Have you done a mid-year reading check-in yet? 📚
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What a wild year 2022 has been so far 😵‍💫 I've found new favorite authors, made progress on my original TBR, checked out some great backlist books, and hit some super exciting goals! 🙌🏼 I'm not going to *just* share my faves or least faves, but instead I'm going to share some of the fun stats from my reading year so far! 🤎
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- Out of the 30 books I just *HAD TO* read this year, I've read 24
- Out of my numerical goal of 120 for the whole year, I've read 119
- I've rated 44 books with 4.5/5 stars (hence my struggle when someone asks for a favorite from the year so far)
- I've read 16 ARCs from 12 different publishers (this makes me want to bawl with happiness because this was such a massive goal for me when I began book blogging!)
- I've participated in 10 buddy-reads
- I've added 38 books to my shelves (either purchased by me after I read and loved a book, given as a gift, or sent by a generous author/publisher)
- I've discovered that there's a chance I *might* like romance more than fantasy now and that's totally okay!
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What has your reading looked like in 2022? ☕️ 
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Which of your childhood favorites would you like t Which of your childhood favorites would you like to see reimagined? 📖
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When I found out that GALLANT had The Secret Garden vibes, I was really excited because that was one of my favorites as a kid ⛲️ I think it would be really neat to see this story retold by a few other authors as well (looking at you, Marissa Meyer) 🙌🏼
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Some of the other stories I loved as a kid that I'd like to see "adulted" are:
👑 A Little Princess
🧞‍♂️ Aladdin
 🐁 Stuart Little (it could be cute okay? like some kind of fantasy?)
👒 Madeline
⚜️ Rumplestiltskin (I've only seen this done once and I wasn’t obsessed so I need more!)
☂️ Mary Poppins
🐎 Misty of Chincoteague
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Long story short, I joined bookstagram in 2020 because I love books and I love talking about books, but I never had a space to do that 🤷🏻‍♀️ After years of fashion blogging and feeling out of place because of my interests, I wound up on this side of IG and realized that it felt like home 🤎
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I schemed up a name (something to do with coffee and books that didn't have the words "coffee" or "books" in it), took a few photos, created a profile, and went to town 🙌🏼 It wasn't long before I completely FELL IN LOVE with the supportive community, safe space to find new books and talk about the ones I love, and really cultivate my photography skills (which had been lying dormant for far too long) 🙈
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Now, I'm thrilled to have connected with favorite authors, created my own hashtag (hey there #perfectespressopour ☕️), reviewed incredible books, launched my own line of merch, and made tons of new friends 🫶🏼 When I begin to feel down about the numbers or the lack of inspiration, I remind myself of why I started in the first place and I find myself falling in love all over again 🥹
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Tell me your most recent "new-to-you" fave author Tell me your most recent "new-to-you" fave author and which book made you fall in love with their work 📚
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A couple months back, I had the privilege of reading an advanced copy of The Wonderland Trials by @saraellawrites... and I immediately fell head over heels in love 😍 Needless to say, I instantly added her entire backlist to my TBR 🙈
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Lately, I've been feeling a bit disappointed with fantasy (which has always been my favorite genre) 😕 It seems like each time I pick one up, I'm either completely uninterested in the story or it just falls flat - but The Wonderland Trials absolutely blew me away! 🤯 If you're looking for something that really stands out amongst the rest, you certainly need to pick this one up! 🫶🏼
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Have you read any great Alice in Wonderland reimaginings? 🐇 
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Recommend me an underrated queer book! 🏳️‍🌈
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In my world, every month is #pridemonth and I always, always have queer books on my TBR (not just white mlm, but a wide range of lgbtqia+ stories) 🙌🏼 It's important to me to constantly be diversifying my shelves, learning more about the people around me, and continuing to create a safe environment for everyone in my little corner of the web 🤎
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My goal for June was to pack my TBR with as many queer books as I could in CELEBRATION of Pride Month, so I've already read 4 books with lgbtq rep:
🦉 Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin
🌎 The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
📺 The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
🌌 Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefluer
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I'm currently reading 3:
🫖 A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
🩸 Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury
🖌 Portrait of a Thief by Grace D Li
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🥀 Malice by Heather Walter
☀️ Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
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I'm officially considering this Shadow and Bone week, between celebrating the 10th anniversary of the book and finding out about Ben narrating the Demon in the Wood audiobook! 🥂 
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Also, catch me counting down the days until when I get to see my babies on-screen again (can we get a season 2 premiere date, please?) 📺
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To answer my own question, Genya is my very favorite Shadow and Bone character 🤍 In fact, I have plans for a Genya tattoo in the near future 🙌🏼
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I've found a few recently that have definitely stood out to me 👀 Sometimes a dedication sets the mood for the book and that's something I really love! 🤎
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A few that have blown my mind recently are:
🪞 GALLANT (pictured) by VE Schwab
👑 FOR THE THRONE (actually, both of The Wilderwood books have fabulous dedications) by Hannah Whitten
🛫 EARLY DEPARTURES by Justin A. Reynolds
📖 THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY by Matt Haig
💔 ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART by Stephanie Garber
🥘 WITH THE FIRE ON HIGH by Elizabeth Acevedo
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Have you read any of these magnificent books? 📚 
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Is there a book you've read this year that is unli Is there a book you've read this year that is unlike anything else you've ever read? 📖
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When I read THE ATLAS SIX in April, I was blown away by how unique it was! 🤯 I have never in my life read another book like it and that's part of why it got 5 stars from me ⭐️ Sure, it started at a slower pace but the further the story progressed, the more fascinating it was (and the pacing at the beginning made far more sense because it led to absolute BRILLIANCE) 🙌🏼
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I don't read much dark academia, so recommend some titles to me (THAT AREN'T AS WELL KNOWN) that you've enjoyed! 🏛
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Do you enjoy books that are less plot, more ✨vib Do you enjoy books that are less plot, more ✨vibes✨?
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I definitely do! 🫶🏼 In the past few years, I've read more and more books like this and they always leave me feeling utterly fascinated (and maybe a little confused?) 🤔 I gotta say that writing reviews for them can be a bit tough, but reading them is a lot of fun 🙈
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Books I enjoy that are no plot, just vibes:
🐝 The Starless Sea
🎪 The Night Circus
💃🏻 Where Dreams Descend
🪶 The Raven Cycle
🚪 The Ten Thousand Doors of January
🧙🏻‍♀️ The Once and Future Witches
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Fashion · November 3, 2017

Blush and Gray Cannot Be Beat

Happy Friday, blogger fam!  Can you believe we’re already in November?  I’m not prepared in the slightest for the holiday season coming up!  I was telling my fiancé that I feel as though Halloween should be at the end of this month, rather than Thanksgiving.  Every store is proclaiming Christmas.  Have you gotten your first “red cup” at Starbucks yet?  I’ll admit I caved and got a peppermint mocha (my favorite Starbucks drink) the other day, but even though I’m practically a Christmas elf, myself, I’m trying to hold off on the music and festivities until later in the month.  Autumn is my favorite season, and I certainly don’t want to skip it.  I still haven’t been to a pumpkin patch yet (which is practically a crime as a blogger)!

One thing I’m aware of, however, is that with the year dwindling to an end, the sales are getting bigger, and the colors are getting cooler.  I’m pretty happy to announce that I’ve found some seriously fantastic deals on my favorite color combo – blush and gray!  Crazy enough, I’ve loved this pairing so hard, for so long, that they’re actually our wedding colors as well!  Brandon is in agreement that these shades compliment each other brilliantly, and I’m so glad he think so.  I knew the minute I picked up this sweater (only $25 at H&M, and also available in black and blush) that I needed to wear it with my favorite pink blanket scarf from a couple years back.  My future mother-in-law actually got this scarf for me the first Christmas B and I were together, and I anxiously anticipate when the weather cools down enough for me to bring it out.  It’s no longer available to purchase online, but I found an almost identical version for only $10!

I had nearly forgotten the fact that I ordered this fun, embellished pair of booties from AMI Clubwear, so when they arrived, it was like Christmas morning!  Wait – I said I was going to be staying away from Christmas 😂  One way or another, it was like a super special surprise gift to myself, and I knew they would wear wonderfully with this outfit!  They’re so unique, the color is beautiful (a little deeper than blush – closer to mauve), and they’re surprisingly comfortable!  If you ever want to know where my shoes are from, you can nearly guarantee they’re from AMI Clubwear (I’d say about 60% of my shoes are from them)!  The prices are just too good to resist, they have tons of dupes for high-end products, and the quality is honestly great!

Are you as big of a fan of blush and gray as I am?  I swear if I could only wear one color combination forever, this would probably be what I’d choose!  It’s just so feminine and chic!


Outfit Details
sweater (only $24.99) | pants ($53 right now – normally $75) | booties (only $24.75) | similar scarf | similar bag

Blush and Gray Cannot Be Beat

In: Fashion · Tagged: AMI Clubwear, autumn style, blush, color combination, fall fashion, girly, gray, grey, H&M, pink, Topshop

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Comments

  1. Nicole says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:28 AM

    Those boots make my heart skip a beat, seriously!! Great Post babe!

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  2. Jordan says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:28 AM

    Need these booties in my closet ASAP!

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  3. Jordan says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:28 AM

    These booties are to die for!

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  4. Donna says

    November 3, 2017 at 6:09 AM

    Those boots! So cute!!!💗💗

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  5. Torey Noora says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:28 AM

    The booties are e v e r y thing. Xx

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  6. Nicole says

    November 3, 2017 at 9:16 AM

    Those boots make my heart skip a beat, seriously!! Great Post babe!

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  7. Maggie says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:28 AM

    Those boots are so pretty!

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  8. Jordan says

    November 3, 2017 at 9:58 AM

    Need these booties in my closet ASAP!

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  9. Jordan says

    November 3, 2017 at 9:59 AM

    These booties are to die for!

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  10. Dominique says

    November 3, 2017 at 10:17 AM

    OMG! We are Peppermint Mocha twinsies! My fave too! LOVE those boots and your nails! xo

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  11. Torey Noora says

    November 3, 2017 at 10:27 AM

    The booties are e v e r y thing. Xx

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  12. Maggie says

    November 3, 2017 at 1:31 PM

    Those boots are so pretty!

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  13. Candace says

    November 3, 2017 at 2:36 PM

    Grey and blush are definitely one of my favorite color combos and has been for a while now! I have seen embellished booties in the store and haven’t gotten a chance to get a pair myself. I’m in love with these!

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  14. Amanda says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:28 AM

    Stephanie, I absolutely love this color combination on you!! Blush and gray are quickly becoming my favorite colors thanks to you! Can’t wait to see more of your fall outfits!

    Xoxo,
    Amanda
    http://www.trulyyoursa.com

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  15. Amanda says

    November 4, 2017 at 7:54 AM

    Stephanie, I absolutely love this color combination on you!! Blush and gray are quickly becoming my favorite colors thanks to you! Can’t wait to see more of your fall outfits!

    Xoxo,
    Amanda
    http://www.trulyyoursa.com

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  16. Kileen says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:28 AM

    Totally love the blush and grey color combo and these boots are SO cute, love the floral embellished details.

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  17. Kileen says

    November 4, 2017 at 1:00 PM

    Totally love the blush and grey color combo and these boots are SO cute, love the floral embellished details.

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  18. Whit says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:26 PM

    looking good girl! love that cozy scarf on you!

    Britt+Whit

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  19. Lavenda says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:28 AM

    These booties are a GREAT find and I love how they can dress up any outfit!

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  20. Whit says

    November 5, 2017 at 1:10 PM

    looking good girl! love that cozy scarf on you!

    Britt+Whit

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  21. Lavenda says

    November 5, 2017 at 2:53 PM

    These booties are a GREAT find and I love how they can dress up any outfit!

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  22. April says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:32 PM

    I’ve never worn this combo together before but I love it! Very soft and feminine.

    April | http://www.thebluehydrangeas.com

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  23. Nataly says

    November 5, 2017 at 5:19 PM

    I love this color combo and those boots are so stinkin cute on you!

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  24. Amanda says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:25 PM

    Blush and grey is one of my fave combos ever. These booties are absolutely gorgeous!

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  25. Megan says

    November 5, 2017 at 8:22 PM

    Blush and grey is such a cute combo. Especially with those booties!

    Megan | http://www.pipmegan.com

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  26. April says

    November 5, 2017 at 8:22 PM

    I’ve never worn this combo together before but I love it! Very soft and feminine.

    April | http://www.thebluehydrangeas.com

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  27. Amanda says

    November 6, 2017 at 12:16 AM

    Blush and grey is one of my fave combos ever. These booties are absolutely gorgeous!

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  28. Kristina says

    November 6, 2017 at 8:15 AM

    I’m all about blush for every season! And I haven’t gotten my first red cup yet… can’t believe holiday season is here!!

    xo, Kristina

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  29. Gita says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:28 AM

    Blush and gray is definitely a winning combo. And girlllll, those boots are so gorge!

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  30. Sara says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:21 AM

    Those booties are so fun and I agree that blush and gray is a fabulous combo!

    xo, Sara

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  31. Gita says

    November 7, 2017 at 8:26 AM

    Blush and gray is definitely a winning combo. And girlllll, those boots are so gorge!

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  32. Sara says

    November 7, 2017 at 12:52 PM

    Those booties are so fun and I agree that blush and gray is a fabulous combo!

    xo, Sara

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  33. Courtney Andrews says

    November 8, 2017 at 8:18 PM

    Blush and grey is seriously one of my favorite color combinations! I love how you styled this outfit and those booties are so fab and need to be in my closet!

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  34. Liz says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:22 AM

    My favorite color combo! Adore those boots!

    Liz
    http://Www.lizzieinlace.com

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  35. Liz says

    November 9, 2017 at 10:43 AM

    My favorite color combo! Adore those boots!

    Liz
    http://Www.lizzieinlace.com

    Reply
  36. Stephanie Konkle says

    November 10, 2017 at 11:35 AM

    Love the colors & those booties are amazing!!

    xo, Steph
    http://www.urbanblonde.com

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  37. Kristina says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:32 PM

    I’m all about blush for every season! And I haven’t gotten my first red cup yet… can’t believe holiday season is here!!

    xo, Kristina

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  38. Megan says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:33 PM

    Blush and grey is such a cute combo. Especially with those booties!

    Megan | http://www.pipmegan.com

    Reply
  39. Nataly says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:28 AM

    I love this color combo and those boots are so stinkin cute on you!

    Reply

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Have you done a mid-year reading check-in yet? 📚
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What a wild year 2022 has been so far 😵‍💫 I've found new favorite authors, made progress on my original TBR, checked out some great backlist books, and hit some super exciting goals! 🙌🏼 I'm not going to *just* share my faves or least faves, but instead I'm going to share some of the fun stats from my reading year so far! 🤎
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- Out of the 30 books I just *HAD TO* read this year, I've read 24
- Out of my numerical goal of 120 for the whole year, I've read 119
- I've rated 44 books with 4.5/5 stars (hence my struggle when someone asks for a favorite from the year so far)
- I've read 16 ARCs from 12 different publishers (this makes me want to bawl with happiness because this was such a massive goal for me when I began book blogging!)
- I've participated in 10 buddy-reads
- I've added 38 books to my shelves (either purchased by me after I read and loved a book, given as a gift, or sent by a generous author/publisher)
- I've discovered that there's a chance I *might* like romance more than fantasy now and that's totally okay!
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What has your reading looked like in 2022? ☕️ 
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Which of your childhood favorites would you like t Which of your childhood favorites would you like to see reimagined? 📖
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When I found out that GALLANT had The Secret Garden vibes, I was really excited because that was one of my favorites as a kid ⛲️ I think it would be really neat to see this story retold by a few other authors as well (looking at you, Marissa Meyer) 🙌🏼
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Some of the other stories I loved as a kid that I'd like to see "adulted" are:
👑 A Little Princess
🧞‍♂️ Aladdin
 🐁 Stuart Little (it could be cute okay? like some kind of fantasy?)
👒 Madeline
⚜️ Rumplestiltskin (I've only seen this done once and I wasn’t obsessed so I need more!)
☂️ Mary Poppins
🐎 Misty of Chincoteague
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Did you enjoy any of those stories as a kid? 🤎 
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Why did you join bookstagram? 📖 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Why did you join bookstagram? 📖
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Long story short, I joined bookstagram in 2020 because I love books and I love talking about books, but I never had a space to do that 🤷🏻‍♀️ After years of fashion blogging and feeling out of place because of my interests, I wound up on this side of IG and realized that it felt like home 🤎
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I schemed up a name (something to do with coffee and books that didn't have the words "coffee" or "books" in it), took a few photos, created a profile, and went to town 🙌🏼 It wasn't long before I completely FELL IN LOVE with the supportive community, safe space to find new books and talk about the ones I love, and really cultivate my photography skills (which had been lying dormant for far too long) 🙈
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Now, I'm thrilled to have connected with favorite authors, created my own hashtag (hey there #perfectespressopour ☕️), reviewed incredible books, launched my own line of merch, and made tons of new friends 🫶🏼 When I begin to feel down about the numbers or the lack of inspiration, I remind myself of why I started in the first place and I find myself falling in love all over again 🥹
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Thank you for being part of my bookstagram journey 📚
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Tell me your most recent "new-to-you" fave author Tell me your most recent "new-to-you" fave author and which book made you fall in love with their work 📚
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A couple months back, I had the privilege of reading an advanced copy of The Wonderland Trials by @saraellawrites... and I immediately fell head over heels in love 😍 Needless to say, I instantly added her entire backlist to my TBR 🙈
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Lately, I've been feeling a bit disappointed with fantasy (which has always been my favorite genre) 😕 It seems like each time I pick one up, I'm either completely uninterested in the story or it just falls flat - but The Wonderland Trials absolutely blew me away! 🤯 If you're looking for something that really stands out amongst the rest, you certainly need to pick this one up! 🫶🏼
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Have you read any great Alice in Wonderland reimaginings? 🐇 
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Recommend me an underrated queer book! 🏳️‍🌈
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In my world, every month is #pridemonth and I always, always have queer books on my TBR (not just white mlm, but a wide range of lgbtqia+ stories) 🙌🏼 It's important to me to constantly be diversifying my shelves, learning more about the people around me, and continuing to create a safe environment for everyone in my little corner of the web 🤎
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My goal for June was to pack my TBR with as many queer books as I could in CELEBRATION of Pride Month, so I've already read 4 books with lgbtq rep:
🦉 Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin
🌎 The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
📺 The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
🌌 Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefluer
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I'm currently reading 3:
🫖 A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
🩸 Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury
🖌 Portrait of a Thief by Grace D Li
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 And I have 2 more on my immediate list:
🥀 Malice by Heather Walter
☀️ Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
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Have you read any of these? 📚 
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Favorite Shadow and Bone character? 🦌 ⠀⠀⠀ Favorite Shadow and Bone character? 🦌
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I'm officially considering this Shadow and Bone week, between celebrating the 10th anniversary of the book and finding out about Ben narrating the Demon in the Wood audiobook! 🥂 
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Also, catch me counting down the days until when I get to see my babies on-screen again (can we get a season 2 premiere date, please?) 📺
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To answer my own question, Genya is my very favorite Shadow and Bone character 🤍 In fact, I have plans for a Genya tattoo in the near future 🙌🏼
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Are you as excited for the audiobook and season 2 of the show as I am? 🤩 
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Do you have a favorite book dedication? ✍🏼
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I've found a few recently that have definitely stood out to me 👀 Sometimes a dedication sets the mood for the book and that's something I really love! 🤎
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A few that have blown my mind recently are:
🪞 GALLANT (pictured) by VE Schwab
👑 FOR THE THRONE (actually, both of The Wilderwood books have fabulous dedications) by Hannah Whitten
🛫 EARLY DEPARTURES by Justin A. Reynolds
📖 THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY by Matt Haig
💔 ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART by Stephanie Garber
🥘 WITH THE FIRE ON HIGH by Elizabeth Acevedo
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Have you read any of these magnificent books? 📚 
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Is there a book you've read this year that is unli Is there a book you've read this year that is unlike anything else you've ever read? 📖
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When I read THE ATLAS SIX in April, I was blown away by how unique it was! 🤯 I have never in my life read another book like it and that's part of why it got 5 stars from me ⭐️ Sure, it started at a slower pace but the further the story progressed, the more fascinating it was (and the pacing at the beginning made far more sense because it led to absolute BRILLIANCE) 🙌🏼
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I don't read much dark academia, so recommend some titles to me (THAT AREN'T AS WELL KNOWN) that you've enjoyed! 🏛
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Do you enjoy books that are less plot, more ✨vib Do you enjoy books that are less plot, more ✨vibes✨?
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I definitely do! 🫶🏼 In the past few years, I've read more and more books like this and they always leave me feeling utterly fascinated (and maybe a little confused?) 🤔 I gotta say that writing reviews for them can be a bit tough, but reading them is a lot of fun 🙈
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Books I enjoy that are no plot, just vibes:
🐝 The Starless Sea
🎪 The Night Circus
💃🏻 Where Dreams Descend
🪶 The Raven Cycle
🚪 The Ten Thousand Doors of January
🧙🏻‍♀️ The Once and Future Witches
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Have you read any of these? 📖 
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Do you enjoy books with illustrations? 🖌 ⠀⠀ Do you enjoy books with illustrations? 🖌
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I definitely do! 🙋🏻‍♀️ One of the most pleasant surprises when I opened up GALLANT was seeing the hauntingly beautiful pieces of art inside 🖤 It made the story feel more alive and helped me understand the way the character's mind worked 🧠
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There was a similar feeling when I first read THE ATLAS SIX and saw the character art 🎨 It gave the cast so much more depth and it made me wish that more books included pieces like this 📖
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Other additions that make books stand out to me:
📰 Unique chapter breaks (I read a basketball book that was divided into 4 quarters, and a book about an actor divided into acts, things like that)
💬 Text messages
🗺 Maps
✍🏼 Handwriting (especially in the form of letters or lists)
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What are some unique things you like seeing in books? 📚 
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