Archive - Notes from Erin

last/current/next: reads and listens edition

I love a list, so here's my take on what i've enjoyed, and what I'm looking forward to.

May 12 • Erin Ashley

my mother: the romantic

Today is mother's day, but also, my mom's birthday is tomorrow so I wrote about her.

May 10 • Erin Ashley

Author Imani Thompson on Desire, Power & Writing What You Want

For this week's newsletter, I got a chance to speak with author Imani Thompson about her debut novel, Honey, out today. Read it and get the book!

May 5 • Erin Ashley

April 2026

ten things I love and the person they made

I believe that the things people return to in terms of music and books gives you some insight into who they are. So here's my attempt to show a little…

Apr 28 • Erin Ashley

Album as a Book: 'Superbloom' by Jessie Ware

Jessie Ware's sixth album came out, and I had so many thoughts. So much so, that I wrote about what this album would look like as a book.

Apr 26 • Erin Ashley

Leonor Mamanna on Consistency, Reading & Curating

Apr 21 • Erin Ashley

49:20

on the jungle floor and the phases of love

Things you may have missed:

Apr 14 • Erin Ashley

Completely Booked with Jordan Hernandez

For this week's newsletter, I talked with Jordan Hernandez, founder of Completely Booked, about the importance of reading diverse authors, audiobooks…

Apr 7 • Erin Ashley and Completely Booked

50:12

March 2026

Q1 in Books, Music and Everything Else

A lots of recommendations from the quarter. How did your Q1 trend?

Mar 31 • Erin Ashley

my dad: the original curator

Today is my dad's birthday. A few notes on how he shaped my love of music and writing, and a few other recommendations for today.

Mar 24 • Erin Ashley

Continued listens and reads inspired by Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette

Whether you're watching Love Story, here are a few things to listen to or read.

Mar 17 • Erin Ashley

Buddy Review of Kin by Tayari Jones with Erin Ashley

Everything we loved about Kin's characters, plotting and themes

Published on Bookwild • Mar 13

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