Sometimes the best inspiration to pick up a new book is to know that someone else has read it, and in not that long a time too. As such, you may find this 'Books I Read this Month Wrap-up' somewhat inspiring, if not a helpful list of books to give a try.

The Fight for Equality In the wars against patriarchal society, there is a plight for strong, independent female characters (written by women). We want to read stories that represent the type of person we want to become. Women who fought against the systems of oppression and stories of women who live in worlds where those systems are naught to exist. Here are my recommendations to add to your bookshelf: Top Feminist Literature Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries The Priory

There are some days you just want to read a chill, relaxing book where you can trust in the narrator to lead you through the gentle whirlwind of a stranger's story. In Australia, the nights are already becoming longer and I can feel myself reaching for a novel with the perfect combination of softness and calm to tenderly end my chaotic day. Here are my Top 5 recommendations for cozy books that will lull you into beautiful dreams. Top 5 Recommendations Emily Wilde's Encyclope