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Have any books taken you by surprise lately, and i Have any books taken you by surprise lately, and if so, which ones? 😳
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I tend not to stray very far from my comfort zone of fantasy and fluffy romance, but I recently read WE’LL PRESCRIBE YOU A CAT, a translated novel about a magical mental health clinic that loans out cats to their patients. 🐈 It was absolutely fantastic in every way and became my first 5-star read of the year (outside of my rereads). 🙌🏼 
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Magical realism has always been a favorite genre of mine, but I usually struggle a lot with translated books. 😅 It was such a treat to immerse myself in this story and I can’t wait to read the sequel soon! 📖
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What was your last 5-star read? ⭐️ 
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Did you discover any new (or new-to-you) authors i Did you discover any new (or new-to-you) authors in the past year? ☕️
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I know they say “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but let’s be real… we all do it! 😂 When I saw the cover for The Lovers, I was instantly obsessed—and then I read the synopsis! I knew I needed it in my life right away, and I wasn’t disappointed. 🤎
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This book is full of self-discovery, sapphic sweetness, and some truly hilarious moments that had me laughing til my stomach hurt. 🙌🏼 I loved every minute of it and about burst into tears when @berkleypub sent me a copy! 🥹
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Rebekah’s storytelling was fantastic and I can’t wait to read her upcoming book, The Sun and the Moon, when it comes out in August! 📖
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Is this a title you’ve picked up or added to your TBR? 📚
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Are there any series you’re hoping to finish thi Are there any series you’re hoping to finish this year? 📚
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Typically, I’m someone who flies through series and prioritizes finishing them as soon as I possibly can. However, over the last few years, I’ve done a poor job completing all of the series I start, so I’m trying to make it a goal to finish them up! 👏🏼
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Some series that I’ve got on my list to finish:
📖 Girls of Paper and Fire
📖 Legacy of Orïsha (especially with the adaptation news!)
📖 Beasts of Prey
📖 The Inheritance Cycle
📖 The Atlas
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I’ve also got several that I’d like to start… but that’s another story entirely. 🙈
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Have you read any of these? 🤎
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Tell me just ONE of your auto-buy authors! 🫡
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I read The Charm Offensive a few years ago and instantly fell in love with Alison’s writing and the way the book made me feel so seen. 🥰 
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When I got an ARC of Kiss Her Once for Me, I was thrilled and once again inhaled the book. Yet again, it was a story that made me feel understood. 🥹
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I pretty much sobbed my way through Here We Go Again on audio and immediately purchased a physical copy so I could put myself through both the heartache and deep belly laughing again and again. 😅
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@alisoncochrun is forever and ever going to be an auto-buy author for me. 🤎
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Have you read any of these books? 📚
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What are five books or five series you find yourse What are five books or five series you find yourself constantly recommending? 🖐🏼
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TODAY IS MY 5TH BOOKSTAVERSARY! ☕️
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In honor of five years in this community, I wanted to share five books and five series I’m always recommending. These are stories that mean so much to me that I just wish everyone I encounter would read and love them too! 🥰
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FIVE STANDALONE BOOKS:
📖 The Nature of Witches
📖 The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
📖 The Midnight Library
📖 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
📖 Echo North
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FIVE SERIES:
📚 Shadow and Bone
📚 Shades of Magic
📚 The Prison Healer
📚 The All Souls Trilogy
📚 Bright Falls
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I have so many more that I could share, but these are just a few that have made my life a little brighter 🤎
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When is your bookstaversary? 🤔
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Are you planning any rereads this year? 🔁
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Rereading is something that I absolutely love to do. While there are countless new releases to get excited about, there’s something incredibly comforting about revisiting my favorite books. 🥹
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One of my favorite series to reread is SHADES OF MAGIC. Nothing gets me quite as excited and emotional as those opening words: “Kell wore a very peculiar coat…” 🙌🏼 AH! Just writing that makes me anxious to pick up this comfort series again this year. 🙈
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Have you read this phenomenal series? 📚
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What was your last book of 2024 and what’s your What was your last book of 2024 and what’s your first for 2025 (or are they the same book)? 📖
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I ended the year with Set the Record Straight on audio (SO CUTE) and I’m ringing in the new year with The Wild Huntress as a buddy-read and listening to The Love of My Afterlife. 🙌🏼
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I’ve got some fun reading goals for myself this year (like lots of rereads and buddy-reads) and I’m hoping to fully dive back into creating content and being active on here again. 🥹 I miss y’all!
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What are your 2025 reading goals (if you have any)? 🤎
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Now that Thanksgiving is over and it’s “social Now that Thanksgiving is over and it’s “socially acceptable” (🙄) to get festive, tell me which books are on your holiday season TBR! 🎅🏼
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I always find myself reaching for a couple of annual rereads, including THE AFTERLIFE OF HOLLY CHASE (which I listen to every December), THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, and LOVELIGHT FARMS as well 🎄
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There will also be some first-time reads on my list that I’m looking forward to picking up soon 🤎
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Fashion · November 5, 2018

Casual Camo and Weekender Tee + A Little Life Update

Life is so hectic right now that you’ll rarely find me dressed up. Typically I’m just rocking a casual outfit like this one with my camo jacket!

You may think I’m joking, but I feel as though life is going at the speed of light lately. Along with moving into our new townhome this past weekend, our wedding is just two weeks away, and as a friend of mine recently asked (and I concurred), “are we in a time vortex or something?” Each day, a few more boxes are carried from my parents’ home to my new place. Each day, I check another thing off my wedding to-do list. Each day, I start to realize that I’m getting ready to encounter something monumental in my life. It’s pretty exciting, I might add!

While I’d love to keep to my typical blogging schedule, I just know that in the next several weeks, it’s unlikely that I’ll keep to any normal schedule at all – blogging or not! I sure do hope to keep sharing as much as I can via social media. I’ve even been working on a “moving in” vlog to hopefully get up at some point. I’ve just found myself documenting less and living in the moment so much more over the past few weeks.

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tee c/o Sugarhigh | similar jacket | pants | similar belt |shoes | similar bag | earrings c/o Sugarfix | similar necklace

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I also wanted to clear up some confusion!

A lot of people assumed my fiancé and I already lived together, so I’ve received some baffled DM’s when I mentioned our move! I am, in fact, still living with my parents – and will continue to do so until the wedding. It’s given us the ability to save some serious money, and it’s really nice to have help when I’m dealing with a gastroparesis flare-up. Most of my stuff is already at the townhome, but I won’t move in fully until we return from our honeymoon. I’m so excited to finally live with my man and begin this chapter of our lives.

I’ll bet you want to know just a little bit about this outfit, considering this is a fashion blog.

So, let me start with my tee. I know it’s not the focal point of the outfit, but it’s certainly my favorite part. I received this $15 slouchy “Weekender” graphic tee from Sugarhigh, and have proceeded to wear it every single weekend, almost without fail. It’s quite possibly the softest tee I’ve ever owned, and the light mauve color matches with so many other pieces in my wardrobe. Of course, to complete this casual outfit, the camo jacket was a must. I’ve never really been huge on camo, but this one is a little oversized, not too bulky, and really makes my outfit pop! Definitely the perfect piece for running errands, or throwing over a LBD for a dressed down night out!

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Thanks for your patience during this nutty season of my life. You all are the best!

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Haley Stanley
6 years ago

You’re always the cutest!! Love that outfit on you but MOST I love how present you are being in this busy season of life. Those last 2 weeks before the wedding are CRAZY but filled with so many special moments. Praying for big things for you two <3

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Anna English
6 years ago

I’m loving all the camo pieces this season. This jacket is perfect for cooler temps!

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Jordyn
6 years ago

Hooray for your upcoming wedding and move, it is such an exciting time in your life, it’s no wonder you feel like life is moving so quickly lately <3

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Tanvi Rastogi
6 years ago

So many things going on in your life … It is okay if you take a short break from blogging. We will be right here, cheering you on. Such an exciting time in your life 🙂

❥ tanvii.com

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Donna
6 years ago

I can’t wait to share in all of the festive details. Remember to stop and look around. Savor these moments. You’ll recall them for a lifetime.

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Haley Stanley
6 years ago

You’re always the cutest!! Love that outfit on you but MOST I love how present you are being in this busy season of life. Those last 2 weeks before the wedding are CRAZY but filled with so many special moments. Praying for big things for you two <3

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Anna English
6 years ago

I’m loving all the camo pieces this season. This jacket is perfect for cooler temps!

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Jordyn
6 years ago

Hooray for your upcoming wedding and move, it is such an exciting time in your life, it’s no wonder you feel like life is moving so quickly lately <3

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Tanvi Rastogi
6 years ago

So many things going on in your life … It is okay if you take a short break from blogging. We will be right here, cheering you on. Such an exciting time in your life 🙂

❥ tanvii.com

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Donna
6 years ago

I can’t wait to share in all of the festive details. Remember to stop and look around. Savor these moments. You’ll recall them for a lifetime.

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Sarah Lindner
6 years ago

Wow you have some super exciting things coming up!! Can’t wait to see pics of everything!! Love camo everything and how you styled this jacket with a cute graphic tee and ripped jeans – super chic!
xoxo Sarah

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Shira Rosenbluth
6 years ago

I’ve never gotten into camo for some reason but I loveeee it on you!

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Carolyn
6 years ago

Love the camo jacket paired with the tee. I haven’t seen many camo jackets with pink in them so this one is cute! And don’t apologize for being MIA, you have a big life moment ahead of you! So excited!!

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Lily
6 years ago

I totally understand how you feel girl. When my husband and I got married time went by so fast, especially the weeks leading up to the big day. Take time for yourself and enjoy these next couple of weeks. Trust me, you’ll enjoy it. Don’t stress too much over your schedule, it’s hard, I know.
My husband and I bought a home before the wedding, but we didn’t move into the house until we returned from our honeymoon. It was actually so nice, we had time to get things settled in and come back from our honeymoon to a home. So happy for you girl!

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Steph
6 years ago

you can NEVER have too much camo and this jacket is perfect!

Cheers,
Steph
@trendyinindy|trendyinindy@gmail.com

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Sara Kelley
6 years ago

Girl, you totally rock the camo. I can’t ever pull off camo! Also, YES to the fact that you still live with your parents. My man and I have decided on doing that as well, except eventually, he will live with me at my parents’ house too while we save money to buy land and build. Gotta love amazing parents!!!

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Sara Kelley
6 years ago

Girl, you totally rock the camo. I can’t ever pull off camo! Also, YES to the fact that you still live with your parents. My man and I have decided on doing that as well, except eventually, he will live with me at my parents’ house too while we save money to buy land and build. Gotta love amazing parents!!!

Sara Kelley
http://www.mindovermango.com

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Candace
6 years ago

Casual and chic, I love it. Looks extra comfy too!

XO
Candace
http://www.thebeautybeau.com

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Whitney
6 years ago

How exciting that you are moving into a new place!! I adore your jacket! I love your sneakers. I’ve been trying to find a cheaper pair like these!

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Bernice
6 years ago

Yaas babe this came look really suits you! You look so gorgeous, and love the look x

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Alix Maza
6 years ago

In the wise words of my 15 year old cousin “every girl needs a camo jacket!” Love it.

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Kileen
6 years ago

I totally feel ya on life being SO busy lately! But I love your casual outfit girl, so chic and cute! Need this camo jacket and tee!

Kileen
cute & little

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Shira Rosenbluth
6 years ago

I’ve never gotten into camo for some reason but I loveeee it on you!

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Keating
6 years ago

I wish I could pull off a jacket like this! I always feel like they look so awkward on me haha but it looks so adorable on you! I love this whole look!

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Jasmine Vargas
6 years ago

Camo is definitely a trend right now. Something I’m usually not a fan of because I feel like I can’t pull it off lol but you sure can.

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Kelsey
6 years ago

This outfit is right up my alley!! My go-to is a tee and jeans, and I LOVE camo!! So cute!

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Helen
6 years ago

I hear you lady! It feels like this entire year has been on STEROIDS. So much happening at the moment and I can’t believe Christmas is around the corner. Can’t believe you guys are moving two weeks before you wedding!! Good luck with it all honey xx

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Lecy | A Simpler Grace
6 years ago

I LOVE this jacket and how you dressed it up with accessories. I am all about the camo right now!

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Keating
6 years ago

I wish I could pull off a jacket like this! I always feel like they look so awkward on me haha but it looks so adorable on you! I love this whole look!

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Jasmine Vargas
6 years ago

Camo is definitely a trend right now. Something I’m usually not a fan of because I feel like I can’t pull it off lol but you sure can.

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Kelsey
6 years ago

This outfit is right up my alley!! My go-to is a tee and jeans, and I LOVE camo!! So cute!

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Shane Prather
6 years ago

Camo is all the rage this season! Love all of your picks on the best jackets. Need to add one to my wardrobe!

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Morgan
6 years ago

Love that you brought out the pops of pink in the jacket with that fun tee!

-Morgan
How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com

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Lauren
6 years ago

SO excited to see the new place!! Looking adorable in camo, too 🙂 xo

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Danielle
6 years ago

I’m loving the length on this jacket! Perfect with skinny jeans and a tee. I’d have styled it the exact same way! 🙂

xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco

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Gentry Adams
6 years ago

Girl enjoy every minute of the next few weeks- so much excitement going on!

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Tonya Morris
6 years ago

I am loving camo this season! Such a cute jacket!

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Delia Atenea
6 years ago

Yaaay for Camo jacket and absolutely yes to dressing down every day! My usual daily uniform are leggings and sneakers!!!

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Lauren
6 years ago

SO excited to see the new place!! Looking adorable in camo, too 🙂 xo

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Gentry Adams
6 years ago

Girl enjoy every minute of the next few weeks- so much excitement going on!

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Taylor Mobley
6 years ago

You just look so darling.

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Taylor Mobley
6 years ago

You just look so darling.

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kelly Fordon
6 years ago

Wow, I thought I was busy! It sounds like you’ve got a lot on your plate! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding, I can remember when I was 2-weekends out, seems so surreal at that time – enjoy it!!

Cheers x

Kelly

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Jamaria Johnson
6 years ago

You look so cute! I love that camo jacket so much! xo

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Jamaria Johnson
6 years ago

You look so cute! I love that camo jacket so much! xo

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Carolyn
5 years ago

Love the camo jacket paired with the tee. I haven’t seen many camo jackets with pink in them so this one is cute! And don’t apologize for being MIA, you have a big life moment ahead of you! So excited!!

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Whitney
5 years ago

How exciting that you are moving into a new place!! I adore your jacket! I love your sneakers. I’ve been trying to find a cheaper pair like these!

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Lily
5 years ago

I totally understand how you feel girl. When my husband and I got married time went by so fast, especially the weeks leading up to the big day. Take time for yourself and enjoy these next couple of weeks. Trust me, you’ll enjoy it. Don’t stress too much over your schedule, it’s hard, I know.
My husband and I bought a home before the wedding, but we didn’t move into the house until we returned from our honeymoon. It was actually so nice, we had time to get things settled in and come back from our honeymoon to a home. So happy for you girl!

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Steph
5 years ago

you can NEVER have too much camo and this jacket is perfect!

Cheers,
Steph
@trendyinindy|trendyinindy@gmail.com

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Sara Kelley
5 years ago

Girl, you totally rock the camo. I can’t ever pull off camo! Also, YES to the fact that you still live with your parents. My man and I have decided on doing that as well, except eventually, he will live with me at my parents’ house too while we save money to buy land and build. Gotta love amazing parents!!!

Sara Kelley
http://www.mindovermango.com

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Have any books taken you by surprise lately, and i Have any books taken you by surprise lately, and if so, which ones? 😳
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I tend not to stray very far from my comfort zone of fantasy and fluffy romance, but I recently read WE’LL PRESCRIBE YOU A CAT, a translated novel about a magical mental health clinic that loans out cats to their patients. 🐈 It was absolutely fantastic in every way and became my first 5-star read of the year (outside of my rereads). 🙌🏼 
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Magical realism has always been a favorite genre of mine, but I usually struggle a lot with translated books. 😅 It was such a treat to immerse myself in this story and I can’t wait to read the sequel soon! 📖
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What was your last 5-star read? ⭐️ 
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Did you discover any new (or new-to-you) authors i Did you discover any new (or new-to-you) authors in the past year? ☕️
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I know they say “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but let’s be real… we all do it! 😂 When I saw the cover for The Lovers, I was instantly obsessed—and then I read the synopsis! I knew I needed it in my life right away, and I wasn’t disappointed. 🤎
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This book is full of self-discovery, sapphic sweetness, and some truly hilarious moments that had me laughing til my stomach hurt. 🙌🏼 I loved every minute of it and about burst into tears when @berkleypub sent me a copy! 🥹
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Rebekah’s storytelling was fantastic and I can’t wait to read her upcoming book, The Sun and the Moon, when it comes out in August! 📖
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Is this a title you’ve picked up or added to your TBR? 📚
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Are there any series you’re hoping to finish thi Are there any series you’re hoping to finish this year? 📚
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Typically, I’m someone who flies through series and prioritizes finishing them as soon as I possibly can. However, over the last few years, I’ve done a poor job completing all of the series I start, so I’m trying to make it a goal to finish them up! 👏🏼
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Some series that I’ve got on my list to finish:
📖 Girls of Paper and Fire
📖 Legacy of Orïsha (especially with the adaptation news!)
📖 Beasts of Prey
📖 The Inheritance Cycle
📖 The Atlas
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I’ve also got several that I’d like to start… but that’s another story entirely. 🙈
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Have you read any of these? 🤎
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Tell me just ONE of your auto-buy authors! 🫡
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I read The Charm Offensive a few years ago and instantly fell in love with Alison’s writing and the way the book made me feel so seen. 🥰 
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When I got an ARC of Kiss Her Once for Me, I was thrilled and once again inhaled the book. Yet again, it was a story that made me feel understood. 🥹
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I pretty much sobbed my way through Here We Go Again on audio and immediately purchased a physical copy so I could put myself through both the heartache and deep belly laughing again and again. 😅
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@alisoncochrun is forever and ever going to be an auto-buy author for me. 🤎
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Have you read any of these books? 📚
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What are five books or five series you find yourse What are five books or five series you find yourself constantly recommending? 🖐🏼
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TODAY IS MY 5TH BOOKSTAVERSARY! ☕️
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In honor of five years in this community, I wanted to share five books and five series I’m always recommending. These are stories that mean so much to me that I just wish everyone I encounter would read and love them too! 🥰
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FIVE STANDALONE BOOKS:
📖 The Nature of Witches
📖 The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
📖 The Midnight Library
📖 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
📖 Echo North
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FIVE SERIES:
📚 Shadow and Bone
📚 Shades of Magic
📚 The Prison Healer
📚 The All Souls Trilogy
📚 Bright Falls
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I have so many more that I could share, but these are just a few that have made my life a little brighter 🤎
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When is your bookstaversary? 🤔
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Are you planning any rereads this year? 🔁
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Rereading is something that I absolutely love to do. While there are countless new releases to get excited about, there’s something incredibly comforting about revisiting my favorite books. 🥹
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One of my favorite series to reread is SHADES OF MAGIC. Nothing gets me quite as excited and emotional as those opening words: “Kell wore a very peculiar coat…” 🙌🏼 AH! Just writing that makes me anxious to pick up this comfort series again this year. 🙈
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Have you read this phenomenal series? 📚
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What was your last book of 2024 and what’s your What was your last book of 2024 and what’s your first for 2025 (or are they the same book)? 📖
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I ended the year with Set the Record Straight on audio (SO CUTE) and I’m ringing in the new year with The Wild Huntress as a buddy-read and listening to The Love of My Afterlife. 🙌🏼
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I’ve got some fun reading goals for myself this year (like lots of rereads and buddy-reads) and I’m hoping to fully dive back into creating content and being active on here again. 🥹 I miss y’all!
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What are your 2025 reading goals (if you have any)? 🤎
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Now that Thanksgiving is over and it’s “social Now that Thanksgiving is over and it’s “socially acceptable” (🙄) to get festive, tell me which books are on your holiday season TBR! 🎅🏼
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I always find myself reaching for a couple of annual rereads, including THE AFTERLIFE OF HOLLY CHASE (which I listen to every December), THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, and LOVELIGHT FARMS as well 🎄
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There will also be some first-time reads on my list that I’m looking forward to picking up soon 🤎
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Do you have any festive reads that you recommend? 🫶🏼 
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Which decor retailer have you shopped with the lon Which decor retailer have you shopped with the longest? ☕️
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As my style has evolved and matured over the years, @desenio has always been there with the perfect art prints and posters to suit my home. 🤎
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I have had the privilege of working with them 5x over the years and I never cease to be amazed at the quality of their art prints and how perfectly they elevate any room in my home. It really is incredible how sometimes all you need to do is change out the posters featured in a gallery wall for a space to transform like magic! 🪄
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Do you have gallery walls in any of the rooms in your home? 🏠
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Are you a mood-reader or do you use a TBR? 📚
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I have always been a pretty strict TBR user. It’s the simplest way for me to plan around library holds, ARCs, buddy reads, and seasonal reading. Plus, I love the routine of writing them up and feeling of accomplishment upon completion! 🙌🏼
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This year, life has been more chaotic than ever before, and the last several months didn’t allow for written lists—leaving me feeling like I’m floating in the book abyss! 😂 I miss my TBR! I need routine! Trying to just choose a book on a whim is not for me! 🙈
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Next up for me is Make My Wish Come True and I’m so happy that it’s an actual plan and I have it available from the library and I can anticipate reading it. I’m nothing if not a lover of routine. 💁🏻‍♀️
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Do you know what you’re planning to read next? 📖
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