Hi there,
This month, I wanted to do something a little different.
Instead of sharing the same books you’re probably seeing everywhere, I started paying attention to the ones that aren’t always front and centre but are just as meaningful.
The kind of books you come across more quietly and once you read them, they stay with you. So for May, I’m shifting how I recommend books.
Less about what’s trending and more about what feels worth discovering.
📚 A Few Books That Deserve More Attention
✨ A Grandmother Begins the Story by Michelle Porter
A beautifully layered novel that weaves together generations, memory, and identity. It’s the kind of story that unfolds slowly and stays with you.
✨ This Place: 150 Years Retold by Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, David A. Robertson, Alicia Elliott.
Told through multiple voices and perspectives, this collection offers a powerful look at history in a way that feels both accessible and deeply impactful.
✨ My Indian Summer by Joseph Kakwinokanasum
A coming-of-age story that blends humour, honesty, and self-discovery in a way that feels very real and relatable.
These aren’t just books you read quickly and move on from.
They’re the kind you sit with a little longer.
🔍 A Different Way to Choose Your Next Book
Instead of asking:
“What’s everyone reading right now?”
Try asking:
“What haven’t I explored yet?”
Sometimes the most meaningful reads aren’t the ones being talked about the most They’re the ones that quietly find you.
✨ This Month’s Shift
This May, I’m leaning into:
- stories that feel grounded and real
- authors and publishers you might not have discovered yet
- and books that offer a different perspective
Because reading isn’t just about keeping up. It’s about expanding what we experience.
If any of these stand out to you, I’d love to hear what you think.
And if you’ve read something recently that felt like a hidden gem, I’m always open to recommendations.
My Book Addiction and More 
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