Archive - Notes from Erin

Portugal recommendations

I just came back from Portugal last week, so naturally, it's my personality currently. Here's a list of some of my favorite places and discoveries from…

Aug 16 • Erin Ashley

things to look forward to: august

It’s finally August, and I’m excited because it’s going to be a good month.

Aug 2 • Erin Ashley

July 2026

Queenie, friendship + Electric Circus

Have you ever read a book where you could not stand the protagonist but the author released a second book and you felt like you had to read it to see if…

Jul 26 • Erin Ashley

on slowness: what I consumed

a week of slowness and the music and books I consumed

Jul 19 • Erin Ashley

Reading sad love songs like novels

My conversation with author Tiffany L. Warren made me think of

Jul 12 • Erin Ashley

On the Record: Author Haili Blassingame

Fun conversation with author Haili Blassingame about her debut novel, They All Fall in Love in the End out now.

Jul 5 • Erin Ashley and Haili Blassingame

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June 2026

Sad love songs, love notes and the making of A Harlem Wedding

An interview with author Tiffany L. Warren about her new novel, "A Harlem Wedding."

Jun 23 • Erin Ashley

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summer of consumption in seven recs.

While I'm ducking the heat, I will be reading and listening to these things and you should too.

Jun 16 • Erin Ashley

on simple delights in books + music

what moments spark joy for you today?

Jun 9 • Erin Ashley

Finding happiness in simple moments: Conversation with Happy Iceland author Anne Marie Wells

For today's newsletter, I am sharing a new interview with author Anne-Marie Wells about her upcoming travel memoir, Happy Iceland.

Jun 7 • Erin Ashley and Anne Marie Wells

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summer is here... almost

A short week, a playlist and recommendations

Jun 2 • Erin Ashley

May 2026

Love stories and recommendations

Notes on Kennedy Ryan's latest novel, Score, other love stories and recommendations.

May 26 • Erin Ashley

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