It’s been a while, hasn’t it? The last time I opened this little corner of the internet was back in 2019, which feels like a lifetime ago. In these past few years, so much has shifted — not only in the world but also in my own reading life. My tastes haven’t completely changed, but they’ve certainly evolved. Books I once reached for without a second thought don’t always hold the same appeal, and new genres and themes have quietly worked their way onto my shelves (and my heart). Some of the beliefs I once held about reading have changed or been discarded altogether. I’m entering a kinder, more thoughtful period of my life, and that has indeed become true in my reading tastes and habits.
During this hiatus, I’ve missed having a space to talk about stories — not just reviewing them, but connecting them to the moods and moments of life. That’s something I’d love to lean into as I give this blog a fresh chance: rather than focusing only on single reviews all the time, I want to create posts that feel like a cozy guide to books for different reading moods.
Because sometimes, you don’t want “the best” book. You want the right book — the one that meets you where you are. Maybe you’re craving something atmospheric and gothic for a rainy day, or something light and romantic to curl up with on a quiet weekend. Perhaps you want a book that leaves you thinking long after you’ve turned the last page, or one that simply makes you smile.
So that’s the new direction here: a blog that’s less about ticking boxes and more about finding the books that match the mood. Think of it as a little reading nook we can share — cozy, low-pressure, and full of bookish conversation.
I’m so glad you’re here (whether you’re returning after all this time or finding this blog for the first time). I can’t wait to see where our reading moods take us.
The Book Nook 