If you haven\u2019t yet subscribed to my\u00a0Substack<\/a>, it\u2019s where I get a little more personal\u2014writing from the heart about self-care, motherhood, wellness, and all things in between.<\/em><\/p>\n I came across\u00a0some advice<\/a>\u00a0this week that stuck with me:\u00a0\u201cDo what makes mornings exciting and nights peaceful.\u201d\u00a0I couldn\u2019t agree more, and it also sums up exactly how I choose what books to read. In the mornings, I always spend a few minutes reading some nonfiction to propel me into the day with good energy. At night, I wind down with fiction\u2014a good story never fails to help me step out of my head and stop ruminating on whatever problems I need to solve. Honestly, a captivating novel is, hands down, the best\u00a0cure for insomnia<\/a>\u00a0I\u2019ve ever found.<\/p>\n Even though I don\u2019t get to spend hours reading every day, these morning and evening micro-habits have added up to a lot of reading over the course of this year. So, since we\u2019re halfway through 2025, I thought I\u2019d share the best books I\u2019ve read this year so far. Some are new, others are just new-to-me\u2014but they\u2019re all books I thoroughly enjoyed.<\/p>\n Keep reading on Substack for my full list of the best books of 2025\u2014including can\u2019t-miss fiction, standout nonfiction, and the titles that truly lived up to the hype. When you subscribe, you\u2019ll get weekly letters like this from me, and join a community of thoughtful readers.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n Unlock the full post by\u00a0subscribing here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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