Archive - Swoon

Read, Watch, Listen: Romance reads, a beloved 90s sitcom, and some comfort R&B

A short 'n sweet look at the pop culture I've been consuming this week.

Aug 15 •

Read, Watch, Listen: YA novels, the Hurricane Katrina docuseries, and Hayley Williams' new music

A harrowing and detailed docuseries recounting 2005’s Hurricane Katrina poses the question: How does a disaster become a tragedy? Plus, the novels I'm…

Aug 8 •

July 2025

'Love Island USA' made me believe in 'shipping' again ... sort of

The hype this season around Nicolandria had me reminiscing about my first encounter with "shipping" and the dopamine rush that can come with it.

Jul 14 •

June 2025

2025 Black Romance Book Fest Recap

"Where the melanated are celebrated."

Jun 16 •

January 2025

How to take your bookshelf from drab to fab ✨

Building your book collection can take some time, but think beyond just books to decorate your shelves. Plus, I share some of the latest news from the…

Jan 13 •

December 2024

How I surpassed my 2024 reading goal 📚

In 2022, I only read 8 books. This year I read 35, increasing my reading consumption by more than 300%. Here’s how I did it.

Dec 30, 2024 •

May 2024

What Beyoncé’s ‘COWBOY CARTER’ says about love, infidelity, and autonomy.

It helps to think of 'COWBOY CARTER' as a story rather than just an amalgamation of songs and genres. It speaks to love, infidelity, and autonomy.

May 16, 2024 •

March 2024

Celebrating women in romance

Black romance heroines I can’t get enough of. Plus, I share some of Texas’ Black-owned bookstores.

Mar 20, 2024 •

January 2024

Hey, y’all…

The end of 2023 was chaotic af, but I’m back to talk about my musings and how I’m approaching reading in 2024.

Jan 31, 2024 •

October 2023

What you need to create the perfect, cozy reading vibes for fall

Grab your book and a warm beverage. Here are tips on how to create the perfect cozy ambiance for reading this fall.

Oct 31, 2023 •

September 2023

💌 With love, from New Haven

Earlier this month, I attended the Popular Romance Fiction Conference at Yale University. Here are some of my favorite moments.

Sep 30, 2023 •

📚 The (Romance) Book of Allyson

My philosophy on what romance is and isn’t, and the journey that got me there.

Sep 5, 2023 •

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