From thrillers to bedtime stories, read unfussed.

  • Review: My Lady Jane

    I’m not usually a historical-fiction person, but the audiobook of My Lady Jane completely won me over. Funny, charming, and boosted by an exceptional narrator, this is one retelling that…

  • Review: Dungeon Crawler Carl

    I was so sure this one was going to be a safe bet. The premise is wildly fun and it absolutely hooked me at first, but for me, the endless…

  • Kids Books: The Book with No Pictures

    A silly, laugh-out-loud read-aloud that kids may resist at first, but once it clicks, expect repeat requests and at least one line your family will quote for weeks.

  • Review: The Perfect Son

    The Perfect Son had all the ingredients for a gripping thriller, but for me, it completely fell apart in the execution. With an obvious twist, weak character motivation, and a…

  • My New Years Reading Resolutions

    It’s that time of year to set reading intentions—or gently ignore them. A low-pressure reflection on nonfiction goals, unexpected favorites, and why failing your reading plan can still be a…

  • Kids Books: Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

    I didn’t love this book… and I still think you might want to read it. A conflicted, honest take on Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, exploring representation,…

  • Review: Romantic Comedy

    A smart, funny, character-driven romance that’s more about messy people and friendships than fairy-tale love. Especially rewarding if you’re even mildly interested in SNL.

  • Review: The Last Mrs. Parrish

    A satisfying thriller that’s fun to listen to and easy to finish, just don’t expect it to break new ground in the genre.

  • Welcome to the Unfussed Reader

    I love to read. I love to talk about books. I love talking to my friends about reading. And yet, for a long time, I felt like an outlier in…

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The Unfussed Reader is a place for people who love reading, but don’t take it too seriously. Expect honest reviews, broken reading “rules”, and a reminder that reading doesn’t have to be serious to be worthwhile.