literary gluttony
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If you love historical fantasy with dark, atmospheric storytelling and complex sisterly bonds, The Witches at the End of the World by Chelsea Iversen is a book to put on your radar. Set in 17th-century Norway, this debut novel weaves magic, revenge, and the struggle between belonging and rebellion into a haunting tale of two…
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Every reader has that book—the one that’s been sitting on the shelf for months (or years), silently judging us. We bought it with the best intentions. Maybe we were swept up in the hype, maybe we swore we’d read it the second it arrived in the mail, or maybe we even got a gorgeous special…
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I just finished Sunrise on the Reaping, and wow—I have so many feelings about this book. Suzanne Collins has once again delivered a prequel that is just as brutal, thought-provoking, and emotionally devastating as the rest of the Hunger Games series. A Return to the Arena This time, we follow Haymitch Abernathy as a teenager…
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Happy Monday, book lovers! There’s nothing better than curling up with a good book and the perfect drink in hand. Whether you’re diving into a fantasy epic or a tense thriller, the right beverage can set the mood. So, here are my top cozy drink pairings and book recommendations for your reading sessions this week!…
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Some books entertain us. Some make us cry. And then there are the ones that stick—long after we’ve turned the last page. Maybe it was the characters, the writing, or a twist that left you reeling. Maybe it shattered you in the best (or worst) way, or maybe it quietly burrowed into your mind, waiting…
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Have you ever read a book so deliciously written that you could practically taste the food on the page? Some authors have a gift for making meals feel just as vivid as their characters, turning every bite and sip into something unforgettable. 🍷 Redwall by Brian Jacques – If you love lavish medieval feasts, this…
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Sheila Heti’s Motherhood is an introspective, meandering meditation on one of the most fundamental questions a woman can ask herself: Should I have a child? Blending fiction, memoir, and philosophical inquiry, Heti crafts a novel that is less a traditional narrative and more an intellectual and emotional exploration of what it means to be a…
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There’s something about Sundays that begs for a slower pace. The world quiets just enough to slip into a good book, sip something warm, and let the outside noise fade away. Whether it’s a lazy morning under soft blankets or a golden afternoon on the porch, Sundays were made for getting lost in a story.…
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There are two types of readers in this world: those with meticulously planned TBRs and those who embrace absolute chaos. And then, of course, there’s everyone in between—mood-readers, recommendation chasers, and the truly unpredictable among us who just grab whatever book is closest. But no matter how we choose, there’s one universal truth: the struggle…
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“Best of both worlds” is a phrase we hear often, but not so much when it comes to the books we read. It seems that most fall into one category or another. Or there are those that try to span a couple different genres but don’t necessarily do it well. However, I’ve come across a…
literary gluttony 