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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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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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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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 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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Fashion, Summer · August 7, 2019

The One Where Stephanie Wore a Friends Tee

What if I told you I found 20 Friends gifts you gotta add to your wishlist. Would you believe me?

If you said yes, then good – because IΒ do have 20 Friends gifts in this post that you’ll want to add to your wishlist – or buy right away! I’ve watched every episode of this show more times than I can count, and I’m pretty devastated that Netflix is removing it from the index. I guess it’s time for me to start collecting all the seasons on DVD for safe-keeping, huh? Maybe I should have added those to this product round-up!

My friend, Kaylyn, recently got me this top and skirt before our trip to DC and I knew I had to wear them together while playing tourist in Georgetown. Both pieces are so insanely comfortable, and even though it was about a bajillion degrees outside, I was still comfortable from my head down to my sneakers. And even though I was just in a casual graphic tee, I still felt super cute because of the addition of my skirt and blush backpack. This is what I call a winning combo! It made me realize that everyone needs some Friends merch in their life, so if you keep scrolling, you’ll find 20 gifts to get for yourself or a friend!


Outfit Details
top (sold out, but here’s theΒ sweatshirt version) | similar skirt | similar backpack | sneakers | necklaceΒ | sunglasses

Here are the 20Β Friends gifts you’ll want to grab for a friend (or for yourself) right now!

Which one is your favorite? I wanted to include products that work for both guys and girls, so you can refer back to this at any time for birthdays, holidays, and more!


Related Posts
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Tell me which episode of Friends is your favorite!

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  1. Hillary Conheady says

    August 7, 2019 at 10:03 AM

    This whole look is so cute! What a great idea to give on of these items as a gift!

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  2. Morgan Tyner says

    August 7, 2019 at 10:03 AM

    I love Friends!! Those tops are just so cute! And paired with that adorable pink backpack + those white sneakers?! Yes πŸ™ŒπŸ½ I love the episode of Friends when Rachel has a baby shower thrown for her 🀣 and Monica is obsessed with trying to please Rachel’s mom lol
    Xx, Morgs*

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  3. Rachel says

    August 7, 2019 at 12:00 PM

    I am heartbroken that Friends will be leaving Netflix, but I guess this gives me an excuse to watch it on repeat, every single day until it’s off, RIGHT??? Love this t-shirt so much.

    Rachel
    http://www.hello-her.com

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  4. Lina says

    August 7, 2019 at 12:56 PM

    I love Friends so much! I would love to have the Friends top. Also, I like so much the whole outfit. You look gorgeous as always Steph

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  5. Morgan says

    August 7, 2019 at 2:03 PM

    I’ve actually never watched Friends, which some of my closest girlfriends are still in shock about. Those same girls would love that shirt though! I’ll have to watch it sometime to catch up with the rest of the world πŸ™‚

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  6. Elodie says

    August 7, 2019 at 5:07 PM

    Most of my friends are obsessed with Friends so I’m definitely bookmarking this for Christmas! Also, how cool is your t-shirt?! I love it!

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  7. Katie says

    August 7, 2019 at 7:03 PM

    I gotta say the pivot one is my fave! Anytime I’m moving something I have to break that saying out!

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  8. Megan says

    August 7, 2019 at 7:20 PM

    I love Friends! All of the items are so cute and would make great gifts!

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  9. Summer says

    August 7, 2019 at 9:00 PM

    Oh my gosh, love the acid wash baseball cap – too fun!! Shockingly, I don’t own anything Friends so I need to get on that!

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  10. Emily says

    August 7, 2019 at 9:22 PM

    Love this outfit! I think I need the PIVOT shirt. Too funny!

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  11. Kileen says

    August 8, 2019 at 1:39 AM

    Love this fun tee babe!! This is such a cute, casual look- love that you paired this tee with a skirt!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  12. Carolyn says

    August 8, 2019 at 7:41 AM

    Haha oh my goodness. Love this idea! My husband and I have seen Friends many, many times. It’s one of our go-to’s. If I were to get one of those gifts I’d get the mug or the socks. We’d both use those! Love how you are rocking their merch too!

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  13. Mary Powers says

    August 8, 2019 at 2:04 PM

    That pivot tee though 🀣 need that and the smelly cat mug!! I’m so obsessed with this show and need to watch it again from the beginning. It’s been too long!

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  14. Alix Maza says

    August 8, 2019 at 2:08 PM

    That keychain! I love it! And favorite episode? WHY MUST I PICK JUST ONE?!

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  15. Erin says

    August 8, 2019 at 3:04 PM

    I’m embarrassed to tell you I’ve never watched friends πŸ˜‚

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  16. Laura S says

    August 8, 2019 at 6:27 PM

    Friends is my favorite show EVER. I NEED these in my life!!

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  17. Amanda says

    August 8, 2019 at 7:09 PM

    I love all this friends stuff! Just saw a ton at pottery barn as well…and all the thanksgiving ones are priceless

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  18. Azanique says

    August 9, 2019 at 9:47 AM

    I love this tee! I literally used to stay up all night watching Friends and love all the modem memes that have been made from the show πŸ™‚

    -xo, Azanique | https://www.lotsofsass.com

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  19. Marlene says

    August 11, 2019 at 1:56 PM

    I’ve watched the entire series like 10 times! Lol. Never gets old, hard to pick a favorite.

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  20. Lily says

    August 12, 2019 at 11:38 AM

    Love me some FRIENDS!! These are all such cute gift ideas.

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  21. Alexis says

    August 12, 2019 at 11:58 AM

    You outfit is perfection!! These gifts are totally killer too! My sister is a HUGE FRIENDS fan, she’s obsessed. These are definiely all perfect for her!

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  22. Lisa says

    August 15, 2019 at 12:24 PM

    So cute and fun! I loved the women’s black and white tee – #7 the best!

    Lisa | http://www.occasionallyluxe.com

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  23. Becky says

    August 15, 2019 at 4:01 PM

    For some reason I never really got into Friends! I know a lot of people who love it though so these would be good gift ideas for them.

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  24. Morgan says

    August 15, 2019 at 7:12 PM

    That backpack is adorable! How has it held up? I know that some faux suede can look pretty rough after a few days (while others look amazing all the time!).

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  25. Nailil says

    August 16, 2019 at 1:09 AM

    Omg what a fun tee! And all the Friends finds!

    Xx, Nailil
    thirtyminusone.com

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  26. Jackie says

    August 16, 2019 at 10:00 AM

    First of all, you look cute. Second of all, I would take any one or all of those finds! Love Friends!

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  27. sarah lindner says

    August 16, 2019 at 10:07 AM

    I would love to have that top! It’s so cute with the rest of your outfit!
    Xoxo
    Sarah Lindner
    http://www.TheHouseOfSequins.com

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  28. Annie says

    August 16, 2019 at 10:24 AM

    I keep hearing people talking about this show and I’ve never seen it! I think you’ve finally convinced me to watch it, because these references on these gifts are all going over my head and I’m very intrigued haha

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  29. Katelyn says

    August 16, 2019 at 11:03 AM

    SO cute! I have so many friends that still love Friends. Perfect for Christmas gifts!

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  30. Em says

    August 16, 2019 at 11:56 AM

    ok I need this tee in my life ASAP! Friends will never get old!

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  31. Lavenda Memory says

    August 19, 2019 at 4:30 PM

    Love your kitchy title post! Such a classic Tee to style too πŸ™‚

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  32. Laura Leigh says

    August 19, 2019 at 5:20 PM

    I know I am in the minority here but I was never really into friends. BUT I know so many people absolutely love it and will be buying EVERYTHING you shared! I do love how you styled the tee and the cute title of the post!

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

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  33. Megan says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:16 PM

    I love Friends! All of the items are so cute and would make great gifts!

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  34. Lina says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:16 PM

    I love Friends so much! I would love to have the Friends top. Also, I like so much the whole outfit. You look gorgeous as always Steph

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  35. Hillary Conheady says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:16 PM

    This whole look is so cute! What a great idea to give on of these items as a gift!

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  36. Katie says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:16 PM

    I gotta say the pivot one is my fave! Anytime I’m moving something I have to break that saying out!

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  37. Elodie says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:16 PM

    Most of my friends are obsessed with Friends so I’m definitely bookmarking this for Christmas! Also, how cool is your t-shirt?! I love it!

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  38. Emily says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:28 PM

    Love this outfit! I think I need the PIVOT shirt. Too funny!

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  39. Carolyn says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:28 PM

    Haha oh my goodness. Love this idea! My husband and I have seen Friends many, many times. It’s one of our go-to’s. If I were to get one of those gifts I’d get the mug or the socks. We’d both use those! Love how you are rocking their merch too!

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  40. Kileen says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:28 PM

    Love this fun tee babe!! This is such a cute, casual look- love that you paired this tee with a skirt!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  41. Azanique says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:28 PM

    I love this tee! I literally used to stay up all night watching Friends and love all the modem memes that have been made from the show πŸ™‚

    -xo, Azanique | https://www.lotsofsass.com

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  42. Morgan Tyner says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:28 PM

    I love Friends!! Those tops are just so cute! And paired with that adorable pink backpack + those white sneakers?! Yes 🙌🏽 I love the episode of Friends when Rachel has a baby shower thrown for her 🤣 and Monica is obsessed with trying to please Rachel’s mom lol
    Xx, Morgs*

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  43. Rachel says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:28 PM

    I am heartbroken that Friends will be leaving Netflix, but I guess this gives me an excuse to watch it on repeat, every single day until it’s off, RIGHT??? Love this t-shirt so much.

    Rachel
    http://www.hello-her.com

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  44. Summer says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:28 PM

    Oh my gosh, love the acid wash baseball cap – too fun!! Shockingly, I don’t own anything Friends so I need to get on that!

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  45. Alix Maza says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:28 PM

    That keychain! I love it! And favorite episode? WHY MUST I PICK JUST ONE?!

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  46. Mary Powers says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:28 PM

    That pivot tee though 🤣 need that and the smelly cat mug!! I’m so obsessed with this show and need to watch it again from the beginning. It’s been too long!

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  47. Marlene says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:28 PM

    I’ve watched the entire series like 10 times! Lol. Never gets old, hard to pick a favorite.

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  48. Erin says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:28 PM

    I’m embarrassed to tell you I’ve never watched friends 😂

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  49. Amanda says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:28 PM

    I love all this friends stuff! Just saw a ton at pottery barn as well…and all the thanksgiving ones are priceless

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  50. Lily says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:28 PM

    Love me some FRIENDS!! These are all such cute gift ideas.

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  51. Morgan says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:28 PM

    I’ve actually never watched Friends, which some of my closest girlfriends are still in shock about. Those same girls would love that shirt though! I’ll have to watch it sometime to catch up with the rest of the world πŸ™‚

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  52. Laura S says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    Friends is my favorite show EVER. I NEED these in my life!!

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  53. Alexis says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    You outfit is perfection!! These gifts are totally killer too! My sister is a HUGE FRIENDS fan, she’s obsessed. These are definiely all perfect for her!

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  54. Becky says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    For some reason I never really got into Friends! I know a lot of people who love it though so these would be good gift ideas for them.

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  55. Lisa says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    So cute and fun! I loved the women’s black and white tee – #7 the best!

    Lisa | http://www.occasionallyluxe.com

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  56. Nailil says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    Omg what a fun tee! And all the Friends finds!

    Xx, Nailil
    thirtyminusone.com

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  57. Morgan says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    That backpack is adorable! How has it held up? I know that some faux suede can look pretty rough after a few days (while others look amazing all the time!).

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  58. sarah lindner says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    I would love to have that top! It’s so cute with the rest of your outfit!
    Xoxo
    Sarah Lindner
    http://www.TheHouseOfSequins.com

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  59. Lavenda Memory says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    Love your kitchy title post! Such a classic Tee to style too πŸ™‚

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  60. Katelyn says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    SO cute! I have so many friends that still love Friends. Perfect for Christmas gifts!

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  61. Laura Leigh says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    I know I am in the minority here but I was never really into friends. BUT I know so many people absolutely love it and will be buying EVERYTHING you shared! I do love how you styled the tee and the cute title of the post!

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

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  62. Em says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:52 PM

    ok I need this tee in my life ASAP! Friends will never get old!

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  63. Jackie says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:52 PM

    First of all, you look cute. Second of all, I would take any one or all of those finds! Love Friends!

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  64. Annie says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:52 PM

    I keep hearing people talking about this show and I’ve never seen it! I think you’ve finally convinced me to watch it, because these references on these gifts are all going over my head and I’m very intrigued haha

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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
πŸ§žβ€β™‚οΈ Aladdin
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πŸ‘’ Madeline
⚜️ 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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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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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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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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