I’m married to my college sweetheart, raising two kids and two dogs in Chicago. During the pandemic, my compulsion to buy books kicked up a notch. Now I need to crack down on actually reading them. I hope maintaining a blog will reignite my love of writing, as well as keep me accountable to read the books I’ve collected over the years.

My objective is to revisit the books and write about how it came to be on my shelf – what prompted me to add it to the ever-growing pile and what I hope to learn or glean from it. Upon finishing each book, I’ll reflect on what I got out of it. I believe books, whether fiction or nonfiction, promote empathy, so my assessment won’t be a review in the traditional sense. My goal is to share the humanity and lessons I learned from the stories.

Beyond books, I love dogs (obviously), running, and talking about mental health. I’m new to publishing a blog, so while I learn the basics, I appreciate your patience. And even though my bookshelf runneth over, feel free to send your favorite recommendations my way! Happy reading.