Archive - julia’s Substack

july & august reading wrap-up

everything i read in the last couple of months!

Sep 6, 2025 • julia

July 2025

an ode to pelicans

an essay dedicated to my spark bird: one specific brown pelican who refused to move from the spot he was sitting in just so somebody could put a chair…

Jul 23, 2025 • julia

june reading wrap-up

everything i read in the month of June!

Jul 15, 2025 • julia

June 2025

may reading wrap-up

everything i read in may:)

Jun 4, 2025 • julia

May 2025

april reading wrap-up

everything i read in april:)

May 12, 2025 • julia

April 2025

march reading wrap-up

everything i read in march:)

Apr 12, 2025 • julia

March 2025

my first venture into sharing fiction writing:)

Mar 22, 2025 • julia

february reading wrap-up

everything i read last month & my thoughts!

Mar 11, 2025 • julia

February 2025

an ode to the anglerfish

my thoughts on the tiny fish that has captivated the hearts of millions and had me in tears at least once a day for several weeks

Feb 23, 2025 • julia

january reading wrap-up

long-form reviews for each of the books i read in january

Feb 4, 2025 • julia

January 2025

an ode to bread

everything that sourdough has taught me about living

Jan 26, 2025 • julia

on grief, despair, and hope

holding on to the small stuff when things are rough

Jan 20, 2025 • julia

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