Which Wendell Berry book should I read first? A guide to his novels, poetry, and essays

if you’ve never read wendell berry or are newer to his body of work, here’s a guide on which book to start with (as well as a complete list of all of this works across genres)

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Which Enneagram Book Should I Read First?

so, you’ve heard about this enneagram thing, and you’re curious to dive in, but you don’t know where to start? you’re in the right place! i’ve rounded up great book recs for the beginner or deeper dive suggestions if you want to learn more. let’s dive in!

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9 must-visit museums in richmond, virginia

looking for a good museum in richmond? i’ve got you covered with 9 recommendations of ones i’ve been to and love, ranging from science to art to design and so much more!

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19 of the best indie bookstores in virginia

if you’re wondering “what are the best bookstores in virginia?” look no further — i’ve got you covered!

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A RAD Reading Challenge for 2026

get ready for 2026 with the 8th annual edition of a rad reading challenge! nine prompts and one year to stretch yourself in your reading.

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A 2025 RAD Reading Challenge

get ready for 2025 with the 7th annual edition of a rad reading challenge! nine prompts and one year to stretch yourself in your reading.

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Books I Would Give as Gifts to All the People in my Life

i firmly believe books are the very best gifts, even if nobody ever gets them for me because they think i have too many! not true!!! anyway. i’ve turned to gifting books to my people in hopes that it inspires them to return the favor… and also because as previously stated, i believe books are the best gifts.

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A Gift Guide for Shopping Small + Supporting Black, POC, LGBTQIA+, Women-Owned Businesses

in a world verrrrry fueled by capitalism, i want to share a bunch of ideas that will make your money matter more this season, supporting small businesses (almost entirely), with most being Black, people of color, lgbtqia+, or women-owned.

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fall: a reading guide

in this guide, you’ll find 72 total recommendations, with 12 each in the following categories:

🍂cozy/comforting

🧙🏼‍♀️witches/hexes

🔥sweet/spicy

🩸murder/mystery

🧑🏻‍🏫academic settings

🧌creature features

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how to spend a day in richmond, va

i often get asked what the best things are to do/see/eat/etc in rva, so i’ve sketched out a rough itinerary for a day to give you some ideas of my favorites as well as how to get a good sampling of the city!

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the 8 best bookstores in richmond, va

looking for your next read in the river city? look no further — here are 5 of my most favorite and most frequented bookstores in the richmond, va area!

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A RAD Summer Reading Guide for 2024

i am so excited about this year’s guide — it’s a really fun blend of book recs for all kinds of readers, and i implemented so many of your suggestions which makes it even better! plus, these recs aren’t just from me…

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the 14 books i read in april (with ratings and reviews)

april was the month i read the steamiest book of my life (still not over it, i loved it) and returned to enneagram books and read 4 five star reads… a solid month, overall!

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the 14 books i read in march (with ratings and reviews)

ahhh, the sweet, sweet feeling of coming out of a reading slump! I AM BACK IN ACTION and crushing 15 books (with SIX of them racking up five stars) felt SO GOOD. march was great! yay books!

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the 11 books i read in february (with ratings and reviews)

february felt like a reading SLUMP even though, sure, i read 11 books (6 of them were novellas!). i didn’t have FUN reading this month…

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12 Lent Devotionals, Books, and Guides

may these resources be helpful guides along this lenten season as we remove a distraction to better create space for Christ in our lives and in our hearts.

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18 Sweet (and Spicy!) Romances to Read This Valentine's Day

i don’t know about you, but even as a very single and very-anti-valentine’s day person, there’s something about all the love, hearts, and commercially-crafted romance in the air this time of year that makes me want to read something with a happily ever after.

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the 12 books i read in january (with ratings and reviews)

by popular demand, i’m back to rounding up all of the reviews of what i read each month here on my blog, and i hope it’s a helpful resource for you!

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