One of the things I love most about reviewing my annual reading list is seeing the variety of genres, styles, and subject matter I spanned in a year. It’s the same sense of pride I feel when someone says “Wow, you’re really all over the place” after I share what I’m currently reading. Every reader…

The books I read this year were kind of all over the place. One minute, I’d be reading a popular fantasy series. The next, a niche film study. Then, I’d change course to humor essays. And then, I’d pick up a reimagining of a classic novel. There wasn’t much rhyme or reason to what I…

One of my goals with this year’s book list was to embrace escapism more. The previous year, I was nose-deep in heavy nonfiction and fiction topics, which really brought my mood down. It started to make reading feel like a chore. Not good for an avid reader. So this year, I decided to lighten up.…