Welcome to the Library — a growing collection of books that have lit the path, stirred something deep, or simply made me feel seen.

These pages hold stories of courage, self-discovery, healing, wildness, and wonder. Some are quiet and reflective. Others are bold and untamed.

Here, I’ve gathered the titles that have left a mark on me, along with a few words about why. You won’t find reviews — just reflections, like notes scribbled in the margins.

Maybe one of these books is meant to meet you, too.

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Wintering by Katherine May

Katherine May has become one of my new favorite authors. It’s as if she’s been in my head all these years. She has a way of saying things that resonate deep in my soul. This book has validated my need for rest and recovery.

Another great one from Katherine May. This one is a good reminder to find awe in every day. It helped me look for the wonder in my everyday life. I have found that most of my wonderments come from observations in nature. I love the idea of merging into the world to forget oneself. I have underlined a lot of phrases and one-liners that spoke directly to my desire to feel more enchanted with the world around me.

Finding courage in the wilderness.

I was writing this for the sign outside my office door that reads “What I am currently reading.” My son said, “Mom, but you already are.” That was a great compliment coming from him. I picked up this one because I am intrigued by not only Africa, but as women, sometimes we are told we can’t do things, or we shouldn’t do things, or it’s too hard, etc. While this author was terrified to venture outside of the United States, it allowed her a perspective on life that propelled her to seek out other adventures. I was reminded to find my courage by being willing to step outside my comfort zone.

In the summer, I wear sandals nearly every day and for every activity, even hiking. I love the feel of the hot sand on my feet. I love to feel the cool grass tickle my toes. I love laying on the red rock sandstone and soaking in the rays of the sun. This book helped me understand perhaps the reason why it refuels me so much, why I seek it and crave it. The earth has healing properties that speak to the energies in our bodies. I love when the earth speaks to mine and heals my soul!

I’ll be honest. I had a hard time with this one. I didn’t love the first few chapters. And then, I thought I better read it as it shares the name of my business name and I wanted to better understand how others view being “untamed.” And then I read this statement on page 46 “I was wild…until I buried who I was in order to become what I should be. I lost myself when I learned how to please.” I am a people pleaser and this book helped me reflect on the things that have been caged up, the power I have to rewrite my own story using my own imagination - not what others expect of me.

There are a lot of truths in this book about the importance of knowing who we are to achieve what we want to achieve. This book helped me reconnect with my hopes and dreams as a child, to reflect on my voice, then and now, to be the hero of my own story. Whitney was great at acknowledging the unique strengths women have and when we can identify those and expound on them, great things can happen.

Once I read Whitney’s Dare Dream Do book, I had to read this one. I am obsessed with the idea of disrupting myself, launching myself from another S curve to continue learning and growing. I can’t get enough of her podcast with the same name. I am intrigued by the ability and capability we all have, if we can just learn how to tap into it by taking calculated risks.

Another Katherine May book. Wintering is still my favorite title of hers. However, I enjoyed reading about her self-discovery which led to a truer story of her life’s history. Her long walk in nature over multiple seasons allowed reflection and discovery that explained her thoughts and feelings that sometimes interfered with relationships with others.