March 2026 reading recap: fewer books, a Finnish obsession, and the moment I realized a great read can make or break an entire month.

I read 20 books in February, and fiction and nonfiction started connecting. The knowledges I learned found the colors through stories.

Looking back at my January 2026 reading: instinctive picks, library finds, and two standout books that surprised me early in the year.

This 2025 reading recap looks back at the year my bookshelf turned into a rainbow of new genres and unexpected favorites.