Favorites

These are a few of my favorite things! This is a collection of books, tv shows/movies, authors/researchers/educators, and musicians that have shaped who I am. They have aided in my journey, so I thought it would be fitting to share them in case you’re looking for new inspiration too.

Top Five Favorite Books

While it feels impossible to do this, I’ve chosen five books that have been instrumental in my life, learning, and healing.

All About Love by bell hooks

Circe by Madeline Miller

The Song of the Lioness quartet by Tamora Pierce

The Hunger Games books by Suzanne Collins

Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay

Top Five Favorite Albums

Again, an impossible task for me, but these are albums are my go-to comfort albums for when I need to cry, go for a drive, and feel my feelings.

Oh, What a World, Kacey Musgraves

Babel, Mumford and Sons

LÉON, LÉON

Fearless (Taylor’s Version), Taylor Swift

X, Ed Sheeran

Inspirations and Mentors

Women who research, write, and speak to a variety of topics; education, feminism, shame, vulnerability, eroticism, anger, sexuality, etc.

bell hooks

Brené Brown

Esther Perel

Audre Lorde

Gloria Steinem

Dr. Emily Morse

Roxane Gay

Comfort TV Shows and Movies

My go-to comfort shows and movies that I could, and have, watch over and over again.

Parks and Recreation

New Girl

Pride and Prejudice

How to Train Your Dragon

Lord of the Rings

But Not With Haste Playlist on Spotify

A playlist I’ve created and will update over time of the songs that inspire my blog posts.

What are some of your favorite things? Share your recommendations for books/music/tv shows/movies below!

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