Within the Pages

Some books stay with us long after we close the cover.

Within the Pages is where I reflect on my own journey with books — the moments, memories, and stories that shaped how reading fits into my life.


  • Why Rereading Matters More Than We Admit

    I just closed the last page of a book, and I had no idea what to read next. Nothing on my TBR list was calling to me, so I did something I don’t always give myself permission to do. I picked up an old favorite instead. This week I’m writing about why rereading isn’t a…

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  • Do Audiobooks Count as Reading?

    I’m going to say something that might ruffle a few feathers. Audiobooks don’t count as reading. At least, not in the literal sense. Before you close this email, let me explain. This isn’t an argument against audiobooks, it’s about what’s actually happening in your brain when you listen versus when you read, and why that…

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  • You Can Take the Girl Out of the Bookstore…

    Every so often a phrase settles into you and never quite leaves. “You can take the girl out of the bookstore, but you can’t take the bookstore out of the girl.” The more I sit with that phrase, the more I realize why it still feels so true. It’s not just about where I worked…

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