Welcome to the Blog
Welcome! I'm Steph — the voice behind Steph The Bookworm. I'm a Diet Coke–fuelled, book-loving, overstimulated introvert living in Western NY with my two boys: Holden (2018) and Caleb (2015). I write about life, motherhood, mental health, reading, and all the messy, meaningful moments in between. This blog is where I sort through the noise, capture everyday chaos, and find calm in the pages of a good book. Whether you’re here for the books, the real life ramblings, or the Diet Coke-fueled chaos in between — I’m so glad you found your way here.

“Currently somewhere between fiction and real life.”
π Meet the Blog Cast
Here’s who you’ll see pop up a lot around here:
- Steph (1989): Overstimulated bookworm, spooky season enthusiast, professional overthinker, and Diet Coke loyalist. Always reading, rarely peopling.
- Caleb (2015): Sensitive soul, deep thinker, smarter than he has any right to be, and a tech lover through and through. Read Caleb’s birth story →
- Holden (2018): Wild child and comedian. All boy, all the time — rough and tumble, loud and lovable. Read Holden’s birth story →
π What You’ll Find Here
- ✨ Thoughtful, cozy book reviews (fiction + nonfiction)
- π Monthly wrap-ups with reading stats + mini reviews
- π Real life reflections from a quiet, overthinking mind
- π Fall vibes, spooky things, and seasonal joy
- π Library hauls, gratitude posts, and more blog series
✨ Where to Start Exploring
- Life Musings — Personal essays and reflections on motherhood, mental health, and identity.
- Blog Series — Including “Five on Friday,” “The Library Stack,” “Thankful Thursday,” and more.
- Books Landing Page — Explore by genre, rating, and format.
Thanks for being here — now let’s get reading. π