Contemporary

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Remarkably Bright Creatures completely stole my heart. This is one of those books that feels quiet and gentle while also managing to say something incredibly meaningful about love, grief, and connection. I gave Remarkably Bright Creatures 5/5 stars , and I loved this book so much. Every piece of it felt intentional and beautifully written. The story unfolds slowly, but in the best way — like you’re meant to savor it rather tha

Good Material by Dolly Alderton Good Material by Dolly Alderton (2.5/5 stars) was a frustrating listening experience for me—one that I stuck with more out of hope than enjoyment. For at least the first 80% of the book, I felt trapped inside the head of a 35-year-old man endlessly whining about the collapse of his relationship. Andy’s narration is steeped in self-pity, blame, and emotional stagnation, with most of his energy directed toward dissecting what his ex-girlfriend d

My Friends by Fredrik Backman Fredrik Backman is one of my all-time favorite authors, and My Friends ( 4. 75/5 stars) is a beautiful reminder of why his stories hit so deeply. This book took a few tries for me to get into, but once I switched to the audiobook, everything clicked—and I’m so glad I stuck with it. As always with Backman, this story is layered, quiet, and emotionally rich. I laughed out loud. I cried real tears. And more than once, I had to pause just to sit wit