Hello! I'm Sara Hildreth: a reader, writer, and lifelong learner dedicated to putting great books into the hands of great people.

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Sara Hildreth is the reader behind FictionMatters, a bookish Instagram account focused on helping readers find books that matter to them and make the most of their reading lives. It includes a healthy dose of Bingley, for good measure. Sara is also the co-host of the podcast Novel Pairings.

Meet Sara Hildreth

BINGLEY THE LITERARY LABRADOODLE

English Literature from Georgetown University and spent six years teaching English at an all-girls high school. As a teacher and scholar, Sara appreciates the legacy of classic literature and loves dense literary fiction that gives off that readerly feel. But as a recovering book snob, she also loves the occasional dishy thriller and historical romance. FictionMatters currently has over 100,000 followers on Instagram, and Sara has become a trusted recommendation source for readers around the world.

While FictionMatters is mostly a book blog, Sara also writes about the literary lifestyle. From the habits and hacks of a lifelong learner to the rituals that lead to feeling as confident as your favorite literary heroine, Sara loves to share the practices, skills, and products that help her lead her best literary life. Alongside bountiful book content, you'll find posts about Sara's latest podcast binges, sweaters obsessions, cozy rituals, and favorite recipes.

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 the literary lifestyle in Denver, CO with her husband and their puppy, Bingley.

teaching English at an all-girls high school. As a teacher and scholar, Sara appreciates the legacy of classic literature and loves dense literary fiction that gives off that readerly feel. But as a recovering book snob, she also loves the occasional dishy thriller and historical romance. FictionMatters currently has over 100,000 followers on Instagram, and Sara has become a trusted recommendation source for readers around the world.

While FictionMatters is mostly a book blog, Sara also writes about the literary lifestyle. From the habits and hacks of a lifelong learner to the rituals that lead to feeling as confident as your favorite literary heroine, Sara loves to share the practices, skills, and products that help her lead her best literary life. Alongside bountiful book content, you'll find posts about Sara's latest podcast binges, sweaters obsessions, cozy rituals, and favorite recipes.

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 the literary lifestyle in Denver, CO with her husband and their puppy, 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

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THE UNABRIDGED VERSION

An endless stack of books to-be-read currently topped by Robert Jones Jr.'s The Prophets

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Reading dark, slow, and introspective literary fiction

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Cozy sweaters that channel Elizabeth Bennet ambling through the English countryside

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Making hearty stews and hot mulled wine to keep me warm all winter

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Brisk, bundled up walks with The Daily in my earbuds

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Matching my nail polish to my mood

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Maintaining energy and mindfulness through my yoga practice

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Taking leisurely evening bubble baths

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Continuing my learning and unlearning by engaging with ideas that challenge me

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Bingley's already sniffing out your next great read...