Recent Reads

The Guilt Pill by Saumya Dave (2025)

Maya is a new mom, struggling in her new role while also trying to maintain her job as CEO of her company.  When she meets successful entrepreneur Liz Anderson, she finds Liz might have the answer to all her problems - a pill that erases her feelings of guilt, allowing her to move forward without constantly second-guessing herself.  But the pill comes with some major downsides, and Maya finds herself on the brink of losing it all.  I thought portions of this book were really relatable - I think most working moms feel a struggle between their personal and professional lives, feeling like they're never able to fully give 100% to either without the other suffering.  So, I enjoyed those messages, even if it was a little heavy-handed at times.  I had to laugh at some of the double standards between Maya and her husband, too.  The climax of the book went a little off the rails for me, unfortunately, but overall, this was a decent read.  3.5 stars

Julie Tudor is Not a Psychopath by Jennifer Holdich (2025)

Julie is a middle-aged woman who believes her co-worker, 25-year-old Sean, is her soulmate - the problem is, he's with someone else.  But Julie isn't about to let that get in her way; she'll help Sean "escape" his relationship, even if it means resorting to murder.  This book was so fun - I mean, I know that's weird to say about a serial killer story - but it's true!  Julie is so deliciously delusional, finding meaning in the smallest things, and constantly convincing herself that men are in love with her and need her help in getting out of their current relationships.  The way Julie sees herself and the way others see her are so drastically different, it was comical at times.  I felt a bit sorry for her, because she's just looking for connection, but instead of it happening organically, she misinterprets everything, making for some very cringey and awkward moments.  The story moved a tad too slowly, especially when the reader just wants to know if Julie is ever going to have to take responsibility for her actions.  4 stars

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