What’s one series installment you’re excited f What’s one series installment you’re excited for this year? 📚
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After the dramatic ending of The Ballad of Never After, I’m counting down til the release of A Curse for True Love! 🦊 I need to know what happens next because I’m going absolutely nuts right now 😅
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I’m also so excited for Foxglove, The Brothers Hawthorne, This Cursed Light, and Threads of Power - a few series continuations that I just know are gonna be phenomenal! 🙌🏼
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Are any of these on your radar? 👀
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Do you plan to read romance books during Love Mont Do you plan to read romance books during Love Month? 🤎
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Pretty much my entire TBR this month is just cute romances and I can’t wait to dive in 📖 
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Some of the titles I’m most excited about:
🎓 Begin Again by Emma Lord
📚 Exes and O’s by Amy Lea
🌻 In the Weeds by B.K. Borison
💕 Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
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Have you read any of these or are any of them on your TBR? 📝
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What are your favorite high seas adventure books? What are your favorite high seas adventure books? 🏴‍☠️

If I’m being totally truthful, I haven’t read that many of them BUT I just finished my reread of All the Stars and Teeth and was reminded how much I love it 😍 I need more books like this! 🌊

Give me recommendations for books with pirates, mermaids and sirens, island curses, and other high seas goodness ⚓️

Have you read All the Stars and Teeth? 🧜🏼‍♀️

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My favorite fictional character of all time is Genya Safin from the Grishaverse 🤍 This badass Tailor has a taste for the finer things and would absolutely drink a deliciously dark roast with notes of cherry, walnut, and rich chocolate 🤤 I think she would enjoy a café au lait -- drip coffee with steamed milk -- that David prepared for her in a drip coffee contraption of his own making 🫶🏼
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Did I go way too in-depth on this just because I love these characters and coffee a little too much? 🙈 Maybe I did, but it was fun 🤷🏻‍♀️
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What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️ It What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️

It was absolutely wonderful to end 2022 with Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez 😍 I don’t like to pick favorites when it comes to my top authors, but this adorable fake dating romance may very well be my favorite book by her! 🙌🏼

I’m a seriously picky romance reader, but Abby’s blend of sweetness and substance never ceases to amaze me and Yours Truly was no exception 🤎 Just like her previous novels, this one made me cry my eyes out as I saw bits and pieces of myself in each of the characters 🥹 It was just SO GOOD, y’all, and you can find the full review on my blog! 🫶🏼

Are you planning to pick up Yours Truly when it comes out in April? 📖 Have you read any of Abby’s other phenomenal romance novels? 🥰

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What was the last book you read in one sitting? 🐒

Honestly, it’s not very often that I finish a book in one day - either because I find myself too busy or I just can’t concentrate for such a long period of time 😅

BUT every once in a while, I have a weekend day where I can just fully sink into a story and enjoy it from start to finish without distractions 📖 That’s what I did with BEACH READ last Sunday and it was wonderful 🥰 I read it when it first came out, but this time, I really got to enjoy it in a new way - and I couldn’t put it down! 🙈 

If only I could have more days like that 😂 Have you read Beach Read or anything else by Emily Henry? ☀️

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Today is my third bookstaversary, friends! 🤎 I can't begin to express how thankful I am for this wonderful community and how it has impacted my life over the last three years 🥹
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Thank you all for welcoming me to this wild and wonderful corner of the internet 🙈 Cheers to tons more bookish goodness! 📚
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However, from my current reads, I would NOT take anyone from Jade Legacy (because you never know who might end up unaliving), I'd definitely take both Kell and Lila from A Darker Shade of Magic, I'm not entirely sure I'd enjoy coffee with Katniss from The Hunger Games (since she's not the most exciting conversationalist), but I'd absolutely love chatting it up with Alina from Shadow and Bone! 🙌🏼
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This past year, I either began or finished a few spin-off series that I found myself enjoying even more than their predecessors 🙈 The Dreamer Trilogy (the first of which is featured here) BLEW ME AWAY even though I just *sorta-kinda* liked The Raven Cycle 😱 But there I was, sobbing my eyes out at the end of Greywaren 😭 So freaking good! 🙌🏼

Typically I’m all about the OG series (like Shadow and Bone), but every once in a while, there’s a really great spin-off or continuation that I wind up just loving! 🤩 I’m excited to discover even more this year 🗓️

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Books · January 22, 2021

My Flexible “To Be Read” List for 2021

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Before starting my bookstagram account, I had no clue what a TBR (or “to be read”) list even was. Now, I can’t go without one!

I realize that for some people, their TBR is based on the books they currently own and want to read. However, because I don’t purchase books until I’ve already read them (and I’m certain I’ll read them again), my list is a culmination of series I’ve had an interest in reading, books that have been recommended to me, and new releases.

This is definitely a loose TBR because I know my reading goal for the year is set to 120 and I’m sure I’ll end up reading plenty of other titles outside of these. However, I wanted to at least give myself a few specific book goals! I did the same last year and it was so awesome to look back at the end of December and see that I really had read every book on my original list.

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The Awesome Titles Filling My “To Be Read” List in 2021

You can find synopses for these books – along with my reviews as I read them – on my Goodreads. I’ve also provided links for you to purchase or preorder them below.

The Dating Playbook (The Boyfriend Project #2) - Farrah Rochon
Shadow and Bone (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy #1) - Leigh Bardugo
Happily Ever Afters - Elise Bryant

The Dating Playbook (The Boyfriend Project #2) – Farrah Rochon: I absolutely loved The Boyfriend Project, so I’m looking forward to this sequel that comes out on August 17th.

Shadow and Bone (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy) – Leigh Bardugo: I’m doing a buddy-read of this trilogy with one of my booksta besties.

Happily Ever Afters – Elise Bryant

Life’s Too Short (The Friend Zone #3) - Abby Jimenez
People We Meet on Vacation - Emily Henry
Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orïsha #1) - Tomi Adeyemi

Life’s Too Short (The Friend Zone #3) – Abby Jimenez: I adored Abby’s other two books and I can’t wait to dive into this one that comes out on April 6th.

People We Meet on Vacation – Emily Henry: Beach Read was one of my favorite audiobooks of last year. This one that comes out on May 11th sounds great!

Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orïsha) – Tomi Adeyemi: I’m so looking forward to reading the two books that have already come out.

Second First Impressions - Sally Thorne
The Road Trip - Beth O’Leary
Poisoned - Jennifer Donnelly

Second First Impressions – Sally Thorne: Sally’s books can be hit-or-miss for me, but this one that comes out on April 13th sounds like it has great potential.

The Road Trip – Beth O’Leary: I can’t get enough of Beth’s novels. I’m really looking forward to this one that releases on June 1st.

Poisoned – Jennifer Donnelly: Stepsister crushed my heart and I’m sure this will do the exact same.

You Have a Match - Emma Lord
From Blood and Ash (Blood and Ash #1) - Jennifer L. Armentrout
The City of Brass (The Daevabad Trilogy #1) - S.A. Chakraborty

You Have a Match – Emma Lord: Tweet Cute was too cute! I think this will be as well.

From Blood and Ash (Blood and Ash) – Jennifer L. Armentrout: I’ve only heard excellent things about these books so I’m hopeful they won’t disappoint.

The City of Brass (The Daevabad Trilogy) – S.A. Chakraborty: This is another trilogy that has come highly recommended.

An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes #1) - Sabaa Tahir
These Violent Delights (These Violent Delights #1) - Chloe Gong
The Gilded Ones (Deathless #1) - Namina Forna

An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes) – Sabaa Tahir: I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to get to these books. I’m excited!

These Violent Delights (These Violent Delights #1) – Chloe Gong

The Gilded Ones (Deathless #1) – Namina Forna: This comes out on February 18th.

Crazy Stupid Bromance (Bromance Book Club #3) - Lyssa Kay Adams
Ready Player Two (Ready Player One #2) - Ernest Cline
Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares (Dash & Lily #1) - Rachel Cohn, David Levithan

Crazy Stupid Bromance (Bromance Book Club #3) – Lyssa Kay Adams: This series has been so much fun. It’s fluffy and light and enjoyable.

Ready Player Two (Ready Player One #2) – Ernest Cline: Ready Player One was one of my favorite audiobooks of last year. I can’t wait to find out what happens next.

Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares (Dash & Lily) – Rachel Cohn, David Levithan: After falling in love with the Netflix series, I’m thrilled to see how the books compete.

Legendborn (Legendborn #1) - Tracy Deonn
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - V.E. Schwab
Lore - Alexandra Bracken

Legendborn (Legendborn #1) – Tracy Deonn

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue – V.E. Schwab: Possibly the most hyped book of last year? I’m counting the days til I get to read it.

Lore – Alexandra Bracken

Bone Crier’s Dawn (Bone Grace #2) - Kathryn Purdie
Clap When You Land - Elizabeth Acevedo
A Psalm of Storms and Silence (A Song of Wraiths and Ruin #2) - Roseanne A. Brown

Bone Crier’s Dawn (Bone Grace #2) – Kathryn Purdie: Excited to see what happens next in this series and the book releases on March 30th.

Clap When You Land – Elizabeth Acevedo

A Psalm of Storms and Silence (A Song of Wraiths and Ruin #2) – Roseanne A. Brown: I loved the first one’s audiobook so much I even interviewed one of the narrators! This one comes out on August 31st.

All the Tides of Fate (All the Stars and Teeth #2) - Adalyn Grace
The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle #1) - Maggie Stiefvater
A Curse So Dark and Lonely (Cursebreakers #1) - Brigid Kemmerer

All the Tides of Fate (All the Stars and Teeth #2) – Adalyn Grace: This is a highly-anticipated sequel for me and it comes out on February 2nd.

The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle) – Maggie Stiefvater: I’ve loved The Wolves of Mercy Falls for years so I have high hopes for this particular hyped series.

A Curse So Dark and Lonely (Cursebreakers) – Brigid Kemmerer

Malibu Rising - Taylor Jenkins Reid
All This Time - Mikki Daughtry, Rachael Lippincott
City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments #1) - Cassandra Clare

Malibu Rising – Taylor Jenkins Reid: After listening both Daisy Jones & The Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, I’m very interested in Taylor’s newest novel.

All This Time – Mikki Daughtry, Rachael Lippincott: While it might not exactly be a Five Feet Apart sequel, I’m still intrigued!

City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments) – Cassandra Clare: I thoroughly enjoyed The Infernal Devices last year and I can’t wait to see what I think of TMI.


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The Best Books I Read in 2020 // My Favorite Audiobooks from 2020

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Which books are at the top of your TBR this year?


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Comments

  1. Lindsey says

    January 22, 2021 at 2:28 AM

    Goodness you have some incredible books on your list here!! I love the idea of having set ones that you want to get to – I should do that, I’ve had ones that just keep getting put back that I’ve been meaning to read for ages. Good luck getting to them all.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 23, 2021 at 8:50 AM

      It really helps me know what I want to read throughout the year, so I can never have a moment of doubt. Plus, it lets me order from my library far enough in advance to get the books I want, or to research the audiobook to see if I like the narrator enough to listen to it instead. I definitely appreciate set TBRs!

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  2. Caitlin says

    January 22, 2021 at 7:40 AM

    I actually can’t wait to see if you read them all by year’s end and what you thought of each book! I love your dedication to reading.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 23, 2021 at 8:50 AM

      I read the initial 30 I had on my list last year by the end of the year (minus one “DNF” that just freaked me out because I had no clue it was horror haha). I think I can do it again this year!

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  3. Loïne says

    January 22, 2021 at 9:16 AM

    We have so many books in common in our TBRs! I would love to read The Gilded Ones, These Violent Delights and A Psalm of Storms and silence!
    I hope you’ll have the time to read all of the books on this huge tbr!
    Love your content as always! 🥰

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 23, 2021 at 8:51 AM

      Oooh I’d love to buddy-read with you at some point!! It’s always fun to share the same interests in books!

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  4. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    January 22, 2021 at 9:23 AM

    I’m SO excited for Psalms of Storms and Silence! The first was my favorite book that I read last year. I’m also planning to read the new ACOTAR when it comes out next month. I need to check out From Blood and Ash. I keep seeing it everywhere.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 23, 2021 at 8:52 AM

      ME TOO! ME TOO! I absolutely loved the first book and even got to interview the narrator from the audiobook (which was the method I chose for reading it). It was so much fun 🙂 ACOSF looks really interesting (even if I’m not a huge fan of Nesta haha) and I’m looking forward to finally checking out From Blood and Ash. Everyone has been hyping it up!

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  5. I'm All Booked Up says

    January 22, 2021 at 9:45 AM

    City of Bones is one of our favorite books of all time. We recently enjoyed You Have a Match. Happy reading! 🙂

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 23, 2021 at 8:53 AM

      I’m looking forward to reading the full Mortal Instruments series (hopefully). I really enjoyed The Infernal Devices, so I felt it was time to read the others!

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  6. rebecca says

    January 22, 2021 at 4:01 PM

    okay i definitely didnt know what TBR meant until now! but definitely saving this for later when i need something to read!

    xx rebecca // thecrystalpress.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 23, 2021 at 8:53 AM

      Oh my gosh, now I feel bad for saying it so often in my other bookish posts haha! I think I gave a definition in one of the first ones last year and then forgot to after that. Now you know 😉

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  7. Lee says

    January 22, 2021 at 8:48 PM

    Soo many good ones on this list, I need to pin it and come back to it so I can try to read a few off it as well!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 23, 2021 at 8:54 AM

      I hope I can always provide some inspiration for what to read 😉

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  8. Claudia says

    January 23, 2021 at 3:44 AM

    Oooo what a cool TBR list!
    I don’t make one because I’m a mood reader, but I’m thinking I may have to read ACOTAR at some point (hype). And I do have a few YA on my shelf waiting to be tackled… I should probably read these prior to buying more LOL

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 23, 2021 at 8:55 AM

      I used to be a mood reader for SURE, but last year, after actually planning a list for the year and then deciding to plan monthly lists, I felt so accomplished. I’m a list-maker by nature, so being able to check off the books I read each month was so satisfying haha! Good luck with ACOTAR 😉 I have SO many feelings on that series. I should probably write a post about it eventually.

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  9. Merry Sari says

    January 23, 2021 at 7:37 AM

    Awwww! I really want to read Life’s too short and many of these are great books! Thank you for always sharing, Steph x

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 23, 2021 at 8:56 AM

      I’m already making progress on this list, just in the first month of the year, which really makes me happy! I can’t wait to see how it goes for the rest of 2021. Best luck with your own reading!

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  10. Bex says

    January 23, 2021 at 9:46 AM

    This looks like a great tbr! I don’t have one myself as I never stick to it 😂 But The Mortal Instruments series is so good!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 25, 2021 at 10:16 AM

      Haha! I know a lot of people don’t prefer them, but it helps me to stay organized and I don’t get really upset if I change a few books throughout the months). However, for a full year, this is such a short list that I know it’ll be fun to complete it!

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  11. kileen says

    January 23, 2021 at 9:29 PM

    you always have such good book recommendations! I need to check out Life’s Too Short!

    kileen
    cute & little

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 25, 2021 at 10:16 AM

      I hope you get a chance to check out more than just that one 😉

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  12. Margot says

    January 24, 2021 at 9:08 AM

    All theses book sound very interesting.
    I always read your articles and had more to my lists.
    xx
    Margot
    https://troughthepasturesofthesky.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 25, 2021 at 10:17 AM

      I’m glad that I can inspire you to add more books to your reading list!

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  13. Lizzie says

    January 24, 2021 at 7:20 PM

    These sound like amazing books to put on your list! I feel Like I’ve read City off Bones before but it’s been a while. Need to check out the others!

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 25, 2021 at 10:17 AM

      The Mortal Instruments have been such a hugely popular series for years (and were even turned into a movie and a TV show) but I’ve never read them all. I read the first one back in high school and it gave me heebie-jeebies so I quite it. But NOW I love The Infernal Devices (still part of the Shadowhunter world) so I wanted to go back and read the “original” series hah!

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  14. Greta says

    January 24, 2021 at 8:40 PM

    I loved Dash & Lily on Netflix! I need to add it to my reading list this year.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 25, 2021 at 10:18 AM

      Oh my gosh, then you’ll love the books. I just finished the first one and it was so cute! The show was a great adaptation!

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  15. Sarah Lindner says

    January 25, 2021 at 8:04 AM

    Looks like an impressive list! Think a TBR list makes it easier to pickup a new read when you’re in need of a new one! xoxo, Sarah

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 25, 2021 at 10:18 AM

      Totally! I mostly plan out a list like this so I have something to follow throughout the year and I don’t get too sidetracked with new releases or just meandering through old favorites.

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  16. Jennifer Prince says

    January 25, 2021 at 8:33 AM

    Wow! That is quite a list, and there are a lot of fabulous ones coming out this year. I never know what I’m reading next and usually just pick up books at yard sales and thrift stores. I do know a few authors that are tried and true, though – like Beth O’Leary. Such a great one!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 25, 2021 at 10:19 AM

      Haha and here I am feeling like this is my shortlist! If I read a few of these in addition to all the other books I want to pick up each month, it’ll be a breeze to finish it with my goal of 120 for the year!

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  17. Deborah says

    January 25, 2021 at 1:24 PM

    Ooh, it looks like we have quite a few books in common like “Clap When You Land” and “Road Trip”! Can’t wait to hear your reviews on all of these!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 26, 2021 at 8:58 AM

      I had every intention of reading Clap When You Land last year because I ADORED The Poet X and really enjoyed With the Fire on High, but I never got to it. Definitely making a point of it this year! 🙂

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  18. Tea says

    January 25, 2021 at 2:34 PM

    Ooowh… I didn’t know there is a second Ready Player… book! I have a huge list, but I’m also focusing on my 2021 challenge where I read a book in each language that I know.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 26, 2021 at 8:59 AM

      YES! It came out last year but I was counting down the days to the release. I listened to the first one on audiobook with my husband and it’s probably he only fictional book he’s ever liked so I plan to listen to the second one with him too (if I can ever get him to sit down long enough to do so haha)

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  19. Lydia says

    January 25, 2021 at 6:54 PM

    I’ve never made a TBR list, but usually just put a library hold on anything that catches my interest as it comes along – I don’t buy books I haven’t read either, unless it’s fill a bag at the book fair!
    Chic on the Cheap

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 26, 2021 at 9:00 AM

      I used to be the same way. That’s a “mood reader” but my list-making has helped me get through so many more books, so I’m grateful for it now!

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  20. Jenny in Neverland says

    January 26, 2021 at 4:18 AM

    Clap When You Land and The Gilded Ones are on my TBR too! Such an amazing list of books here, hope you enjoy the ones you get around to reading. I just finished reading The Flatshare and tbh, I wasn’t crazy about it which is a shame because everyone seems to adore that authors books. I might give another one a try anyway! x

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 26, 2021 at 9:01 AM

      I’m so sorry to hear you didn’t care for The Flatshare. That’s one of my all-time favorite romcoms! What was it that you didn’t like about it? I’m so curious now!

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What’s one series installment you’re excited f What’s one series installment you’re excited for this year? 📚
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After the dramatic ending of The Ballad of Never After, I’m counting down til the release of A Curse for True Love! 🦊 I need to know what happens next because I’m going absolutely nuts right now 😅
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I’m also so excited for Foxglove, The Brothers Hawthorne, This Cursed Light, and Threads of Power - a few series continuations that I just know are gonna be phenomenal! 🙌🏼
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Are any of these on your radar? 👀
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Do you plan to read romance books during Love Mont Do you plan to read romance books during Love Month? 🤎
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Pretty much my entire TBR this month is just cute romances and I can’t wait to dive in 📖 
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Some of the titles I’m most excited about:
🎓 Begin Again by Emma Lord
📚 Exes and O’s by Amy Lea
🌻 In the Weeds by B.K. Borison
💕 Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
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What are your favorite high seas adventure books? What are your favorite high seas adventure books? 🏴‍☠️

If I’m being totally truthful, I haven’t read that many of them BUT I just finished my reread of All the Stars and Teeth and was reminded how much I love it 😍 I need more books like this! 🌊

Give me recommendations for books with pirates, mermaids and sirens, island curses, and other high seas goodness ⚓️

Have you read All the Stars and Teeth? 🧜🏼‍♀️

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How would your favorite book character take their How would your favorite book character take their coffee? ☕️
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My favorite fictional character of all time is Genya Safin from the Grishaverse 🤍 This badass Tailor has a taste for the finer things and would absolutely drink a deliciously dark roast with notes of cherry, walnut, and rich chocolate 🤤 I think she would enjoy a café au lait -- drip coffee with steamed milk -- that David prepared for her in a drip coffee contraption of his own making 🫶🏼
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Did I go way too in-depth on this just because I love these characters and coffee a little too much? 🙈 Maybe I did, but it was fun 🤷🏻‍♀️
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What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️ It What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️

It was absolutely wonderful to end 2022 with Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez 😍 I don’t like to pick favorites when it comes to my top authors, but this adorable fake dating romance may very well be my favorite book by her! 🙌🏼

I’m a seriously picky romance reader, but Abby’s blend of sweetness and substance never ceases to amaze me and Yours Truly was no exception 🤎 Just like her previous novels, this one made me cry my eyes out as I saw bits and pieces of myself in each of the characters 🥹 It was just SO GOOD, y’all, and you can find the full review on my blog! 🫶🏼

Are you planning to pick up Yours Truly when it comes out in April? 📖 Have you read any of Abby’s other phenomenal romance novels? 🥰

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What was the last book you read in one sitting? 🐒

Honestly, it’s not very often that I finish a book in one day - either because I find myself too busy or I just can’t concentrate for such a long period of time 😅

BUT every once in a while, I have a weekend day where I can just fully sink into a story and enjoy it from start to finish without distractions 📖 That’s what I did with BEACH READ last Sunday and it was wonderful 🥰 I read it when it first came out, but this time, I really got to enjoy it in a new way - and I couldn’t put it down! 🙈 

If only I could have more days like that 😂 Have you read Beach Read or anything else by Emily Henry? ☀️

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Today is my third bookstaversary, friends! 🤎 I can't begin to express how thankful I am for this wonderful community and how it has impacted my life over the last three years 🥹
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As many of you know, I was a full-time fashion blogger for over five years and somewhere along the line, I found that I just didn't love it anymore 🤷🏻‍♀️ I wanted to find somewhere I could truly be myself and spend more time talking about fantasy novels, crisp autumn mornings, a great cup of coffee, and how to achieve the ultimate cozy lifestyle ☕️
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I joined bookstagram in 2020, thinking it would just be a fun little hobby to have on the side while I continued my fashionista hustle... and a year later, I rebranded EVERYTHING to The Espresso Edition 🙌🏼 I've made talking about books and coziness my full-time gig and I couldn't be happier about it 😍
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Thank you all for welcoming me to this wild and wonderful corner of the internet 🙈 Cheers to tons more bookish goodness! 📚
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Would you take the protagonist of your current rea Would you take the protagonist of your current read for a cup of coffee? ☕️
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There have been quite a few characters I've read about this month who I'd love to sit down and chat with over a hot bev 🥰
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However, from my current reads, I would NOT take anyone from Jade Legacy (because you never know who might end up unaliving), I'd definitely take both Kell and Lila from A Darker Shade of Magic, I'm not entirely sure I'd enjoy coffee with Katniss from The Hunger Games (since she's not the most exciting conversationalist), but I'd absolutely love chatting it up with Alina from Shadow and Bone! 🙌🏼
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Have you read any of the books I'm currently reading? 📚
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What is a spin-off series that you prefer over the What is a spin-off series that you prefer over the originals? 📚

This past year, I either began or finished a few spin-off series that I found myself enjoying even more than their predecessors 🙈 The Dreamer Trilogy (the first of which is featured here) BLEW ME AWAY even though I just *sorta-kinda* liked The Raven Cycle 😱 But there I was, sobbing my eyes out at the end of Greywaren 😭 So freaking good! 🙌🏼

Typically I’m all about the OG series (like Shadow and Bone), but every once in a while, there’s a really great spin-off or continuation that I wind up just loving! 🤩 I’m excited to discover even more this year 🗓️

Have you read The Dreamer Trilogy yet? 💭

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What are some of your favorite stand-alone fantasy What are some of your favorite stand-alone fantasy books? ⚔️
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Crazy enough, my very favorite book of all time is a stand-alone fantasy 😱 If you don't listen to a single other book recommendation I have this year, that's fine, but *please* read Into the Heartless Wood by Joanna Ruth Meyer 🌲 It is absolute perfection! 🤌🏼
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Some of my other favorite stand-alone fantasy books:
🌿 THE NATURE OF WITCHES
✨ THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE
🗝 THE STARLESS SEA (on audiobook)
💀 THE BONE HOUSES
🌙 WINTERWOOD
💔 HEARTLESS
🦉 WILD IS THE WITCH
🕯️ GALLANT
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