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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. 


Steph and Kids Cartoon

“Currently somewhere between fiction and real life.”

πŸ“š 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 →

πŸ” What You’ll Find Here

  • ✨ Thoughtful, cozy book reviews (fiction + nonfiction)
  • πŸ“– Monthly wrap-ups with reading stats + mini reviews
  • πŸ’­ Real life reflections from a quiet, overthinking mind
  • πŸŽƒ Fall vibes, spooky things, and seasonal joy
  • πŸ“š 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. πŸ’•