English Literature from Georgetown University and spent six years teaching English at an all-girls high school.

As an educator and scholar, Sara appreciates the legacy of classic literature and loves dense literary fiction that gives off that readerly feel. As a recovering book snob, she also dips her toes into the occasional epic fantasy or historical romance. Always, Sara is a public reader dedicated to documenting what and how she reads, providing readers with great book recommendations as well as helpful advice for a more meaningful reading life.

In her newsletter, Sara shares weekly book reviews of everything she’s reading from the buzziest new releases to underrated indie gems to classics worth reading. She also lays out the habits and rituals of a lifelong learner and dedicated scholar of literature. Sara’s literary essays and reading advice is relevant and approachable for all readers, with the goal of helping bibliophiles of every variety gain confidence as thoughtful deep readers.

FictionMatters has over 100,000 followers on Instagram and 10,000 newsletter subscribers, and Sara has become a trusted recommendation source for readers around the world.

Sara owns more books than she can ever hope to read and if she invites you over for a glass of wine, you'll also undoubtedly leave with a book (or three). She's currently living and reading in Denver, CO with her husband, daughter, and labradoodle, Bingley.

As an educator and scholar, Sara appreciates the legacy of classic literature and loves dense literary fiction that gives off that readerly feel. As a recovering book snob, she also dips her toes into the occasional epic fantasy or historical romance. Always, Sara is a public reader dedicated to documenting what and how she reads, providing readers with great book recommendations as well as helpful advice for a more meaningful reading life.

In her newsletter, Sara shares weekly book reviews of everything she’s reading from the buzziest new releases to underrated indie gems to classics worth reading. She also lays out the habits and rituals of a lifelong learner and dedicated scholar of literature. Sara’s literary essays and reading advice is relevant and approachable for all readers, with the goal of helping bibliophiles of every variety gain confidence as thoughtful deep readers.

FictionMatters has over 100,000 followers on Instagram and 10,000 newsletter subscribers, and Sara has become a trusted recommendation source for readers around the world.

Sara owns more books than she can ever hope to read and if she invites you over for a glass of wine, you'll also undoubtedly leave with a book (or three). She's currently living and reading in Denver, CO with her husband, daughter, and labradoodle, Bingley.

rior to becoming a full-time reader and writer, Sara earned her MA in 

rior to becoming a full-time reader and writer, Sara earned her MA in English Literature from Georgetown University and spent six years teaching English at an all-girls high school.

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