A New Chapter Begins…
Me and a tiny peek into my ever-growing home library.
Hey! Welcome to Living Literary!
I am so excited to start this journey with my fellow book lovers and, of course, all of you book lovers-to-be *wink. And to my fellow writers, I'm so glad to connect with you here too.
About Me
My name is Nadashia (pronounced Nuh-day-zha), and I have been a lover of books and words for as long as I can remember. As a child, I lived for the Scholastic book fairs at school (if you know, you know!). And you would always find me eager to write a story or poem for English class.
Outside of school though, I’d spend my free time reading books at home, on the road, and even on vacation. My parents always found me with my nose in a book or writing away in my notepad—whether it was a story, a poem, or just random musings. Now, as a young adult, I’m still a lover of books; still a lover of words, and I want to share that passion with you.
Books were always my escape growing up—they were how I explored new worlds, met new people, and I completely lost myself in their stories. Writing, on the other hand, wasn’t about escaping. It was where my true thoughts and feelings lived, where I could express the most authentic version of myself. I didn’t just write to create stories and worlds like the ones I read; I wrote because my truest self existed on those pages. The pages became my safe space, and that connection between reading and writing has shaped so much of who I am today.
My Reading Habits And Preferences
My favorite genres are crime thrillers, police and detective fiction works, contemporary romance, and mysteries. I also love a good psychology thriller but with breaks in between because I need to sleep at night. Add a bit of humor in there or a bit of love and I'll probably pick it up too.
You can also find me reading other genres too: historical fiction, not quite a fantasy girl yet but I'm trying. (If you have fantasy recommendations, drop them below!) and I just recently discovered that I might even be becoming a literary fiction girly too.
I usually prefer physical books and e-readers BUT I just recently got into the world of audiobooks and safe to say, I love it here. I read in all your usual places: at home in my cozy spaces, outside in nature, on the road (audiobooks when driving of course cause I value my life and the lives of others, ya know.)
Something else about me: I love book quotes so I always keep removable highlighter stickys on me when reading. For writing, give me a cozy spot, some tea (hot or iced, no discrimination here), a quality pen and lots of paper (or my laptop too to be honest) and I'm good to go.
Reading, writing, something sweet, and endless cups of tea - just how I like it.
What Living Literary Offers
What You’ll Find Here
Welcome to Living Literary, the official haven and digital resource center for all things bookish. This is a space for readers of all ages, offering:
Insightful content to inspire and support your reading journey.
Seasonal and themed book recommendations through the blog, with broader suggestions available in The Book Nook.
Book and product recommendations to complement your reading life.
A variety of digital resources, including unique trackers, planners, and tools to enhance your literary experience.
Whatever you need as a reader, it’s all here. I created this space with us in mind.
But Living Literary isn’t just a blog; it’s a community. Let’s chat! Let’s share book recs, goals, and ideas. I’ll also share personal insights from my own reading journey so we can connect through our shared love of books. I hope that this space is of value to you, your children, your friends, your partner, and whoever else may enjoy the world of books whether it be physical books, e-books, or audiobooks and no matter the genre.
What’s a book that has completely changed your life? Tell me in the comments!
For Writers
Calling All Writers!
I mentioned that I'm also a writer, right? Well, for my fellow writers, I want to inspire you as you inspire me. I have a dream of creating and publishing stories and poetry books that speak to the heart and truly move people. Some of you may dream of publishing too or you may simply enjoy the mental/emotional release that comes with putting words on a page and that's great too. Whether you write for personal expression or have big dreams of publishing, this space is for you too!
In the Writer’s Hub, you’ll find:
A supportive community where we can connect and share ideas
Resources and writing tips
Writing prompts and challenges
Feedback from fellow writers
Be sure to join our free Discord community—just click the link in the Writer’s Hub section to get started!
The Start of Our Story
Thank you for being here and supporting Living Literary. This community already means so much to me, and I can’t wait to grow alongside you all.
Be sure to check out the blog for tips and insights, explore The Book Nook for book recommendations by age group, and visit the Creative Resource Library for tools to support your literary journey! And don’t forget to introduce yourself in the comments—I’d love to hear about what you’re reading or writing!
Always here to empower and inspire,
Nadashia N.