If your TBR pile feels more like a guilt trip than a joy list — you’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m sharing how I let go of the pressure to read “important” books, stopped comparing myself to BookTok and Instagram readers, and slowly found my way back to reading for joy. We’ll explore what it means to read in seasons, how journaling helped me reframe the guilt, and why unread books aren’t failures — they’re invitations.

You’ll also hear about some of the books that helped me fall back in love with reading again — from cosy mysteries to thoughtful literary fiction.

✨ And if you’re looking to reconnect with reading in a softer way, we’re reading Enchantment by Katherine May this month in the A Life in Chapters book club on Patreon. Come join us here:
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Full show notes and transcript:
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