My grandmother, Diane (aka Grammy), passed away suddenly earlier this year. Maybe it's because I'm compelled to find life lessons in...

The true story about how a silly game made my family closer.

If you listen to my podcast, The Readirect Podcast, you know I'm on a rampage about this topic, and I hope you'll enjoy my expanded...

Recapping all of the books I read in 2022, including my favorites from each month of the year.

A few months ago, I shared some thoughts on my Instagram as I started to post on my page more often. I've been thinking more and more...

I saw Everything, Everywhere, All At Once when it was released in theaters, and I don't think it's left my mind since. Mainly, I can’t...

Please tell me I'm not the only person with a weird fixation on natural disasters? Just me? I like learning about natural disasters, not...

I am not ashamed to admit it, I have truly dreamt of my wedding day since I was a little girl. I am a planner by nature, and...

My dad's birthday was on Monday, and so, I wanted to write a little something to celebrate his life. I have been thinking a lot about...

I'm being quiet again on my blog, and while I'm not sure if you've noticed, I definitely have. It doesn't mean I haven't been writing, of...

Book recs including People We Meet on Vacation, Verity, Beach Read and more!

A recap of my favorite books from 2021.

Christmas gifts that you want, need, wear and read!

This summer, I spent one week in New Orleans, and I'm ready to fully review the entire experience. I spent Saturday through Saturday in...

Get back into reading with my three tips! Also, the books I've been reading recently and recommendations.

Is there anything better than sitting on the beach and finishing a brand-new book? This is, in my humble opinion, the greatest of vibes....

Since it's the week after Mother's Day, and I still haven't written a book famous enough to get on Oprah, I'll do the next best thing...

It's been about one year and one month since I officially canceled my doomed 2020 wedding. I wrote a blog post about the experience last...

First the darkness, but then the light.

When I was in the fifth grade, I went through a phase where I carried around a hardback copy of Moby Dick with me everywhere I went. Yes,...