Hi, I'm Jamie.

I'm an old soul with a suitcase in one hand and a book in the other. You'll usually find me chasing my next great read, planning my next adventure, or getting happily lost along the way.

There's something magical about the smell of a physical book, the feel of turning each page, and discovering characters that stay with you long after the story ends. While I'll always be devoted to printed books, I've recently fallen in love with audiobooks, rediscovering some of my favorite classics in a whole new way while I'm traveling or out exploring.

Travel, for me, is about so much more than checking destinations off a list. It's about sharing a meal with locals, discovering cultures through their food and traditions, wandering places that tell a story, and having those unexpected one-on-one conversations that leave you thinking long after you've returned home. Those "soul conversations" are often my favorite souvenirs.

The Well Read Wanderer is a collection of the things that inspire me most—a place where stories and adventures meet. Here you'll find honest book reviews, beloved classics and bestselling discoveries, dog-friendly travels, memorable meals, hidden destinations, and the moments that remind us to slow down, stay curious, and find beauty in both the familiar and the unknown.

Whether you're searching for your next favorite book, planning a journey, or simply looking for a little inspiration, I'm so glad you're here. I hope you'll stay awhile, turn a few pages, and wander with me.