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When I was younger, my mom would say that my sister was her country mouse and I was her city mouse... but now we're BOTH country mice and I'm proud to live near a small town where everyone at the cafe, plant shop, and bakery know my name 🥰
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I've found myself enjoying small-town romances more than ever before and when I discovered Sarah Adams's books this year, I fell head over heels in love 🤎 I gobbled up both When in Rome and Practice Makes Perfect and I've been itching for more books with these vibes 🌾
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☕️ Legends & Lattes (5 stars)
🏛️ Babel (5 stars)
🪻 Foxglove (4 stars)
🌊 Curious Tides (4 stars)
🩸 Assistant to the Villain (4 stars)
👑 The Foxglove King (4 stars)
🌗 The Celestial Kingdom Duology (3.5 stars)
🍎 A Curse for True Love (3.5 stars, 3.5 stars to trilogy)
💦 A River Enchanted (3.5 stars, don't plan to read sequel)
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Here are 10 that have really stuck with me over the years:
🦌 Shadow and Bone
❣️ Shades of Magic
⛓️ The Prison Healer
🎪 Caraval
🧚🏼‍♀️ Wicked Lovely
⚱️ The Daevabad Trilogy
🩸 All Souls
🦋 Strange the Dreamer
⚔️ The Falconer
🌊 All the Stars and Teeth
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Books · May 22, 2023

I’d Do Anything to Read These 8 Books Again for the First Time

This post was originally published in 2021. It has been updated with the 8 books I wish I could read again for the first time.

The 8 Books I Wish I Could Read Again for the Very First Time by The Espresso Edition cozy lifestyle and book blog

Have you ever finished reading a book and then immediately wished you could read it again for the first time? Me too.

There are a few titles that I’d practically sell my soul to experience for the first time again. They’re the books that mean the very most to me, have characters that I relate with, and overall love with my whole heart. These titles are the ones that I recommend the very most, but this time, rather than sharing just their synopses, I’m sharing my favorite quotes from each. I’m really big on collecting quotes from books, and sometimes just reading a good quote will convince me to read the book. I’m hoping that this post has the same effect on you!

Throughout this post, I’ve also linked back to my reviews for the books. That way, if you’re interested in finding out exactly why the story means so much to me, you can click through and read all of my thoughts. These are all stand-alone novels, so if you do decide to pick one of them up, you won’t feel the need to continue a series.


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Using My Favorite Quotes to Convince You to Read My Favorite Books

All of the books below are stand-alone novels that I wish I could read again for the first time. If you’re interested in more bookish content, follow my StoryGraph account for live reviews, and take a look at my bookstagram – where I share aesthetic coffee and book photos!

Into the Heartless Wood by Joanna Ruth Meyer

Into the Heartless Wood

by Joanna Ruth Meyer

“Something calls out to him. I am different than I was. I do not want my mother’s song, my mother’s souls. I want – I do not know. But I want something more than the death that she offers me. I want something more than her voice, her powers. I want something more. I want something mine.”

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The Midnight Library

The Midnight Library

by Matt Haig

“We only need to be one person.

We only need to feel one existence.

We don’t have to do everything in order to be everything because we are already infinite. While we are alive, we always maintain a future of multifarious possibility.”

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

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

by V.E. Schwab

“‘Do you know how you live three hundred years?’ she says.

And when he asks how, she smiles. ‘The same way you live one. A second at a time.’”

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The Nature of Witches

by Rachel Griffin

“If spring is a whispered promise that everything can be made new, autumn is a brilliant sacrifice born of love. Because if the autumn did not love the spring, it would not fall to winter just so the spring would rise.”

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The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill

by Abbi Waxman

“Nina had looked around and realized she would never run out of things to read, and that certainty filled her with peace and satisfaction. It didn’t matter what hit the fan; as long as there were unread books in the world, she would be fine.”

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People We Meet On Vacation

People We Meet on Vacation

by Emily Henry

“…I should enjoy this moment. I’m on vacation. Vacations always end.”

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Early Departures

by Justin A Reynolds

“And I suppose the story moral is:
You can die and still live on.
You can be alive but be consumed by death.
The difference between living and being alive is:
Everything.”

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Daisy Jones & The Six

by Taylor Jenkins Reid

“It feels like throwing yourself to sea, or maybe not that, maybe it’s more like throwing someone you love out to sea and then praying they float on their own, knowing they might well drown and you’ll have to watch.”

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Cristina Rosano
2 years ago

I only read one of these from your list but have all the rest in my TBR so I really need to get to read them! Shadow and Bone was one of my favourites this year, but I must say that Six of Crows topped that! I wish I could re-read again The song of Achilles and The unbearable lightness of being x

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Fadima Mooneira
2 years ago

Sometimes it’s good to reread old books. I’m also planning to read some literature novels that I’ve read during my teenage years. I just want to understand the story better. Thank you for sharing.

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Jo Linsdell
2 years ago

I’ve yet to read any of these books but have them all on my list of books I want to read. Maybe it’s time I got around to reading them.

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Raji
2 years ago

Great picks, I wish I could discover the Grishaverse all over again too! Lord of the Rings would probably be at the top of my list.

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Tiffany McCullough - Metaphysical Mama
2 years ago

I love this! There are a few books I wish I could read for the first time again. Lucky for me, there are a couple on your list that I can read for the first time. Thanks for sharing! The quotes are amazing!

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Bianca Visagie
2 years ago

I would love to be able to read Six of Crows and A Spark of White Fire again for the first time. Also, I still have to read The Bookish Life of Nina Hill for the first time lol.

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Ari
2 years ago

This is a really unique post Stephanie, and I loved it!! The quotes are more than enough to convince me, because there are so many books I wish I could read again like it was the first time ₍₍ (ง ˙ω˙)ว ⁾⁾

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Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication
2 years ago

I’ve only read one of these books, but Midnight Library is next up on my TBR! I want to add Heartless Wood too because you talk about it so highly and often!

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Neely Moldovan
2 years ago

For me its TJR’s first 4 books. ANY OF THEM! Also everything Jasmine Guillory has written!

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Headphonesthoughts
2 years ago

The first time I read shadow and bone I was like this book is so amazing. I totally have to re read it. It’s so good. I enjoyed reading everything from Alinas point of view.

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Andrea's Book Corner
2 years ago

I really want to read Seven Husbands! I’ve seen it everywhere. I’ll keep in mind to try to savour the moment while I read it for the first time cause I won’t ever be able to do it again!

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Ruth| Ruthiee loves Glamour
2 years ago

Oh wow! I haven’t read any of these books but they sound fab. I will add Caraval and the midnight library to my to be read list

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Merry Sari
2 years ago

Great picks, Steph! My favourite is The Midnight Library and I’d love to read Harry Potter or Twilight Saga again. I love the quotes here, they’re amazing 😀

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Molly
2 years ago

I love this! I honestly feel this way about Addie LaRue, too. I will read it again one of these days…but I know it won’t be the same as the first. The Hobbit is another one for me, it’s always good, but never as good as the first time!

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Chloe Arnold
2 years ago

LOVEEEEE this list!!!! Can’t wait to dig in to some of these! There really is nothing like finding a book you want to read again because it’s so good!

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rebecca
2 years ago

okay i have never thought about this before but now I am definitely trying to think up my list! Seven husbands is one of my FAVE books and I still need to read some of your other fantasy faves. adding to my list now!

xx rebecca // thecrystalpress.com

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Jo Linsdell
2 years ago

Complete side note here but I love how cosy your blog images are.

I’ve been planning on reading The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and
The Bookish Life of Nina Hill for a while now. Sounds like I should move them up on my TBR.

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Caitlin
2 years ago

I have the Seven Husbands book on my nightstand and it’s been there for so long… but now this is the THIRD mention I’ve seen in two weeks about the book and how amazing it is. I really need to open it and read it! I love that you recommended books that are so good you wish you could read them again.

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Neely Moldovan
2 years ago

OMG I love this post idea, I may have to copy you! So fun to hear about which books you’d read for the first time again!

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Amanda
2 years ago

My library hold for The Midnight Library just came in and I can’t wait to read it!

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K.J. Haakenson
2 years ago

Ooo I love this!! I’ve read 5 out of the 8 so wonderful recommendations 😀 Rereading books is always amazing – it’s like revisiting old friends <3

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Jennifer Prince
2 years ago

I haven’t read any of these, and honestly, I’ve never read a book twice. I love the idea of it, though! The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo sounds like such a great read – I need to check it out!

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Emily
2 years ago

I love the idea of this post! I haven’t read any of these but I’ve heard good things about The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. I’ll have to check it out soon!

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Megan Elliott
2 years ago

So funny – when I saw the title of this post I immediately thought “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” and it was the first on your list! Truly one of my favorite books of all time.

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Mariah
2 years ago

Ah! So many of these are on my TBR list. I have The Invisible Life on my bookshelf right now. A friend just gave it to me. You’re making me way more excited to read them.

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Simona
1 year ago

I am a lover of traditional literature like English and Italian, and I so wish I could re-read some of them from the very first time! My absolute favourite authors are not as known, but I guess if I had to pick one it would have to be I Malavoglia!

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Fadima Mooneira
1 year ago

Good books are meant to be read more than once. I also have a list of books I want to read again. All books you shared in this list sounds awesome. I’m going to add them to my TBR. Thank you for sharing.

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readandreviewit
1 year ago

I feel incredibly lucky in that I’ve read hardly any of these, haha. I loved both Shadow And Bone and Addie LaRue and would definitely love to read them again for the first time! I’m super excited to read Seven Husbands and Caraval too, they’re both at the top of my tbr. Thank you so much for sharing x

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ellegracedeveson
1 year ago

I haven’t read these books myself but by the sounds of things, I need too! Thank you so much for sharing these books with us lovely. It sounds like they are great reads. Xo

Elle – ellegracedeveson.com

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Jamieadstories
1 year ago

I would love to read Narnia again for the first time.

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Gemma Jayne
1 year ago

I have already purchased a couple of these but not fully read them yet. But I do agree with you that there are just some books you read and you just want to have that experience of reading it for the first time again, nothing quite like that feeling! x

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Wendy Williams
9 months ago

I’d love to read Daisy Jones, Midnight Library and Nina Hill again for the first time too.

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Sonia Singh
9 months ago

Guilty for not reading Midnight Library yet.. it is on my shelf, staring back at me! I’ll have to read it soon.. :O

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I'm All Booked Up
9 months ago

We haven’t read any of these before. Thanks for the recommendations!

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When I was younger, my mom would say that my sister was her country mouse and I was her city mouse... but now we're BOTH country mice and I'm proud to live near a small town where everyone at the cafe, plant shop, and bakery know my name 🥰
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I've found myself enjoying small-town romances more than ever before and when I discovered Sarah Adams's books this year, I fell head over heels in love 🤎 I gobbled up both When in Rome and Practice Makes Perfect and I've been itching for more books with these vibes 🌾
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Have you read the When in Rome books yet? 📖 
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What's your favorite book with magical realism in What's your favorite book with magical realism in it? 📖
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In case you're unfamiliar with it, magical realism is a genre where the real world has an undercurrent of magic or fantasy ✨ One of the most common ways authors incorporate this element is with time travel of some sort ⏳ I'm an absolute sucker for it! 😍
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Lately, I've been gravitating toward a lot of magical realism and a few of my recent favorites have been:
🌾 The Unmaking of June Farrow
🎇 The Second Chance Year
🔮 New Adult
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What was the last book you read with time travel in it? 📚
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When do you decorate for the holidays? 🎄 As a When do you decorate for the holidays? 🎄

As a kid, my family waited until the day after Thanksgiving. As an adult, I thought, “If it’s the most wonderful time of the year, why not make it the longest?” and started decorating the first weekend in November! 🙈

[#ad] This @kingofchristmas Tribeca Blue Spruce was so easy to assemble and add to my small space 🙌🏼 It came with protective “fluffing” gloves (spot my mom even wearing them to help me out), an off-season storage bag, and a remote with 8 light settings to make things merry and bright ✨

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What colors do you have the most in your home? 🏡
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It'll come as no surprise to you that there are a LOT of warm tones and neutrals in my cozy cottage, especially browns like this gorgeous oak dresser from @sauderusa 🤎 You'll also spy plenty of soft and rich greens, deep burgundy, and hints of ivory--basically all the earthy vibes 🌲
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If you're looking to elevate your space with #SauderStyle and want to save big, comment DOVER and I'll send you the link to shop this dresser for nearly 30% off! 🙌🏼
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Have you read any "booksta favorite" fantasies thi Have you read any "booksta favorite" fantasies this year? ⚔️
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Not only did I enjoy rereads of some special ones like Addie LaRue, The Nature of Witches, The Grishaverse, Strange the Dreamer, Shades of Magic, and The Starless Sea, but I also picked up a few of the hyped books I've seen circling the online bookish world over the last couple of years (and had some hot takes on a few of them but what's new) 📚
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🌙 Bring Me Your Midnight (5 stars, favorite book of the year
☕️ Legends & Lattes (5 stars)
🏛️ Babel (5 stars)
🪻 Foxglove (4 stars)
🌊 Curious Tides (4 stars)
🩸 Assistant to the Villain (4 stars)
👑 The Foxglove King (4 stars)
🌗 The Celestial Kingdom Duology (3.5 stars)
🍎 A Curse for True Love (3.5 stars, 3.5 stars to trilogy)
💦 A River Enchanted (3.5 stars, don't plan to read sequel)
🧚🏼‍♀️ These Hollow Vows Duology (2.5 stars)
🐉 Fourth Wing (2.5 stars)
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Did you read any of these this year? 📖 
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If you could create your dream bookish tea blend o If you could create your dream bookish tea blend or coffee roast, what would it be and what would you name it? ☕️
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While the name The Espresso Edition indicates that I’m a coffee girly through and through (and I am–can’t live without my morning cup of joe), I also love tea 🫖 In fact, I’m an equal-opportunity warm beverage sipper, which is why I was so excited to give @drinkchapters a try 🤎 You can read a full review of these bookish beverages at the link in my bio 💻
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[ad] Chapters Tea & Coffee is a small business that offers both loose leaf teas and premium coffee roasts that are designed for book lovers 📖 They kindly sent me 2 tea blends and 2 coffee roasts and lemme tell ya, I'm obsessed 😍 In fact, I enjoyed their Chapters Café Roast in my latte this morning and I'm currently drinking a piping cup of their Chai Café Vanilla as I write this caption👌🏼
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Which would you drink first:
🪶 Poet's Study Earl Grey
🍨 Chai Café Vanilla
🐦‍⬛ Raven's Roast Dark Roast Coffee
📚 Chapters Café Roast Espresso 
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What is your favorite fantasy series (*right now*. What is your favorite fantasy series (*right now*... because we all know how quickly this can change)? 📚
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When it comes to books, fantasy is my first love 🤎 It all started when I was 6 years old and my family read The Chronicles of Narnia together--I was hooked and the rest is history 😂
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I still adore Narnia (and desperately wish for a wardrobe that would transport me to another world), but I also have SO many other favorite fantasy series now 🙈
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Here are 10 that have really stuck with me over the years:
🦌 Shadow and Bone
❣️ Shades of Magic
⛓️ The Prison Healer
🎪 Caraval
🧚🏼‍♀️ Wicked Lovely
⚱️ The Daevabad Trilogy
🩸 All Souls
🦋 Strange the Dreamer
⚔️ The Falconer
🌊 All the Stars and Teeth
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Have you read any of these? ☕️ 
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When they tell you it’s too early to decorate fo When they tell you it’s too early to decorate for Christmas but you can’t hear them over your holiday spirit 🎅🏼

[#ad] This year, I added a @kingofchristmas tree to my home, and let me tell you, it’s the best artificial tree I have ever had 😍 I chose the 7’ Tribeca Blue Spruce with 550 warm white lights (named Wirecutter’s Best Artificial Christmas Tree 2023–and they’re SO RIGHT) ✨

Stay tuned to see how easy it was to assemble this tree (and for more holiday home content) 🤎

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Which authors write books that ALWAYS have the bes Which authors write books that ALWAYS have the best quotes for you? ✍🏼
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Rachel Griffin's books never cease to amaze me with their absolutely breathtaking quotes 😍 I've read The Nature of Witches three times and seem to find new quotes to love with each reread 📖 Bring Me Your Midnight is my favorite book of 2023 and it also has countless gorgeous quotes (including this one that she included in my personalized preorder) 🫶🏼
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A few other authors whose book quotes always blow me away:
Amber McBride
V.E. Schwab
Leigh Bardugo
Matt Haig
Taylor Jenkins Reid
justin a reynolds
Abby Jimenez
Roseanne A. Brown
John Green
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Have you read books by any of these authors? 📖 
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Drop your favorite friends-to-lovers romance recom Drop your favorite friends-to-lovers romance recommendations, please and thanks! 🤎
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Not only is this my favorite romance trope in the entire world, but I'm also maybesortapossibly working on a little book-shaped thing that could also maybesortapossibly never see the light of day 😂 But it very much includes this trope and so as I've been working on it, I've also been craving reading every adorable romance that has a similar vibe 🤷🏻‍♀️
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A few of my top picks:
🏖️ People We Meet on Vacation
🎄 Lovelight Farms
🎤 Funny Feelings
🎶 Friends Don't Fall in Love
🏈 The Cheat Sheet
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