So, for that reason, here is a space for me to show the books that I have most recently been reading, as well as some of my favorite to recommend. This is certainly is not an exhaustive list, but I have included all of the books that I felt have helped me learn and evolve. I try to read at least one book each month that challenges my perspectives. The majority of these books come from non-fiction categories such as the social justice, psychology, self-development, or memoirs, but occasionally I'll also include a poignant and thought-provoking novel.

Asking me to pick my favorite book is like asking me to pick my favorite day of the year; it all depends on when you ask me, what my mood is, & which favorite I think of first when the question comes up. 

So these are not just books that I love, but the ones that are beloved - the ones that have worn spines & edges, have slips of paper tucked between their pages, notes written in the margins, & likely have some damage from coffee, tears, or rain. These are the beloveds that I have picked up & read countless times, only to feel them just as deeply as if it were the first time, or the ones I have gifted again & again over the years. These books have my highest recommendations (in no particular order).