Friday Mood Recs

Friday Mood Recs: Nine and a half Midwestern novels with a sense of community and place

Because Midwestern lit deserves its moment in the sun

Jul 25 •

Best books of the year so far (reprise)

The last of these midyear check-in posts...I promise

Jul 18 •

Friday Mood Recs: Just trust me, round three

A multigenerational saga, classic short stories, and a breath-of-fresh-air YA novel

Jul 11 •

Friday Mood Recs: Every book I wish I had read on my trip to England

My fantasy TBR for my recent British holiday

Jul 4 •

Friday Mood Recs: 10 books from the queer canon for Pride Month and beyond

Classic texts that explore queer identity and longing

Jun 13 •

Friday Mood Recs: Playing favorites with the 2025 Paperback Summer Reading Guide

Plus our summer Margin Notes schedule

Jun 6 •

Friday Mood Recs: Five favorites from Paperback Summer Reading Guides past

A peek at my summer reading vibe

May 16 •

Friday Mood Recs: Just trust me, round two

I am thrilled that you all are enthused about these sporadic “just trust me” posts.

May 2 •

Friday Mood Recs: Research-based mystery novels I stayed up late reading

In which I finally discover the mysteries I enjoy and need your help finding more

Apr 25 •

Friday Mood Recs: 6 works of fiction that explore faith

Books that pose big questions about the nature of doubt and belief

Apr 18 •

Friday Mood Recs: Not-so-sappy books about books

Four books featuring bibliophiles that strike a different tone

Apr 11 •

Friday Mood Recs: Just trust me, round one

Three beloved books that deserve their moment in the sun

Mar 21 •

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