My Bookshelf.

Obsessive reads. Classics. With characters Like Me.

  • Book cover of 'Red Rising' by Pierce Brown showing a large red wing against a black background.

    Red Rising by Pierce Brown

    Awesome. Addicting. Great worldbuilding. The sharp, fast-paced, non-flowery writing style along with the interesting story makes it easy to keep your focus. This is the first in the series and everyone I know is obsessed.

  • a hand holding the book Getting Naked: Five Steps to Finding the Love of Your Life (While Fully Clothes & Totally Sober) by Harlan Cohen

    Getting Naked: Five Steps to Finding the Love of Your Life (While Fully Clothes & Totally Sober) by Harlan Cohen

    Harlan tells it like it is. Everything’s doable, but you have to be willing to get up off the couch. (Hint: You can.)

  • Cover of the book Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

    Demon copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

    This book for me is the ultimate: A truly authentic male character with emotional depth, a meaningful story, and an interesting & unforgettable journey. Plus, I learned so much.

  • Close-up of a woman and man standing close together, looking at a mobile device in a kitchen setting. Text overlay reads 'The Spectacular Now' by Tim Tharp, a national book award finalist.

    The Spectacular Now by Tim Tharp

    There’s just so much to relate to with Sutter. He’s so flawed but he makes you care. Snappy language. Really appreciate this writing style. It makes me want to be better.

  • cover of the book Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom

    Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom

    Full of things we all need to hear on repeat. It’s short. Seriously just read it. It puts things into perspective.

  • Cover of the book Reality Boy by A.S. King

    Reality Boy by A.S. King

    About a boy who’s angry who finds the courage to demand a better life. A great weird escape with an even better message. Fight for YOU. It makes you feel. Read it at least 3 times.

  • Cover of the book A Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

    The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

    The classic coming of age novel when you just can’t deal. It’s short in a good way. Makes you not feel alone.

  • Cover of the book harold and maude by colin higgins

    Harold and Maude

    A quirky story about a boy looking for meaning and the old lady who gives it to him. It makes you think.

  • Cover of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine book

    Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

    This is another book I’ve read at least three times and I plan to read it again. You really get into Eleanor’s head and the whole time you’re trying to steer her in the right direction. You’ll also laugh out loud. This IMO is a masterpiece. For people on the spectrum or not. It makes you understand.

  • Cover of the book The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon

    The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon

    You’ll really root for this guy. This book has had a lot of controversy, but it’s still worth reading. It make you feel empathy.

  • Cover of the book All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven

    All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven

    About a boy and a girl who wonder if life’s worth living. Deals with mental health and is unfortunately has a too real outcome. It makes you mad.

  • Cover of the book My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman

    My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman

    You’ll laugh your ass off and also learn to love this old person and how someone who loves her deals. It opens your eyes.

  • Cover of the book ADHD 2.0 by Edward M. Hallowed, M.D., and John J. Ratey

    ADHD 2.0 by Edward M. Hallowed, M.D., and John J. Ratey

    The EASIEST book to help you and others understand yourself or others with ADHD. Comes with solutions to help turn ADHD from a disability into a superpower. It makes you feel weirdly normal.

  • Cover of hte book The War Against Boys by Christina Hoff Sommer

    The War Against Boys by Christina Hoff Sommer

    Fight for the boys you love by arming yourself with information. It makes you want to stick up for yourself.

  • Picture of the cover of the book Of Boys and Men

    Of Boys and Men by Richard V. Reeves

    A must read book that gives an unbiased depiction of the current state of young men and a compelling argument on why we should care.