March Reading Recap

In March, I completed three books. This was great momentum toward my goal of reading 42 books in 2026.

Right now, I’m working through the Little House on the Prairie series. I never read it as a child, which honestly surprises me because I love both homesteading and children’s fiction. I’m now three books in and completely hooked.

You might remember that I originally started the series in 2025 on Kindle Unlimited, but not all the books were available. Then this fall, a friend offered me the full set on Facebook. I immediately said yes and then completely forgot about them sitting at her salon for months. When I showed up in January for an appointment, she surprised me by having them bagged up and ready to go.

Such a simple thing, but it really felt like one of those little, thoughtful blessings.

In my February book round-up, I shared that I had started the series, and in March, I finished two more. Here’s what I read:

Little House on the Prairie

This book was a heartbreak in a softcover. Oh my goodness, the emotional weight of this story was just a lot for my sensitive soul.

The story follows the Ingalls family as they leave the Big Woods and head west into Kansas, packing everything they own into a wagon. Their dog, Jack, runs alongside them the entire way, which stressed me out more than once.

They build a home and begin creating a life from scratch, only to be forced to leave it behind. The Native people who rightfully occupied the land were understandably resistant to settlers moving in, and after a tense season, the Ingalls family had to move on.

Watching them build something and then walk away from it was honestly heartbreaking.

Rating: 4.5/5
(It would be a full five if I weren’t such an emotional reader.)

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion

I love historical fiction, but I try to mix in books that help me grow personally or professionally. This was one of my professional growth picks.

This book was incredibly insightful, even though it definitely reads like a textbook and took me a while to get through. I started it on 1/11 and finished on 3/15.

It dives deep into how people are influenced and the psychology behind decision-making. While I am not trying to become an influencer, I do want to encourage people to support the nonprofit I work for better, so this felt really relevant.

I especially loved that it included real-life examples and stories alongside the research.

Rating: 4/5
(It would be a five if it were a little easier to read.)

Farmer Boy

This book felt like such a refreshing break after the heaviness of the last one.

While it’s part of the same series, this one shifts focus to Almanzo Wilder, Laura’s future husband, and his childhood growing up on a farm in New York.

Fun fact, it takes place not far from where I live in Vermont, which made it even more fun to read.

Almanzo’s life looks very different from Laura’s. His family runs a large, successful farm, and the story walks through a full year of daily life, including chores, meals, routines, and responsibilities.

I loved the detail in this one, especially the look into what farm life actually required before modern conveniences. It’s such a great read for anyone interested in homesteading or simple living.

Rating: 5/5

A Small Reflection

This month’s reading felt like a mix of comfort and growth, and I think that is something I am learning to appreciate in more areas of my life, too.

Some seasons are stretching. Some are steady. Some feel simple and familiar.

Lately, I have been reminded that God works through all of it, the hard, the slow, and even the quiet moments that do not seem like much at the time.

Even something as small as picking up a book can be a way to slow down, be present, and make space for that.

Final Thought

Overall, March was a great reading month. It was comforting, a little challenging, and full of meaningful stories.

I cannot wait to share what I read in April.

What are you reading right now? I would love to hear. Leave a comment below and let me know.