Hi there, and welcome! My name is Aimee Lyons, and I’m the creator and curator behind Books Beside My Bed. As you can probably guess from the name, books have always been my quiet companions — stacked on my nightstand, waiting patiently for those peaceful moments before sleep or the early hours of a lazy weekend morning.
Reading, for me, is more than a hobby. It’s a way of slowing down, of connecting with stories that mirror our own lives or open doors to worlds we’ve never imagined. Over the years, I’ve found that every book I finish leaves a little imprint — a thought, a feeling, a question — and this blog is where I gather all those fragments.
Books Beside My Bed started as a simple idea: to document the books that keep me company and the thoughts they leave behind. But it has grown into something more — a space to share recommendations, reflections, and honest conversations about literature, creativity, and life itself.
I’m not a professional critic or literary scholar, just an avid reader who finds joy in words and wants to share that joy with others. Whether you’re here to discover your next favorite book or simply to read about the ones that have shaped me, I’m glad you’re here.
So, grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s talk about stories — the ones on our shelves, the ones in our minds, and the ones still waiting to be told.
Welcome to Books Beside My Bed — where every page is a new beginning.