TBR: 12 Books to Keep You Hooked, Make You Think, and Improve Your Writing (Ep. 20)

As writers, reading is one of the most important ways we learn our craft. Whether we're reading with a pen in hand or listening on audio while folding laundry, every book we consume is shaping the writer we're becoming.In this episode, I'm sharing 12 of my favorite books I’ve read in the past year, both fiction and nonfiction. Some were masterclasses in craft. Others offered the perfect blend of entertainment and solid storycraft—and kept me reading long past my bedtime.I'll share what I loved about each book as a reader, what I noticed as a writer, and the specific techniques and lessons that stood out along the way.You'll leave with plenty of additions to your TBR list and, hopefully, a bit of inspiration to bring back to your own writing.Mentioned in this episode (sorted by genre):Fiction (from most literary to least)Hamnet by Maggie O'FarrellThe Accidental Tourist by Anne TylerAll Fours by Miranda JulyThank You for Listening by Julia WhelanFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosMemoirThe Anthropocene Reviewed by John GreenA Well-Trained Wife by Tia LevingsWhat We Carry by Maya Shanbhag LangGrayson by Lynne CoxStrangers by Belle BurdenOther NonfictionLandscapes of the Soul by Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw Upstream by Mary OliverSend me a text message with your questions or comments!___________________________________Come join the discussion!InstagramTikTokThreadsSubstackAnd visit my website to learn more about my editing services, book coaching, and upcoming courses.