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Hot takes on Kristin Hannah's The Women, "bakineering" as a concept, and a flimsy Netflix documentary
3 things to NOT read and watch this year.
Jan 8

Recent posts

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Rob Cesternino back on our screens 😍
Welcome to the world of The Traitors.
Jan 15
Something's Off, Blood Relatives, and Devil in the White City
Start 2026 off on a creepy note with these true crime recs.
Jan 2
It's cake szn 🍰🍰🍰
Watch? Bake? Guess whether it's actually cake? You've got options.
Dec 26, 2025
How to prep for 🔥Survivor 50🔥, even if you're short on time
You have until February 25 to get in on a milestone season of one of the longest-running reality competition shows ever.
Dec 22, 2025
3 reasons (besides the buttery popcorn) to hit the movie theater
There's a mystery to solve, a devastating love story to watch, and a finale to enjoy.
Dec 19, 2025
Have yourself a cozy little weekend 🍪
What to put on the stove, in the oven, and on the TV.
Dec 12, 2025
Top posts
I'm taking back a few of my recommendations 👀
Feb 6, 2025
Is this your summer of football? ⚽️
Jun 27, 2024 • Katie Knecht
The book I finished in an afternoon
Oct 17, 2024
"It makes you tingle. Not in your pants, but in your heart."
Aug 22, 2024 • Katie Knecht
My new short story is live 🥹
Apr 22, 2024 • Katie Knecht

Confessionals

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Can tourism feel authentic anymore? Or...ethical?
Reflections on our trip to Monopoli, Italy and the connectivity of the modern world.
Jul 18, 2025
My unfiltered thoughts on the NYT 100 Best Books of the 21st Century list
Reading and defending books alike can bring out the emotion in us all.
Jul 22, 2024
On not having an address
It's hard for a teacher's pet like me.
Jun 28, 2024
My new short story is live 🥹
Published! On a website that is not mine!
Apr 22, 2024 • Katie Knecht

Personalized Book Recommendations

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3 simple but affecting books if you need a reprieve from *waves hands* everything
Personalized Book Recs #6
Jul 29, 2025
What to read if you liked Harry Potter but are now an adult (or oppose TERFs) 🪄
Personalized Book Recs #5
Jan 28, 2025
Books that make you ✨FEEL THINGS✨
Personalized Book Recs #4
Aug 12, 2024
🏖️ Come to the (non-traditional) beach with me
Personalized Book Recs #3
Jul 8, 2024
At what point does a book become a classic?
I make literary predictions in Personalized Book Recs #2.
May 6, 2024
📚 Climbing out of your reading rut
Personalized Book Recs #1
Mar 26, 2024
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