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Spring 2026 Books in Review A recap of my spring reading. These books carried me through my son’s wedding in Texas, and my new travel teaching job outside L.A. Books have continued to bring me peace, solace and escape. 1. Aftertaste, Daria Lavelle – (AnotherJordy’s Book Club rec) – This is an extremely original premise...

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Quite the year so far. A lot of firsts. First library card in decades. First book club… ever! @godmothersbooks! First special ed teaching job (late in life… major pivot). Read 16 books in the last three months. What a joy. What escape! Met @lilykingbooks Met @jordys.book.club at @rosewoodmiramarbeach (and read a number of his recs). Was interviewed by @usatoday @jay.stahl for article on @godmothersbooks (part of women who reinvent themselves). I take my books everywhere. Dine alone. Daycations @ritzcarltonbacarasb. Day trips (Pismo, Los Alamos, Los Olivos). @audible @libby.app in the car, at the gym, on a walk. I’m getting up an hour earlier to read before school. Read before bed. You get the idea. #books #nomadlife #teacher #reader #writerofinstagram

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2026 Winter Quarter Books in Review Reading in Winter Winter seems to be the time I read the most. I’m sure that’s a natural “nesting”, “hibernation” thing to do. I didn’t expect, as I unexpectedly became a full time special ed teacher for the first time, that I’d find so much time to read! The high paced job lends its...

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It's that time! What were some of your favorite books from 2025?

2025 Year End Books in Review Discover my Book Review summarizing my reading experiences this autumn with a focus on signed editions and book fairs.

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My Favorite Books to Heal From Divorce and Heartbreak If you want to find books on divorce for yourself, or for a loved one, here are my top picks to heal from heartbreak, betrayal, loss, and to rediscover yourself. Some of these are simply full of great advice. Others feel like commiserating with a close friend. Whatever you’re needing, dive on in, ...