No spoilers through my notes, which will be sparse because why would I tell you? All you need to know is my attention span is short. If a book doesn’t hook me, it’s over. Trust that each of these titles will have you reading until you’re done. These are listed in no particular order or genre. All of them are unputdownable in their own ways. Almost done with my 52 books!

We always try to shop locally, especially when buying books. What's better than an adorable bookstore that also supports a local business owner and community?! Here's some of our go-to independent bookstores, from all across the country. These are bookstores that have that extra something special, whether it be the best bookseller recommendations, the perfect chair to curl up in, or the books you just can't find anywhere else.

As a nurse and someone who has lost two partners in a row to cancer (I know, I know, don't stand next to me in a lightning storm) I am frequently asked for grief book recommendations. The truth is that there are many many books about grief, so there isn't one that is my go to. So I've included here a list of some of my favorites and who they might benefit. This list (even more than my others) is a work in progress, so keep checking here for additions. Also, if you buy through these Bookshop (independent bookstore) links, I get a small commission and use it to support my other work like free virtual health workshops for vulnerable folks and LGBT storytelling work in Florida and Alabama