2020 was the year of reading for me. These are the best books I read, so if you’re looking for book recommendations, look no further. Aside from spending exponentially more time at home with my dog, Lyla, a 2020 highlight for me was definitely reading (on my Kindle especially). In such a crazy, turbulent, anxiety-ridden year, reading became a really safe space for me to escape and relax. It gave me something to look forward to and was the best way for me to stay “busy” while stuck at …
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My Honest Kindle Oasis Review
Kindle Paperwhite vs. Oasis? Here’s my honest Kindle Oasis review. Real talk, my Kindle Oasis was one of the best things to happen to me in 2020 (and I only had it for the last two weeks of the year, so it's really made a big impression in a short amount of time). Now that I’ve been using it for a little over two months, I wanted to share my full Kindle Oasis review—what I like, what I don’t like and if it's worth the money, plus a Kindle Oasis vs. Paperwhite comparison. (Wondering what …
The Queen of Beach Reads Emily Giffin’s Summer Reading List
Need some summer reading inspo? Here are #1 New York Times best-selling author Emily Giffin's picks for best books of the summer. Summer would not be complete without a new Emily Giffin read—poolside, of course. Emily's been one of my favorite authors for years and years (check out my Q&A with her about her last release, "First Comes Love" here), and this summer she's back with another soon-to-be hit—set in Nashville, no less! Emily's latest, "All We Ever Wanted," explores the themes of …
Q&A: Chef Fabio Viviani Talks Chicago Favorites and New Cookbook “Fabio’s 30-Minute Italian”
Chicago restauranteur and Top Chef favorite Fabio Viviani is cooking up more than 100 fast and easy Italian recipes in his latest cookbook, Fabio's 30-Minute Italian. As soon as I heard Fabio Viviani was coming out with a new cookbook, I knew I had to get my hands on it. Bar Siena-worthy recipes in 30 minutes or less? Sign me up! I had the chance to interview Fabio about his brand-new book for the latest issue of CS magazine (check out the full article here!)—he even convinced me I could …
Q&A: “First Comes Love” Bestselling Author Emily Giffin
Emily Giffin on her new summer release, First Comes Love, why the Chicago stop on her book tour will be better than ever, and Something Blue movie details. Emily Giffin's new book is HERE! Emily's been one of my favorite authors since her first book, Something Borrowed, was released 10 years ago. Since then, she's written seven more books, including the #1 New York Times bestselling hit The One & Only. You can always count on Emily for a great beach read, and First Comes Love is no …
