I’m not a harsh critic 🤣 Honestly! I don’t analyze the way things are written (for the most part) and I’m easily entertained. Reading is subjective, in my opinion. I would hate to tell you that I disliked a book and you avoid it when in reality you could’ve loved it! That would be the […]

In Part 2 of my ‘Featured Reader Series’ we’re talking to a few more attendees to find out what they love to read and why they’ve loved book·cation! My hope is that you’ll read this and not just find some books to add to your TBR, but also some commonality with these fellow readers. Book·cation […]

As we wrap up 2024 (still unsure how we’re already here, lol) I’ve been reflecting on my favorite things of the year. *cue Julie Andrews singing ‘My Favorite Things’ * I enjoy hearing about products, shows, books, and activities people love and figured I’d share mine first. Then you can share some of yours in […]

I’m extremely passionate about book·cation because it’s an experience I’m craving so badly and I know there are other readers out there who agree! However, I figured you might want to hear from other attendees so you don’t have to just take my word for it 😉 Introducing my new ‘Featured Reader Series‘ where I’m […]

Love the idea of attending a reading retreat, but not really sure what to expect?! I got you 😉 Let’s dive into all the FAQ’s about book·cation so you can join us at the next one! What is book·cation? Book·cation is a reading retreat for book lovers to get away from their responsibilities for 36 […]

After our super successful book·cation in June 2023, we decided to do another one in February 2024. The thought of a winter reading retreat gave us all the cozy, comfy vibes and it was just that! It actually started snowing ❄️ the night we arrived which we didn’t expect (I did not bring the right […]

If you’re on Instagram, you’ll have seen this challenge; it’s a fun way to categorize some of your favorite/current reads 🙌 So here’s a glimpse into my favs! Maybe we’ll have a similar reading personality 😉 5 books I love THIS SUMMER WILL BE DIFFERENT: Carley Fortune might be one of my new favorite authors. […]

After coming up with the idea and dreaming of what it could be, the first book·cation was held in June 2023. With the help of my friends Dani and Amy, we were joined by 6 other friends at a super cute AirBnB in Buchanan, Michigan for a 36 hour getaway! Below is a peek into […]

⚠️ The playlist description contains some spoilers. If you have not finished the series, proceed with caution. Ask anyone to describe me and one of the top things they’ll say will most likely include my love for music. It could range anywhere from ‘DJ in a past life’ to ‘would crush it in a lip […]

The reading vacation you didn’t know you needed! In October 2022, after 10 years of only reading personal growth + professional/business books, I decided to jump back into fiction and it was like coming home! 🥰 You know that feeling? The feeling when something just feels so right like the moment you get into bed […]