these books have changed how I think, journal, write, and love
cozy coming of age story set in a crumbling castle. a must read for writers, journalers, and castle-lovers
I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith, Paperback
if you are a fangirl or have a loved one who is a fangirl, this charming coming of age novel by Rainbow Rowell will make you feel seen and pull your heartstrings in new ways
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
if you want to dip your toes into more difficult books, this is a really excellent one for you. designed to be written 1.6 times, this novel by William Faulkner will test the limits of your patience and critical thinking but in the most delightful an...
The Sound and the Fury book by William Faulkner
if you like a descent into madness and don't mind the narrator taking their time to get there, this is an excellent exploration
Crime and Punishment book by Fyodor Dostoevsky
my childhood whimsy began here
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
I cried
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
one thing about me is I love an unreliable narrator. this is an excellent, short, thought-provoking, yet easy read.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the... book by Mark Haddon
This book broke me.
An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison
A little concerning if you think too hard but man I really loved this book.
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
heals my artist anxiety
Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody... book by Austin Kleon
helped me explore my relationship with my body
Passing for Thin: Losing Half My Weight and Finding My Self
I cried, you cried, we all cried.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
it took me way to long to realize this was a cinderella retelling!
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
I need to reread this one honestly
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
perfect if you like books, poetry, snow, and the paranormal
