Have you done a mid-year reading check-in yet? πŸ“š
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What a wild year 2022 has been so far πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’« I've found new favorite authors, made progress on my original TBR, checked out some great backlist books, and hit some super exciting goals! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ 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? β˜•οΈ 
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Which of your childhood favorites would you like t Which of your childhood favorites would you like to see reimagined? πŸ“–
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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) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Some of the other stories I loved as a kid that I'd like to see "adulted" are:
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⚜️ Rumplestiltskin (I've only seen this done once and I wasn’t obsessed so I need more!)
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🐎 Misty of Chincoteague
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Why did you join bookstagram? πŸ“– β €β €β €β €β € Why did you join bookstagram? πŸ“–
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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 πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ 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 πŸ™ŒπŸΌ 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) πŸ™ˆ
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Now, I'm thrilled to have connected with favorite authors, created my own hashtag (hey there #perfectespressopour β˜•οΈ), 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 πŸ₯Ή
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Thank you for being part of my bookstagram journey πŸ“š
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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 πŸ“š
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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 πŸ™ˆ
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Lately, I've been feeling a bit disappointed with fantasy (which has always been my favorite genre) πŸ˜• 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? πŸ‡ 
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Recommend me an underrated queer book! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ
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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) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ 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:
πŸ¦‰ Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin
🌎 The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
πŸ“Ί The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
🌌 Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefluer
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I'm currently reading 3:
πŸ«– A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
🩸 Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury
πŸ–Œ Portrait of a Thief by Grace D Li
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πŸ₯€ Malice by Heather Walter
β˜€οΈ 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! πŸ₯‚ 
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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?) πŸ“Ί
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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 πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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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 πŸ‘€ 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:
πŸͺž GALLANT (pictured) by VE Schwab
πŸ‘‘ FOR THE THRONE (actually, both of The Wilderwood books have fabulous dedications) by Hannah Whitten
πŸ›« EARLY DEPARTURES by Justin A. Reynolds
πŸ“– THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY by Matt Haig
πŸ’” ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART by Stephanie Garber
πŸ₯˜ WITH THE FIRE ON HIGH by Elizabeth Acevedo
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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? πŸ“–
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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) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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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! πŸ›
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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?) πŸ€” I gotta say that writing reviews for them can be a bit tough, but reading them is a lot of fun πŸ™ˆ
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🐝 The Starless Sea
πŸŽͺ The Night Circus
πŸ’ƒπŸ» Where Dreams Descend
πŸͺΆ The Raven Cycle
πŸšͺ The Ten Thousand Doors of January
πŸ§™πŸ»β€β™€οΈ The Once and Future Witches
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Books · October 15, 2021

Why You Should Buddy-Read With Friends

This post was originally published in October 2020. It has been refreshed and republished to accurately represent why you should buddy-read with your friends.

two girls holding the shades of magic trilogy by a fence

I’m sure you’ve heard of book clubs, but have you ever heard of the buddy-read?

Buddy-reading is when you and one other friend read a book at the same time and discuss it along the way. Rather than a busy book club with lots of people and a book that the leader often chooses, you and your friend have the ability to pick a book together and read at your own pace.

This is a new style of reading for me, but I’ve done several of them with my bookstagram bestie, Kait (pictured), and it’s been a blast! It’s a really immersive way to enjoy a book because you have someone to talk with about every element. It’s okay if one of you reads more quickly than the other since you’ll eventually synchronize and be able to discuss all the things!

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two girls holding midnight sun and sipping wine by a fence
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How to Have a Successful Buddy-Read

Your buddy should be someone with the same taste in books. This way, it’s more enjoyable to get excited or upset over the same elements. Kait and I have really similar interests, so we’ll be texting each other with crazy exclamations throughout our time of reading.

Pick a book you and your buddy are both really excited about. Kait and I read Midnight Sun together and it made the experience so special. Then we finished the Shades of Magic series (the last two books in the trilogy), and also read Vicious by the same author. Any time one of us says, “I’ve been wanting to read that too!” we plan to buddy-read.

Keep track of where your buddy is in the book so you don’t spoil anything. There have been times where one of us has finished a book before the other. We’ll update each other on which page we stopped at, that way there’s no spoilers. If there’s something really important that I want to discuss, I’ll take a photo of the page or write the page number down so if I read it before her, I can come back to talk with her about it at a later time!

If you enjoy your buddy-read, stick with that buddy! I had done a handful of buddy-reads prior to the ones with Kait, but the people I read with had really different book interests or they read at a very different pace. It made it less interesting to discuss the book with them. Once you find your person to buddy-read with, keep scheduling books to read together. It’s so much fun!

I asked Kait why she thought buddy-reads were special.

She told me that she really loves buddy-reads because they make the story feel even more alive. She added that it’s not just her, fangirling alone – she’s able to share the experience with a friend who understands. Her examples: “when there’s a character that is suspicious and your friend also finds them suspicious, it feels like being in on a fun inside-joke. Or, when there is a really sad scene, it’s cool because you can comfort each other. Whereas usually, if you’re reading alone, you can’t just tell people you’re sad because a fictional character died or something… they just wouldn’t get it. With buddy-reading, you can have a dramatic funeral for a fictional character, and your friend can play sad music (hypothetically).” She also told me that she loves buddy-reading because it helps her notice things she wouldn’t before.


related posts
Book Review: Midnight Sun // 10 Books to Listen To Rather Than Read // The Best Cozy Books for Fall
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  1. Lizzie says

    October 26, 2020 at 10:51 AM

    This is such a great idea! I feel like I would like this more than a traditional book club because it’s more intimate. You brought up a lot of good points, especially about being able to relate to someone else that understands the characters and scenes.

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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  2. Rach says

    October 26, 2020 at 10:57 AM

    Yes! Yes to this! My cousin is my reading buddy and it really is fun to read along with someone else. And It is really nice to talk to someone about the book. Some books need some venting, ya know?

    http://www.rdsobsessions.com

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  3. Neely Moldovan says

    October 26, 2020 at 2:10 PM

    I love this and I for sure do this with one of my friends! I am also in a book club but I like this more.

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  4. Caitlin says

    October 26, 2020 at 3:00 PM

    I never even though about finding a buddy to read a book with! Whenever I was in a book club last year we all read at different paces and then would wait until the end to discuss the book. It was fun to get together but there were so many times I wanted to talk through a certain part of a book and couldn’t! I am going to have to find a buddy to read some books together because it’s always so much more enjoyable to be able to discuss what’s going on in real time instead of once it’s all over. Great idea!

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  5. Kileen says

    October 26, 2020 at 3:11 PM

    I have never done a buddy read and I’ve never even heard of a buddy read before! I would love to try this out, it would be so much fun to read a with a friend then discuss the happenings right then and there!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  6. Raji says

    October 26, 2020 at 3:55 PM

    Great post! I really want to try buddy reading one of these days, since I totally get that part about fangirling alone – it always more fun with a friend. I’ve been hesitant so far because I’m generally a very fast reader and keeping pace with someone else sounds terrible to me, but it might be a fun challenge too! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Jennifer Prince says

    October 26, 2020 at 5:40 PM

    This is such a fun idea! Sometimes book clubs can be so overwhelming when everyone is giving opinions and you want a sounding board instead. Just having one person to chat with is an excellent idea!

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  8. Anna English says

    October 26, 2020 at 8:35 PM

    I have a girlfriend that lives in ATL (I’m in HOU), and she sends me all her books that she finishes so I have no excuse but to make time to read! I love it.

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  9. Merry Sari says

    October 26, 2020 at 10:26 PM

    I enjoy reading this, Steph! Fall in love with all of your photos here <3 I wish I have buddy-read too. I always love reading online/offline since I was 8 ~ have tons of books to read every day! But sadly my friends around me don't have the same hobby πŸ™ hope to find someone who shares the same hobby someday! Thank you for this great content x

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  10. Jen says

    October 27, 2020 at 2:15 AM

    Great post! I love buddy reading it’s so much fun to have someone to talk to about what’s happening in the book!

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  11. Kelly Diane says

    October 27, 2020 at 7:39 AM

    This is such a great idea. I love to be able to do this with one of my friends. It adds a whole new type of thing to talk about.

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  12. I'm All Booked Up says

    October 27, 2020 at 9:46 AM

    Buddy reads can be fun. We technically do this with our book club.

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  13. Carrington | Chaos and Coffee says

    October 27, 2020 at 10:27 AM

    This is a great idea! I love reading books with people, it makes it so much fun to talk about and get together and discuss. Xx.

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  14. Nons Mshengu says

    October 27, 2020 at 2:36 PM

    I absolutely love buddy reading. I’ve been doing it for the longest time with my best friend and just being able to vent, process and learn things together is always such a great experience. Not to mention how many different things two people can take out of the same book !
    Loved this, great post !

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  15. Angelica says

    October 27, 2020 at 3:56 PM

    Literally always wanted to do this, except noneee of my friends are readers. Have to find myself a little online community.

    XX Angelica
    AHP X George Cameron

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  16. rebecca says

    October 27, 2020 at 5:08 PM

    This is such a great idea!! I love the idea of a book club but it is hard to find a group of dedicated readers who all agree on the same book so i love this alternative. thanks for sharing, steph!

    xx rebecca // thecrystalpress.com/blog

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  17. Ming Qian says

    October 27, 2020 at 7:31 PM

    I have never heard of a buddy read before, but it sounds fun! I have never committed myself to a book club for the same reason that they are too big, and I can never keep up with the books they read. I just might try out buddy read as an alternative!

    And omg. How was V.E Schwab? I bought the books many years ago, but they have been sitting on my shelves while collecting dust.

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  18. Lee says

    October 28, 2020 at 1:28 AM

    I’ve never heard of buddy reads, it sounds like a great idea! Finding the time and coordinating times to chat seems like it may be a challenge but i totally want to try!

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  19. Sarah Lindner says

    October 28, 2020 at 7:16 AM

    Love this idea. I’ve been known to abandons reads, and this is a great way to keep someone accountable! xoxo, Sarah

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  20. Hillary Conheady says

    October 28, 2020 at 10:30 AM

    What a genius idea!! Definitely need to try this with one of my friends!

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  21. Deborah says

    October 28, 2020 at 11:06 AM

    What an awesome idea! I’d love to host a buddy read too! πŸ™‚

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  22. Aliya Gulamhusein says

    October 28, 2020 at 9:32 PM

    This is such a great idea. We have a small bookclub of 3 but if it was larger we would try this. Reading is fun regardless.

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  23. Kristina says

    October 29, 2020 at 10:46 AM

    Such a great idea!! I’ve never done a book club either but this is a great way to discover new books with a friend!

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  24. Sarah Lennon says

    October 29, 2020 at 3:59 PM

    I love your outfit! I’ve been wanting to read Midnight Sun… maybe I will find a buddy to read it with!

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  25. Amanda says

    October 29, 2020 at 6:08 PM

    Such a fun idea! One of my friends and I will often recommend books to each other, but we’ve never read a book at the same time. Will definitely need to try it out after reading this!

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  26. Abiodun says

    October 30, 2020 at 12:13 AM

    I never had or heard of a buddy read, but I surely would like one now! It’s such a great idea because I’ve read so many great books that I wish I could have discussed with someone about.

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  27. Candace Hampton says

    October 30, 2020 at 12:38 AM

    The photos that you paired with finding a successful reading buddy, buddy read rather, are absolutely darling. You gave amazing tips on qualities you should look for in choosing a suitable candidate. Having commonalities in taste does help, but differences can open you up to reading new things. I like that you used personal experience to help emphasize your tips to help the next person find their perfect buddy reader!

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  28. Brooke Ressell says

    March 2, 2021 at 1:04 PM

    This sounds like a way better fit for me than a book club. I’ve tried in the past, but I majored in English, so my idea of analyzing a book is way different than a lot of other people’s. I always wanted to talk about deep topics and other members wanted to point out things like what a character’s shoes looked like, etc. so I got bored easily. But reading with a close friend who also gets completely enraptured in a story like I do would work out great. Thanks for the advice.

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  29. Cristina Rosano says

    October 15, 2021 at 5:46 AM

    I really love the idea of buddy reading! I don’t really know anyone that reads books similarly to me, but I would love to have. chance to fangirl and talk about them with someone! You know when you finish a book and really need to tell someone about it x

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  30. Ayesha Ayub says

    October 15, 2021 at 10:31 AM

    Buddy reading is such a fun. I used to do this my friends and later on we discuss each and everything for many days and that make story more exciting.

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  31. Natasha Leighton says

    October 15, 2021 at 12:13 PM

    This sounds waay better than a bookclub and even more fun! xx

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  32. Charity says

    October 15, 2021 at 12:33 PM

    We have a little library at work where we all take and exchange the same books and read them. It’s so much fun to do!

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  33. readandreviewit says

    October 15, 2021 at 2:38 PM

    Ooh this is such a fun idea! I’ve never intentionally done this but once my friend and I were reading the same book at the same time and I really enjoyed discussing it. I’ll have to talk to her to arrange it again! Thanks for sharing x

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  34. Jaya Avendel says

    October 15, 2021 at 4:32 PM

    Buddy reading sounds like so much fun! I love the idea of being able to laugh, cry, and critique our favorite and least favorite aspects of a book, experience twists together, and just add another layer to the story with the companionship.
    Thanks for sharing some amazingly brilliant photos too!

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  35. Lindsey says

    October 15, 2021 at 5:09 PM

    I love this idea! I’ve never done one but I’ve had times where a friend and I have read the same book in a relatively short period of time from one another and that’s been a lot of fun discussing it so definitely something that I’d love to do ‘properly’ one day. Great post – sounds like you both have a blast doing it and get something out of it. Plus your pictures here are gorgeous!

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  36. I'm All Booked Up says

    October 15, 2021 at 5:42 PM

    We love buddy reading, especially if it’s a book we’ve anticipated for a while.

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  37. Corinne says

    October 21, 2021 at 4:26 AM

    I love this idea! Ive never done it with a book but I’ve done similar with TV shows and it’s always fun to discuss along the way.

    Corinne x

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Have you done a mid-year reading check-in yet? πŸ“š
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What a wild year 2022 has been so far πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’« I've found new favorite authors, made progress on my original TBR, checked out some great backlist books, and hit some super exciting goals! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ 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? β˜•οΈ 
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Which of your childhood favorites would you like t Which of your childhood favorites would you like to see reimagined? πŸ“–
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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) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Some of the other stories I loved as a kid that I'd like to see "adulted" are:
πŸ‘‘ A Little Princess
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⚜️ Rumplestiltskin (I've only seen this done once and I wasn’t obsessed so I need more!)
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🐎 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 πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ 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 πŸ™ŒπŸΌ 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) πŸ™ˆ
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Now, I'm thrilled to have connected with favorite authors, created my own hashtag (hey there #perfectespressopour β˜•οΈ), 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 πŸ₯Ή
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Thank you for being part of my bookstagram journey πŸ“š
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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 πŸ“š
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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 πŸ™ˆ
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Lately, I've been feeling a bit disappointed with fantasy (which has always been my favorite genre) πŸ˜• 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? πŸ‡ 
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Recommend me an underrated queer book! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ
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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) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ 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:
πŸ¦‰ Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin
🌎 The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
πŸ“Ί The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
🌌 Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefluer
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I'm currently reading 3:
πŸ«– A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
🩸 Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury
πŸ–Œ Portrait of a Thief by Grace D Li
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 And I have 2 more on my immediate list:
πŸ₯€ Malice by Heather Walter
β˜€οΈ Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
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Favorite Shadow and Bone character? 🦌 β €β €β € 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! πŸ₯‚ 
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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?) πŸ“Ί
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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 πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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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 πŸ‘€ 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:
πŸͺž GALLANT (pictured) by VE Schwab
πŸ‘‘ FOR THE THRONE (actually, both of The Wilderwood books have fabulous dedications) by Hannah Whitten
πŸ›« EARLY DEPARTURES by Justin A. Reynolds
πŸ“– THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY by Matt Haig
πŸ’” ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART by Stephanie Garber
πŸ₯˜ WITH THE FIRE ON HIGH by Elizabeth Acevedo
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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? πŸ“–
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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) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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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! πŸ›
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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?) πŸ€” I gotta say that writing reviews for them can be a bit tough, but reading them is a lot of fun πŸ™ˆ
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Books I enjoy that are no plot, just vibes:
🐝 The Starless Sea
πŸŽͺ The Night Circus
πŸ’ƒπŸ» Where Dreams Descend
πŸͺΆ The Raven Cycle
πŸšͺ The Ten Thousand Doors of January
πŸ§™πŸ»β€β™€οΈ The Once and Future Witches
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I definitely do! πŸ™‹πŸ»β€β™€οΈ One of the most pleasant surprises when I opened up GALLANT was seeing the hauntingly beautiful pieces of art inside πŸ–€ 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 πŸ“–
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Other additions that make books stand out to me:
πŸ“° 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)
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