
A love letter to books, reading, and the power of stories. It’s crisp and refreshing, the perfect counterbalance to all that fantasy indulgence.
🍰 Dessert: An Audiobook Treat
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree (narrated by the author)
Sweet, cozy, and sprinkled with cinnamon-roll vibes. Pop it in your ears while you fold laundry, drive to work, or sneak in a late-night listen—you’ll be smiling the whole time.
📚✨ That’s your menu for the week: a little dark, a little swoony, a little thoughtful, and a whole lot of cozy. Who’s hungry?
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