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SURPRISE! I'm going to begin adding home content to this page and I'm incredibly excited about it πŸ₯³ I've been slowly but surely transforming my house into the cozy little cottage of my dreams and the first thing to get a rework was the gallery wall in my bedroom, thanks to @desenio πŸ–ΌοΈ
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I've been shopping from Desenio for YEARS now and very highly recommend their stunning art prints and frames, so of course, the opportunity to be a #DesenioPartner for this project was a dream come true πŸ™ŒπŸΌ In fact, I have gallery walls featuring their posters in three different rooms in my home--that's how much I love them 😍
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Truthfully, it doesn't matter how long you've followed me, you probably already know that I love all things Shadow and Bone 🫢🏼 I've been going through a Grishaverse reread this year and loving every second of it, but nothing will compare to those first three books! πŸ₯°
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I was late to the game with this trilogy, reading it for the first time just a little before the show first premiered, but it quickly became a core part of my personality πŸ˜‰ Now, I own two signed copies of the first book (one is the special edition hardcover and one is the show tie-in) πŸ“– And no joke, 90% of my candles are related to the Grishaverse in some way (thank you @janzywaxco for providing the perfect scents for my many rereads and rewatches πŸ•―οΈ)
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All I'm hearing on repeat in my head is Jacob Black's ridiculous, "Where the hell have you been, loca?" πŸ˜† I missed you all SO MUCH this past month and a half 😭
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So to answer the werewolf's question:
🫢🏼 I got to spend a week with one of my best buddies in Ohio and we made friendship blankets, got matching Gilmore Girls tattoos, went to high tea, watched a ton of Seinfeld, avoided a tornado, and shopped til we dropped (it was the best time)
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πŸ“– @chronicacademia and I have been buddy-reading like our lives depend on it for quite some time, but actually meeting in person and being able to geek out over books together face-to-face was the absolute best
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πŸ₯€ The chance to meet one of my favorite authors during the same trip? Couldn't pass that up! I attended the Foxglove book tour in Columbus for @authoradalyngrace and it was such a surreal experience
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πŸ’” The life update that I posted on my stories on Sept 1 explained the hardest part of why I disappeared for so long. I know that there are great plans for my future even as I stumble my way through the now (if you missed it and are confused, feel free to DM me)
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The Bone Houses is a cozy-creepy (aka, not scary, but just a little eerie, while also being totally cozy and atmospheric) fantasy with incredible disability rep and a truly creative story 🦴 If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend it for your "spooky season" TBR πŸŽƒ
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Do you prefer to savor one book for an extended pe Do you prefer to savor one book for an extended period of time, or do you tend to fly through your reads pretty quickly? ⏳
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I'm SO picky with this list because, as a rule, I don't buy books unless I've read them already and loved them enough to read them again πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ BUT there are a few authors who are exceptions to this because I've literally never been disappointed by their books and I just want to support them in any way I can so I'll pre-order, order multiple copies, and screech about their books til my throat gets raw 🀎
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 πŸ‚ Rachel Griffin - the first book I read by her was The Nature of Witches and I was instantly in love with her atmospheric writing and the way every book makes me appreciate nature
🌲 Joanna Ruth Meyer - the first book I read by her was Echo North and now I've reread several of her books countless times and own multiple copies of my fave
πŸ₯² Justin A Reynolds - the first book I read by him was Opposite of Always and literally every one of his books makes me both laugh til my belly aches and cry my eyes out
β˜€οΈ Emily Henry - the first book I read by her was Beach Read and now I crown her the romance queen and live for every summer-y release
πŸ™οΈ John Green - the first book I read by him was Paper Towns and it remained my favorite book for many, many years, even after the hype surrounding TFiOS... I learn from everything he writes
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That being said, my favorite fantasy book right now (and possibly for the year?) is BRING ME YOUR MIDNIGHT by @timesnewrachel 🌊 It absolutely blew me away and gave me the worst book hangover ever πŸ™ˆ Writing a review has almost never been easier than it was for this book (the words just poured out of me) and all I want to do is read it again! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Books, Lifestyle · June 2, 2023

All of The Best Books to Read This Summer

This post was originally published in July 2020. It has been updated with the best books to read this summer.

30 of the Best Books to Read This Summer by The Espresso Edition cozy bookish blog

If you’re looking for your next pool or beach read, you’ve come to the right place. I’m sharing the best books to read this summer!

I hear a lot of people say, “I need to read more,” but they never seem to find the time to make it happen. Summer is an excellent season to begin! I always find myself gravitating towards romantic comedies or cute, YA contemporary during these months. There’s something about summer that begs for a lighthearted story. I scrolled through all of my StoryGraph favorites to narrow down a list of 30 books that I think are absolutely perfect to read by the pool, on the beach, or inside avoiding the heat (like me).

Some of my most beloved books of all time made it onto this extensive list, and I’m sure you’ll notice some fan favorites as well. A lot of these are standalones that can practically be read (or listened to, if you prefer audiobooks) in a single sitting, with the exception of a few great series. There are a few authors who I feel exude summer vibes (like Emily Henry, queen of summer romances) so you’ll see multiple titles for them!


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Your summer is about to get even more exhilarating with these creative and captivating stories. You can find all of the synopses and purchase links below. Visit my StoryGraph account to read my reviews as they go live – and check out my bookstagram account for more aesthetic photos of books and coffee!

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People We Meet On Vacation
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The Lucky Escape by Laura Jane Williams
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Shipped - Angie Hockman
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You Have a Match - Emma Lord
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Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q Sutanto
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With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
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Clap When You Land - Elizabeth Acevedo
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Amelia Unabridged by Ashley Schumacher
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The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
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Malibu Rising - Taylor Jenkins Reid
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Alice Myles
3 years ago

Oh I absolutely adore Opposite of Allways! I’ll definitely have to give some of these books a read!

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Stephanie Whitman
3 years ago
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I love hearing that! It’s one of the best books I’ve read this year. I read it back in January, and just bought myself a copy of it that makes me super excited to read it all over again!

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Lee
3 years ago

Thanks for the recommendations!! I’m going to order a few right now!

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Stephanie Whitman
3 years ago
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I hope you love whichever ones you end up ordering. So many fun stories on this list, for sure. And they’re all perfect for summer!

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Serena
3 years ago

I absolutely loved With the Fire on High, The Sun Is Also A Star, Everything Everything, American Royals, The Hating Game, Where’d You Go Bernadette, Turtles All the Way Down and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, so I’m glad you’ve included them! Wedding Night, The Bookish Life of Nina Hill and Big Little Lies are on my list!

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Stephanie Whitman
3 years ago
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Omg we have some similar favorites for SURE. You definitely need to check out The Bookish Life of Nina Hill. It’s my favorite book in the whole world. It’s truly adorable and so relatable!

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Adaleta Avdic
3 years ago

This is an extensive list, and super helpful. I’ve been meaning to add a few more books into my Amazon cart!

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Stephanie Whitman
3 years ago
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Haha well, as much as I read, I wanted to make sure I had lots of options for everyone to choose from. Hope you get a chance to check some of these out!

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Lizzie
3 years ago

We have the same taste because a lot of these are on my wishlist lol! Definitely saving this for later when I need more recs πŸ™‚

Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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Stephanie Whitman
3 years ago
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No way! That’s so fun πŸ™‚ These aren’t my usual picks, because I’m a huge fantasy fan, but during the summer, contemporary romance and cute YA reads are definitely at the top of my list.

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Greta
3 years ago

Love these picks! Lauren Graham and Mindy Kaling are two of my favorite celebrity authors.

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Stephanie Whitman
3 years ago
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That’s fun! I’ve never read anything by Mindy Kaling, but I’ve heard she has great books πŸ™‚

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Morgan Klein
3 years ago

I need to get into reading again! So many great recommendations here!!!

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Stephanie Whitman
3 years ago
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I can’t imagine not reading! But I know a lot of people don’t enjoy it as much. I hope you get to check some of these out soon.

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Sarah Lindner
3 years ago

Great lineup…sounds like some solid recommendations, thanks for sharing! xoxo, Sarah

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Stephanie Whitman
3 years ago
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I should hope so! I like to think that if I loved them enough to share them that they’re pretty solid πŸ˜‰

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Anna English
3 years ago

I read American Royals and thought it was such a cute/ easy book!

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Stephanie Whitman
3 years ago
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It was! I’ll admit I preferred her other series, The Thousandth Floor, but I know most of the people who read my blog don’t enjoy fantasy/sci-fi the way I do – hence this article with all the rom-com picks haha!

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Amanda
3 years ago

You always have fab book recommendations! I’ve read a few of these on your list & see several more I need to add to my book list!

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Stephanie Whitman
3 years ago
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That’s so encouraging to hear. Thank you! I love sharing my favorite reads. These were narrowed down from my massive list of favorites, and I really do think they’re perfect for the summer!

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Hayley
3 years ago

I’ve recently ordered The Sun is Also a Star and Everything, Everything and can’t wait to read them. Have heard nothing but glowing reviews!

Thanks for sharing your recommendations. 😊

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Shirsha
3 years ago

I loved American Royals! Can’t wait for the sequel to come out in Sep!
I’m yet to read The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez, but her second book – The Happy Ever After Playlist – was so so good!

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kileen
3 years ago

I’ve heard so many good things about American Royals! Definitely need to check that one out.

kileen
cute & little

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Jessica
3 years ago

I’m a book fanatic so thank you for this amazing list. I’ll choose some and get back to reading.

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Kayleigh Zara
2 years ago

The road trip is on my list of books I want to read – it sounds right up my street but I really like her other books. A fab post x

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Eleanor Jones
2 years ago

Great post! I need to try some of these ones this summer, I love reading light-hearted rom coms during the summer months x

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Tori
2 years ago

I need to read β€˜I Was Told it Would Get Easier’ it sounds like such a good summer read!

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Andrea's Book Corner
2 years ago

Love your recommendations! The Unhoneymooners and The People We Meet On Vacation stand out the most to me. I’ve seen these a lot on BookTube & Bookstagram so I’ll definitely be checking them out πŸ™‚

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Lee
2 years ago

Pinning this roundup! I can’t wait to dive into so fun summer beach reads!

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Isabelle
2 years ago

Wow thanks for the inspiration! I definitely will be picking some books from this article to read over the summer πŸ™‚

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Lizzie
2 years ago

Oh my gosh, so may amazing books! I found quite a few to put on my reading this this summer!

Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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Sumedha
2 years ago

This is a great list of summer books! I recognize many of them. I generally don’t read according to seasons, I do it according to moods. But if my mood was summer, these books would be perfect haha.

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Neely Moldovan
2 years ago

So many of my favorites here! I loved the Unhoneymooners.

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Laura Leigh
2 years ago

people we meet on vacation is at the very top of my list! planning to order right after finishing the book I’m currently on. cannot wait to read!!!

xo Laura Leigh
https://louellareese.com

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WanderlustBeautyDreams
2 years ago

WOW, what a great list! I will certainly take a look at these awesome recommendations. I need to get back to reading. I took a break the past 2 months but will make time now that I have this list to refer to. The Lucky Escape caught my attention!

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Amie
2 years ago

Ooooh some amazing books here, and a couple I’ve had on my their list for a while! Thank you!

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Deborah
2 years ago

Yay! I am so glad I recognize a lot of these and I also recommend most of them too! That said, I think I may be the only person who didn’t like “The Friend Zone” ha! But Daisy Jones is an absolute must-read!

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Lynn
2 years ago

So many amazing books! I used to love reading in the sun with a drink in my hand! I haven’t read in sooo long. You’ve made it easy for me to choose from this summer! Pinning for later x

Lynn | https://www.lynnmumbingmejia.com

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Charity
2 years ago

I need to keep some of these in mind. We are going to the beach this summer and I always love having multiple books to read while sitting out by the beach

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Jesha
1 year ago

It’s already entering rainy season in the Philippines but great list. 3 of the books you recommended are on my ‘Some day I’ll buy a copy and read you list’ I’m currently broke so maybe next year.

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Stephanie Whitman
1 year ago
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I gotta be honest – I’m a BIG advocate for the library over buying books. In fact, I rarely buy a book unless I’ve read it first and love it enough to read again. And I know you’re not in the US, but there are still so many great online options for library cards that can be used internationally. I’d consider that if you want the chance to read those books without spending money on them!

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Lizzie
1 year ago

I loveddd the Crazy Rich Asian movie and have been meaning to read the book. People We Meet On Vacation has been on my must-read list too! Thanks for the reminder πŸ™‚ Will definitely have to put these on my summer reading list!

Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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Lisa
1 year ago

I must live under a rock because I haven’t come across ANY of these titles! The standout ones for me, are The Guncle (the title made me click to read more) and Everything, Everything (because of the cover). Both look like fab reads (as I’m sure all all your other recommendations), so thank you for updating this post, Stephanie, and happy reading!

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Jamieadstories
1 year ago

Great book titles! I must get round to reading Crazy Rich Asians.

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readandreviewit
1 year ago

Ooh you’ve some amazing suggestions here! Opposite Of Always and Everything, Everything are both some of my all time favourites so I’m glad to see they both made it on here. So many on the others are on my tbr, and I’m really hoping I can read Malibu Rising and Love And Gelato in particular soon! Thank you so much for sharing x

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Amanda Kay Oaks-Christman
1 year ago

Such a great list! I really enjoyed the ones I’ve read out of these!

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I'm All Booked Up
1 year ago

Great picks! We enjoyed You Have a Match and Love & Gelato!

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Jaya Avendel
1 year ago

Love & Gelato, Dial A for Aunties, and Crazy Rich Asians all sound like such lovely reads! I have been reading a bit more now, as I love sitting outdoors with a book, so it is the perfect time to enhance my reading list!

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Tiffany
1 year ago

All of these sound really good, I mostly read fanfiction and I use to read a lot of books I mostly stopped, so I have been trying to get back into reading actual books as well, so I added some of these titles to my wish list on amazon. Thanks for sharing. πŸ™‚

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ellegracedeveson
1 year ago

You’ve shared some really great recommendations here which I’ll be certainly adding to my list of books to buy & read. I’m always looking for new books to add to my collection so posts like these I always greatly appreciate. Thank you so much for sharing with us lovely Xo

Elle – ellegracedeveson.com

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Alita
1 year ago

What a great collection of books to read this summer. One of my big goals is to read 50 books this year so thank you for the suggestions.

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Mehsi
1 year ago

Ohhh, I love your recommendations, definitely agree with Fire on High + Everything Everything! I have heard a lot about Dial A For Aunties and Guncle and You Have a Match, plus This Might Get Awkward looks fun and I also want to check The Lucky Escape! Guess I got some fun books to look up! Thanks!

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Molly | Transatlantic Notes
1 year ago

So many great recommendations to choose from; thanks for this extensive list. I’m going to be updating my summer reading list soon so this was perfect.

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Jordyn @ Birdie's Book Nook
3 months ago

YES YES YES!!!! Emily Henry’s books are an absolute must for summer reads. And Georgie All Along is just *chef’s kiss* perfect.

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Stephanie Whitman
3 months ago
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Emily Henry is the QUEEN of summer romances!!!

Georgie, All Along surprised me! It’s not the kind of book I’d typically love but I wound up really enjoying it. And it really just feels made for summertime!

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Sonia Singh
3 months ago

Spotted a couple of books I really want to read! Emily Henry’s Happy Place is def one of them. I hope to get my hands on it. Thanks for the great recommendations πŸ™‚

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Stephanie Whitman
3 months ago
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That makes me so happy! πŸ™‚ Have you read Emily’s other books? She’s just the queen of adorable romance books that are perfect for summer.

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What are some books that you've made your entire p What are some books that you've made your entire personality? πŸ™ˆ
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Truthfully, it doesn't matter how long you've followed me, you probably already know that I love all things Shadow and Bone 🫢🏼 I've been going through a Grishaverse reread this year and loving every second of it, but nothing will compare to those first three books! πŸ₯°
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I was late to the game with this trilogy, reading it for the first time just a little before the show first premiered, but it quickly became a core part of my personality πŸ˜‰ Now, I own two signed copies of the first book (one is the special edition hardcover and one is the show tie-in) πŸ“– And no joke, 90% of my candles are related to the Grishaverse in some way (thank you @janzywaxco for providing the perfect scents for my many rereads and rewatches πŸ•―οΈ)
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When was the last time you reread your favorite series? πŸ“š 
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Hi friends--what have I missed? 🀎
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All I'm hearing on repeat in my head is Jacob Black's ridiculous, "Where the hell have you been, loca?" πŸ˜† I missed you all SO MUCH this past month and a half 😭
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So to answer the werewolf's question:
🫢🏼 I got to spend a week with one of my best buddies in Ohio and we made friendship blankets, got matching Gilmore Girls tattoos, went to high tea, watched a ton of Seinfeld, avoided a tornado, and shopped til we dropped (it was the best time)
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πŸ“– @chronicacademia and I have been buddy-reading like our lives depend on it for quite some time, but actually meeting in person and being able to geek out over books together face-to-face was the absolute best
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πŸ₯€ The chance to meet one of my favorite authors during the same trip? Couldn't pass that up! I attended the Foxglove book tour in Columbus for @authoradalyngrace and it was such a surreal experience
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πŸͺ΄ I've begun to work on some home projects--finally turning my cozy cottage into exactly that--and I'm loving every second of it! Very thankful for some incredible partnerships that will be coming to this page real soon
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πŸ₯° I’ve spent so much quality time with my family, including celebrating my sister’s birthday with her making such precious memories. So grateful for my incredible tribe who have held me up and brought so much comfort lately. 
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πŸ’” The life update that I posted on my stories on Sept 1 explained the hardest part of why I disappeared for so long. I know that there are great plans for my future even as I stumble my way through the now (if you missed it and are confused, feel free to DM me)
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Now, tell me something that you're looking forward to this autumn πŸ‚
What was the last book someone recommended to you What was the last book someone recommended to you that became a favorite? 🀎
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Okay, this wasn't the last one for me, but it was the FIRST book that @chronicacademia recommended to me… and it became an instant fave 😍
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The Bone Houses is a cozy-creepy (aka, not scary, but just a little eerie, while also being totally cozy and atmospheric) fantasy with incredible disability rep and a truly creative story 🦴 If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend it for your "spooky season" TBR πŸŽƒ
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What's a cozy-creepy book that you enjoy? πŸ™ˆ 
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Do you prefer to savor one book for an extended pe Do you prefer to savor one book for an extended period of time, or do you tend to fly through your reads pretty quickly? ⏳
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Normally, I would say that I fly through books--inhaling them more than savoring them πŸ˜… But over the last week, I spent time buddy-reading The Fragile Threads of Power... and taking my time with it β˜•οΈ
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There was something really nice about slowing down and reading little bits at a time, then discussing them with my friend, then reading more, then theorizing about the plot, then reading a little more, etc. 🀎 It felt good to just appreciate the book rather than gobbling it up (though I know I'll go right back to that with whatever I read next πŸ˜†)
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If you tend to fly through your reads, what's the last book that made you WANT to take your time with it and savor each moment? πŸ“– 
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Do you have any auto-buy authors? πŸ’³
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I'm SO picky with this list because, as a rule, I don't buy books unless I've read them already and loved them enough to read them again πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ BUT there are a few authors who are exceptions to this because I've literally never been disappointed by their books and I just want to support them in any way I can so I'll pre-order, order multiple copies, and screech about their books til my throat gets raw 🀎
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 πŸ‚ Rachel Griffin - the first book I read by her was The Nature of Witches and I was instantly in love with her atmospheric writing and the way every book makes me appreciate nature
🌲 Joanna Ruth Meyer - the first book I read by her was Echo North and now I've reread several of her books countless times and own multiple copies of my fave
πŸ₯² Justin A Reynolds - the first book I read by him was Opposite of Always and literally every one of his books makes me both laugh til my belly aches and cry my eyes out
β˜€οΈ Emily Henry - the first book I read by her was Beach Read and now I crown her the romance queen and live for every summer-y release
πŸ™οΈ John Green - the first book I read by him was Paper Towns and it remained my favorite book for many, many years, even after the hype surrounding TFiOS... I learn from everything he writes
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Have you read books by any of these authors? πŸ“– 
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What is your favorite book of the year... right no What is your favorite book of the year... right now? πŸ™ˆ
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I'm so indecisive when it comes to favorites, so choosing just one can be challenging, especially when I’ve given out plenty of 4-5 stars for the year ⭐️
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That being said, my favorite fantasy book right now (and possibly for the year?) is BRING ME YOUR MIDNIGHT by @timesnewrachel 🌊 It absolutely blew me away and gave me the worst book hangover ever πŸ™ˆ Writing a review has almost never been easier than it was for this book (the words just poured out of me) and all I want to do is read it again! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Tell me a trope that isn't your favorite and then Tell me a trope that isn't your favorite and then tell me a book WITH that trope that you actually LOVED 🀎
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By now, most of you know that I'm *not* a fan of enemies-to-lovers (sorry, not sorry πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ) but I absolutely loved the way it was presented in Someone Just Like You πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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This book was so clever and fun and had me laughing til my belly ached! πŸ™ˆ I adored Meredith's previous book, As Seen on TV, so I had high hopes for this one and it didn't let me down ⭐️ Swipe through to see my review πŸ“²
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What's the next romance book you'll be picking up? 🫢🏼 
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What's one slower-paced book that you love? πŸ“–
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For me, it's The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue ✨ A little fun fact: this book is in 90% of my photos because it's a perfect "background" book--but it also makes me so happy knowing that one of my top 3 favorite books of all time is *quietly* featured throughout my feed πŸ₯Ή
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This story takes its time, but if you give it a chance, I promise it'll be worth it 🀎 I nearly DNF'd it the first time I read it because I thought it was too slow for me πŸ™ˆ I'm so glad that I gave it the opportunity to fully break me apart and put me back together again... I wound up feeling like bits of my heart were scattered throughout the pages when I was done 😭
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Tell me if you love The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue as much as I do! πŸ•°οΈ
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Tell me some of your comfort books 🀎
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I personally think that comfort books can look different than just favorites because when I think of some of my favorites, I don't find them all super comforting πŸ™ˆ So my list of comfort books is a whole other animal, and that's okay! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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This year, I read Legends & Lattes for the first time (finally) and it instantly became BOTH a favorite and a comfort read 😍 I could see myself coming back to it again and again when I need a pick-me-up β˜•οΈ 
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I just finished an arc of the prequel, Bookshops & Bonedust, and it was absolutely precious 🫢🏼 I’m dealing with such a massive book hangover now 😭 I never want to leave this cozy world! πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ
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A few others are:
πŸ‚ All of the Heartstopper graphic novels
🐺 Echo North
πŸ“– The Bookish Life of Nina Hill
🦌 Shadow and Bone
πŸƒ The Nature of Witches
πŸ“Ί Talking As Fast As I Can
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