When I sat down with Allie Minton of Speaking of Books, our conversation quickly turned to the realities of motherhood. As a mom of three children under four, Allie knows firsthand what it means to navigate sleepless nights, endless chaos, and the constant balancing act of caring for little ones while still trying to hold onto your own identity.
For Allie, books became a lifeline early years of motherhood. Squeezing in a few pages during nap time or listening to audiobooks while tackling the never ending tasks of parenting, reading provided a much needed escape, a source of comfort, and a way to reconnect with herself amidst the demands of raising young children.
One of her biggest pieces of advice for new moms is simple: prioritize sleep whenever and however you can, and don’t underestimate the power of audiobooks. Reading doesn’t have to look the way it did before kids. Audiobooks allowed her to keep enjoying stories while folding laundry, rocking babies, or taking a much needed walk. It’s not about finding more time. It’s about finding new ways to make time for yourself.
That philosophy is woven throughout Allie’s work at Speaking of Books, where she shares thoughtful reviews, book recommendations, and reading inspiration with a community of fellow book lovers. A lifelong reader who built her platform around her passion for stories, Allie believes books have the power to help us through every season of life, including the beautiful, exhausting, and often overwhelming years of early motherhood. Through her recommendations and honest reflections, she reminds moms that taking time for themselves isn’t selfish. Sometimes it’s exactly what they need to show up as their best selves.
Check out the interview here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZOBO5jybrC/
Her website here: https://speakingof.org/
