literary gluttony

There’s something about a slow, golden Sunday that makes stories feel softer—like they settle a little deeper, linger a little longer. So this week’s Sunday Spotlight is shining on an author whose work embodies that exact feeling: Ruth Hogan.

If you’ve ever wanted a book to wrap around you like a favorite blanket, Hogan is the writer you reach for. Her stories walk the delicate line between whimsical and profound, blending everyday life with threads of quiet magic that feel almost secret. She writes about grief, memory, lost things, found people, and the strange, beautiful ways our lives knot together when we least expect it. Her prose is gentle without being fragile, emotional without tipping into melodrama—exactly the kind of storytelling that feels right for a slow Sunday.

On the surface, her novels appear charming and warm, but look closer and you’ll find deep currents running beneath: the ache of what we carry, the hope of what we might heal, the wonder in the objects and moments other people overlook. It’s introspective, comforting, and quietly transformative.

If you’re new to her work, a beautiful place to begin is The Keeper of Lost Things, a tender, whimsical story about second chances and the extraordinary weight of ordinary objects. It’s a novel that hums with humanity, full of characters you’ll want to tuck into your pocket and keep close.

So as the world slows today, consider letting Ruth Hogan’s words drift into your afternoon. Her stories pair perfectly with a cozy corner, a steaming mug, and the permission to breathe a little deeper. Sundays were made for authors like her.