Here are examples based on the types of books I regularly curate – and many I personally love. These aren’t guaranteed picks, just a sense of the vibe:

Literary & Contemporary Fiction: East of Eden; The Heart’s Invisible Furies; A Gentleman in Moscow

Narrative Nonfiction: American Kingpin; Say Nothing; The Wager

General Nonfiction: Outlive; Educated; Moonwalking with Einstein

Prize winners: Demon Copperhead; All the Light We Cannot See; The Nickel Boys

Humor: Free-Range Chickens, Me Talk Pretty One Day, A Very Punchable Face

Mix & match (surprise me): I’ll pull from across categories and projects based on your taste, mood, and reading habits.

Prefer a more structured approach?

You can also choose a 2026 Reading Plan — guided paths designed to remove overwhelm and create a steady, intentional reading rhythm.

Around the World: A literary journey through different countries — one setting at a time. Fiction (and the occasional narrative nonfiction) that immerses you in a place, culture, and perspective beyond your own.

The NYT 100 Collection: A curated path through standout titles from the New York Times’ 100 Best Books of the 21st Century. Modern classics with lasting impact.

The 80s Shelf: Iconic books from the 1980s — a decade of bold voices, sweeping novels, and cultural turning points.

The Classics You Missed: Timeless novels many of us skipped in school — thoughtfully curated, highly readable, and worth your time now.
No homework energy. Just books that still move, surprise, and reward.

I don’t focus on new releases or hype — I curate excellent books you may have missed and will actually want to read.

All books are gently used and in excellent condition — clean covers, tight bindings, no heavy wear, and no junk copies. I never send ex-library beaters.

I personally curate everything. I look for books with strong writing, real impact, and staying power — not hype or throwaway reads. Your preferences form at checkout helps me dial in your taste.

Yes. During checkout, you can share a few quick preferences:

• Books or authors you love

• Anything you’d like to avoid

• Goodreads profile (optional)

• Your preferred book length

These help me select books you’ll actually be excited to read.

If you receive a book you’ve already read, just message me. I’ll send a replacement — no return required.

Your first book usually ships within 1–3 business days after purchase, once preferences are completed.

Yes. Use the recipient’s shipping address at checkout and your own email. If you’d like to include a gift message, you can add it in the preferences form.

Yes — but only excellent-quality used books. Great books don’t expire, and sourcing used copies keeps this intentional, sustainable, and affordable.

If something arrives damaged or as a duplicate, I’ll replace it. Subscription payments are final, but you’re always protected against damaged or un-readable copies.

Monthly plans can be canceled anytime before the next billing date.

Not at the moment, but please send me a message below if you're interested and we can try to work something out.