Archive - Notes from Erin

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

She's Becoming Bookish on Historical Fiction, BookTube, and the Albums That Speak to Her Reading Life

Interview with Carlie of She's Becoming Bookish + recommendations for the week including Giveon, Lena Dunham and Kennedy Ryan.

May 19 • Erin Ashley

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More thoughts on Giveon's BELOVED

Giveon's BELOVED LP is still one of my favorite albums recently, and on Friday, the deluxe came out. let's discuss + a few books the follow the same…

May 17 • Erin Ashley

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

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