Welcome to The Rural Reader — my little corner of the internet where words matter, stories linger, and reading is more than just a pastime… it’s a way of adventuring without ever leaving my small town.

I created this space to share thoughtful, longform book reviews — the kind I learned to write while studying agricultural communications and journalism at Texas A&M University and still crave as a reader.

Here you'll find honest reflections on the books I love (and sometimes the ones I don’t), spanning historical fiction, romance, fantasy, contemporary fiction, and the occasional self-help or business read that sticks with me long after I finish it.

Each review is grounded in honesty, heart, and a hint of rural perspective — because place matters, and sometimes the best stories are the ones that feel like home.

Whether you're looking for your next great read, checking to see if a book lives up to the hype, or just wandering the internet in search of something cozy, I’m glad you’re here.

👉 Scroll down to read the latest reviews, or jump ahead to explore my favorite reading resources.