I have always been an avid reader, though the 2020 quarantines really rejuvenated my hobby of reading for fun. During quarantine, I started looking for ways to continue supporting local businesses, so I started keeping track of the best independent bookstores in North Carolina to support. Independent bookstores are more than just shops; they are…
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Top 5+ Beach Reads for the Summer (2026 Update)
There is nothing quite like getting lost in a good book with the waves as a backdrop. Whether you are heading to your favorite beach town, spending the afternoon by the pool, or planning a staycation on your porch, these books are the perfect summer companions. I first shared my favorite beach reads back in…
The Best Books by North Carolina Authors (and About the Tar Heel State)
There is just something about North Carolina that seems like it gets under a writer’s skin. Maybe it is the contrast — the way you can drive from the flat, salt-swept Outer Banks through the rolling Piedmont and into the sharp peaks of the Blue Ridge all in a single, albeit long, day. Maybe it…
15 Powerful Books About Women to Add to Your TBR This Women’s History Month
Every March, Women’s History Month gives us a reason to pause and celebrate the women who shaped our world — the ones who made headlines and the ones history nearly forgot. And for me, one of the best ways to honor that is through books. Whether you are looking for sweeping historical fiction, eye-opening nonfiction,…
The Anti-Racist Reading List I’ve Been Building Since 2020 — Updated for 2026
Today, I am sharing my personal anti-racist reading list featuring books that I have read in undergrad and graduate school, and also ones that have been personally of interest to me. While I am not an expert, it is important to continuously practice allyship, and the books on this reading list help aid in that….
