Close your eyes Think about holding a book in you Close your eyes  Think about holding a book in your hands. Feel the pages and the spine. Visualize the cover. Now tell me, what book did you see? πŸ‘€ Was it one you recommend? πŸ₯°
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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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Have you read The Charm Offensive or is it on your TBR? πŸŽ₯ 
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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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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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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 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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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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Funny Feelings, Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, Happy Place 
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We Are All So Good at Smiling, The Crossover, Happy Place (yes it fits in both categories)
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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 · October 29, 2018

What I Was Loving in October

How fitting is it that my final post for October is all Harry Potter-esque and just in time for Halloween?

With all the wedding craziness going on, I haven’t even thought about costumes for one second. However, whenΒ Carytown Cupcakes launched their annual “Cary Potter” event (they turn their whole cupcake shop into a Harry Potter universe each October), I knew I couldn’t miss it. This is my version of Halloween goodness, and I’ll most likely end up snuggled in bed on Halloween night watching (or reading) “Goblet of Fire.” Every year, I enjoy their Harry Potter-themed cupcakes, and the shop decorated to the nines, but I hadn’t taken any photos! So, this year, I decided to change that, with the help of my photographer,Β Meredith. We had so much fun eating butterbeer cupcakes, ogling at the hanging Hogwarts letters, and listening to the soundtrack serenade us.

Obviously, this was my favorite “event” of October, but I also wanted to share with you all the other fun things this past month brought my way!

Outfit Details
top c/o Chicwish | jeans | shoes | similar necklace | similar earrings | similar bag

Favorite Clothing Items

I’ve found that layering is much easier when you only need one piece of clothing. Yeah, you read that right. This top has been on repeat!

I purchased this sweater last year, but it’s already making a sweet return as one of my most-worn tops for fall.

Honestly, I can’t get over how feminine and beautifulΒ this pullover is. As you can tell in the photos from this post, it’s quite chunky and cozy. I can’t wait to bring it along on my honeymoon!

Favorite Accessories

You would be utterly shocked at how lightweight these earrings are. I certainly was! They also come in several beautiful colors.

Another item I purchased last year, but am already donning for this season, these booties will last me quite a while, if you ask me!

I can’t even begin to tell you how many compliments I’ve received while wearingΒ these earrings. They’re beyond stunning, and they match with everything!

Favorite Skincare & Makeup Items

Several months back, I received this palette. It was only during the month of October that I found the true beauty of it!

This primer actually follows through on what it’s created to do. It reduces pores and makes the skin a smooth, matte surface to spread foundation upon.

If your skin tends to get dry and flaky during the cooler months,Β this moisturizer will become your best friend. It’s lightweight, but insanely hydrating!

Favorite Books

I mentioned last month that I’m reading through theΒ Harry Potter series, and that’s still the case. I’m about to beginΒ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I’m loving every second of these stories!

Favorite TV Shows & Movies

All of my fall series’ are on! So, I’ve been bingingΒ This is Us,Β The Flash,Β Arrow,Β Supergirl,Β The Good Place, andΒ Manifest (this one is new).Β I’m also still trying to completeΒ The Office with my fiancΓ©!

Favorite Food & Drinks

When I’m working in my cloffice, I find that I always want JalepeΓ±o Cheetos. Maybe that’s not the healthiest option ever, but they’re so dang delicious.

La Croix is my BFF forever and always. I don’t care what anyone says about the taste. The coconut flavor is my favorite, with tangerine following closely in second place. It’s such a great substitution for sugary soda!

Favorite Music

Sarah Reeves released her latest album “Easy Never Needed You” and I can’t get enough.

For some reason, after “Woman Like Me” was dropped by Little Mix, I felt the need to go back and listen to all their old music as well. So the “This Is Little Mix” playlist has been my go-to.

I’m crazy in love with For King & Country’s latest album, “Burn The Ships,” though I wish it were longer!

Favorite Blog Posts &Β Your Favorites Too

To be quite honest, October heldΒ all my favorite posts from this year, I think!

Y’all lovedΒ this post about layering. And I did too! It’s just such a great hack!

Unsurprisingly my favorite post of the month was one of the most-read I’ve had all year.Β This one about my bridal shower was a total winner!

I let my nerdy side out inΒ this post and it was so much fun.

Favorite Spots

Obviously, it goes without saying that Carytown Cupcakes takes the cake (ha ha) as my favorite place for October! This Harry Potter goodness was just irresistible!

I had the best time with my mom at AR Workshop a few weeks back. We created some seriously fun art together. You can peep that here!

To say I’m excited about theΒ West Elm opening would be a major understatement. It’s going to be a danger to my wallet, considering the fact that I’m about to move into my new home!

What was your favorite part about October?

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Nonee N.
4 years ago

My favorite part of October was celebrating my husbands 30th birthday! I love that sweater btw it’s so cute! Is it soft? I get eerie with sweaters scared that they will be scratchy

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Natalie @ A Tiny Traveler Blog
4 years ago

How cute!! I would love to try a butter beer cupcake. YUM!

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Tanvi Rastogi
4 years ago

That is such a cute sweater. Love the theme of your post. I wanna have a muffin now πŸ˜€

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Cathy
4 years ago

How fun! I love Harry Potter and those cupcakes look sooooo good!

XOXO
Cathy

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Rach
4 years ago

My favorite part of October is seriously having no weekend plans! It was relaxing and it was just what we needed before the holidays start! Omg what are your thoughts on the HP series so far? I was so big into HP growing up!

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Becky @ Disney in your Day
4 years ago

This is so cool! I love Harry Potter, and a buttebeer cupcake sounds delicious. They do a big Harry Potter festival near me (I didn’t get to go this year but I went last year). I did go to the Franklin Institute last week – once a month they do their “science after hours” event for adults only with fun themes, and this month was Harry Potter and the wizarding world! So that might have been my favorite event of October. That or running the Hershey half marathon, where I got my best time ever!

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Carolyn
4 years ago

I just started watching Manifest. The plot intrigues me but idk, I don’t know how much I like the actors! Seems a little cheesy to be at times. But I will probably keep watching it haha. Happy almost Halloween!

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Delia Atenea
4 years ago

I just bought a similar sweater! It looks so cozy! And I’m so in love with your shoes!!!

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Helena Marz
4 years ago

This sweater is so pretty on you and love the details! My fave part of October is celebrating Oktoberfest with the family this past weekend! ❀️

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Lee
4 years ago

Ahh that is so fun that they do that for the month of october! Im such an HP fun. Also love the sweater you’re wearing in these pics!

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Jasmine Vargas
4 years ago

I clearly need to visit Richmond during this time of the year because I am fan of Harry Potter and I would totally nerd out lol

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Carolyn
4 years ago

I just started watching Manifest. The plot intrigues me but idk, I don’t know how much I like the actors! Seems a little cheesy to be at times. But I will probably keep watching it haha. Happy almost Halloween!

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Jordyn
4 years ago

Oh my goodness what a cute idea, I love Harry Potter! This year my family and I all dressed up as Harry Potter characters so I also had a very Harry Potter Halloween! I only wish I was closer to Richmond so I could pop in!

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Indya | The Small Adventurer
4 years ago

I am also SLOWLY reading through Harry Potter. I’ve read the first three and loved them, but the size of Goblet of Fire is putting me off 😂

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Kileen
4 years ago

Such a cute outfit babe, I am loving that sweater! & my skin tends to get drier during the colder seasons, so I definitely want to try that Neutrogena moisturizer!

Kileen
cute & little

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Kimberly Smith
4 years ago

Ahh this sweater is so gorgeous – I’ve been looking for one like this!!

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Indya | The Small Adventurer
4 years ago

I am also SLOWLY reading through Harry Potter. I’ve read the first three and loved them, but the size of Goblet of Fire is putting me off πŸ˜‚

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Taylor Mobley
4 years ago

THESE SHOES. I have said it before but I’ll say it again – you have the best style. I am always looking at your stuff for inspiration!

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Deborah
4 years ago

That is an awesome tradition! I LOVE Harry Potter and a whole cupcake place on theme with Harry Potter universe sounds like a dream come true!!

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Kimberly Smith
4 years ago

Ahh this sweater is so gorgeous – I’ve been looking for one like this!!

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Rachel Ritlop
4 years ago

ah if you like this is us just out a million little things! it’s really good! October is literally my fave month! so many things to love!

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Anna English
4 years ago

Such a fun month for you! But I LOVE that sweater!

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Marlene
4 years ago

Ok that sweater is everything, I’m obsessed with it so cute! I wish it was colder here as I’d add it to my shopping cart asap.

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Taylor Mobley
4 years ago

THESE SHOES. I have said it before but I’ll say it again – you have the best style. I am always looking at your stuff for inspiration!

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Deborah
4 years ago

That is an awesome tradition! I LOVE Harry Potter and a whole cupcake place on theme with Harry Potter universe sounds like a dream come true!!

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Anna English
4 years ago

Such a fun month for you! But I LOVE that sweater!

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Alix Maza
4 years ago

A Butterbeer cupcake sounds amazing! Love the decor of this place.

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Tonya Morris
4 years ago

This is such a fun post! Love the Harry Potter themed cupcake event! Sounds so fun!

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Sharon Wu
4 years ago

Your sweater is so cute!! I love it! Ahh Harry Potter reminds me of my younger years! I think I’m itching to go through the series just to feel like a kid again haha πŸ™‚

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Helen
4 years ago

I honestly don’t know where October has gone because it’s been hectic! Looks like you’ve been busy too girl and I loveeeee this sweater on you darling! xx

Helen xx

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Keating
4 years ago

This cafe looks adorable! And that cupcake sounds and looks delicious!

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Helen
4 years ago

I honestly don’t know where October has gone because it’s been hectic! Looks like you’ve been busy too girl and I loveeeee this sweater on you darling! xx

Helen xx

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Keating
4 years ago

This cafe looks adorable! And that cupcake sounds and looks delicious!

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Lavenda Memory Memory
4 years ago

That sweater is so cute and cozy! Great post babe πŸ™‚

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Brooke
4 years ago

How fun!!! I would have totally been there. Love Harry Potter! Sounds like it’s been a great month!

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Lavenda Memory Memory
4 years ago

That sweater is so cute and cozy! Great post babe πŸ™‚

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Sara Kelley
4 years ago

Such a cute location! I’m a huge fan of your gold heels. I’m always gravitating towards nude colored heels, but now I think I’ll need to get some gold ones for the holidays. πŸ˜‰ Your entire outfit is so cozy as well!

Sara
http://www.mindovermango.com

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Brooke
4 years ago

How fun!!! I would have totally been there. Love Harry Potter! Sounds like it’s been a great month!

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Jamaria Johnson
4 years ago

Those cupcakes look delicious and your sweater looks so soft and comfy!

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Jamaria Johnson
4 years ago

Those cupcakes look delicious and your sweater looks so soft and comfy!

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Annie
4 years ago

This is the sweetest top – I absolutely love it!

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Annie
4 years ago

This is the sweetest top – I absolutely love it!

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theeyetraveler
4 years ago

JalepeΓ±o Cheetos?? I have yet tried it but now very intrigued! I love munching at work, so this will be on my snack list.

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TianShanae
4 years ago

Your sweater is so cute! Love the look hun.

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Sharon Wu
3 years ago

Your sweater is so cute!! I love it! Ahh Harry Potter reminds me of my younger years! I think I’m itching to go through the series just to feel like a kid again haha πŸ™‚

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theeyetraveler
3 years ago

Jalepeño Cheetos?? I have yet tried it but now very intrigued! I love munching at work, so this will be on my snack list.

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TianShanae
3 years ago

Your sweater is so cute! Love the look hun.

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Close your eyes Think about holding a book in you Close your eyes  Think about holding a book in your hands. Feel the pages and the spine. Visualize the cover. Now tell me, what book did you see? πŸ‘€ Was it one you recommend? πŸ₯°
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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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Have you read The Charm Offensive or is it on your TBR? πŸŽ₯ 
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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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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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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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