Reading and I have had a bit of a love-hate relationship over the years.

I despised reading as a young kid, mainly because I really struggled with it. Then, I fell in love with reading thanks to the wonderful teacher I had in third grade who helped me conquer my reading difficulties. Next, came college and grad school, and the despising was back again. Simply put, I was reading so much for my courses, I was over reading anything for the fun of it.

Now that I’ve been removed from grad school for some time, my love of reading is slowly making its way back again.

And I hope it’s here to stay!

Here’s what’s on my list to read this springtime. Maybe you’ll find some inspiration for your next book here!

1.) Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles

After learning quite a bit about World War 2’s Monument’s Men recently, I have been fascinated by the efforts taken during the war to preserve our arts, culture and books. Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade follows two people in two different timelines as they look at how to keep the love of reading alive for those youngest amongst us.

#2: The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint-Exupéry

I’ve been a fan of The Little Prince movie for years… but I have to say I have not yet read the book! A beloved favorite by my dear friend, this story is one of showing us that just because you grow up doesn’t mean’t mean you have to grow up in every sense. Perhaps the author’s dedication sums this sentiment up best: “All grown ups were children first. (But few of them remember it.)”

#3: We All Should Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

This short and sweet little essay book is a great grab and go read when you are short on time but need something to do. The adaptation of her Tedx talk, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie provides a powerful look at how we all need to be feminists-and what that really means.

#4: The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime by Vicki Delany

Vicki Delany’s Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery Series is one of favorite cozy mystery series to dive into. Following British-born Gemma Doyle as she runs a Sherlock Holmes themed bookstore in Massachusetts, the great detective and her seem to intertwine in more ways than one. In this latest edition, we find Gemma solving a mystery while home in London for her sister’s wedding… sounds intriguing!

#5: The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson

We’ve all heard about how while the men were on the frontlines during the twentieth century’s wars, the women held down the frontlines at home (i.e.. But, perhaps, what is often missing in this picture is the struggle that occurred when the war ended. When suddenly the women who found themselves living independently and running things at home, needed to adjust to suddenly having husbands, brothers, sons, etc. back home and ready to take charge once again. In The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club, we met Constance who is feeling that very struggle. Yet, she seems to find a reprieve of sorts when she makes her way to Hazelbourne-on-Sea and finds herself a community least expected.

What’s on your spring TBR (to be read) list? Let us know in the comments!

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