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Patricia Elzie-Tuttle

Patricia Elzie-Tuttle is a writer, podcaster, librarian, and information fanatic who appreciates potatoes in every single one of their beautiful iterations. Patricia earned a B.A. in Creative Writing and Musical Theatre from the University of Southern California and an MLIS from San Jose State University. Her weekly newsletter, Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice offers self-improvement and mental health advice, essays, and resources that pull from her experience as a queer, Black, & Filipina person existing in the world. She is also doing the same on the Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Podcast. More of her written work can also be found in Body Talk: 37 Voices Explore Our Radical Anatomy edited by Kelly Jensen, and, if you’re feeling spicy, in Best Women’s Erotica of the Year, Volume 4 edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel. Patricia has been a Book Riot contributor since 2016 and is currently co-host of the All the Books! podcast and one of the weekly writers of the Read This Book newsletter. She lives in Oakland, CA on unceded Ohlone land with her wife and a positively alarming amount of books. Find her on her Instagram, Bluesky, and LinkTree.

A Read for Journalers, Aspiring Journalers, or Anyone Who Likes a Good Story

Whether you're a dedicated journaler or have failed at journaling several times, there's something for you in this delightful read.

A Riveting Sci-Fi Fantasy Blend Told in Three Timelines

This blend of sci-fi and fantasy set in San Francisco across three timelines is a riveting conversation between the past and the future.

Just Trust Me When I Say This Book Has Some Bangers

I know this is a ridiculous way to describe the portable feminist reader, but trust me: this book has some absolute bangers.

This True Crime Book Was So Unnerving and I Absolutely Devoured It

This book explores the new-age-to-white-supremacy pipeline through the story of the Love Has Won cult, and it's terrifying.

A Cozy Sci-Fi Mystery to Cure Your Reading Hiccups

This murder mystery is queer, smart, and takes place on a spaceship—the perfect solution for any disruption to your reading flow.

In Praise of Black Performance

It's no wonder this book won so many awards.

The Creative Kick In The Pants We Need Right Now

An accessible book to inspire you to get back into your creative habits.

A Funny, Steamy Late-Bloomer Sapphic Romance

This late-bloomer sapphic romance from the author of THE SUMMER OF JORDI PEREZ is full of comedic mess, steamy scenes, and other surprises.

A Guide to Getting Your Snail Mail On

This delightful read is a guide for anyone who wants to start sending letters, and also for seasoned snail mail senders in need of inspiration.

Lean Into the Work and the People

This book offers ideas for community, hope, and direction, providing guidance and a balm for these uncertain times.

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