reading recommendations

  • Reading slumps are rude. One day you’re inhaling books like oxygen, the next you’re staring at your TBR like it personally betrayed you. When nothing sounds good, everything feels like too much effort, and even your favorite genres aren’t hitting, it’s time to change the approach—not quit reading altogether. These are the kinds of books

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  • Some reading years are chaotic. Others are comfort-driven. For 2026, Literary Gluttony is leaning into intentional reading — choosing themes that guide mood, curiosity, and momentum without boxing anyone in. These monthly themes are flexible invitations, not rigid rules. Swap genres, double up, mood-read freely. The goal is discovery, not pressure. January — Fresh Starts

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  • Because not every great book is trending on BookTok Not every good book comes with hype. Some slip quietly onto shelves, get read once or twice, and then disappear into the void of “why does no one talk about this?” These are the books that don’t show up in viral recommendation videos, don’t get endless

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  • 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

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