A defense of the 3-star rating
Three stars is not an insult. It’s often the most honest place to land.
Books that feel like gossip with perfect sentence control
My favorite kind of voice is chatty, observant, and secretly very precise.
The paperback originals I push on friends the most
A small celebration of the underrated paperback that gets passed hand to hand.
Why I keep recommending novels about difficult families
Messy family novels are basically my comfort genre at this point.
5 book club picks that actually produce a good discussion
Not just good novels, good conversation starters. There’s a difference.
The best books for a rainy Saturday and nowhere to be
A stack for soft weather, canceled plans, and disappearing into a couch corner.
Why Book Clubs Changed My Life
I joined my first book club on a whim six years ago. I thought I was signing up to talk about books. Turns out I was signing up for some of the deepest friendships I've ever had.
Summer Reading List 2024
Summer is here, and I've put together my picks for the season. Whether you're poolside, on a road trip, or hiding from the heat with the AC cranked, these 8 books will keep you com...
Welcome to Reading Rebecca
Hello, book lovers! I'm Rebecca, and this is the start of something I've been dreaming about for a long time. A place to share honest reviews, cozy reading lists, and all the booki...