The Shortlist

Recent Reads: April 2026

The Shortlist Volume 18: On the "Mostly Nonfiction but Still Something for Everyone” Shelf

May 5 • Mimi Slater

A Mother's Day Book Edit

The Shortlist Volume 17: Filed Under Mark Your Calendar

Apr 24 • Mimi Slater

Recent Reads: March 2026

The Shortlist Volume 16

Apr 1 • Mimi Slater

Recent Reads: February 2026

The Shortlist Volume 18

Mar 2 • Mimi Slater

Recent Reads: January 2026

Shortlist Volume 17

Feb 1 • Mimi Slater

Reading Resolutions

A Shortlist (Volume 16) Reading Guide for Aspiring Bookworms

Jan 4 • Mimi Slater

My Favorite Books of 2025

The Shortlist Volume 15

Dec 21, 2025 • Mimi Slater

My 2025 Literary Let-Downs

The Shortlist Volume 14

Dec 15, 2025 • Mimi Slater

My Top 10 Fall Reads

The Shortlist Volume 13

Dec 8, 2025 • Mimi Slater

The Gift Guide: Books, Vintage Finds & More

The Shortlist Volume 13

Nov 23, 2025 • Mimi Slater

For Friendsgiving

The Shortlist Volume 12

Nov 9, 2025 • Mimi Slater

My Top 10 in Q3

The Shortlist Volume 11

Oct 19, 2025 • Mimi Slater

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