Top 5 books about politics
Politics can create some of the most compelling stories, whether set in fantasy kingdoms, modern governments, or dystopian futures. These are five books that explore power, leadership, and the systems that shape our lives.
Top 5 books about religion
Religion can shape worlds, inspire characters, and drive conflict in fascinating ways. These are five books that engage with faith, belief, and spirituality in memorable ways.
Top 5 anticipated reads for Q2 2026
My reading plans rarely survive contact with reality, but these are the books I'm most excited to pick up over the next few months. Let's see how many I actually manage to read.
March 2026 reading wrap up
Vampires, romances, fantasy adventures, and a few surprises made March a wonderfully varied reading month. Here's everything I read and what I thought of it.
Top 5 books that should be modern classics
It's impossible to know which books will stand the test of time, but some already feel destined to become classics. These are five contemporary books I believe readers will still be discussing for years.
February 2026 reading wrap up
A month filled with unexpected favourites, memorable romances, and one book that immediately became a contender for my best reads of the year. Here's my February reading wrap up.
Top 5 surprising book recommendations
These books weren't on my radar, didn't sound like my usual thing, or completely exceeded my expectations. Sometimes the best reading experiences are the ones you never see coming.
January 2026 reading wrap up
The year got off to a strong start with fantasy adventures, cosy reads, and a few disappointments along the way. Here's everything I read in January 2026.
Top 5 comfort books
When life gets stressful, these are the books I return to again and again. They're familiar, comforting, and guaranteed to remind me why I love reading.
Top 5 books that made me cry
Some books leave a lasting impression, while others leave me reaching for tissues. These are five stories that broke my heart, made me ugly cry, and stayed with me long after I finished reading.
Top 5 books I couldn’t put down
Every reader knows the feeling of promising "just one more chapter" and suddenly discovering it's midnight. These are five books that completely took over my life while I was reading them.
Top 5 books I would have paid to edit
As both a reader and an editor, some books leave me imagining what they could have been with a little more polish. These are five novels I would have loved the chance to edit.
Top 5 new-to-me authors of 2025
One of the best parts of reading is discovering a new favourite author. These are five writers I read for the first time in 2025 and immediately wanted to read more from.
Top 5 previously-read authors of 2025
Sometimes the most reliable reads come from authors we already know and trust. These are five familiar favourites who delivered another great reading experience in 2025.
Top 5 books I meant to read in 2025
My reading plans and my actual reading habits rarely agree with each other. These are five books I fully intended to read in 2025 but somehow never got around to picking up.
Top 5 books I acquired on my hiatus
I may have been on a blogging hiatus, but that didn't stop me from acquiring books. These are five additions to my shelves that followed me home while I wasn't posting.
Top 5 books with a colour in the title
Colours can add mood, symbolism, and intrigue before a story even begins. These are five books with colourful titles that caught my attention for more than just their names.
Top 5 books with a direction in the title
North, south, east, and west can mean much more than geography in fiction. These are five books whose titles point readers in an intriguing direction.
Top 5 books with times of day in the title
Morning, noon, evening, and midnight all bring their own atmosphere to a story. These are five books that make excellent use of time right from the title.
Top 5 books with sizes in the title
Big, small, tall, or tiny—sometimes a single descriptive word can spark curiosity. These are five books that feature size-related words in their titles.
Top 5 anticipated reads for Q3 2025
My reading schedule may be more aspiration than plan, but these are the books I was am excited to pick up during the second half of 2025.
Top 5 books of 2025… so far!!
Choosing favourites is never easy, but a few books always rise above the rest. These are the standout reads that had earned a place on my best-of-the-year list so far.
Top 5 series I wished didn’t end
Finishing a beloved series is always bittersweet. These are five worlds and characters I wasn't ready to say goodbye to when I turned the final page.
Top 5 series I wished were shorter
Not every series benefits from stretching its story across multiple books. These are five series that I enjoyed but felt could have reached the finish line sooner.
