Callie Byrnes
Callie joined Thought Catalog as an intern in 2017 and now works as the Editorial Director for its sister site, Collective World. She enjoys writing personal essays and articles about pop culture, astrology, and tarot. She published her first book, ‘The Words We Left Behind,’ in 2024.
What If The People In My Life Don’t Spark Joy?
Unfortunately, dealing with burdensome relationships aren’t as easy as dealing with burdensome belongings.
Every Book I Read In 2018, Ranked
Twenty-eighteen is the year I decided to get back into reading things I didn’t have to read, and I’ve never been more glad — I got to spend the year delving into a lot of fun, thoughtful books I’d never read before (and a few I just wanted to experience all over again). What better way to end the year than rank them from best to worst?
The Worst Breakups Are The Ones That Aren’t Romantic
It was you and me against the world—my enemies were yours, and yours mine. And when our enemies became one another, I’m not sure either of us knew what to do.
A Brief History Of Men Not Learning Anything About Me On Dates
He asks me what I want to do with my life, but before I can answer, he says, “You know, I like being an entrepreneur, but it’s always been my dream to make electronic music.”
10 Must-Read Books For Single Girls Who Want To Start Dating Again
Whether you’ve been single and on a dating hiatus or you’ve just got out of a long-term relationship, it can be daunting to jump back in and start playing the field again. But have no fear — if you’ve got a concern, we’ve got a book for that.
These Middle Schoolers Plotted To Murder Their Classmates And Drink Their Blood
The students were self-described “Satan worshippers” and wanted to go to Hell to be with him.
This Guy Tweeted About His Experience With A Haunted Ouija Board And It’s Actually Fucking Terrifying
It’s the spookiest time of the year, and while many may be running to the pumpkin patch or pulling out their tarot cards to prepare, you might want to second guess investing in that Ouija board you’ve been eying at the store.
10 Terrifying Books To Hype You Up For A Spooky Time
The spookiest stories for the spookiest month of the year.
10 Books To Check Out If You Loved ‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before’
Get ready for some cute, funny, swoon-worthy romance.
Here’s What Kourtney Kardashian Thinks About Her BF’s Super Mean Comment On Her Instagram
She’s NOT happy, that’s for sure.
The Top 20 Bestselling Books Of 2018 (So Far)
Looking for a new book to pick up? Here’s what everyone else is reading in 2018.
Okay So Why Am I Always Thinking About Dying?
I’ve come to terms with the fact that I might be obsessed with dying. Not that I want to die, but that I prepare for it at every turn. I think about how depressing it would be for my parents and friends if something were to happen. I’ve rehearsed what my last words would be if I had the chance to choose them.