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Every Story Changes Us. Learn to Notice How.Every Story Changes Us. Learn to Notice How.
Begin Your Guided Reading Practice

Every Story Changes Us. Learn to Notice How.

A guided reading, writing, and reflection practice to improve your life
A guided reading, writing, and reflection practice to improve your life
  • Read with Intention: Move beyond finishing books and begin reading with curiosity, reflection, and purpose.
  • Know Yourself More Deeply: Discover recurring themes, values, and questions that emerge through your reading life.
  • Live What You Read: Transform literary insights into everyday practices that support greater self-awareness, empathy, and well-being.
Emely Rumble
Created byEmely Rumble
Licensed therapist specializing in biblio poetry therapy, guiding readers to self-understanding and emotional healing through literature.
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You’re connecting deeply with characters, but tend to avoid reflecting on difficult emotions that arise. Try journaling about a moment in the story that made you uncomfortable and explore why it resonated.

Today's Reflection

8 min • Story & Self Insight

Continue reflection
Begin Your Guided Reading Practice
deepen your reading practice

Transform your reading into a lifelong practice of reflection and growth.

With this app as your guide, every book becomes an opportunity to pause, reflect, and grow. Learn to notice what resonates, explore the connections between stories and your own life, and build a more intentional relationship with reading through guided reflection, expressive writing, and the READ Framework. Over time, you'll discover that reading isn't just something you do, it's a lifelong practice that helps you better understand yourself, others, and the world around you.

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Beautiful work!

You completed 4 READ Reflections this week. You are creating space to slow down, notice what resonated, and build a more intentional reading practice. Every reflection is another opportunity to better understand yourself through stories.

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Develop deep self-understanding

Discover the emotions stories bring up for you and gain clarity about your inner world with expert-guided reflection.

favorite

Read with greater intention.

Use guided reflection, expressive writing, and the READ Framework (grounded in the principles of bibliotherapy and poetry therapy) to deepen self-awareness and connect the stories you read to your own life.

insights

Bring stories into everyday life.

Move beyond the page through guided reflection, expressive writing, and intentional practices that help you carry the insights, questions, and wisdom of literature into your relationships, decisions, and daily life.

YOUR READING COMPANION

A guided reading practice. In your pocket.

Reading has always had the power to change us. This app helps you notice how.

Built around my READ Framework, it guides you through a more reflective way of engaging with novels, memoirs, poetry, essays, and children's literature. Through guided reflection, expressive writing, and thoughtful reading practices, you'll learn to notice what stays with you, explore the connections between stories and your own life, and carry those insights beyond the page.

Whether you're reading for comfort, curiosity, connection, or personal growth, this app helps you build a lifelong reading practice rooted in reflection, wellness, and meaning-making. It isn't about reading more books. It's about developing a deeper relationship with the books you read and discovering what they reveal about who you are and who you're becoming.

Every Story Changes Us. Learn to Notice How.Every Story Changes Us. Learn to Notice How.
Begin Your Guided Reading Practice

Every Story Changes Us. Learn to Notice How.

A guided reading, writing, and reflection practice to improve your life
A guided reading, writing, and reflection practice to improve your life
  • Read with Intention: Move beyond finishing books and begin reading with curiosity, reflection, and purpose.
  • Know Yourself More Deeply: Discover recurring themes, values, and questions that emerge through your reading life.
  • Live What You Read: Transform literary insights into everyday practices that support greater self-awareness, empathy, and well-being.
Emely Rumble
Created byEmely Rumble
Licensed therapist specializing in biblio poetry therapy, guiding readers to self-understanding and emotional healing through literature.
Background
Hero image

Your coach

You’re connecting deeply with characters, but tend to avoid reflecting on difficult emotions that arise. Try journaling about a moment in the story that made you uncomfortable and explore why it resonated.

Today's Reflection

8 min • Story & Self Insight

Continue reflection
Begin Your Guided Reading Practice
deepen your reading practice

Transform your reading into a lifelong practice of reflection and growth.

With this app as your guide, every book becomes an opportunity to pause, reflect, and grow. Learn to notice what resonates, explore the connections between stories and your own life, and build a more intentional relationship with reading through guided reflection, expressive writing, and the READ Framework. Over time, you'll discover that reading isn't just something you do, it's a lifelong practice that helps you better understand yourself, others, and the world around you.

Feature image

Beautiful work!

You completed 4 READ Reflections this week. You are creating space to slow down, notice what resonated, and build a more intentional reading practice. Every reflection is another opportunity to better understand yourself through stories.

psychology

Develop deep self-understanding

Discover the emotions stories bring up for you and gain clarity about your inner world with expert-guided reflection.

favorite

Read with greater intention.

Use guided reflection, expressive writing, and the READ Framework (grounded in the principles of bibliotherapy and poetry therapy) to deepen self-awareness and connect the stories you read to your own life.

insights

Bring stories into everyday life.

Move beyond the page through guided reflection, expressive writing, and intentional practices that help you carry the insights, questions, and wisdom of literature into your relationships, decisions, and daily life.

YOUR READING COMPANION

A guided reading practice. In your pocket.

Reading has always had the power to change us. This app helps you notice how.

Built around my READ Framework, it guides you through a more reflective way of engaging with novels, memoirs, poetry, essays, and children's literature. Through guided reflection, expressive writing, and thoughtful reading practices, you'll learn to notice what stays with you, explore the connections between stories and your own life, and carry those insights beyond the page.

Whether you're reading for comfort, curiosity, connection, or personal growth, this app helps you build a lifelong reading practice rooted in reflection, wellness, and meaning-making. It isn't about reading more books. It's about developing a deeper relationship with the books you read and discovering what they reveal about who you are and who you're becoming.

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Reading Intention

Emotional Check-In

Today's Reflection

8 min • Story & Self Insight

Start reflection

Personal Application

Including everything you need to succeed:

menu_book

Personalized reading reflections based on the books you're reading

keyboard_arrow_down

Discover handpicked stories and poems chosen to spark insight, reflection, and personal growth.

psychology

Guided reflection prompts based on the READ Framework

keyboard_arrow_down

Engage with thought-provoking questions that connect your emotions to the literature you read.

favorite

Expressive writing activities that deepen your engagement with literature

keyboard_arrow_down

Identify and track emotions elicited by each reading to uncover patterns and areas for healing.

insights

Personalized reading insights that highlight recurring themes across your reading life

keyboard_arrow_down

Receive tailored feedback and summaries that highlight your progress and key discoveries.

edit_note

A living reading journal to capture meaningful passages, ideas, and reflections

keyboard_arrow_down

Write guided journal entries to process emotions and apply literary insights to your own life.

fact_check

Curated book recommendations aligned with your interests and goals

keyboard_arrow_down

Assess your emotional awareness and well-being with regular, therapist-designed check-ins.

auto_awesome

Weekly reflection check-ins that help you notice your evolving perspectives

keyboard_arrow_down

Get a custom journey through literature based on your emotional profile and personal objectives.

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Practical ways to carry literary insights into your daily life

keyboard_arrow_down

Receive practical exercises to help you apply literary insights to everyday challenges and relationships.

bar_chart

A reading progress dashboard that celebrates your consistency and growth over time

keyboard_arrow_down

See your growth over time with clear charts and milestones reflecting your emotional development.

Created by Emely Rumble

"My journey as a therapist showed me how stories can heal our deepest wounds"

Emely Rumble

Emely Rumble

Licensed therapist specializing in biblio poetry therapy, guiding readers to self-understanding and emotional healing through literature.

Hi, I'm Emely.

I'm a therapist, bibliotherapist, educator, and lifelong reader. Over the past sixteen years, I've sat with hundreds of people as they've made sense of grief, anxiety, relationships, identity, and life's many transitions. Again and again, I noticed something remarkably consistent: people often discovered their deepest insights not only in therapy but in the books they couldn't stop thinking about.

That observation changed the course of my career. It led me to write Bibliotherapy in the Bronx and create the READ Framework: a simple approach to reading with greater intention, curiosity, and reflection.

This app isn't about reading more books.

It's about reading differently.

My hope is that it helps you slow down, notice what stories awaken in you, and develop a lifelong practice of reflection and growth. Whether you're reading a novel, memoir, poem, or picture book, I'll be here to guide you through the questions that help every story become more meaningful.

I'm so glad you're here.

Let's begin.

— Emely

Meet Emely & the app

Follow Emely's proven process & become a more thoughtful, reflective reader.

Read with greater intention
Ask deeper questions about books and yourself
Turn reading into a meaningful, reflective practice
Expand your perspective through diverse literature
Strengthen empathy by engaging with different lives and experiences
Apply literary insights to everyday decisions and relationships
Integrate new perspectives from diverse literature
Build a lifelong habit of reading with purpose
Track your personal growth over time
Enhance overall well-being through literature
personalized reading guidance

Your guided reading practice evolves with you. Every reflection, prompt, and insight is personalized to your reading life, helping you discover deeper meaning in the books you choose.

Powered by AI and grounded in the READ Framework, the app grows alongside your reading life. With every reflection, expressive writing practice, and story you explore, you'll receive increasingly personalized guidance that helps you notice patterns, ask deeper questions, and discover what your reading is revealing about you.

book

Reflective Reading: Healing Through Story

Personalized Session • 14 min
Explore your emotional responses to literature and uncover personal insights. This session guides you to notice feelings evoked by your reading, connect them to your life, and discover healing perspectives tailored to your unique journey.
What to do
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Mindful Reading Warm-Up
3 min
chevron_right
favorite
Emotional Resonance Check-In
4 min
chevron_right
analytics
Insight Mapping
5 min
chevron_right
edit
Life Application Reflection
4 min
chevron_right
How it works

Begin a guided reading practice in four simple steps.

Whether you're opening a novel, revisiting a favorite poem, or reflecting on a children's book, the app helps you move beyond simply finishing a book to discovering what it reveals about you and who you are becoming.

Onboarding Quiz

What do you hope to gain from your reading journey?

Understand my emotions better
Heal from past experiences
Find new meaning in stories
Apply insights to daily life
1

Tell Us About Your Reading Life

Share your reading interests, favorite genres, current books, and what you hope to gain from a more intentional reading practice. We'll personalize your experience around the way you already love to read.

Your Plan

Week 1

Foundations of Insightful Reading

Set Reading Intentions
Track Emotional Reactions
Guided Reflection Prompts
Journaling for Self-Awareness
Week 2Upcoming

Applying Literary Insights

2

Begin Your Guided Reading Practice

Receive personalized reflections, expressive writing prompts, and thoughtful guidance rooted in the READ Framework - all designed to deepen your engagement with the books you're already reading.

Today, August 31

6
V

Reading Intention

Set Focus • 2 min

Emotional Check-In

Activity • 3 min

Story & Self Insight

Reflection • 8 min

Personal Application

Activity • 5 min

3

Read, Reflect and Apply 

As you read, you'll capture meaningful passages, respond to guided prompts, and explore the connections between literature and your own life. Each activity helps you carry the wisdom of stories beyond the page.

Your Progress

READ Reflections Completed

49.2 Reflections

as of Aug 27

MayAugust

Reading Insights

55.2 Insight Points

as of Aug 27

MayAugust
4

Watch Your Reading Life Grow

Revisit past reflections, discover recurring themes across your reading journey, and celebrate the habits that help every book become an opportunity for greater curiosity, self-understanding, and growth.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

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Hear from readers and clients who have experienced the power of stories

Join a community of readers discovering themselves through stories.

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I’ve bought more books whilst knowing Emely than I ever did before knowing her! She’s taught me resilience and a “Yes I can!” attitude through books, who would have thought!?
L
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Leonardo Reyes
Bibliotherapy client
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I've loved reading my whole life, but I'd never truly healed through reading until I worked with Emely. She doesn't teach you about literature — she teaches you to let literature work on you. Her questions cut through surface-level discussion and get to what matters — who you are, what you're carrying, what the story is asking of you.
L
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Loren Cahill
Bibliotherapy client
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Emely has this incredible gift of helping me feel seen and understood by connecting my experiences to readings that put words to things I’ve been feeling but couldn’t quite articulate myself. Time and time again, she introduces ideas and lessons that I know would have taken me much longer to arrive at on my own.
J
starstarstarstarstar
JaLisa Williams
bibliotherapy client
Quote
Emely Rumble is incredible. I really
appreciated this introduction to the
topic of bibliotherapy and how
intentionally she connected it to
libraries and librarians!
W
starstarstarstarstar
Washington Library Association Summit Attendee
Former workshop participant
Quote
Rumble talks about books the way I want everyone to talk about books. Not just as portals of escapism but portals of emotional transformation; as friends, as intimate companions, as comrades in the struggle.
C
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Cree Myles
Curator of ALL WAYS BLACK Penguin Randomhouse
Quote
Emely witnesses and acknowledges healing through books and catalogs the benefits in a way that has never been done for Black and brown readers until Bibliotherapy in the Bronx. A gift to the mental health field, bibliophiles and your inner child!
N
starstarstarstarstar
Natalie Y. Gutiérrez, LMFT
Author of the pain we carry
Quote
Emely shows us how a book is a time-tested tool we can use to enfranchise even the most disenfranchised sectors of our society.
D
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Dr. Mariel Buqué
author of Break the Cycle 
Quote
Emely proves that reading can be both fun and healing!
J
starstarstarstarstar
Jor-El Caraballo, LMHC
Author of Self-Care for Black Men
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Your questions, answered

Who is this app for?
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What will I learn in this app?
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How much time do I need to dedicate to this app?
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Is this app suitable for beginners?
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How personalized is the experience?
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What kind of support is available?
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Today's the day

Start reading with greater intention

You're just moments away from beginning a guided reading practice rooted in reflection, expressive writing, and the READ Framework. Discover what the books you love can reveal about your life and who you're becoming—one story at a time.

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I'm feeling overwhelmed and only have about five minutes today. Can you give me a shorter activity?
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Absolutely! I'll adjust today's session to a brief emotional check-in and a quick reflection. Even a few mindful minutes can help you stay connected to your growth and well-being.
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Including everything you need to build a lifelong reading practice:

menu_book

Personalized reading reflections based on the books you're reading

keyboard_arrow_down

Discover handpicked stories and poems chosen to spark insight, reflection, and personal growth.

psychology

Guided reflection prompts based on the READ Framework

keyboard_arrow_down

Engage with thought-provoking questions that connect your emotions to the literature you read.

favorite

Expressive writing activities that deepen your engagement with literature

keyboard_arrow_down

Identify and track emotions elicited by each reading to uncover patterns and areas for healing.

insights

Personalized reading insights that highlight recurring themes across your reading life

keyboard_arrow_down

Receive tailored feedback and summaries that highlight your progress and key discoveries.

edit_note

A living reading journal to capture meaningful passages, ideas, and reflections

keyboard_arrow_down

Write guided journal entries to process emotions and apply literary insights to your own life.

fact_check

Curated book recommendations aligned with your interests and goals

keyboard_arrow_down

Assess your emotional awareness and well-being with regular, therapist-designed check-ins.

auto_awesome

Weekly reflection check-ins that help you notice your evolving perspectives

keyboard_arrow_down

Get a custom journey through literature based on your emotional profile and personal objectives.

lightbulb

Practical ways to carry literary insights into your daily life

keyboard_arrow_down

Receive practical exercises to help you apply literary insights to everyday challenges and relationships.

bar_chart

A reading progress dashboard that celebrates your consistency and growth over time

keyboard_arrow_down

See your growth over time with clear charts and milestones reflecting your emotional development.

Created by Emely Rumble

"My journey as a therapist showed me how stories can heal our deepest wounds"

Emely Rumble

Emely Rumble

Licensed therapist specializing in biblio poetry therapy, guiding readers to self-understanding and emotional healing through literature.

Hi, I'm Emely.

I'm a therapist, bibliotherapist, educator, and lifelong reader. Over the past sixteen years, I've sat with hundreds of people as they've made sense of grief, anxiety, relationships, identity, and life's many transitions. Again and again, I noticed something remarkably consistent: people often discovered their deepest insights not only in therapy but in the books they couldn't stop thinking about.

That observation changed the course of my career. It led me to write Bibliotherapy in the Bronx and create the READ Framework: a simple approach to reading with greater intention, curiosity, and reflection.

This app isn't about reading more books.

It's about reading differently.

My hope is that it helps you slow down, notice what stories awaken in you, and develop a lifelong practice of reflection and growth. Whether you're reading a novel, memoir, poem, or picture book, I'll be here to guide you through the questions that help every story become more meaningful.

I'm so glad you're here.

Let's begin.

— Emely

Meet Emely & the app

Follow Emely's proven process & become a more thoughtful, reflective reader.

Read with greater intention
Ask deeper questions about books and yourself
Turn reading into a meaningful, reflective practice
Expand your perspective through diverse literature
Strengthen empathy by engaging with different lives and experiences
Apply literary insights to everyday decisions and relationships
Integrate new perspectives from diverse literature
Build a lifelong habit of reading with purpose
Track your personal growth over time
Enhance overall well-being through literature
personalized reading guidance

Your guided reading practice evolves with you. Every reflection, prompt, and insight is personalized to your reading life, helping you discover deeper meaning in the books you choose.

Powered by AI and grounded in the READ Framework, the app grows alongside your reading life. With every reflection, expressive writing practice, and story you explore, you'll receive increasingly personalized guidance that helps you notice patterns, ask deeper questions, and discover what your reading is revealing about you.

book

Reflective Reading: Healing Through Story

Personalized Session • 14 min
Explore your emotional responses to literature and uncover personal insights. This session guides you to notice feelings evoked by your reading, connect them to your life, and discover healing perspectives tailored to your unique journey.
What to do
spa
Mindful Reading Warm-Up
3 min
chevron_right
favorite
Emotional Resonance Check-In
4 min
chevron_right
analytics
Insight Mapping
5 min
chevron_right
edit
Life Application Reflection
4 min
chevron_right
How it works

Begin a guided reading practice in four simple steps.

Whether you're opening a novel, revisiting a favorite poem, or reflecting on a children's book, the app helps you move beyond simply finishing a book to discovering what it reveals about you and who you are becoming.

Onboarding Quiz

What do you hope to gain from your reading journey?

Understand my emotions better
Heal from past experiences
Find new meaning in stories
Apply insights to daily life
1

Tell Us About Your Reading Life

Share your reading interests, favorite genres, current books, and what you hope to gain from a more intentional reading practice. We'll personalize your experience around the way you already love to read.

Your Plan

Week 1

Foundations of Insightful Reading

Set Reading Intentions
Track Emotional Reactions
Guided Reflection Prompts
Journaling for Self-Awareness
Week 2Upcoming

Applying Literary Insights

2

Begin Your Guided Reading Practice

Receive personalized reflections, expressive writing prompts, and thoughtful guidance rooted in the READ Framework - all designed to deepen your engagement with the books you're already reading.

Today, August 31

6
V

Reading Intention

Set Focus • 2 min

Emotional Check-In

Activity • 3 min

Story & Self Insight

Reflection • 8 min

Personal Application

Activity • 5 min

3

Read, Reflect and Apply 

As you read, you'll capture meaningful passages, respond to guided prompts, and explore the connections between literature and your own life. Each activity helps you carry the wisdom of stories beyond the page.

Your Progress

READ Reflections Completed

49.2 Reflections

as of Aug 27

MayAugust

Reading Insights

55.2 Insight Points

as of Aug 27

MayAugust
4

Watch Your Reading Life Grow

Revisit past reflections, discover recurring themes across your reading journey, and celebrate the habits that help every book become an opportunity for greater curiosity, self-understanding, and growth.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

starstarstarstarstar

Hear from readers and clients who have experienced the power of stories

Join a community of readers discovering themselves through stories.

Quote
I’ve bought more books whilst knowing Emely than I ever did before knowing her! She’s taught me resilience and a “Yes I can!” attitude through books, who would have thought!?
L
starstarstarstarstar
Leonardo Reyes
Bibliotherapy client
Quote
I've loved reading my whole life, but I'd never truly healed through reading until I worked with Emely. She doesn't teach you about literature — she teaches you to let literature work on you. Her questions cut through surface-level discussion and get to what matters — who you are, what you're carrying, what the story is asking of you.
L
starstarstarstarstar
Loren Cahill
Bibliotherapy client
Quote
Emely has this incredible gift of helping me feel seen and understood by connecting my experiences to readings that put words to things I’ve been feeling but couldn’t quite articulate myself. Time and time again, she introduces ideas and lessons that I know would have taken me much longer to arrive at on my own.
J
starstarstarstarstar
JaLisa Williams
bibliotherapy client
Quote
Emely Rumble is incredible. I really
appreciated this introduction to the
topic of bibliotherapy and how
intentionally she connected it to
libraries and librarians!
W
starstarstarstarstar
Washington Library Association Summit Attendee
Former workshop participant
Quote
Rumble talks about books the way I want everyone to talk about books. Not just as portals of escapism but portals of emotional transformation; as friends, as intimate companions, as comrades in the struggle.
C
starstarstarstarstar
Cree Myles
Curator of ALL WAYS BLACK Penguin Randomhouse
Quote
Emely witnesses and acknowledges healing through books and catalogs the benefits in a way that has never been done for Black and brown readers until Bibliotherapy in the Bronx. A gift to the mental health field, bibliophiles and your inner child!
N
starstarstarstarstar
Natalie Y. Gutiérrez, LMFT
Author of the pain we carry
Quote
Emely shows us how a book is a time-tested tool we can use to enfranchise even the most disenfranchised sectors of our society.
D
starstarstarstarstar
Dr. Mariel Buqué
author of Break the Cycle 
Quote
Emely proves that reading can be both fun and healing!
J
starstarstarstarstar
Jor-El Caraballo, LMHC
Author of Self-Care for Black Men
FAQ

Your questions, answered

Who is this app for?
expand_more
What will I learn in this app?
expand_more
How much time do I need to dedicate to this app?
expand_more
Is this app suitable for beginners?
expand_more
How personalized is the experience?
expand_more
What kind of support is available?
expand_more
Today's the day

Start reading with greater intention

You're just moments away from beginning a guided reading practice rooted in reflection, expressive writing, and the READ Framework. Discover what the books you love can reveal about your life and who you're becoming—one story at a time.