Tiffany Buckman Author/Coach

10/30/2026

I fell in love with Annie Hartnett in The Road to Tender Hearts so I was curious about her earlier work. You can definitely see the evolution of her writing which is always fun to observe.

Her signature blend of humor and heartbreaking realities is already here, finding absurdity in life's messiest moments. Hartnett has a gift for finding humor in life's hardest realities. Dementia, addiction, and infidelity become unexpectedly funny without losing their humanity.

A 4 paw read for Beans and I.

10/22/2026

The House in the Cerulean Sea is about the magic of being different, the danger of labels, and the courage it takes to challenge what society tells us to fear. And it delivers those messages with so much heart and whimsy.

Such a fun non-traditional exploration of the things that make us so very uniquely us.

Brilliant book by TJ Klune and I can't wait to read his others!

10/19/2026

One of the most beautiful things I have ever read, ever. Please take a moment to read it.

The full collection of poems to be released in 2027.

Instructions Before Visiting Earth by James McCrae

Instructions Before Visiting Earth
In the event that you wake up
and find your soul separated from source
and manifest into material form, don’t panic.
Your condition is only temporary.

You have been selected for the opportunity
of human incarnation.

This 3D simulation is designed
to break up the monotony of eternity
by giving you a fully immersive experience
as a distinct ego identity.

Your body will serve
as your physical avatar
as you navigate a dense and dramatic reality.
There will be many distractions
causing you to forget your true nature and origin.
You will experience a range of emotions
from joy to loneliness to despair.

But remember – no matter
what trials and traumas you encounter,
your soul remains perfectly safe.

At times you may feel lost or afraid.
This is totally normal.
If you ever need guidance,
simply slow down your busy mind
and bring your awareness
to the quiet place
inside yourself.

On this planet, nothing is permanent.
People and things will come and go.
You will fall in love and form sentimental attachments
only to lose everything you hold dear.

So cling to nothing too tightly, even yourself,
and when it’s time to let go, let go with grace,
for nothing is owned, only borrowed.

As you walk among
the people on the planet,
try to be a good guest.
Tread lightly. Remember
that you are only visiting.
Don’t make a mess.
Listen more than you speak.
Give more than you take.

Don’t keep your soft heart
locked inside a glass cage,
protected from wear and tear.

You’ll never make it out alive
and time passes quickly.
So come back with some battle scars
and good stories to tell.

10/15/2026

Weird, wildly imaginative, and laugh-out-loud funny. This book is absurd in all the best ways, with characters you won't soon forget.

Kevin Wilson has taken the craziest premise I have read to date; twins who spontaneously combust when upset, in a story that somehow blends outrageous humor with surprisingly tender themes of family and belonging.

A very unexpectedly delightful read in all the ways imaginable!

10/12/2026

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Literally the only thing left we can do that we are not having advertising shoved down our throats.

Here's your sign to read a book. Your nervous system will thank you!

10/08/2026

One of the things that never gets discussed about grief and going through it are the times when right in the thick of it you find laughter and humor. And it feels wrong to do that or experience that. This book captures that so beautifully.

Dubbed as a tender, darkly funny novel about lifelong female friendship, mortality, and grief, this novel by Newman is one of the truest most accurate depictions of the parts of grief we don't always talk about.

Loved loved loved this book.

10/05/2026

I saw the body of someone I loved after they were no longer there...

I happened upon this post recently and it made me stop, which is something that happens from time to time. You don't always know which post or which words will do that, and you don't always know why, but I saved it which typically happens if it impacts me in some way or if I want to get back to it l...

10/02/2026

The Buzz...

Where I share books that are getting lots of buzz, show up on many must read lists and I believe you should add them to yours!

The Bright Years, Sarah Damoff's debut novel, is described as a multi-generational family drama spanning six decades in Texas that explores generational trauma, alcoholism, and the endurance of love. It is a buzz worthy debut novel for sure.

The Burning Side, her sophomore contribution, is described as a contemporary family drama about a fracturing marriage that hits a breaking point when a midnight house fire destroys the couple's home.

Personally, I enjoyed The Burning Side more and primarily because I found the characters and points of view more relatable.

Both good reads, and both worth the buzzworthy hype.

10/01/2026

Easily in my top 3 authors of the year, Charles Martin literally stole my heart with this one. I actually read Chasing Fireflies first and was like oh goodness I love the way this man writes a story and because of that picked up When Crickets Cry and was like who is this word magician? Seriously, I fall in love with books that immerse me in the story right away, in the first few paragraphs and who tell stories that I don't want to end.

This is one of those books. Grief drives this book from start to finish and Annie will literally steal your heart.

An earlier this year read for me but one I still think about. 5 paws from Beans and I!

09/25/2026

This book by Ellen Marie Wiseman—Author...

Where do I start. This book made me angrier than any book I can ever recall reading and left a pit in my stomach for days. Beautifully written and completely immersive storytelling, but the subject matter left me furious.

My great grandmother immigrated from Italy. It was all I could think about...what her actual first hours/days were like arriving at Ellis Island. I was so angry because land of the free home of the brave my ass. Sorry. And I learned that some really horrible things originated here, right here, in the good ol' U S of A, that I had been made to believe came from somewhere else entirely.

Anyway, this book was remarkable in every way. Fans of historical fiction this MUST be added to your TBR if you have not already read it. If you have please share your thoughts!

5 paws for Beans and I!