My Favorite Books of 2025 2025 was the year I spent editing and re-editing my novel, figuring out how to write a query letter, and almost losing my entire mind in the process. I also started a new job, celebrated one of my best friends’ weddings, and did a fair amount of traveling. And I tried desperately to stay sane during this political climate … Read More My Favorite Books of 2025
My Favorite Books of 2024 2024 was the year I finished the first draft of my novel, which made it a bit of a weird year for books. For the first time in the six years that I’ve been reading 100 books a year, I almost didn’t make it. But I did it! Thank god. I made it at the last second, but I … Read More My Favorite Books of 2024
My favorite books of 2023 2023 was a year that happened and now it’s over, hurray! No, I mean actually it was a fine year – not particularly bad, but not a year I’d tell my grandchildren was the best year ever, either. Just a middle of the road, okay year. Iykyk. I feel like this is also reflected in the 100 books I … Read More My Favorite Books of 2023
My Favorite Books of 2020 In a crazy, ridiculous year like 2020, I never thought I’d be able to make it to my annual 100 books read because I fell into a bit of a slump at the beginning of the pandemic. However, I somehow managed to make it to 102 books and the year isn’t over yet! Maybe I’ll make it to 103? … Read More My Favorite Books of 2020
When life isn’t fair and times get tough, I, more often than not, find my solace in Ernest Hemingway.
I'm Tess. In 2016, I decided to leave behind my job, my friends, my life in NYC to start a new one in Zurich, Switzerland.
This blog catalogues my adventures in love, life as an expat, and solo female travel.
