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Notes from lately. A small collection of things I'm reading, cooking, noticing, buying, making, wearing or thinking about.

Best Books I Read This Year and The Stories That Stayed with Me

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28 November 2025

Best Books I Read This Year and The Stories That Stayed with Me

A curated year-end reading list featuring the most memorable books I read in 2025 — from cozy escapes to intense, transformative stories. A gentle roundup for women who love slow living, reflection and meaningful reads.

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Best Books I Read This Year and The Stories That Stayed with Me

Rhian Budd

A personal column about womanhood, motherhood, identity and becoming.