Spring is coming and that means many of us have our eye on growth, renewal and learning in the coming months. It’s the perfect time to take a closer look at our reading and writing lives and how they can help us move into this new season with purpose, intention and joy. 

Today’s guest is going to help us do just that. Bijal Shah, owner of Book Therapy and author of Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading, is back to explore the life-changing magic of reading and how to pair it with a practice I’ve been exploring in my own reading life ever since our first conversation: literary reflective journaling. 

Come listen as we catch up on what Bijal’s been up to, explore the role of bibliotherapy, especially in a season of renewal, and take a deeper dive into how writing in relation to our reading can magnify the positive effects. 

Here are the books mentioned in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!

Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading by Bijal Shah (Amazon / Bookshop)

After you listen, I’d love to hear about your own experiences with bibliotherapy, especially if you write about your reading, too. Share your ideas in the comments!