When I read a lot of one series, I need something to break it up so I don’t get burnt out. Most recently, the book I used to break up a series was The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst. It is a cozy fantasy with a found family storyline, which was just what I needed. It has a talking plant, a magic garden, and forbidden magic spells. I loved this book very much, so, of course, I had to read the next one, The Enchanted Greenhouse, another home run for me. With more talking plants,

My brother and I would come home from the library with a new stack of books every week during the summer. I have enjoyed reading my whole life. I’m not the fastest reader, and there have been ups and downs to work around the busyness of life. But since elementary school, I have always loved reading. When you open a book you can escape to another world. A plot twist that leaves your jaw on the floor, the tears that you shed when you lose your favorite character, the times you

Friends Aren't Waiting to Be Lovers: The Beauty of Platonic Relationships Have you ever been friends with someone, and everything is just great? You’re grabbing food, sending each other silly videos, and chatting about life. It feels easy, right? There’s no pressure, no games, and definitely no expectations. Then, one day, they sit you down and say, “I need to tell you something.” Suddenly, the friendship feels different. Jim and Pam from The Office. A common example of frien