Is there a book you read this year that you don't Is there a book you read this year that you don't see mentioned nearly enough on bookstagram? πŸ“– Hype up why I should read it in the comments! πŸ’¬
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The first titles that come to mind from my 2023 reading list (so far) are:
🌲 We Are All So Good at Smiling by @ambsmcbride 
πŸ“– The Neighbor Favor by @kristinaforest_ 
πŸ’» Just My Type by @falonballard 
πŸ₯³ House Party edited by @justinwritesya 
🦊 The Night Fox by @ashleywilda_ 
πŸ¦β€β¬› Illuminations by @redwombatstudio
πŸ“š Story Thieves by @jamesrileyauthor 
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Have you read any of these books or are any of them on your TBR? 🀎 
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If the main character of your current read asked y If the main character of your current read asked you to swap lives with them right now, would you agree? πŸ’­ Why or why not? πŸ€”
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πŸ—οΈ I definitely would NOT swap lives with either Grayson or Jameson in The Brothers Hawthorne because I don't even have a fraction of their brain power to solve puzzles and enter high-stakes games.. like that would just be a recipe for disaster! 🫣
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🏰 Aaaand I also probably wouldn't swap with Agatha or Sophie in The School for Good and Evil because I'd be very confused in a place like that and wind up creating chaos without meaning to because how do you *not* when you're living in close quarters with fairytale characters? πŸ˜…
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If you don't want to swap with the MC of your current read, which character WOULD you want to trade lives with? πŸ“–
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What are some of your favorite autumnal books? πŸ‚
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Happy first weekend of autumn 🍁 Who else is as thrilled as I am that the best season has officially arrived? 🀭
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I spent the day baking pumpkin bread with my sister, reading The Brothers Hawthorne while sipping my (multiple) cups of coffee, and watching the blustery rainy weather πŸŽƒ
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To answer my own question, here are a few of my top cozy, autumn book recs:
β€’ The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin
β€’ All Souls by Deborah Harkness
β€’ Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
β€’ Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper
β€’ Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
β€’ Spells for Lost Things by Jenna Evans Welch
β€’ The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones
β€’ The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
β€’ The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw
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Have you read any of these? πŸ“–
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Do you plan your reads around the seasons? 🍁
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I don't pick up many spring or summer books (since I dislike those seasons), but I typically find myself reading more cozy or witchy novels during autumn! πŸ‚ Doing this helps me to fully embrace my favorite time of the year πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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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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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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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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Books · March 13, 2023

The Best Book-to-Screen Adaptations and the Ones I Wish They’d Make

This post was originally published in September 2021. It has been updated with more current information about book-to-screen adaptations.

The 12 Best Book-to-Screen Adaptations of All Time by The Espresso Edition cozy lifestyle and book blog

Book-to-screen adaptations can elicit one of two emotions. Either that was excellently adapted and I loved it OR the book was better so don’t waste your time.

It can be simultaneously thrilling and terrifying to find out that your favorite books are getting a movie or tv show adaptation. A large range of emotions come with seeing a story you’ve visualized a certain way in your head portrayed very differently on a screen. However, when it’s done well, it’s insanely satisfying!

Over the years, I’ve watched my fair share of book-to-screen adaptations and I’ve seen some truly terrible ones along with some excellent ones! In this post, I’m listing my very favorites along with some adaptations I’d be thrilled to see in the future.


12 of the Best Book-to-Screen Adaptations

I feel like I need to preface this by saying that I don’t find every single one of these movies to be cinematic masterpieces or anything (looking at you, Twilight) but I do find them to be accurate representations of the books! Tap on their titles below to read why I love the adaptation!

The Fault in Our Stars

This has been my favorite book-to-movie adaptation for years! I just think it was so phenomenally done. It’s so exactly like the book, even down to word-for-word lines. I just love everything about it!

Where to watch it: HBO Max

Shadow and Bone (show)

It’s no secret that I’m 100% obsessed with Shadow and Bone. When it came out, I watched all eight episodes twice daily until the season two announcement. Yep, I love it that much. There are a few things that strayed from the books, and the Crows’ entire storyline is original, but the cast was precisely how I imagined them and so much of it was done exactly the way I hoped it would be! 

Where to watch it: Netflix

Little Women (1994)

I don’t care one bit that it might be an unpopular opinion, but to me, this is the superior Little Women. It’s better than the new one and it’s better than the black and white version. The cast is perfect, the story matches the book, and don’t even get me started on the soundtrack. It’s not only one of my favorite adaptations – it’s one of my favorite movies of all time.

Where to rent it: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube

The Lord of the Rings (movie series)

This really might be one of the most accurate book-to-film adaptations of all time. The fact that they’re trying to make a tv series actually bums me out because nothing will ever pass these movies. They truly are cinematic masterpieces. There’s nothing quite like them. Director’s cut only, please and thanks!

Where to watch it: HBO Max, Netflix

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (movie series)

When I watched the first movie, I had no clue it was based on a book series! I thought it was adorable, so when I found it it was a trilogy, I immediately read them all right away. In some ways, I enjoyed the first movie better than the book (mainly the fact that I like movie Peter better than book Peter). The second and third movies aren’t as true to their books, but overall the movie series is precious! 

Where to watch it: Netflix

Twilight (movie series)

If I felt remotely guilty about anything I watched, I would say that this saga is my guilty pleasure. But I don’t feel guilty in the slightest. I loved the books and I love the movies. I watch all five of them almost every year – sometimes more than once. They’re definitely my comfort films and while I certainly do my fair share of roasting them, I’ll never stop loving them!

Where to watch it: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube (Netflix 7/16/21)

The Chronicles of Narnia (movie series)

In my opinion, primarily The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe! Prince Caspian was cute (and had Ben Barnes – so obviously I liked that) but it wasn’t true to the book. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader was cinematically breathtaking but just didn’t hold quite the same power as the first film! However, overall, they’re just great adaptations.

Where to watch it: Disney+

The Hunger Games (movie series)

Honestly? These movies were spectacular in every way. The first one makes me a little nauseous when I watch it because of the shaky camera, but as far as staying true to the books – these nailed it! Also, the cast was excellent!

Where to watch it: Netflix

Where’d You Go, Bernadette

I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I watched this movie. The book utilizes so many different formats of telling the story that I didn’t know how it would translate to film, but it was really well done! I enjoyed it so much and found it very true to the book.

Where to watch it: Tubi

Heartstopper (show)

After binging the entire graphic novel series (and anything additional Alice Oseman had on Webtoon), I was thrilled to watch the show – and then watch it again and again because it was so comforting and sweet. The cast is so perfect it’s like they pulled them directly off the pages. The little leaf animation throughout is so reminiscent of the books. Everything about it is exactly how I imagined, down to precise quotes and outfits. It brought me so much joy to watch!

Where to watch it: Netflix

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Any time I really want to get in my feels, I watch this movie. So, I’ve only watched it a couple of times because oof, it makes me emotional. It was incredibly well done and stayed very true to the book. I think it’s one of the best of the best as far as adaptations are concerned.

Where to watch it: Hulu, YouTube, Roku

Daisy Jones & The Six (show)

When I found out that this was being adapted, I was delighted and also incredibly nervous. It was the first book I read by Taylor Jenkins Reid and to this day it’s still my favorite. I re-listened to the audiobook before the premiere (and even got my husband into it as well)! We were both happy with the direction the showrunners went with the story. While not everything was precisely like the book, it was still excellently done and I really enjoyed the casting!

Where to watch it: Amazon Prime Video


12 Books I’d Love to See Adapted in the Future

It would be incredible to see some of these turned into movies or tv shows. I’m picky with the books I’d like to see adapted because I want them to be done well. I didn’t just list all of my favorite books because some of them would be really challenging to watch versus read due to the content. You can tap on the titles below to see why I’d like to watch an adaptation!

The Midnight Library
Renegades by Marissa Meyer

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

This book has already been optioned for a movie adaptation. It hasn’t been cast or begun filming yet, but it would be incredible to see a meaningful story such as this one on the big screen. I think it would change a lot of lives!

Renegades (trilogy) by Marissa Meyer

Apparently, one of Meyer’s other books has been optioned for a film by HBO, which is incredible for her! Unfortunately, it’s my least favorite of all of her books (shoot) and I think that even The Lunar Chronicles would be an amazing choice for a tv series. But if I could pick any of her books to be adapted, it would have to be Renegades. It would be perfect for fans of Marvel films!

Begin Again by Emma Lord

It’s been a hot second since I’ve watched a YA romcom that I enjoyed (nothing has wowed me since To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before), but I think this would make an excellent movie! It’s cute, creative, flirty, and sweet! It has the college campus element, which makes it feel easy to watch for both teens and adults. Honestly, I think any of Emma’s books would make awesome movies, but this one especially would be such fun to watch.

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - V.E. Schwab
Opposite of Always by Justin A Reynolds
The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

If you’ve read The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, you’ll know why I want it to be turned into a movie. It’s incredibly beautiful and unique. While it’s a slower pace for a book, it would be an excellent film! And, from what I’ve heard, this is something that will be happening in the near future. It’s already been optioned!

Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds

Another of my favorite books that’s been optioned for a movie! I was so thrilled for Justin when I heard this news and I think the YA β€œGroundhog Day” kind of flick would be so much fun to watch! Hopefully, it happens soon because I need to see these amazing characters and this creative story on-screen!

The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand

If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know that this is my go-to reread every holiday season. It’s a fun twist on A Christmas Carol and after watching Spirited on Apple TV in 2022, I realized that something like this would make for excellent tv. Give me ghosts and romance all at once, please!

Caraval by Stephanie Garber
You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson

Caraval (trilogy) by Stephanie Garber

I’m sure you’re noticing a trend here with the fact that I’d mostly like to see fantasy novels adapted into movies. I think that they’re the most fun to see come to life! This is another one that’s just utterly beautiful and it would make such a fascinating tv show or movie series!

XOXO by Axie Oh

Okay, but this would make one of the cutest K-dramas ever! It follows a girl whose goal is to be a professional cellist but ends up falling for a K-pop idol. It’s got forbidden love, a great look at the idol industry, and fantastic secondary characters. It’s seriously got “tv show in the making” written all over it!

You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson

I absolutely fell in love with this book when I listened to it in 2020 and I think it would make an adorably wonderful queer YA movie. I love a good teen prom film, but this one would bring all the diversity that’s sorely missing in so many other movies!

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman
The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams

Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim

Hear me out: this would make a fantastic anime or live action, which is a rarity! I typically don’t enjoy when anime becomes live action, but I think this book could go either way. It’s such a fascinating story and it would be so cool to watch!

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman

I think I would cry with joy, seeing my book doppelgΓ€nger on screen. Nina Hill is just such a comfort book and I think the movie would wind up having the same effect. Plus, I need more You’ve Got Mail vibes, which I feel Nina Hill has in spades. It would be the perfect autumn comfort film.

The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams

The first time I even heard about the plot for this book, I thought it would make a great movie. It’s hilarious, cute, and inspiring! My hope would be that it would encourage other men to read and learn from romance novels too!


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Lucy
2 years ago

I would love The Flatshare to be adapted to a film, I would definitely go to watch that! x

Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk

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Jodie | That Happy Reader
2 years ago

What a fun post! I think The Help and Memoirs of a Geisha were two of my favourite book to movie adaptations! Thanks for sharing!

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readandreviewit
2 years ago

Great post! I have to admit I love The Hunger Games adaption and I’ve been wanting to see TATBILB for a while now. I think a movie adaption of Opposite Of Always would be awesome too, it’s one of my favourite books! Thanks for sharing.

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Corinne
2 years ago

Perks of being a wallflower was a great movie! I read the book YEARS before and it’s one of my favourite books!

Corinne x

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Jo Linsdell
2 years ago

Great post. You selected some awesome adaptions for this list. Narnia and Lord if the Rings would definitely both be on my list too.
I’m super excited to see what the new Percy Jackson TV series will be like. I’m a huge fan of the books and whilst the films were ok they weren’t even close to the books. I’m hoping the TV series will do better.

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Venus
2 years ago

I practically read or watch most of these books on this list. I can definitely see why you added them. They were so good and entertaining.

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Raji
2 years ago

Great post! I adore the Lord of the Rings movies, so I wasn’t too happy to hear that there’s a TV show being planned either.

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Kelly Diane
2 years ago

These sound like great adaptations. I loved watching Narnia and found that it really brought what I’d already read in the books to life.

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Kal @ Reader Voracious
2 years ago

A Caraval adaptation would make my LIFE! I know Fox optioned it but as far as I know there’s been no work or development on it so far. Hopefully when things pivot back to fantasy from superhero films we’ll get the tv seies or movie we deserve

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Lovely
2 years ago

I love The Lord of the Rings! I felt that the movies faithfully captured the story and characters of the novels.
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Amanda
2 years ago

Yes, I so agree with a lot of these! I think Crazy Rich Asians was done well as a movie. Thanks for sharing these!

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Stephani
2 years ago

These are great reviews! I didn’t read a lot of these books but I did LOVE the movie β€œThe Fault in Our Stars” and I also didn’t read β€˜The Notebook’ and I liked the movie but didn’t love it – I think I’m the only girl who isn’t obsessed with this movie haha! And I read all the Twilight books years ago – MOVIES ARE TERRIBLE! Lol I think I only like the first movie then I had to stop watching! Haha

Thanks for this!

Xo, Steph

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NathΓ‘lia
2 years ago

I read It’s Kind of a Funny Story nearly 10 years ago and it left such a HUGE impact on me, but I’ve been scared to watch the movie. Now that I know it’s very true to the book, I’ll definitely give it a chance!

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I'm All Booked Up
2 years ago

The Perks of Being A Wallflower is our favorite adaption!

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Lizzie
1 year ago

Oh my gosh, I’ve been waiting for this post! There’s so many books that I love as movie adaptions (and many that have disappointed me haha). SO many of the ones you chose are also my favorites!! Absolutely adore The Notebook, The Fault in Our Stars, Narnia, LOTR, The Hunger Games and Perks of Being a Wallflower (that’s one of my husband’s faves)

or my list, I’d also add Crazy Rich Asians, The Great Gatsby (my favorite book of all-time) and The Help. I think the movies did the books justice for the most part!

Lizzie
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Eri
1 year ago

I love how fun this post is. My favourite all time book to movie adaptation is the lord of the rings. I also liked Narnia but not as much as I liked the lord of the rings.

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Stuart Danker
1 year ago

Oh yes! The Midnight Library would make for a good screen adaptation. While it’s only fiction, that book changed the way I view life, in that perhaps the thing I wish for isn’t really what I want anyway. Anyway, thanks for this post!

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Deborah
1 year ago

I loved Perks of Being a Wallflower and Where’d You Go Bernadette – in fact, I think Bernadette was underrated!

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Celeste | A Literary Escape
6 months ago

Completely agree about LOTR. I haven’t actually read the books, but my husband has and he says they’re great, all things considered. I actually wasn’t as huge of a fan of the Shadow & Bone adaptation as I wanted to be. The chemistry between The Darkling and Alina was ok and I felt like the whole antagonistic relationship between Zoya and Alina was subdued in the show because of the quick plot development they had to do in order to fit in all of the Crows stuff. Conversely, I liked the Crows storyline a lot more, probably because I haven’t read those books yet, haha. All that said, I am looking forward to season 2 since I enjoyed the books. I started a rewatch earlier this week, but no way will I be able to finish beforehand.

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The first titles that come to mind from my 2023 reading list (so far) are:
🌲 We Are All So Good at Smiling by @ambsmcbride 
πŸ“– The Neighbor Favor by @kristinaforest_ 
πŸ’» Just My Type by @falonballard 
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If the main character of your current read asked y If the main character of your current read asked you to swap lives with them right now, would you agree? πŸ’­ Why or why not? πŸ€”
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πŸ—οΈ I definitely would NOT swap lives with either Grayson or Jameson in The Brothers Hawthorne because I don't even have a fraction of their brain power to solve puzzles and enter high-stakes games.. like that would just be a recipe for disaster! 🫣
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🏰 Aaaand I also probably wouldn't swap with Agatha or Sophie in The School for Good and Evil because I'd be very confused in a place like that and wind up creating chaos without meaning to because how do you *not* when you're living in close quarters with fairytale characters? πŸ˜…
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What are some of your favorite autumnal books? πŸ‚
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Happy first weekend of autumn 🍁 Who else is as thrilled as I am that the best season has officially arrived? 🀭
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I spent the day baking pumpkin bread with my sister, reading The Brothers Hawthorne while sipping my (multiple) cups of coffee, and watching the blustery rainy weather πŸŽƒ
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To answer my own question, here are a few of my top cozy, autumn book recs:
β€’ The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin
β€’ All Souls by Deborah Harkness
β€’ Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
β€’ Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper
β€’ Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
β€’ Spells for Lost Things by Jenna Evans Welch
β€’ The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones
β€’ The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
β€’ The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw
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Do you plan your reads around the seasons? 🍁
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I don't pick up many spring or summer books (since I dislike those seasons), but I typically find myself reading more cozy or witchy novels during autumn! πŸ‚ Doing this helps me to fully embrace my favorite time of the year πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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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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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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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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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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