The Book Nook
Pull up a chair. There's coffee, books, and always something worth reading. Welcome to my little corner of the literary world.
Currently Reading
The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus
Jaime Jo WrightSplit-Time Mystery
"A thrilling mystery spanning generations and set in the world of the circus. I am on a Jaime Jo Wright kick these days!"
Books That Have Shaped Me
These are the books that live in my bones — the ones I return to, recommend constantly, and think about long after I've finished them. If you're looking for your next great read, start here.
The Lord of the Rings
J.R.R. TolkienEpic Fantasy
The book that made me a writer. Tolkien understood that myth carries truth in ways plain speech never can. This trilogy changed my life and I will never stop recommending it.
The Circle Trilogy
Ted DekkerFantasy
I delved into this world in high school, and it inspired me in ways that have left a lingering impression.
The Remnant Chronicles
Mary E. PearsonYA Fantasy
Atmospheric and lyrical, Pearson writes the kind of prose that makes you stop and reread sentences just to feel them again. A master of voice and character development.
Quotes I Return To
"Not all those who wander are lost."
"There is some good in this world, and it's worth fighting for."
"We read to know we are not alone."
"The fact that our hearts yearn for something Earth can't supply is proof that Heaven must be our home."
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