The Bookish Ashley

Courtney Walsh’s “The Summer of Yes” is a delightful journey of self-discovery, friendship, and embracing the unexpected twists life throws our way. Set against the backdrop of New York City, this novel weaves together the stories of two women from different walks of life who find themselves on a transformative…

Rating: ★★★★☆ Eve Babitz, with her magnetic prose and irresistible charm, invites readers on a captivating journey through the sun-soaked streets of vintage Los Angeles in “Slow Days, Fast Company.” In this collection of ten vignettes, Babitz effortlessly captures the essence of a bygone era, where glamour, intrigue, and existential…

Thrilling, suspenseful, and full of twists and turns, “Nancy Drew: A Clue in the Diary” takes readers on a captivating journey through the world of amateur sleuthing. Carolyn Keene’s timeless classic introduces readers to the ever-curious Nancy Drew, alongside her loyal friends George and Bess, as they stumble upon a…