Category: Resources

Adult, Asian Author, Book Club, Books, Cozy Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Humor, Novel, Queer, Romance, Speculative Romance

The Keeper of Magical Things is a cozy fantasy with romance elements by Julie Leong set in the same universe as The Teller of Small Fortunes (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Keeper of Magical Thingsby Julie Leongnarrated by Natalie Naudus(post may contain affiliate links) The Keeper of Magical Things is a cozy fantasy with romance elements by Julie Leong set in the same universe as The Teller of Small Fortunes. This was a delightful read! I listened to the audiobook on Spotify while following along… Continue reading The Keeper of Magical Things is a cozy fantasy with romance elements by Julie Leong set in the same universe as The Teller of Small Fortunes (4.25/5 stars)

Adult, Anthology, Books, Essay, Non-Fiction, Outdoors, Queer, Resources, Travel

Women Travel Solo is a lovely collection of travel stories and photography compiled by Lonely Planet (4.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

Women Travel Soloby Lonely Planet(post may contain affiliate links) Women Travel Solo is a lovely collection of travel stories and photography compiled by Lonely Planet. For some people, it may seem terrifying to travel as a solo femme-presenting individual. This book has a lot of inspirational solo travel stories that can help alleviate some of… Continue reading Women Travel Solo is a lovely collection of travel stories and photography compiled by Lonely Planet (4.75/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Graphic Novel, Indie Bookstore, Middle Grade

Besties: Prank War is a charming middle grade graphic novel by Kayla Miller and Jeffrey Canino and illustrations by Sarah Turner (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Besties: Prank WarThe World of Click, #3by Kayla Miller and Jeffrey Caninoillustrated by Sarah Turner(post may contain affiliate links) Besties: Prank War is a charming middle grade graphic novel by Kayla Miller and Jeffrey Canino and illustrations by Sarah Turner. Though this is technically the third book in The World of Click series, you can… Continue reading Besties: Prank War is a charming middle grade graphic novel by Kayla Miller and Jeffrey Canino and illustrations by Sarah Turner (4/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Resources

Are you a University of Maryland alum who likes to read? Join the Terp Summer Reading Challenge!

Ashleah

The 2025 Terp Summer Reading Challengemore info hereregister for the challenge here The University of Maryland Alumni Association is putting on yet another Terp Summer Reading Challenge! The event runs from Sunday, June 1st through Sunday, August 31st, 2025. I've had a ton of fun participating over the past few years. This year, there are… Continue reading Are you a University of Maryland alum who likes to read? Join the Terp Summer Reading Challenge!

Anthology, Books, Classic, Fiction, Humor, Resources

The Jane Austen Insult Guide for Well-Bred Women by Emily Reed is a quick and fun collection of devastating comebacks (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Jane Austen Insult Guide for Well-Bred Womenby Emily Reed(post may contain affiliate links) The Jane Austen Insult Guide for Well-Bred Women by Emily Reed is a quick and fun collection of devastating comebacks. I needed a touch of levity and this really fit the bill. I've read a bunch of Austen's works, but omg… Continue reading The Jane Austen Insult Guide for Well-Bred Women by Emily Reed is a quick and fun collection of devastating comebacks (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Debut Author, Food, History, Non-Fiction, Outdoors, Queer, Resources, Travel

The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide by Alicia Valenski and Lonely Planet has great recommendations for queer-friendly places all over the world (5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The LGBTQ+ Travel Guideby Alicia Valenskiand Lonely Planet(post may contain affiliate links) The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide by debut author Alicia Valenski and Lonely Planet has great recommendations for queer-friendly places all over the world. In fact, there are over 50 suggestions for the world's most queer-friendly destinations! Suggestions span from Cape Town and Johannesburg in… Continue reading The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide by Alicia Valenski and Lonely Planet has great recommendations for queer-friendly places all over the world (5/5 stars)

Books, Indie Bookstore, Queer, Resources

Indie Spotlight: Reads & Company (Phoenixville, PA)

Ashleah

Reads & Company BookshopPhoenixville, PA Reads & Company Bookshop is a lovely independent bookstore in the heart of historic Phoenixville, PA. I recently visited and had a lot of fun browsing the shelves! They have a lot of different sections, including a really cute kids section with a rocket ship you can read inside! I… Continue reading Indie Spotlight: Reads & Company (Phoenixville, PA)

Books, Debut Author, Feminism, Folklore, Non-Fiction, Outdoors, Queer, Resources, Spirituality, Trans

Happy Book Birthday to spiritualty guidebooks Spells for Change (by Frankie Castanea) and Moon Phases (by Cecilia Lattari)

Ashleah

Just a quickie today to hype two fabulous book birthdays! Spells for Change: A Guide for Modern Witches by Frankie Castanea(post may contain affiliate links) Spells for Change: A Guide for Modern Witches is a debut guidebook on spirituality by "Chaotic Witch Aunt" Frankie Castanea, a practicing eclectic/folk witch. Their goal for this book was… Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to spiritualty guidebooks Spells for Change (by Frankie Castanea) and Moon Phases (by Cecilia Lattari)

Books, Debut Author, Feminism, Non-Fiction, Queer, Resources, Spirituality

Spells for Change: A Guide for Modern Witches is a debut guidebook on spirituality by “Chaotic Witch Aunt” Frankie Castanea

Ashleah

Spells for Change: A Guide for Modern Witches by Frankie Castanea(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 5 of 5 stars (4.5 rounded up to 5)Spells for Change: A Guide for Modern Witches is a debut guidebook on spirituality by "Chaotic Witch Aunt" Frankie Castanea, a practicing eclectic/folk witch. Castanea originally found fame through TikTok… Continue reading Spells for Change: A Guide for Modern Witches is a debut guidebook on spirituality by “Chaotic Witch Aunt” Frankie Castanea

Books, Home & Garden, Non-Fiction, Resources

The Cat Behavior Answer Book (2nd Edition) by Arden Moore is a great resource for current cat owners or folks who want to adopt a cat

Ashleah

The Cat Behavior Answer Book, 2nd Edition by Arden Moore(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 5 of 5 stars (4.5 rounded up to a 5)The Cat Behavior Answer Book: Understanding How Cats Think, Why They Do What They Do, and How to Strengthen Our Relationships with Them by Arden Moore has a new second… Continue reading The Cat Behavior Answer Book (2nd Edition) by Arden Moore is a great resource for current cat owners or folks who want to adopt a cat