About The Ritual of Reading

The Art of Living with Books

The Ritual of Reading is created by Alexandra Poppy, a lifelong reader and writer who believes books are not only read, but lived.

Books have always been more than pages to turn. They linger in the air like fragrance, shape the way we notice the seasons, and weave themselves into our daily rituals — a morning coffee, an afternoon walk, an evening of quiet reflection.

At The Ritual of Reading, literature meets lifestyle. This is a space where books are not only read, but lived: paired with the flavors of a seasonal recipe, the textures of art and travel, or the quiet elegance of a daily ritual.

A Companion for Readers Who Linger

The internet moves quickly, but reading invites us to slow down. Here you’ll find essays, guides, and reflections that create a pause — an invitation to linger with stories, to carry their atmosphere beyond the final page, and to let them shape how we live.

From savoring recipes inspired by a novel, to discovering floral arrangements that echo its mood, visiting museums that bring its history to life, or indulging in tea tastings and music that complement its atmosphere—each aspect of the journey is designed to enrich your reading and make it a multi-sensory experience.

What You’ll Discover Here

• Monthly Mood Boards — literary atmospheres, seasonal inspiration, and book pairings to set the tone for each month.
• Book Walks Around Paris — explorations of the city’s bookshops, gardens, and hidden corners where literature comes alive.
• Literary Travel Inspiration — guides and reflections that let you wander the world through a reader’s lens.
• Seasonal Reading Recommendations — carefully curated books to match the spirit of each season.
• Bookmarked Moments — a weekly literary letter, beginning with a single underlined quote and unfolding into reflection.
• The Reader’s Table — where books meet recipes, rituals and the art of savoring life.

Every piece is meant to bring you closer to what I call “literary living”: the art of allowing books to shape the way we see, feel, and savor the world.

Why The Ritual of Reading?

The name grew from a simple belief: reading is more than a hobby, it’s a ritual. It’s the way we anchor ourselves in a noisy world, create beauty in the everyday, and find companionship across centuries and continents.

About Me

I’m Alexandra, the voice behind The Ritual of Reading. Books have always been at the center of my life — from studying literature to wandering through bookshops in Paris and beyond. Over time, I realized that what I love most is not just the books themselves, but the atmosphere they create, the way they linger in a life.

This site, and all that grows from it, is my way of sharing that with you.

Join the Ritual

Whether through the newsletter, the reading guides, or a quiet Sunday spent browsing essays, I hope you’ll find something here that makes you pause, reflect, and live more closely with books.