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Samantha Lockhart

Samantha Lockhart is a book-loving mom of two boys (plus one very spoiled dog) who devours an average of 60 books a year. With an eye for unforgettable stories and impeccable bookish taste, she’s on a mission to share the best reads—whether they’re swoon-worthy romances, gripping thrillers, or literary gems. When she’s not lost in the pages of her latest read, you can find her sipping coffee, browsing bookstores, or convincing herself that just one more chapter won’t turn into an all-nighter.

47 articles published

End the 2025 Gently. Start the 2026 Strong!

Mindset, Must ReadsDecember 19, 2025105Views 0Likes 0Comments

The end of the year has a way of asking questions we don’t always have answers to. What worked. What didn’t. Who we became. Who we lost. What we’re proud of. What we’re still carrying. For some people, 2025 was full — full of growth, momentum, answered prayers, and quiet wins. For others, it was…

Elon Musk’s 2025 Book List Is a Nerd’s Fever Dream: Half Sci-Fi, Half World Domination Plan

Celebrity Book Lists, Must ReadsDecember 19, 2025226Views 0Likes 0Comments

If you’ve ever wondered what kind of books shape a man who builds rockets for Mars, electric cars for Earth, brain chips for fun, and tweets like a chaos engine—this is your backstage pass. Elon Musk doesn’t read casually; he reads like he’s mining blueprints. His shelves are stacked with startup manifestos, economic thought experiments,…

Oprah’s 2025 Book Picks Will Move You—And Maybe Even Change You

Celebrity Book Lists, Must ReadsDecember 18, 2025116Views 0Likes 0Comments

For decades, when Oprah says “read this,” the world listens. From living-room book club chats in the ‘90s to global reading communities today, her picks have always had one thing in common: they go straight for the heart. Oprah doesn’t just choose page-turners—she chooses soul-stirrers. Stories that crack something open in you, that make you…

2025 in Books — The Books That Defined 2025

Book Lists, Must ReadsDecember 18, 202577Views 0Likes 0Comments

If 2024 was the year of the blockbuster sequel and the BookTok takeover, then 2025 was the year books felt big again—emotionally, politically, imaginatively. Across genres, authors were asking bold questions: How does a family survive the unspeakable? What does freedom look like after systems fail? What do we owe our histories, our bodies,…

Larry King’s Book Recs Are Still Unmatched—Even in 2025

Celebrity Book Lists, Must ReadsNovember 28, 2025144Views 0Likes 0Comments

For more than 50,000 interviews, Larry King sat across from presidents, pop stars, criminals, comedians, authors, and everyday people—and asked the questions the rest of us wished we could ask. Behind that curiosity was a mind constantly feeding on stories, ideas, and sharp, unforgettable books. Even though he’s no longer with us, Larry’s reading taste…

Want to Think Like a Champion? Serena’s 2025 Book List Is Your Blueprint

Celebrity Book Lists, Must ReadsNovember 21, 2025197Views 0Likes 0Comments

Serena Williams didn’t become the greatest of all time by accident. Yes, there were serves, sprints, and sweat—but behind the trophies and the grit is a sharp, hungry mind that never stops learning. Off the court, Serena is a quiet bookworm, turning to stories, ideas, and voices that challenge her to think bigger, push harder,…

Virginia Woolf: The Mind That Changed Mordern Literature

Classics, Free BooksOctober 17, 2025423Views 0Likes 0Comments

Few writers dared to capture the inner world like Virginia Woolf. Born in 1882into a family of intellect and privilege, she grew up surrounded by books, conversation, and creativity- but also by the shadow of loss and mental struggle. From those contrasts came one of the most original voices of the 20th century. Woolf turned…

Ernest Hemingway: A Life Written in Courage and Silence

Classics, Free BooksOctober 17, 2025391Views 0Likes 0Comments

Few authors lived their stories as fiercely as Ernest Hemingway. Born in 1899 in Oak Park, Illinois Hemingway's life was an unending search for purpose- fueled by war, love adventure and loss. He fished in Cuba, hunted in Africa, reported from war zones, and wrote with a simplicity that cut straight to the human heart.…

Sheryl Sandberg’s 2025 Must-Reads Are a Masterclass in Power, Pain & Progress

Books By Thought Leaders, Celebrity Book ListsOctober 17, 2025486Views 0Likes 0Comments

Few people navigate power and vulnerability with as much clarity as Sheryl Sandberg. From the boardrooms of Silicon Valley to stages across the world, the former Meta COO and Lean In author has consistently championed conversations around leadership, loss, resilience, and equity. Her 2025 reading list is no different. These aren’t just books to read—they're…

These 10 Books Shaped Tom Hanks in 2025—#6 Is Quietly Life-Changing.

Celebrity Book Lists, Must ReadsOctober 10, 2025430Views 0Likes 0Comments

Few celebrities have worn as many hats—as successfully—as Tom Hanks. Beloved actor, director, screenwriter, and even typewriter collector, Hanks is a man of depth, curiosity, and storytelling finesse. But what many may not realize is how deeply books have shaped his worldview and creative expression. An avid reader with a quiet literary wisdom, Hanks approaches…

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