Communion Across Time, Space & Genres

A non-religious definition of communion from Webster's Dictionary: the sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially when the exchange is on a mental or spiritual level

[4 books on a tabletop, from left to right: communion: The Female Search for Love, Archangel's Eternity, The Started Ex, The Last Lady B]

communion: The Female Search for Love by bell hooks

non-fiction memoir(ish)

William Morrow, 2002

This third book in the bell hooks Love Trilogy zooms in on the impacts of patriarchy and narrow gendered expectations on individuals, then zooms out to examine the radial effects on romantic relationships, families, friendships, academic and career pursuits, and how it all infiltrates society.

from the preface:

The women in our culture who have the most to teach everyone about the nature of love are the generations of females who learned through feminist struggle and feminist-based therapy that self-love was the key to finding and knowing love.

from chapter 9:

And it is easy to see how such girlhood power, were it widespread, could easily undermine the conventional sexist social order.

As with the first two books, the intimate writing style invites readers to examine themselves - with compassion - and the layers of their identities and experiences with deep observational specificity because we're all worth the effort of discovery and meaningful connection.

Archangel's Eternity (Guild Hunters #18) by Nalini Singh

supernatural romance

Berkley, May 2026

A satisfying conclusion to a beloved series with its signature combination of emotional intimacy within narrative spectacle

The Started Ex by Mia Sosa

contemporary romance

G.P. Putnam's Sons, March 2026

How to Lose a Guy in Ten Dates collides with Punk'd in this unlikely love story about fear and vulnerability when people get honest with themselves about who and what they want and need in their lives.

The Last Lady B (Accidental Brides #3) by Eloisa James

historical romance

Gallery Books, May 2026

This satirical mashup of "My Last Duchess" mixed with Jayne Eyre and Rebecca offers intrigue and humor along with spicy exchanges and relevant social commentary.

Always wishing you good health, peace of mind, safety, joy & some pleasure every day

Happy surviving to thriving!

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