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February Reading Recap
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February Reading Recap

A monthly podcast that goes beyond the basics. Reflections on predictions, reading stats and thoughts on all the books I read.

Hello friends,

March is in full swing so it’s time to formally say goodbye to February. I read a little less than normal last month but it was a short month with lots of challenging parenting and tv that consumed me.

I still have plenty to share today and hope you find something that peeks your interest. I read a vast array of genres, along with some stellar nonfiction. I’ve included links for all the books mentioned as well as other podcasts and resources I consumed during the month.

I’d love to hear if I mentioned anything that particularly grabbed your interest. Let’s chat in the comments.

Thanks for spending some of your precious time with me.


Books mentioned:

The Mother Next Door by Andrea Dunlop and Mike Weber

Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez (April 1st)

You Didn't Hear This from Me by Kelsey Mckinney

The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Lisa Damour Ph.D.

Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix

Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson

Saving Five: A Memoir by Amanda Nguyen

Hot Air by Marcy Dermansky (March 18th)

Tilt by Emma Pattee (March 25th)

Victorian Psycho by Virgina Feito

Dnf’s/Samples

Killer Potential by Hannah Deitch (March 18th)

Nowhere by Allison Gunn (March 25th)

Free: My Search for Meaning by Amanda Knox (March 25th)


Other mentions:

I highly recommend Author Amanda Montell if you enjoy Kelsey Mckinney’s essays on gossip.

Parenting Podcast Recommendation - Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting. An excellent podcast for parents everywhere.

A backlist recommendation from Carter Wilson - Mister Tender’s Girl. A psychological thriller based on Slenderman.

Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel a great fiction pairing to The Mother Next Door by Andrea Dunlop and Mike Weber.

Give Andrea Dunlop’s podcast, Nobody Should Believe Me a listen after reading The Mother Next Door.

Other books mentioned:

A Killing Cold by Kate Alice Marshall

Isola by Allegra Goodman

This is a Love Story by Jessica Soffer

Junie by Erin Crosby Eckstine

The Echoes by Evie Wyld


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