Happy 2026, everyone! Before we move into reading goals and such, I want to look back at all the wonderful books I read in 2025. Out of the 100+ books I read, these are my best reads (excluding rereads) from each month last year!
Winter Playlist + Book Recommendations (Taylor’s Version)
There’s nothing quite like cozying up with a sweet or fantastical novel in the winter– the only thing that would make it better is a soft playlist of 13 Taylor Swift hits played by Minnz Piano: winter piano (taylor’s version) In this post, I’ll recommend Taylor Swift songs that fit the winter season and a … Continue reading Winter Playlist + Book Recommendations (Taylor’s Version)
The Reactions of a Showgirl
Hello, fellow Swifties! In celebration of Taylor Swift’s new The Eras Tour: The Final Show and behind-the-scenes docuseries releasing today (!!!), it’s the perfect time to finally share my reactions to her latest album: The Life of a Showgirl! I have so much to write about that I haven’t yet shared, especially with the mixed reception this album received right at its release. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
The Predictions of a Showgirl (Shannon’s Version)
There’s a new Taylor Swift album coming out, and we all know what that means: I’m back in my blogging era! Last April, when The Tortured Poets Department came out, I made a blog post all about my predictions versus reactions. This time around, I thought it would be fun to do a full post … Continue reading The Predictions of a Showgirl (Shannon’s Version)
Spring Songs (Taylor’s Version) as Book Recs 🌸📚
If it wasn’t obvious already, books and Taylor Swift are my two biggest passions in life. Putting them together just makes sense! In today’s post, we’ll be going through Taylor Swift songs from each album that give me spring vibes and I’ll recommend a book that fits each one. Happy spring! 🌸 I’ve made a … Continue reading Spring Songs (Taylor’s Version) as Book Recs 🌸📚
February Book Reviews
Despite February’s status as the shortest month of the year, I sort of went on a reading rampage and read more than double the amount of books I completed in January. Overall, in February, I finished 11 books- Check out the post to see my thoughts on each book!
My Top 10 TTPD Songs As Books
What’s better than Taylor Swift combined with books? I ranked my top 10 songs on The Tortured Poets Department and paired each one with a book that fits its lyrics.
January 2025 Reading Wrap-Up
I started 2025 off strong with 5 fun reads! Check out this post to read my thoughts and feelings about each one.
25 Books to Read in 2025
TBR lists are always fun, but as a mood reader, a little flexibility can go a long way for me. I’ve been seeing this trend go around the past few years with a list to check off throughout the year, and it seems like a great way to get some books I'd like to read in 2025 off of my TBR. With that, here are 25 books I’d like to read in 2025.
Reading Goals: 2025
Reading Goals: 2025 2024 was an amazing reading year for me, and I definitely want to carry that into 2025. I also want to prioritize expanding my taste, reading about more diverse perspectives, and reading books that help me learn and grow as a person. To do that, I’ve outlined the following goals for myself … Continue reading Reading Goals: 2025





