Do you plan to read romance books during Love Mont Do you plan to read romance books during Love Month? 🀎
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Pretty much my entire TBR this month is just cute romances and I can’t wait to dive in πŸ“– 
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Some of the titles I’m most excited about:
πŸŽ“ Begin Again by Emma Lord
πŸ“š Exes and O’s by Amy Lea
🌻 In the Weeds by B.K. Borison
πŸ’• Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
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What are your favorite high seas adventure books? What are your favorite high seas adventure books? πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈ

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

Give me recommendations for books with pirates, mermaids and sirens, island curses, and other high seas goodness βš“οΈ

Have you read All the Stars and Teeth? πŸ§œπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

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My favorite fictional character of all time is Genya Safin from the Grishaverse 🀍 This badass Tailor has a taste for the finer things and would absolutely drink a deliciously dark roast with notes of cherry, walnut, and rich chocolate 🀀 I think she would enjoy a café au lait -- drip coffee with steamed milk -- that David prepared for her in a drip coffee contraption of his own making 🫢🏼
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Did I go way too in-depth on this just because I love these characters and coffee a little too much? πŸ™ˆ Maybe I did, but it was fun πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ
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How do YOU take your coffee? 🀎
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What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️ It What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️

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

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

Are you planning to pick up Yours Truly when it comes out in April? πŸ“– Have you read any of Abby’s other phenomenal romance novels? πŸ₯°

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

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

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Today is my third bookstaversary, friends! 🀎 I can't begin to express how thankful I am for this wonderful community and how it has impacted my life over the last three years πŸ₯Ή
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As many of you know, I was a full-time fashion blogger for over five years and somewhere along the line, I found that I just didn't love it anymore πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ I wanted to find somewhere I could truly be myself and spend more time talking about fantasy novels, crisp autumn mornings, a great cup of coffee, and how to achieve the ultimate cozy lifestyle β˜•οΈ
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I joined bookstagram in 2020, thinking it would just be a fun little hobby to have on the side while I continued my fashionista hustle... and a year later, I rebranded EVERYTHING to The Espresso Edition πŸ™ŒπŸΌ I've made talking about books and coziness my full-time gig and I couldn't be happier about it 😍
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Thank you all for welcoming me to this wild and wonderful corner of the internet πŸ™ˆ Cheers to tons more bookish goodness! πŸ“š
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However, from my current reads, I would NOT take anyone from Jade Legacy (because you never know who might end up unaliving), I'd definitely take both Kell and Lila from A Darker Shade of Magic, I'm not entirely sure I'd enjoy coffee with Katniss from The Hunger Games (since she's not the most exciting conversationalist), but I'd absolutely love chatting it up with Alina from Shadow and Bone! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Have you read any of the books I'm currently reading? πŸ“š
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What is a spin-off series that you prefer over the What is a spin-off series that you prefer over the originals? πŸ“š

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

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

Have you read The Dreamer Trilogy yet? πŸ’­

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Crazy enough, my very favorite book of all time is a stand-alone fantasy 😱 If you don't listen to a single other book recommendation I have this year, that's fine, but *please* read Into the Heartless Wood by Joanna Ruth Meyer 🌲 It is absolute perfection! 🀌🏼
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Some of my other favorite stand-alone fantasy books:
🌿 THE NATURE OF WITCHES
✨ THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE
πŸ— THE STARLESS SEA (on audiobook)
πŸ’€ THE BONE HOUSES
πŸŒ™ WINTERWOOD
πŸ’” HEARTLESS
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Books · January 20, 2023

20 Bookish Phrases and Acronyms Everyone Should Know About

Bookish Phrases and Acronyms You'll Want to Learn Right Away
20 Bookish Phrases to Know Before You Join Bookstagram by The Espresso Edition cozy lifestyle and book blog
20 Bookish Phrases and Acronyms Everyone Should Know About
Bookish Phrases and Acronyms You'll Want to Learn Right Away by The Espresso Edition cozy lifestyle and book blog

There are so many bookish phrases and acronyms that are confusing or bizarre. I’m breaking down over twenty terms that I think everyone should know.

When I joined bookstagram, I had absolutely no clue what TBR meant or what trope referred to. I was confused by a lot of the questions that more seasoned accounts utilized in their captions. I have opened my fair share of Google tabs, attempting to research the phrases I came across while scrolling. Don’t even get me started on the number of abbreviated book titles that still baffle me to this day!

I asked my own audience if there were any terms that they were unfamiliar with when they joined bookstagram (or ones that they still weren’t sure about) and I saw that we shared a lot of the same answers! This article is going to serve as a guide for those who are just as unsure as I once was about the commonly used phrases, acronyms, and terms that are frequently seen on bookstagram – and really, just across the web.


Let’s start with some must-know bookish phrases, shall we?

I was a fashion/lifestyle blogger for over four years before even learning what “bookstagram” was. Now I regularly schedule buddy-reads with my bookstagram bestie and my favorite trope is definitely friends-to-lovers.

Must-Know Bookish Phrases by The Espresso Edition cozy lifestyle and book blog

Just a few more bookish phrases that might come in handy.

It took me nearly a year to use “canon” properly (don’t judge me). I also discovered that I’m 100% not a mood-reader and I often prefer backlist books!

Must-Know Bookish Phrases by The Espresso Edition cozy lifestyle and book blog

Ah yes, the acronym: so helpful – but only when everyone else knows what it means as well.

My phone recognizes TBR now, which is great until it decides that every time I write “the” it’s supposed to be “TBR.” It’s truly an honor to receive an ARC from an author/publisher and I rarely ever DNF my books.

Frequently-Used Bookish Acronyms by The Espresso Edition cozy lifestyle and book blog

As a bonus, I decided to dive into some sub-genres that I frequently read about!

Recently, I mentioned to a friend that I love books with magical realism, and the confusion on their face told me everything. I realized that these sub-genres are really popular amongst bookworms, but maybe not so much for others. I absolutely adore high fantasy and contemporary romance!

Breaking Down Popular Book Sub-Genres by The Espresso Edition cozy lifestyle and book blog

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Comments

  1. Joy says

    May 10, 2021 at 8:48 AM

    First time seeing this blog and yes to the aestethic.

    I loved reading this post, made me feel like I’m in a pretty cottage.

    And yes, I must say I have had my fair share of confusion from what the acronyms meant, thank you!

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  2. Kate says

    May 10, 2021 at 8:55 AM

    Ah this is such a good list! I never realized how many phrases I knew that aren’t in the wider vernacular until I tried to talk to my mom about bookstagram haha

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  3. Kait says

    May 10, 2021 at 9:32 AM

    I love this! I was new to the blogging realm when I joined bookstagram last year and so many terms were unknown to me. This is a great guide! I especially like how you broke up the guides into sections.

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  4. Eleanor Jones says

    May 10, 2021 at 9:48 AM

    Hmm I know some of these, but not all of them! It’s not really book-related but I would love to learn more about etymology in the next few months as it’s a subject I’ve always been fascinated by!

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  5. Jeny says

    May 10, 2021 at 10:12 AM

    Thanks for sharing. Now I can say I am a mood reader.

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  6. Amanda Elizabeth - meet at the barre says

    May 10, 2021 at 11:37 AM

    Well I definitely didn’t expect to learn so much today. Thank you for taking the time. This is a great read πŸ™‚

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  7. Neely Moldovan says

    May 10, 2021 at 12:18 PM

    I did know most of these but a few were new to me. I thought I was pretty good with book lingo!

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  8. K.J. Haakenson says

    May 10, 2021 at 12:43 PM

    This is so helpful even for someone (AKA me) who has been on bookstagram for about 3 years now!! I have seen “SFF” around but I didn’t actually know what it meant xD

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  9. Sumedha says

    May 10, 2021 at 1:07 PM

    It’s so funny to think that these are strange and unknown terms to most of the world while we use them in almost every sentence! I’m going through this list like “oh yes, BASICS” but newbies actually won’t know. Good job on putting together a guide!

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  10. Elle says

    May 10, 2021 at 1:19 PM

    I’d never heard of half of these phrases so thank you so much for sharing! I’ll be making sure I put these to good use Xo

    Elle – ellegracedeveson.com

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  11. Andrea's Book Corner says

    May 10, 2021 at 3:35 PM

    I loved this post so much! It’s funny that I didn’t know roughly 25% of these terms until now haha. Definitely can relate since I remember having to learn these terms as I went. Back then whenever I saw something I didn’t understand, I Googled it right away. This post is so useful for people new AND old to the bookish realm.

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  12. Julie Plagens says

    May 10, 2021 at 5:03 PM

    This is the best post I’ve read on understanding the fiction world. I’m a non-fiction writer and completely intimidated by all the genres and acronyms! Thanks for letting me inside your world!

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  13. Kelly Diane says

    May 11, 2021 at 1:54 AM

    This is so helpful. Even though I quite often write and read book reviews, I didn’t know what half of those phrases meant.

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  14. Della Driscoll says

    May 11, 2021 at 9:47 AM

    Oh my, I love this!! So many cool phrases and a couple I’ve not heard of before – great post xx

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  15. Rebecca | Velvet Opus says

    May 11, 2021 at 11:36 AM

    I do love a good acronym and there are so many great ones in the bookish community! A great list, thanks for sharing ✨

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  16. Tiffany McCullough - Metaphysical Mama says

    May 11, 2021 at 11:42 AM

    Thank you so much for this post! I always struggle with keeping up with all of the acronyms. This has helped me so much.

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  17. Lizzie says

    May 11, 2021 at 12:13 PM

    Loved this post! Super informative and interesting! I am definitely a mood reader lol. Well…not just for reading but for anything haha!

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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    • I'm All Booked Up says

      October 31, 2022 at 5:13 PM

      This is an essential list, thanks for sharing. We even learned about Cawpile.

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  18. Aria | Blogs by Aria says

    May 11, 2021 at 1:05 PM

    such a good list because so many of these I had heard before but never knew what they meant.

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  19. Lucy says

    May 11, 2021 at 2:24 PM

    Wow I learnt a lot from this post, some of these bookish terms I hadn’t heard of until now! x

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

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  20. Jaya Avendel says

    May 11, 2021 at 4:46 PM

    As a writer, I was familiar with many of the bookish acronyms, but also fascinated by some terms, like ‘cawpile’, that I did not know about!
    “Meet Cute” and the real meaning of a ‘backlist’ were also new to me. Contemporary books in general always confuse me, so your handy explanation was very informative.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  21. Anika says

    May 11, 2021 at 5:05 PM

    Great post, this will be super helpful for newbies to the bookish community!

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  22. Lovely says

    May 12, 2021 at 1:38 AM

    Thank you for this amazing post! Some of these phrases were totally new to me and it was interesting learning them.
    xoxo
    Lovely
    http://www.mynameislovely.com

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  23. GWT says

    May 12, 2021 at 4:03 AM

    Do you know, I’ve meant to Google ‘trope’ for a very long time. Well you’ve just saved me the job and educated me further!

    What Happens on a Cruise, my current WIP! Woohoo!

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  24. Merry Sari says

    May 12, 2021 at 6:25 AM

    Some of these phrases were totally new to me! I’ve been wondering what “wip” means actually lol – Thanks for this awesome post x

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  25. Megan Elliott says

    May 12, 2021 at 9:13 AM

    This is so helpful and interesting! I’ve heard of a few of these terms, especially “trope” and “meet cute”, but a lot of them are new to me. Very cool!

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  26. Raji says

    May 12, 2021 at 6:35 PM

    Great post! This is such a useful resource especially for bloggers just starting out, or anyone new to the bookish community!

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  27. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    May 12, 2021 at 8:49 PM

    This list is AMAZING! So helpful for someone new to the bookish world. I surprisingly knew some of these words from growing up being really into Star Wars. You had to be conscious of which books you read because only select titles were considered canon by George Lucas. And I wrote a little Star Wars fanfiction as a kid. Like handwritten in a notebook. *cringe*

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  28. Simona says

    May 13, 2021 at 1:11 PM

    Okay, maybe I’m old or something, but this was sooooo eye-opening! I see acronyms and such and I always have to google it HAHA so now I’m bookmarking this for future reference and hopefully, I will learn all of it. Extra kudos for explaining what CANON is for someone who never ever got it fully. x

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  29. Corinne says

    May 15, 2021 at 12:50 PM

    I didn’t know most of these! Who know there was a need for a jargon buster for the book community haha!

    Corinne x

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  30. Lovely says

    August 26, 2021 at 11:32 PM

    This is fantastic! Learnt something new today!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    http://www.mynameislovely.com

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  31. Tatyana says

    February 8, 2022 at 6:50 PM

    Love this!!! Saving to share with friends in the future.

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  32. Love, Willow Blog says

    March 9, 2022 at 9:38 AM

    Okay, I had no idea about even HALF of these LOL but this post is very in depth! Great job!

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  33. LIzzie says

    March 9, 2022 at 11:37 AM

    This is such an interesting and helpful post! I didn’t know most of these words, surprisingly! The sub-genre descriptions are really helpful too. I feel like there are so many now!

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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  34. Jodie says

    March 9, 2022 at 12:13 PM

    What a great post for readers of all kinds! While we all have our favourite genres, it’s interesting to read about others and their sub-genres! Thanks for sharing.

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  35. Penny says

    March 9, 2022 at 3:14 PM

    I love this post! I used to see β€œ WIP” all the time on my feed and didn’t know what it mean 🀣 this was so helpful! xx Penny | http://www.whatdidshetype.com

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  36. Simona says

    March 10, 2022 at 4:27 AM

    As a fanfiction reader back in the day, I just realised I knew nothing about terms like canon. And don’t even get me started on the rest! I finally (underlining finally!!) understand what a trope is and while I might not start using the other terms here and there, I finally have a glossary to refer to! Thank you Stephanie!

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  37. Aisling says

    March 10, 2022 at 8:12 AM

    Thank you so much for this post – it’s so helpful! I’m going to bookmark it so when I come across a phrase I’m not sure of on bookstagram, I will come back and know where to look!

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  38. I'm All Booked Up says

    March 10, 2022 at 10:01 AM

    Love that you put this together. This is super helpful for people new to book blogging.

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  39. Jenny in Neverland says

    March 15, 2022 at 9:52 AM

    Coming from the book blogging community and having run my own book tour company, I’m familiar with most of these phrases but there were a couple of new ones for me!

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  40. Cristina Rosano says

    March 17, 2022 at 2:45 PM

    Such a great extensive list and totally been in your same shoes opening Google to check what half of these meant when I first started following Book related accounts!| Honestly never heard of RTC and Cawpile before now! I really love how they look like flashcards! Finally discovered what magical realism is, without an overcomplicated explanation! Thank you for sharing x

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  41. Sue Berk Koch says

    October 31, 2022 at 9:13 AM

    I didn’t know the acronym ‘DNF!’ I hope not to incorporate this one in my book reviews. Thanks for the great information!

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  42. Fadima Mooneira says

    October 31, 2022 at 10:11 AM

    Yeah!!!!!! It’s important for every bookish to know this. In fact, it is more important for everyone who works in the book industry to know this. This is part of book marketing. Thank you for sharing.

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  43. Fransic verso says

    October 31, 2022 at 1:08 PM

    This is interesting, I don’t know a lot of bookish phrases so it’s good to know these. It gets a bit confusing for me when it comes to sub-genres.

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  44. Jenni @ I on Image says

    October 31, 2022 at 1:39 PM

    This was very interesting to read. I didn’t know half of the terms so definitely learned something new. Thanks for sharing!

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  45. Katie says

    October 31, 2022 at 2:14 PM

    This is so helpful. I’ve never heard “Canon” before but it makes so much sense!

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  46. Molly | Transatlantic Notes says

    October 31, 2022 at 3:12 PM

    I am pleased to say that I know a number of these but there are also quite a few I didn’t know. I’d often see them being used on social media and be none the wiser about what they meant until I Googled them, haha! This is a useful reference!

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  47. Brooklyn says

    October 31, 2022 at 10:54 PM

    This is so helpful! I do have a question tho: so are low fantasy and magical realism the same thing? Or/and are magical realism and urban fantasy sub-genres of low fantasy? What’s the difference between the three?

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      November 1, 2022 at 10:16 AM

      Nope! While low fantasy is where magical events intrude on an otherwise normal world (ex: Twilight – a normal city in Washington state where supernatural creatures exist), magical realism paints a realistic view of the world while adding magical elements (ex: Opposite of Always – the book I read that contains a boy who lives in a normal world with normal relationships that just happen to repeat themselves). And urban fantasy is fantasy that takes place in a city of some sort, usually modern (but not always), like The Mortal Instruments.

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  48. sumedha @ the wordy habitat says

    October 31, 2022 at 11:30 PM

    these phrases are so ingrained in my vocabulary, i barely realize that not everyone knows them πŸ˜‚ i used to add them in my posts and started to be conscious about it only after someone asked me the meaning in the comments πŸ˜…

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  49. Charity says

    November 2, 2022 at 4:29 PM

    What a fun list of phrases! I will have to use them more often since I am a book nerd too! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  50. Lauren says

    November 2, 2022 at 7:12 PM

    This is such an interesting blog post. I am not in the book community and so this was a great learning post for me. Thank you for sharing.

    Lauren.

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  51. Lauren says

    November 12, 2022 at 1:34 AM

    I don’t know some of these, it is so interesting to learn other phrases about books! Thank you for sharing.

    Lauren

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  52. Tasya @ The Literary Huntress says

    January 29, 2023 at 11:14 AM

    Love this post! I especially still get confused between low fantasy, urban fantasy, and paranormal genre πŸ˜…

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Do you plan to read romance books during Love Mont Do you plan to read romance books during Love Month? 🀎
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Pretty much my entire TBR this month is just cute romances and I can’t wait to dive in πŸ“– 
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Some of the titles I’m most excited about:
πŸŽ“ Begin Again by Emma Lord
πŸ“š Exes and O’s by Amy Lea
🌻 In the Weeds by B.K. Borison
πŸ’• Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
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What are your favorite high seas adventure books? What are your favorite high seas adventure books? πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈ

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

Give me recommendations for books with pirates, mermaids and sirens, island curses, and other high seas goodness βš“οΈ

Have you read All the Stars and Teeth? πŸ§œπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

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How would your favorite book character take their How would your favorite book character take their coffee? β˜•οΈ
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My favorite fictional character of all time is Genya Safin from the Grishaverse 🀍 This badass Tailor has a taste for the finer things and would absolutely drink a deliciously dark roast with notes of cherry, walnut, and rich chocolate 🀀 I think she would enjoy a café au lait -- drip coffee with steamed milk -- that David prepared for her in a drip coffee contraption of his own making 🫢🏼
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Did I go way too in-depth on this just because I love these characters and coffee a little too much? πŸ™ˆ Maybe I did, but it was fun πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ
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How do YOU take your coffee? 🀎
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What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️ It What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️

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

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

Are you planning to pick up Yours Truly when it comes out in April? πŸ“– Have you read any of Abby’s other phenomenal romance novels? πŸ₯°

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

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

If only I could have more days like that πŸ˜‚ Have you read Beach Read or anything else by Emily Henry? β˜€οΈ

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

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

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

Have you read The Dreamer Trilogy yet? πŸ’­

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What are some of your favorite stand-alone fantasy What are some of your favorite stand-alone fantasy books? βš”οΈ
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Crazy enough, my very favorite book of all time is a stand-alone fantasy 😱 If you don't listen to a single other book recommendation I have this year, that's fine, but *please* read Into the Heartless Wood by Joanna Ruth Meyer 🌲 It is absolute perfection! 🀌🏼
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Some of my other favorite stand-alone fantasy books:
🌿 THE NATURE OF WITCHES
✨ THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE
πŸ— THE STARLESS SEA (on audiobook)
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πŸŒ™ WINTERWOOD
πŸ’” HEARTLESS
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What is your favorite graphic novel? 🎨 It was What is your favorite graphic novel? 🎨

It was only this past year that I really discovered how much I enjoy graphic novels πŸ’₯ I’ve always liked comic books and graphic novels are just an elevated kind of comic book 🀌🏼

Even though I preordered and listened to the audiobook for Demon in the Wood (blame it on my love for Ben Barnes as a narrator), I also got myself a physical copy because it’s just too gorgeous to pass up 😍 Just like the rest of the Grishaverse books, the naked cover is breathtaking with the most perfect silver embossing on deep purple πŸ’œ I could read this one over and over again (and I probably will)! πŸ“–

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