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The first book that popped into my head when I did this exercise was The Charm Offensive! 🫢🏼 This was a combination of me wanting to reread this adorable book that became an instant fave of mine last year πŸ“– thinking about how often I've seen it recommended lately for #PrideMonth (yay!) πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ and all the pondering I've been doing lately about the fact that I hate reality TV shows but for some reason, love reading books about reality TV shows πŸ˜‚
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Let’s see how similar our tastes are in books… Let’s see how similar our tastes are in books… πŸ€” Give yourself 5 points for every book you’ve read and an extra 5 points for every book you’ve also LOVED! ⭐️
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Here are my 20 all-time favorites (10 stand-alones and 10 series):
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STAND-ALONES:
🌲 Into the Heartless Wood
✨ The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
πŸ“š The Midnight Library
πŸ‚ The Nature of Witches
πŸ–οΈ People We Meet on Vacation
⏳ Early Departures
🐳 Amelia Unabridged
πŸ“– The Bookish Life of Nina Hill
πŸ™οΈ Paper Towns
🎀 Daisy Jones & The Six
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SERIES:
🦌 Shadow and Bone
❣️ Shades of Magic
πŸŽͺ Caraval
🐺 Echo North
🦁 The Chronicles of Narnia
🩷 Heartstopper
😍 The Friend Zone/Part of Your World
β˜•οΈ Legends & Lattes
⛓️ The Prison Healer
πŸ§šπŸ»β€β™€οΈ Wicked Lovely
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How many points did you get? πŸ† Are any of the ones you *haven’t* read on your TBR? 🫢🏼
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What was the last book you purchased for yourself What was the last book you purchased for yourself or got from the library? πŸ“–
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I've said it before and I'll say it a million more times (πŸ˜…): I don't purchase books unless I've read them first (my few exceptions being sequels for series I love or auto-buy authors) πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ Needless to say, I'm pretty picky about which books I DO spend my money on πŸ’³
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I recently did a bit of a haul from Book Outlet during their mega fiction sale and here's what I snagged:
β˜•οΈ Legends & Lattes
πŸ•°οΈ In Five Years
🌲 Lost in the Never Woods
πŸ₯€ Girl, Serpent, Thorn
🎀 XOXO
πŸ₯§ Crumbs
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What was the last sequel/companion novel announcem What was the last sequel/companion novel announcement that got you really excited? 🀩
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I was SO thrilled when I saw @kristinaforest's announcement for The Partner Plot, an adult romance that follows Violet (the older sister of Lily from The Neighbor Favor) and her high school sweetheart 🩷 It's coming out in the spring of 2024 and I'm already counting down the days until it's in my hands πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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If you haven't read The Neighbor Favor yet, what are you waiting for? πŸ˜‰ It's absolutely ADORABLE and I was so thrilled to get a copy of it in one of my @litlovebox packages - along with some delicious chocolates and coffee, of course β˜•οΈ Use the code STEPH5 for a discount on your very own box (good til the end of May!) 🎁
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What was the last cute romance book that you loved? πŸ“–
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What was the last series that you started? πŸ“š
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I've been starting (and completing) a lot of series this year πŸ™ŒπŸΌ Admittedly, half of them are rereads, but they still count, right? πŸ˜…
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Series rereads I've finished this year:
🌊 All the Stars and Teeth
🏹 The Hunger Games
🦌 Shadow and Bone
❣️ Shades of Magic
πŸ¦β€β¬› Six of Crows
πŸ‚ Heartstopper (up to date)
πŸ¦ΈπŸ»β€β™€οΈ Renegades
 
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πŸ’š The Green Bone Saga
πŸ₯° Jansen Brothers
🌲 Lovelight Farms
πŸ” Truly Devious (trilogy - still working on the continuations)
πŸ«– The Tea Dragon Society
πŸ§šπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ These Hollow Vows
πŸƒ The Cardplay Duology
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I've also started several more, but I'm most proud of the ones I've completed βœ… There's something so satisfying about finishing a series, don't you think? πŸ˜‚
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A few years ago, I devoured The Daevabad Trilogy and completely fell in love with the absolutely magnificent world-building 😍
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Some of my favorite completed adult fantasy series:
πŸ’š The Green Bone Saga (Jade City, Jade War, Jade Legacy)
πŸ§›πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ All Souls (A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, The Book of Life)
🐺 The Wilderwood (For the Wolf, For the Throne)
⏳ Shades of Magic (A Darker Shade of Magic, A Gathering of Shadows, A Conjuring of Light)
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What's one book you'd recommend to someone just di What's one book you'd recommend to someone just diving into fiction for the first time? πŸ“–
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I don't have many IRL friends who enjoy reading, but I have been lucky enough to recommend books to fiction newbies in the past and I usually start with The Midnight Library! πŸ“š I think it's a book everyone should read (but that's because it saved my life, so it's very special to me) and I especially recommend it during May, Mental Health Awareness Month! πŸ’š
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Total books read: 92
Rereads: 28
Favorite genres: fantasy & romance as per usual
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Begin Again, Legends & Lattes, Happy Place
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Angie Thomas, Maureen Johnson
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Leigh Bardugo, V.E. Schwab, Marissa Meyer, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Emily Henry
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If the Shoe Fits, These Twisted Bonds, Crumbs
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Babel, A Curse for True Love, Foxglove, This Cursed Light, The Stardust Thief, A Wilderness of Stars, Painted Devils, Bring Me Your Midnight, Someone Just Like You, The Brothers Hawthorne, and several more tbh 
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Fashion · May 18, 2018

Come One, Come All To The Carnival

They say you should always be a child at heart…

…but sometimes I think I’m just a child still. πŸ˜‚Β Each year, there’s this janky carnival that comes into town. Seriously, it’s open for a week, and I’m not sure I’ve ever seen more than 20 people there at one time. However, each year I proceed to go, and each year I wonder why I keep coming back! This year, though, instead of just attending – I decided to take some photos. Guys, I’m not sure I’ve ever loved a set of photos more than these. I actually had 20+ saved to a folder and it was everything in me not to include themΒ allΒ in this post.

Special thank-you toΒ my friend, Meredith, for capturing my childlike glee about the simple things like merry-go-rounds and cotton candy (peep how my tongue, lips, and teeth all turned blue because I couldn’t keep myself from inhaling the “monster bag” – which I still have sitting on my desk over a week later). Folks, you’ll be seeing a lot more of her talent around here as we move into the summer! I can’t wait to keep sharing!


Outfit Details
jumpsuit | earrings | shoes

I wanted to make sure I was keeping cool and comfy while we were wandering around the carnival.

My #1 rule when heading to a fair, carnival, or theme park, is toΒ never, ever, EVER wear a dress or skirt. You don’t know when you might be heading onto a roller coaster or the swings, and you certainly don’t want the entire world to see your goods. A jumpsuit or romper is totally the way to go because it’s the ease of a dress without the likelihood of catastrophe.

This particular $30 jumpsuit is absolutely dynamite because it can easily be dressed up or down. So if you’re heading to the carnival on a date and then going to dinner right afterwards, just switch from comfy sneakers to a pair heels and some statement earrings andΒ go! I loved this jumpsuit so much I pulled the same move I did withΒ this dress and wore it twice in a week! It’s the absolute best!

In: Fashion · Tagged: carnival, carousel, charlotte russe, cotton candy, fair, ferris wheel, front tie jumpsuit, green and blue, keyhole jumpsuit, merry-go-round, spring style, striped jumpsuit, Sugarfix, summer fashion, summer style, Target, target style, tassel earrings, white heels

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Elin
5 years ago

What a lovely post ^^ I love that jumpsuit ^^ I think I might get it for myself πŸ˜€

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lydia
5 years ago

I am laughing at your description of the carnival, you are the BEST! Such a great idea to take some pics there, they truly always turn out to be some of the best! It’s just so fun and you’re looking so cute as always! And um, your jumpsuit is so cute and who could ever pass up a price like that? Happy Friday!

xo, Lydia

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Lily
5 years ago

How cute are you!?! I seriously love the jumpsuit on you, the green goes so well with your complexion and hair.

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Anna English
5 years ago

What a fun jumpsuit! These colors fit you perfectly.

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Donna
5 years ago

You’re making me want cotton candy!!

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Elin
5 years ago

What a lovely post ^^ I love that jumpsuit ^^ I think I might get it for myself πŸ˜€

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Rebecca Piersol
5 years ago

YESSSS girl these photos are SO fun. Such a great idea for a shoot!

xx Rebecca

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lydia
5 years ago

I am laughing at your description of the carnival, you are the BEST! Such a great idea to take some pics there, they truly always turn out to be some of the best! It’s just so fun and you’re looking so cute as always! And um, your jumpsuit is so cute and who could ever pass up a price like that? Happy Friday!

xo, Lydia

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Lily
5 years ago

How cute are you!?! I seriously love the jumpsuit on you, the green goes so well with your complexion and hair.

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Anna English
5 years ago

What a fun jumpsuit! These colors fit you perfectly.

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Donna
5 years ago

You’re making me want cotton candy!!

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Lauren Nakagawa
5 years ago

I love the stripes, and I love love love a good carnival situation πŸ˜€ Such a cool setting for a shoot, I love how these turned out!

xx
Lauren
http://www.shoesandsashimi.com

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Nelli Kalinyuk
5 years ago

You are the cutest! Your pictures are so fun, makes me want cotton candy! XO, Nelli

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Lauren Nakagawa
5 years ago

I love the stripes, and I love love love a good carnival situation πŸ˜€ Such a cool setting for a shoot, I love how these turned out!

xx
Lauren
http://www.shoesandsashimi.com

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Ruthie Ridley
5 years ago

The carnival is the BEST! Also I can promise that you were the cutest and best dressed that day as well!

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Kileen
5 years ago

This jumpsuit is so fun and so cute on you girl! I love the color too!

Kileen
cute & little

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Kileen
5 years ago

This jumpsuit is so fun and so cute on you girl! I love the color too!

Kileen
cute & little

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Nailil
5 years ago

What a fun jumpsuit girl. Love the photos.

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Nailil
5 years ago

What a fun jumpsuit girl. Love the photos.

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Whitney
5 years ago

you are seriously the cutest! great color jumpsuit on you!

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Whitney
5 years ago

you are seriously the cutest! great color jumpsuit on you!

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Michelle Zavodny
5 years ago

You’re adorable! I love that jumper.

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Kelsey
5 years ago

Oh my gosh you are too darn cute!! What a fun shoot! xo

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Michelle Zavodny
5 years ago

You’re adorable! I love that jumper.

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Janet Cooke
5 years ago

Love this jumpsuit! It looks so great on you!

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Jessica
5 years ago

Looks like you had such a great time! Love that jumpsuit!
xo Jessica
http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com

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Kimmie
5 years ago

Okay I am so glad you went back this year because these photos are amazing!!! Givin me so much inspo girl!
xo Kimmie

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Laura Leigh
5 years ago

Oh my gosh these photos are so much fun!! I absolutely love them gal. Looks like you had a total blast and that you picked the most perfect look for the carnival. So fun but comfy too.

xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com

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Taylor Mobley
5 years ago

Your photoshoots are my absolute favorite ALL the time. LOVE!

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Hannah
5 years ago

How fun is this look and perfect for the occasion! I love a good jumpsuit and think they are great for running around town:)

xoxo, Hannah
http://www.ohwhatasighttosee.com

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Lauryn Hock
5 years ago

These are the most adorable photos!

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Tara Fuller
5 years ago

this is so fun! the photos make me feel like i’m there! love the jumpsuit!

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Rebecca Piersol
3 years ago

YESSSS girl these photos are SO fun. Such a great idea for a shoot!

xx Rebecca

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Kelsey
3 years ago

Oh my gosh you are too darn cute!! What a fun shoot! xo

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Let’s see how similar our tastes are in books… Let’s see how similar our tastes are in books… πŸ€” Give yourself 5 points for every book you’ve read and an extra 5 points for every book you’ve also LOVED! ⭐️
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Here are my 20 all-time favorites (10 stand-alones and 10 series):
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STAND-ALONES:
🌲 Into the Heartless Wood
✨ The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
πŸ“š The Midnight Library
πŸ‚ The Nature of Witches
πŸ–οΈ People We Meet on Vacation
⏳ Early Departures
🐳 Amelia Unabridged
πŸ“– The Bookish Life of Nina Hill
πŸ™οΈ Paper Towns
🎀 Daisy Jones & The Six
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SERIES:
🦌 Shadow and Bone
❣️ Shades of Magic
πŸŽͺ Caraval
🐺 Echo North
🦁 The Chronicles of Narnia
🩷 Heartstopper
😍 The Friend Zone/Part of Your World
β˜•οΈ Legends & Lattes
⛓️ The Prison Healer
πŸ§šπŸ»β€β™€οΈ Wicked Lovely
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How many points did you get? πŸ† Are any of the ones you *haven’t* read on your TBR? 🫢🏼
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What was the last book you purchased for yourself What was the last book you purchased for yourself or got from the library? πŸ“–
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I've said it before and I'll say it a million more times (πŸ˜…): I don't purchase books unless I've read them first (my few exceptions being sequels for series I love or auto-buy authors) πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ Needless to say, I'm pretty picky about which books I DO spend my money on πŸ’³
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I recently did a bit of a haul from Book Outlet during their mega fiction sale and here's what I snagged:
β˜•οΈ Legends & Lattes
πŸ•°οΈ In Five Years
🌲 Lost in the Never Woods
πŸ₯€ Girl, Serpent, Thorn
🎀 XOXO
πŸ₯§ Crumbs
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Have you read any of these or are any of them on your TBR? πŸ“š
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What was the last sequel/companion novel announcem What was the last sequel/companion novel announcement that got you really excited? 🀩
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I was SO thrilled when I saw @kristinaforest's announcement for The Partner Plot, an adult romance that follows Violet (the older sister of Lily from The Neighbor Favor) and her high school sweetheart 🩷 It's coming out in the spring of 2024 and I'm already counting down the days until it's in my hands πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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If you haven't read The Neighbor Favor yet, what are you waiting for? πŸ˜‰ It's absolutely ADORABLE and I was so thrilled to get a copy of it in one of my @litlovebox packages - along with some delicious chocolates and coffee, of course β˜•οΈ Use the code STEPH5 for a discount on your very own box (good til the end of May!) 🎁
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What was the last cute romance book that you loved? πŸ“–
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What was the last series that you started? πŸ“š
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I've been starting (and completing) a lot of series this year πŸ™ŒπŸΌ Admittedly, half of them are rereads, but they still count, right? πŸ˜…
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Series rereads I've finished this year:
🌊 All the Stars and Teeth
🏹 The Hunger Games
🦌 Shadow and Bone
❣️ Shades of Magic
πŸ¦β€β¬› Six of Crows
πŸ‚ Heartstopper (up to date)
πŸ¦ΈπŸ»β€β™€οΈ Renegades
 
Series I've finished this year (not rereads):
πŸ’š The Green Bone Saga
πŸ₯° Jansen Brothers
🌲 Lovelight Farms
πŸ” Truly Devious (trilogy - still working on the continuations)
πŸ«– The Tea Dragon Society
πŸ§šπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ These Hollow Vows
πŸƒ The Cardplay Duology
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I've also started several more, but I'm most proud of the ones I've completed βœ… There's something so satisfying about finishing a series, don't you think? πŸ˜‚
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Have you read any of these yet? πŸ“–
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What are your favorite adult fantasy series? βš”οΈ
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A few years ago, I devoured The Daevabad Trilogy and completely fell in love with the absolutely magnificent world-building 😍
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Adult fantasy can be tricky if you're used to the pacing in YA fantasy, but after some time, you might find that you really enjoy the way that the story develops πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Some of my favorite completed adult fantasy series:
πŸ’š The Green Bone Saga (Jade City, Jade War, Jade Legacy)
πŸ§›πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ All Souls (A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, The Book of Life)
🐺 The Wilderwood (For the Wolf, For the Throne)
⏳ Shades of Magic (A Darker Shade of Magic, A Gathering of Shadows, A Conjuring of Light)
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Have you read any of these yet? πŸ“š
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What's one book you'd recommend to someone just di What's one book you'd recommend to someone just diving into fiction for the first time? πŸ“–
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I've asked this in the past, but I'm curious how the answers might change since so many books have come out in the last several years that I think would fit this perfectly πŸ‘ŒπŸΌ
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I don't have many IRL friends who enjoy reading, but I have been lucky enough to recommend books to fiction newbies in the past and I usually start with The Midnight Library! πŸ“š I think it's a book everyone should read (but that's because it saved my life, so it's very special to me) and I especially recommend it during May, Mental Health Awareness Month! πŸ’š
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‼️ I’m taking the next week away from social media/blogging for my own mental health. I’ll probably be lurking some but please note that I won’t be updating much of anything til after the 15th 🫢🏼
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Have you read The Midnight Library yet? β˜•οΈ
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Have you reached your quarterly reading goals (if Have you reached your quarterly reading goals (if you set any)? πŸ“Š
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I was tagged by @estherfungreads to do a quarterly reading wrap-up:
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Total books read: 92
Rereads: 28
Favorite genres: fantasy & romance as per usual
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β˜•οΈ Personal favorite reads (not counting rereads):
Begin Again, Legends & Lattes, Happy Place
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β˜•οΈ Favorite new-to-me authors:
Angie Thomas, Maureen Johnson
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β˜•οΈ Favorite authors revisited:
Leigh Bardugo, V.E. Schwab, Marissa Meyer, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Emily Henry
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β˜•οΈ Books that made me laugh (not counting rereads):
Funny Feelings, Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, Happy Place 
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β˜•οΈ Books that made me cry:
We Are All So Good at Smiling, The Crossover, Happy Place (yes it fits in both categories)
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β˜•οΈ Currently reading:
If the Shoe Fits, These Twisted Bonds, Crumbs
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β˜•οΈ What's left on my priority TBR:
Babel, A Curse for True Love, Foxglove, This Cursed Light, The Stardust Thief, A Wilderness of Stars, Painted Devils, Bring Me Your Midnight, Someone Just Like You, The Brothers Hawthorne, and several more tbh 
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Did you love any of your April reads so much that Did you love any of your April reads so much that you wanted to immediately turn around and read them again? 🀎
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I certainly felt that about a few of the books I read this past month, but especially:
πŸ«– The Tea Dragon Society - this entire MG graphic novel trilogy just warmed my heart so much. It's precious and wonderful and if you haven't read it, please do because you won't be able to wipe the smile off your face.
πŸ” Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers - within the first couple of chapters, I was belly-laughing so hard I was crying. This was hilarious and adorable and I didn't want it to end. I immediately began recommending it to everyone. 
⛱️ Happy Place - because of course! I mean, this book did make me sob my eyes out multiple times, but it also made me belly laugh more than once as well. It was perfect in every way and very quickly became my second fave of Emily's books (just after PWMOV)!
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Thank goodness I'm a big fan of rereading because I know I'll be revisiting all of these books again in the future πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Have you read any of my April favorites? πŸ“š
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