April 2025 Reading Wrap Up

Another month has come and gone, which means it’s time to share my April 2025 reading wrap-up!

Just like every other month this year, my reading has been pretty slow. I keep hoping it will pick up, but it seems I’m just in a bit of a slower reading season right now.

It sounds like a lot of people are feeling the same way these days. I see a lot of comments on Instagram or through my friend group that we’re all experiencing a dip in our reading.

That said, I’m happy to get any reading done—so I’ll count it as a win!

I read four books in April — three backlist titles and one brand-new release. While it was another slow month, I genuinely enjoyed everything I picked up. I’m glad that even if I’m not reading a lot, at least I’m reading good books!

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Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) by Jesse Q Sutanto. There’s something about the Vera Wong series that’s just so wholesome! In general, this series is just a great cozy mystery option. Vera is just as hilarious as she is in the first book, and the side characters are always intriguing. While I do wish there was more to the mystery, it was still a solid read.

Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show by Bethany Joy Lenz. I’ve been wanting to read Dinner for Vampires for a while, and I’m so glad I finally picked it up! I really enjoyed this personal insight into Bethany’s life—especially as a fan of One Tree Hill. It’s an honest and real look into her experience, and it had me constantly turning the pages. I really hope she writes more books in the future!

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy. After reading Dinner for Vampires, I was in the mood for another memoir. I’m Glad My Mom Died is another one that’s been on my list for a long time, and it totally lived up to my expectations. While I never watched Jennette’s Nickelodeon shows, I think her account of child stardom is unfortunately a common experience. It’s an incredibly heartbreaking story, and it’s really amazing to see how she’s channelled her energy into healing and recovery.

I think if you’ve read this book or would like to, you should also check out the documentary Quiet on Set—it’s a really in-depth look at the experience of being a child actor in the Nickelodeon world. There are so many moments in that documentary that are shocking.

Wild Love by Elsie Silver. I’ve already read Wild Love and absolutely loved every second of it. It was chosen as my book club’s April pick, and I was really excited to re-read it. Thankfully, it held up for me—I loved it just as much the second time around. I just adore Elsie Silver’s writing, and the characters (especially Cora) are captivating. She has this incredible ability to create love stories that are heartwarming and satisfying. It was also a huge success for my book club—everyone loved it except for one.