It’s so incredible to live in a time where reading retreats are not only a thing, but there are lots to choose from! When I got this idea back in 2023, I didn’t know anyone who was doing it. On one hand, that was a little intimidating- who could I ask for advice or follow […]

I had no experience with event planning- I’m just an avid book lover who’d come back to reading after a 10-year hiatus and couldn’t shut up about all the books I was reading. 😂 On August 1, 2024, I officially launched book·cation. How it All Began When I started reading fiction again, I was immediately […]

There are so many great authors out there and I’m on a mission to read them all! Or at least I’m trying to, LOL 😂 In Quarter 2 of 2026, I read 44 books and of those, 25 were ‘new to me’ authors. I’ve rounded up my top 6 recommendations for you to check out. […]

When I created book·cation, I had an inkling that this experience- that I so deeply craved- was something everyone else wanted, too. What I didn’t expect? For people to keep coming back! These two amazing ladies are repeat attendees and the friendship I’ve been able to cultivate with them is what book·cation is all about! […]

As an entrepreneur and mom, I’ve always felt like I’m never off the clock. At any given moment, my kids need something, I’m overstimulated, an email needs a response, I’ve just thought of the perfect Instagram idea I can’t lose, lunch needs to happen, naps need to happen and somewhere in there I’m supposed to […]

What happens when you gather 14 readers in Colorado for a spring reading retreat? Lots of laughter, all the book recs, and maybe some altitude sickness 😂 Even though my body wasn’t a fan of the elevation, we still had such a great time connecting and reading togther! If you’re curious about how book·cation works, […]

I love discovering new authors almost as much as I love sharing them with others. There are so many incredible writers out there who deserve a spotlight moment, not just the Sarah J. Maas and Emily Henrys of the world! So instead of saving them all for a year-end roundup, I decided to break it […]

If you’ve ever wondered if you’re ‘bookish enough’ or ‘social enough’ for a reading retreat, let the Featured Reader Series be your answer! Book·cation is a choose-your-own-adventure experience designed for every type of reader. My prayer in sharing these stories is so you can see that no matter how you show up, you already belong […]

We kicked off the new year with a reading retreat in Greensboro, NC with 32 fabulous readers from 14 different states! Did I know that the Olympics AND the Super Bowl were happening during this specific weekend when I planned it? Absolutely not 🤣 but I think this group was the right crowd… more into […]

This blog post features two readers who loved our first book·cation so much they decided to come back for our second one! Since our second retreat, we’ve opened registration for 2 others and both have repeat attendees coming 🙈 My dream for book·cation is that it will foster community + relaxation to give readers the […]