Raise your hand if you thought we’d make it here. September brought us many events that will go down in history, and with surmounting tensions, we can feel like it’s us against the world. The book recommendations below match this feeling and are sure to keep you company when you lie awake at night. Originally published October 1, 2020.

Stuck inside our homes with nothing but the 24 hour news cycle and man-made thrones of toilet paper can do a lot to a writer’s creativity. Unfortunately, I can’t do anything about the news but I can offer a few recommendations if you need some outside help on that manuscript. Originally published September 8, 2020.

No one can deny that this year has thrown all of us for a loop but if you’re finding yourself opening my email today, welcome and keep your wits about you. Find something relatable in this month’s collection of books, which touch on mental illness, physical illness, and an illness in our society. Originally published August 30, 2020.

Whether its the heat of July or the fire inside all of us this year, we’re seeing tides of change in our country. With anything in life, we can turn to literature, like the titles you’ll find in this month’s newsletter. Originally published July 28, 2020.