reading journey

The First Books I Ever Finished Still Live Inside Me

Monarch butterfly chrysalis, caterpillars, and adult butterfly on plant stems

The post reflects on the enduring impact of childhood books, emphasizing how they shape identity and emotions. The author recalls their first completed books, “Emerging Wings” and “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” highlighting how these stories fostered a personal connection to writing and literacy, symbolizing growth and resilience over time.

Rediscovering Fiction: My Journey Back to Reading with The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth

For years, reading for pleasure became challenging due to academic pressures, leading to a preference for self-help books. To rekindle my love for fiction, I read The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth. This domestic thriller reminded me of the joy and magic of storytelling, gradually helping me reconnect with reading for entertainment again.