Read & Roam

12/06/2025

Remain by Nicholas Sparks & M. Night Shyamalan had me on edge from start to finish.

This story blends suspense, heart, and mystery in a way that feels so seamless. Every chapter pulls you deeper into the question of who can truly be trusted? And right when you think you’ve figured it out… you haven’t.

At the center of all the tension is a beautiful message about love showing up exactly when you least expect it and learning to trust the path your life is taking, even when it looks nothing like you planned.

If you enjoy: 🔍 A real “who done it?” mystery
💞 Unexpected romance
⚡ High-tension, edge-of-your-seat suspense
✨ Stories that carry life lessons beneath the chaos

…then you’ll want to add this one to the top of your TBR.

This book had my mind racing and my heart rooting for the characters the whole way through. A gripping, emotional, twisty read that stayed with me long after the last page. 🤍📚

12/03/2025

Just finished Architecti by Ruby Roe and it’s an easy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ from me.

This book gave me sapphic tension that crackled, s**t that delivered, and a cast of characters that felt diverse, real, and unforgettable. Midnight’s dom energy? Yeah… I was hooked from page one 😮‍💨🔥. The worldbuilding was stunning! Dark academia, celestial politics, demon bargains, gothic magic.

If you want a story that’s sapphic, s**tty, magical, and beautifully diverse, Architecti isn’t just worth the read, it’s your next obsession! Counting down the days until book two. 🌈🔥📚

11/24/2025

Building this dream one plank, one nail, one page at a time. Read & Roam isn’t just a bookstore — it’s something I’m creating from the ground up with love, intention, and a whole lot of determination.
Here’s to following the call on your heart and building what you wish existed. 💛📚🌱✨

11/23/2025

Today we hosted our very first community book exchange and it was such a beautiful start. Seeing neighbors stop by, swap stories, and pick up new reads truly brought this dream to life. 💛

Thank you to everyone who showed love and support today. This is just the beginning! More cozy pop-ups and bookish adventures coming soon!
Read Freely, Roam Wildly. ✨

11/10/2025

Catching warmth between the pages 📚💛

11/06/2025

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11/06/2025

📚✨ Celebrating Black voices, Black stories, and Black readers!
Join me in supporting the Black Readers Appreciation Event (BRAE). A movement dedicated to uplifting Black authors and connecting readers with powerful, diverse literature. From November 5-8, explore incredible books by Black authors, many FREE or deeply discounted!

Let’s download, read, share, review, repeat. 🖤

https://www.brae.website

11/05/2025

📚✨ The — Read & Roam Edition ✨📚

💅🏽 Pinky Finger: The book I promise to read next → Butterfly by Ashley Antoinette 🦋

💍 Ring Finger: The character I’d marry → Octavia from House of Crimson Hearts 💖

😤 Middle Finger: A character I can’t stand → The Darling from Shadow and Bone 👎🏽

👉🏽 Index Finger: The book I recommend over and over → Unlearn by Humble the Poet 🌱

👍🏽 Thumb: A book that gets two thumbs up → The Ritual by Shantel Tessier 🔥

What about you? Drop your five below 👇🏽
Let’s see your bookish personality shine! ✨

11/03/2025

🌻✨ Meet the Dreamer Behind Read & Roam ✨📚

Hey there, book lovers! I’m AJ — the heart and mind behind Read & Roam, a mobile bookstore on a mission to bring stories, connection, and cozy reading moments to our Georgia communities.

This little dream started with a lifelong love of books and the belief that everyone deserves to feel seen, inspired, and at home in the stories they read.

Read & Roam will be hitting the road soon — but right now, I’m building this dream from the ground up, one page at a time. 💛

I’d love for you to follow along as we grow, share your favorite reads, and help shape this cozy traveling bookstore into something magical. ✨

📍 Serving Powder Springs, Dallas, Marietta, Hiram, Smyrna & Kennesaw

💕 | read-roam.com

04/07/2025

04/07/2025

I’m so excited to finally share that I’m launching a brand new business, and I’d love for you to be part of the journey!

Follow our page, share with your friends, and stay tuned for all the exciting things ahead!

&Roam