Over the past year, I’ve really gotten back into reading. So much so, that I even bought an e-reader to carry in my purse with me, haha. Here are some of my favorite reads, sorted by fiction and nonfiction. Hope you love these stories as much as I do...
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Fiction
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Confession: I’m a sucker for a good contemporary romance novel
I would truly read anything by Ali Hazelwood ❤️
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood, Paperback
A fun beach read set on the shores of Lake Michigan
Funny Story by Emily Henry, Paperback
This series really brought me back to reading and deserves a spot on this list :)
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, Paperback
They write letters to each other and I’m just really obsessed
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez, Paperback
You’ll need to read Elle’s Off-Campus series (esp. book 1, The Deal) to really get the most out of this one! Love how she’s expanded the Briar Universe!
The Graham Effect (Campus Diaries, #1) by Elle Kennedy, Paperback
Who doesn’t love a good hockey romance? I love this entire series and can’t wait to see where she takes it next
Face Off: Spicy Rivals to Lovers Hockey Romance
The banter! The friendship! The radio show ❤️
First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison, Paperback
Non-Fiction
Books that have helped me get out of a creative slump or memoirs of individuals that inspire me
As a Seattleite, this was a super interesting read about one of the biggest businesses in the city
Exit Interview: The Life and Death of My Ambitious Career by Kristi Coulter ...
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“The Opposite of Loneliness” essay is probably my favorite
The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays & Stories
Incredible writing by Chanel Miller
Know My Name by Chanel Miller, Paperback
Great book if you find yourself in a slump creatively!
Make Your Art No Matter What: Moving Beyond Creative Hurdles
Growing up, I watched the Barefoot Contessa with my mom and this memoir shows how interesting life really was leading up to the show and behind the scenes
Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir by Ina Garten, Hardcover
Learned a lot about how we can use writing to influence UX
