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β€’ Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
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Fashion · January 11, 2019

Casual Burgundy for Valentine’s Day

The Coziest Casual Valentine's Day Outfit

Someone show me a rule book that says you have to dress up for all the holidays. Gimme a totally cozy and casual Valentine’s Day outfit and I’m a happy gal.

I mean, really – where did we get the idea that all holidays mean fancy ensembles with glitter and matching colors? IΒ broke the mold on Christmas by wearing leopard print with black, and I’m going to switch things up for Valentine’s Day by taking the casual approach. I’m also choosing a sister color of red and pink and wearing burgundy instead. #REBEL. Okay, not really a rebel – I did add in some pink accessories – but I’m just trying to make a point here. Here’s to throwing away the “fashion manual” and just keeping things practical and cute for everyday wear.

Speaking of “everyday” – Valentine’s Day falls on a Thursday this year, which means it’s just another day. You heard me. Most likely, you’ll be spending it like me – working and then maybe going out to dinner (if you’re lucky/that’s what you want to do). This outfit is a way to keep it slightly festive, without going too overboard. It’s also incredibly simple to switch out a few pieces to dress it up, given the opportunity.


Outfit Details
similar top | cardigan c/o Chicwish | pants c/o Macy’s | shoes | similar bag | similar necklaceΒ | similar earrings

The Coziest Casual Valentine's Day Outfit
The Coziest Casual Valentine's Day Outfit

Here’s some exciting news: this outfit is incrediblyΒ practical.

Maybe that doesn’t seem exciting to you, but to me – that sells me on the look entirely. I love that this v-neck blouse is sleeveless so I can wear it with either a cardigan, leather moto, or denim jacket. I could also wear it alone if the wonky winter weather decides to be a not-so-surprising 65Β°. If you’re not a heels person, don’t fret: sneakers or flats could work just as well.Β However, something you must know about this particular pair of heels is that they areΒ delightfully comfortable. Truly, the block heel makes a world of difference, and I love them so much I own them in two different colors! Lastly, I reached for denim pants – sans holes or major distressing. So if you work at an office that’s even slightly more casual than the usual, you’re business-ready in this look.

This outfit is also 100% significant other-approved. My husband loves this blouse and the skinny jeans + heels combo. It’s a winner no matter what your plans entail. If you celebrate Galentine’s Day rather than Valentine’s Day – you could wear this for brunch or drinks with your besties. It’s basically the most practical outfit for any occasion – and super easy to throw together for the upcoming holidays!


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Donna
4 years ago

Sleeveless with layers. Sounds perfect for me. I love your bag and shoes too!

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Rach
4 years ago

I’m all for a cozy and casual Valentine’s Day outfit! It’s so cold in Chicago in February that it is painful to think about wearing a fancy dress haha! Love this outfit!

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Hillary Conheady
4 years ago

This color is beautiful on you!! Love how you styled this whole look!

xo, Hillary | hillheady.com

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Donna
4 years ago

Sleeveless with layers. Sounds perfect for me. I love your bag and shoes too!

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Lacy
4 years ago

That outfit is super cute! I love long sweaters!

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Rach
4 years ago

I’m all for a cozy and casual Valentine’s Day outfit! It’s so cold in Chicago in February that it is painful to think about wearing a fancy dress haha! Love this outfit!

http://www.rdsobsessions.com

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Hillary Conheady
4 years ago

This color is beautiful on you!! Love how you styled this whole look!

xo, Hillary | hillheady.com

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Kim
4 years ago

This is my kind of Valentine’s outfit! Love the burgundy and those heels are so fab!

xoxo,
Kim

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Liz
4 years ago

That color is so pretty on you! I love the cardi too πŸ™‚ Perfect for a casual valentines day!

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Lacy
4 years ago

That outfit is super cute! I love long sweaters!

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Ro
4 years ago

I LOVE casual V-Day outfits! Unless my husband says that I need to dress up and where something fancy, I usually opt for a dressy top and jeans. Love this look!

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EM
4 years ago

THIS IS SUCH A GOOD COLOR ON YOU!

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Kim
4 years ago

This is my kind of Valentine’s outfit! Love the burgundy and those heels are so fab!

xoxo,
Kim

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Lily
4 years ago

Burgundy is one of my absolute favorite colors to wear, so I am loving this casual outfit. Loving the pops of blush too — so pretty!

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Ro
4 years ago

I LOVE casual V-Day outfits! Unless my husband says that I need to dress up and where something fancy, I usually opt for a dressy top and jeans. Love this look!

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Indya | The Small Adventurer
4 years ago

I personally think Valentine’s Day is the PERFECT holiday to go casual for! After all, you’re celebrating LOVE, and love is not only skin deep! You’re celebrating the fact that you have people in your life who love you for you, not what you wear. My partner and I love having really relaxing Valentine’s Day dates that usually involve a home cooked meal (or take out!) and a movie night on the couch. Perfection!

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Lauren Nakagawa
4 years ago

love the sleeves on this knit, super cozy and I love that it’s great for every day!

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Lauren
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Kileen
4 years ago

This is such a cute outfit babe and I am loving this chunky cardigan, looks so cute on you!!

Kileen
cute & little

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Sharon Wu
4 years ago

I have that same cardi and totally forgot about it! Omg! Time to whip it out before it gets too hot to wear it LOL. I am totally a burgundy girl and would wear this color for Valentine’s Day! I personally think it’s better than a bright red. You look amazing girl, love the entire look! xx

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Lily
4 years ago

Burgundy is one of my absolute favorite colors to wear, so I am loving this casual outfit. Loving the pops of blush too — so pretty!

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Indya | The Small Adventurer
4 years ago

I personally think Valentine’s Day is the PERFECT holiday to go casual for! After all, you’re celebrating LOVE, and love is not only skin deep! You’re celebrating the fact that you have people in your life who love you for you, not what you wear. My partner and I love having really relaxing Valentine’s Day dates that usually involve a home cooked meal (or take out!) and a movie night on the couch. Perfection!

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Kileen
4 years ago

This is such a cute outfit babe and I am loving this chunky cardigan, looks so cute on you!!

Kileen
cute & little

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Nataly
4 years ago

This is such a cute and cozy outfit. I love that color on you.

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Helen
4 years ago

This is so cute! I am obsessed with your shoes.

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Alix Maza
4 years ago

I agree! Give me a cozy outfit and I’m a happy gal too.

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Kristina
4 years ago

I’m surprising my hubby with a cooking class for V-Day so I’ll probably be wearing something similar- cute but casual… minus the heels!

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Lyddiegal
4 years ago

If I were going out for valentines, I’d totally dress up, but since I’m single and it’s just another day, I’m sure I wont do anything! Your cozy sweater looks perfect to me!
Chic on the Cheap

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Nataly
4 years ago

This is such a cute and cozy outfit. I love that color on you.

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Kristina
4 years ago

I’m surprising my hubby with a cooking class for V-Day so I’ll probably be wearing something similar- cute but casual… minus the heels!

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Lyddiegal
4 years ago

If I were going out for valentines, I’d totally dress up, but since I’m single and it’s just another day, I’m sure I wont do anything! Your cozy sweater looks perfect to me!
Chic on the Cheap

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Jess Scull
4 years ago

giiirl give me casual cozy ALL DAY LONG! Love this look!

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Jess Scull
4 years ago

giiirl give me casual cozy ALL DAY LONG! Love this look!

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Laura
4 years ago

This is such a cute look for Valentine’s Day! I love a good cozy casual outfit. And I definitely dress down for holidays more than I dress up.

xo, Laura

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adriana
4 years ago

Such a cute look! I love that cardigan with it – so fun!

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Hena Tayeb
4 years ago

So cute.. you look great.

http://www.henatayeb.blogspot.com

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adriana
4 years ago

Such a cute look! I love that cardigan with it – so fun!

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Tayler
4 years ago

Oh my gosh, I love love love love that cardigan! Give me all the oversized cardigans!

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Morgan
4 years ago

I love the tunic length of that burgundy top!

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

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Kelsey
4 years ago

You are so cute and I love this whole look! Especially those shoes!!

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Kasey | Running in Heels
4 years ago

This is such a perfect casual look! Love the idea of a casual holiday!

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Bree | Bree At Last
4 years ago

Love love LOVE your approach! I really think this holiday gets waaaay too much hype, bc in our house it really is “just another day.” I adore this casual look for a simple V-day dinner with the huzz:)

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Taylor Mobley
4 years ago

This is absolutely one of my all-time favorite colors for valentines day!!!!

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Alix Maza
4 years ago

I agree! Give me a cozy outfit and I’m a happy gal too.

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Liz
4 years ago

That color is so pretty on you! I love the cardi too πŸ™‚ Perfect for a casual valentines day!

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EM
4 years ago

THIS IS SUCH A GOOD COLOR ON YOU!

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Helen
4 years ago

This is so cute! I am obsessed with your shoes.

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Sharon Wu
4 years ago

I have that same cardi and totally forgot about it! Omg! Time to whip it out before it gets too hot to wear it LOL. I am totally a burgundy girl and would wear this color for Valentine’s Day! I personally think it’s better than a bright red. You look amazing girl, love the entire look! xx

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Laura
4 years ago

This is such a cute look for Valentine’s Day! I love a good cozy casual outfit. And I definitely dress down for holidays more than I dress up.

xo, Laura

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Is there a particular room in your home that you'v Is there a particular room in your home that you've been wanting to redecorate? πŸͺž
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For quite some time, I've been wanting to give my bedroom a facelift--making it fit the "cozy cottage" vibe I desired when I first bought this house 🏑
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Before starting my renovation journey, I created a mood board with my ideal home decor in mind πŸ›οΈ I knew that I wanted a wood dresser that combined modern farmhouse with classic elements, and @sauderusa 100% delivered! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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This stunning oak dresser immediately brought serious #SauderStyle (aka new life and so much beautiful warmth) to the room 🀎 It's incredibly sturdy, has so much space, and was honestly quite easy to assemble (with a friend) πŸ› οΈ I still catch myself staring at it each time I walk by 😍
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How would you describe your decor style? β˜•οΈ 
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Is there a book you read this year that you don't Is there a book you read this year that you don't see mentioned nearly enough on bookstagram? πŸ“– Hype up why I should read it in the comments! πŸ’¬
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The first titles that come to mind from my 2023 reading list (so far) are:
🌲 We Are All So Good at Smiling by @ambsmcbride 
πŸ“– The Neighbor Favor by @kristinaforest_ 
πŸ’» Just My Type by @falonballard 
πŸ₯³ House Party edited by @justinwritesya 
🦊 The Night Fox by @ashleywilda_ 
πŸ¦β€β¬› Illuminations by @redwombatstudio
πŸ“š Story Thieves by @jamesrileyauthor 
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Have you read any of these books or are any of them on your TBR? 🀎 
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If the main character of your current read asked y If the main character of your current read asked you to swap lives with them right now, would you agree? πŸ’­ Why or why not? πŸ€”
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πŸ—οΈ I definitely would NOT swap lives with either Grayson or Jameson in The Brothers Hawthorne because I don't even have a fraction of their brain power to solve puzzles and enter high-stakes games.. like that would just be a recipe for disaster! 🫣
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🏰 Aaaand I also probably wouldn't swap with Agatha or Sophie in The School for Good and Evil because I'd be very confused in a place like that and wind up creating chaos without meaning to because how do you *not* when you're living in close quarters with fairytale characters? πŸ˜…
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I've been drinking this Bannered Mare tea from @steepedinlore with a splash of milk almost daily and it's been just the pick-me-up I need when I have those midday slumps after spending hours at my desk πŸ’» You don't want to miss this one and you can use the code ESPRESSO10 for a discount when you make your purchase! πŸ«–
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If you don't want to swap with the MC of your current read, which character WOULD you want to trade lives with? πŸ“–
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What are some of your favorite autumnal books? πŸ‚
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Happy first weekend of autumn 🍁 Who else is as thrilled as I am that the best season has officially arrived? 🀭
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I spent the day baking pumpkin bread with my sister, reading The Brothers Hawthorne while sipping my (multiple) cups of coffee, and watching the blustery rainy weather πŸŽƒ
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To answer my own question, here are a few of my top cozy, autumn book recs:
β€’ The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin
β€’ All Souls by Deborah Harkness
β€’ Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
β€’ Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper
β€’ Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
β€’ Spells for Lost Things by Jenna Evans Welch
β€’ The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones
β€’ The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
β€’ The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw
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Have you read any of these? πŸ“–
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Do you plan your reads around the seasons? 🍁
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I don't pick up many spring or summer books (since I dislike those seasons), but I typically find myself reading more cozy or witchy novels during autumn! πŸ‚ Doing this helps me to fully embrace my favorite time of the year πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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It'll come as no surprise to you that, thanks to @steepedinlore, I've also been sipping on many mugs of tea while I dive into my autumnal reads πŸ«– Make sure you use my code ESPRESSO10 to get a discount on your seasonal tea purchase! 🀎
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πŸ” FUN FACT ABOUT THIS PHOTO: My sweet and smooshy calico cat, Nona, decided that scarf was her snuggle spot and curled right upβ€”she makes the cutest prop, doesn’t she? πŸ₯Ή
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Where do you purchase your home decor? πŸͺ΄ β €β € Where do you purchase your home decor? πŸͺ΄
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SURPRISE! I'm going to begin adding home content to this page and I'm incredibly excited about it πŸ₯³ I've been slowly but surely transforming my house into the cozy little cottage of my dreams and the first thing to get a rework was the gallery wall in my bedroom, thanks to @desenio πŸ–ΌοΈ
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I've been shopping from Desenio for YEARS now and very highly recommend their stunning art prints and frames, so of course, the opportunity to be a #DesenioPartner for this project was a dream come true πŸ™ŒπŸΌ In fact, I have gallery walls featuring their posters in three different rooms in my home--that's how much I love them 😍
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You can read my full review of this company (from products to pricing to shipping, and more) at the link in my bio πŸ’» And between now and October 3, you can get 45% off your purchase from @desenio using the code ESPRESSOEDITION 🫢🏼
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Which print in my new gallery wall is your favorite? 🀎
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What are some books that you've made your entire p What are some books that you've made your entire personality? πŸ™ˆ
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Truthfully, it doesn't matter how long you've followed me, you probably already know that I love all things Shadow and Bone 🫢🏼 I've been going through a Grishaverse reread this year and loving every second of it, but nothing will compare to those first three books! πŸ₯°
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I was late to the game with this trilogy, reading it for the first time just a little before the show first premiered, but it quickly became a core part of my personality πŸ˜‰ Now, I own two signed copies of the first book (one is the special edition hardcover and one is the show tie-in) πŸ“– And no joke, 90% of my candles are related to the Grishaverse in some way (thank you @janzywaxco for providing the perfect scents for my many rereads and rewatches πŸ•―οΈ)
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When was the last time you reread your favorite series? πŸ“š 
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Hi friends--what have I missed? 🀎
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All I'm hearing on repeat in my head is Jacob Black's ridiculous, "Where the hell have you been, loca?" πŸ˜† I missed you all SO MUCH this past month and a half 😭
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So to answer the werewolf's question:
🫢🏼 I got to spend a week with one of my best buddies in Ohio and we made friendship blankets, got matching Gilmore Girls tattoos, went to high tea, watched a ton of Seinfeld, avoided a tornado, and shopped til we dropped (it was the best time)
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πŸ“– @chronicacademia and I have been buddy-reading like our lives depend on it for quite some time, but actually meeting in person and being able to geek out over books together face-to-face was the absolute best
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πŸ₯€ The chance to meet one of my favorite authors during the same trip? Couldn't pass that up! I attended the Foxglove book tour in Columbus for @authoradalyngrace and it was such a surreal experience
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πŸͺ΄ I've begun to work on some home projects--finally turning my cozy cottage into exactly that--and I'm loving every second of it! Very thankful for some incredible partnerships that will be coming to this page real soon
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πŸ₯° I’ve spent so much quality time with my family, including celebrating my sister’s birthday with her making such precious memories. So grateful for my incredible tribe who have held me up and brought so much comfort lately. 
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πŸ’” The life update that I posted on my stories on Sept 1 explained the hardest part of why I disappeared for so long. I know that there are great plans for my future even as I stumble my way through the now (if you missed it and are confused, feel free to DM me)
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Now, tell me something that you're looking forward to this autumn πŸ‚
What was the last book someone recommended to you What was the last book someone recommended to you that became a favorite? 🀎
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Okay, this wasn't the last one for me, but it was the FIRST book that @chronicacademia recommended to me… and it became an instant fave 😍
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The Bone Houses is a cozy-creepy (aka, not scary, but just a little eerie, while also being totally cozy and atmospheric) fantasy with incredible disability rep and a truly creative story 🦴 If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend it for your "spooky season" TBR πŸŽƒ
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What's a cozy-creepy book that you enjoy? πŸ™ˆ 
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Do you prefer to savor one book for an extended pe Do you prefer to savor one book for an extended period of time, or do you tend to fly through your reads pretty quickly? ⏳
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Normally, I would say that I fly through books--inhaling them more than savoring them πŸ˜… But over the last week, I spent time buddy-reading The Fragile Threads of Power... and taking my time with it β˜•οΈ
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There was something really nice about slowing down and reading little bits at a time, then discussing them with my friend, then reading more, then theorizing about the plot, then reading a little more, etc. 🀎 It felt good to just appreciate the book rather than gobbling it up (though I know I'll go right back to that with whatever I read next πŸ˜†)
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If you tend to fly through your reads, what's the last book that made you WANT to take your time with it and savor each moment? πŸ“– 
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