She's Becoming Bookish
Love finding a great book recommendation before everyone else? You’re in the right place. I’m Carlie, and I’m here to help you find your next favorite read, especially if historical fiction is your thing. My monthly newsletter is full of new releases you don't want to miss, backlist books you can find at the library, and curated book lists & reading guides. Plus, you'll get a great roundup of all my new content across platforms. Subscribe & take a step back in time with me via the pages of a book!
A Little Gratitude, A Lot of Great Books + August Updates ❤️
Hi there Reader! I don’t know about you, but August is one of my favorite months of the year. Deep into summer with slow, lazy days, August is ideal for lounging around with a book. And that’s exactly what I plan to do this month, starting with a long weekend at the beach with my Kindle! It’s been hot here in Los Angeles lately, with temperatures in the 90s and some unusual humidity. Though still nothing like Louisiana, it’s fair to say we’ve been spending a lot of time on the sofa with the...
Reading My Blues Away: New Books, Updates & Little Joys ❤️
Hi there Reader! Ok, ok, I'll put The Calamity Club down to write this email. 😜 But seriously, y'all, if you don't read anything else in this newsletter, then be sure to read the next line. The Calamity Club is must reading for just about every reader, particularly historical fiction readers. It's been such a joy to spend time with these characters, an antidote to my blues. For the very first time in my life, I am SO glad to see June in the rearview mirror. If you're new here, let me catch...
The Good, The Hard & The Really Great Books: Open for June Updates
Hi there Reader! Fair warning: this email gets a little personal. My sweet little daddy passed away on Saturday, May 30, and I’m completely heartbroken. Though not unexpected, it's still a blow I don’t think I’ll recover from for quite some time. Since my mother’s passing in 2022, my father and I had become extremely close, talking near daily for the past four years. Those 30-45 minute daily chats were usually one of the highlights of my day. Needless to say, I feel unmoored and adrift right...
New Releases, New Projects & a Few Life Updates 💛 It's May
Hi there Reader! Y’all, where is the year going? I’m looking all over for it, and so far, it’s managed to escape me. All jokes aside, I feel like I can’t keep up. It probably has a lot to do with all the different projects I keep starting, but I’ll blame it on the time-space continuum instead. I’ve got some fun updates to share, but I’ll start with an apology. I had every intention of sharing a YouTube video of May’s new historical fiction releases, but life had other plans. My camera’s...
April Is Here 🌷 Bookish Updates, Big Plans & a Coastal Road Trip
Hi there Reader! April is here, y’all! I swear this year is FLYING by so fast I almost don’t want to blink. There’s a lot going on in the world of She’s Becoming Bookish, so let me get you up to speed. I started the month with a trip home to Louisiana to be there while my dad had a quick procedure. Thank you so much to everyone who sent well wishes. I’m happy to report he’s doing well post-op and is already back to his normal grouchy self. 😉 My flight back to Los Angeles was AN EXPERIENCE,...
Hello from the Bayou 🐊 + Big Bookish News: March is on Fire!
Hi there Reader! Hello from the bayou! 💛💜🐊 I arrived home yesterday for a quick visit to support my dad, who’s having a procedure tomorrow, and to touch some Louisiana grass. If I go too long between visits, I feel it in my soul. I’m really happy to be home to feed my spirit a little and hopefully get some rest after a very chaotic February. I’ll be honest, I didn’t get much reading done last month. Between a crazy busy month at work and burning the midnight oil for SBB, I’m a bit wiped out....
Hello February: Busy Season but Make It Bookish 📚😜
Hi there Reader! January was… a lot. As expected, work was absolutely BANANAS. If you care about anyone who works in healthcare, please give them an extra hug from me. December through March is always brutal. High census, nonstop demands, and very little time for anything other than work and sleep. I did manage to get some reading and content creation done, but not as much as I wanted. My brain is overflowing with ideas, which makes it harder when I don’t have the time or energy to create. My...
Winter Reads, Big Feelings, and What’s Next: Happy New Year!
Hi there Reader! Happy New Year, friend! Before we jump into this month’s newsletter, I just want to pause for a moment and say thank you. Truly. Your support over the past year has meant more than words can express. 2025 was a banner year for She’s Becoming Bookish—new projects, new friends, and so many shared reading moments. None of that happens without readers like you showing up alongside me. As I’ve been thinking about 2026, I keep coming back to my “why.” Why this space, why this...
How is it November already? Oh, and books!
Hi there Reader! I may as well call this newsletter "What This Month" given the frequency, but life's been crazy, y'all! Since we last connected I've hired a manager, planned a memorial service 2000 miles away, threw a party for my staff, read 11 books, and worked until I couldn't see straight. Needless to say, I'm ready for some downtime. Before I jump into the books, let me give a big warm welcome to all the new subscribers who recently joined the team. You've spoken and I'm listening: more...
👋🏻Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself: My name is Carlie, and I'm hooked on books!
Hi there Reader! Omg, who am I? After a very unexpected absence of several months, I'm back in action with weekly newsletters. After accepting a promotion in May I was forced to take a step back from blogging to reassess my strategy and goals. While I love creating my What This Week blog posts, I found they were distracting me from the reason I started She's Becoming Bookish in the first place. I want my blog and my social media channels to be a source of what's new and notable in the world...
Love finding a great book recommendation before everyone else? You’re in the right place. I’m Carlie, and I’m here to help you find your next favorite read, especially if historical fiction is your thing. My monthly newsletter is full of new releases you don't want to miss, backlist books you can find at the library, and curated book lists & reading guides. Plus, you'll get a great roundup of all my new content across platforms. Subscribe & take a step back in time with me via the pages of a book!