Introverted. Overstimulated. Living life between the pages.
✨ Fun Facts
- My favorite holiday is Halloween (I decorate in August).
- I don’t drink coffee — ever. Diet Coke is my go-to.
- I was a public librarian for 7 years.
- I love horror, true crime, and cozy mysteries.
- My dream house is an old creaky farmhouse.
- Always worrying. Anxious about everything. Just vibing anyway.
Hey there! I’m Steph — an introverted boy mom of two from Western New York who would almost always rather be reading (and sipping Diet Coke between chapters). I have a bunch of random interests (and a life that’s a little messy), but books have always been where I find my calm in the chaos — my constant through it all.
A lifelong reader and writer, I also love learning. With a Bachelor’s in English Lit and a Master’s in Library Science, I spent years as a public librarian before trading the stacks for a cubicle in public health — because sometimes even book nerds crave a plot twist and a better work-life balance (fewer weekend shifts... and less people).
As a serious introvert, I live for quiet moments and alone time. Socializing? Let’s just say I’m better with a book than small talk. I also struggle with chaos, noise, and a healthy dose of perpetual awkwardness — which is why I keep a book (and earbuds) handy at all times: essential gear for an easily overstimulated bookworm on the quest for quiet.
I’ve long lived with anxiety, depression, and struggles with mental health — reading has always been a safe place to land when the world feels too loud, too heavy, or a little too messy.
When I’m not lost in a story, you’ll find me jamming to country music, hoarding chocolate I don’t have to share, and obsessing over Halloween, true crime, theater, and all things horror.
I live for fall and wish it was October all year long — give me crunchy leaves, spooky vibes, and pumpkin everything, 24/7.
I’m also obsessed with antiques, primitives, and home decor. I’m forever daydreaming of one day owning an old farmhouse out in the country with a huge front porch and acres of land — a slower, simpler, cozier life with creaky floors, flickering candles, and shelves full of books.
Steph The Bookworm, founded in 2009, is where I share my musings on motherhood, messiness, and my life between books — all while chasing that next chapter (and another Diet Coke). (Also, I’m probably overthinking something right now.)
❓ FAQ
Do you really not drink coffee?
I’ve just never liked the taste. Diet Coke is my ride or die.
How do you read so much?
I sneak in pages whenever I can — early mornings, lunch breaks, and always before bed.
What’s your favorite genre?
Thrillers, horror, memoirs, and cozy fiction with a twist.
Do you still work in libraries?
Not anymore — I did for 7 years. Now I work in public health communications.
Where did the name “Steph the Bookworm” come from?
It started as my username on Goodreads back in the early 2000s, and it just stuck!
What’s your dream home like?
An old creaky farmhouse with bookshelves in every room, of course.
What do you do outside of reading?
Spend time with my kids, decorate for Halloween, listen to country music, and hoard vintage decor.
Thanks for stopping by and getting to know me!
Messy life. Quiet moments. Really good books.
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