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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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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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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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 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 5, 2018

Layering for the Lazy Girl

Thought you knew everything there was to know about fall layering? This lazy girl fashion hack will be just what you need for those early mornings!

Have you ever opened your eyes on a crisp autumn day and realized you snoozed your alarm a few too many times, leaving you with fleeting minutes to get out the door? No? Oh, then, me either! Actually – that would be a lie, because I’ve definitely done this to myself on more than one occasion. Typically, I’m an incredibly timely person, but there are days where my bed is just too cozy! In those moments, I turn to my ultimate fall layering hack: the faux-layered top!

Layering is easy enough, if your tank top wasn’t left crumpled on the floor last night and your sweater isn’t in the dirty pile. Fear not! Instead of scrambling to smooth out wrinkles and mist perfume to mask the stinky sock smell that’s attached itself to your worn clothing, reach for a layered-look sweater and waltz out the door! You’ll look 100% put-together while putting in 0% effort.

Outfit Details
top c/o Macy’s | pants c/o Macy’s | booties | earrings c/o Sugarfix | similar necklace | similar bag

This sweater is the ultimate lazy girl hack to fall layering!

Rather than purchasing multiple pieces, just grab a faux-layered top and you’ll always be prepared to throw together a stellar outfit – even in a rush. However, there are a couple of key elements to keep in mind if you want to uplevel your layering skills:

Always, always have a denim jacket on hand. Denim on denim is no longer frowned upon, so rock that Canadian tuxedo!
Scarves are multi-purpose. Sure, you can wear them traditionally around your neck, but you can also drape them across your shoulders, belt them to create a vest, or tie them like a poncho.
One word: cardigans. I can’t stress enough the importance of owning cardigans. They work over everything from tank tops to sweater-dresses, with boots or with sneakers, and they can easily be dressed up or down.

When the cold weather arrives, you may be itching for all these layers at once!

These fall layering tips will definitely be cutting my morning routine in half. What about you?

In: Fashion · Tagged: autumn style, casual outfit, charlotte russe, fall, fall fashion 2018, fall layering, fashion hacks, jeans and sweater, layered sweater, Levi's, Macy's

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Donna
4 years ago

I absolutely love the back on your top. So cute! I like the thin layering for fall too. Great ideas!

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Donna
4 years ago

I absolutely love the back on your top. So cute! I like the thin layering for fall too. Great ideas!

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Rach
4 years ago

A faux leathering top is genius!! It’s also great for those who want the layering look but don’t really need that extra layer!

http://www.rdsobsessions.com

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Brittany
4 years ago

This is such a chic outfit, I love your bag πŸ™‚
– xo Britt
https://levisandlemonade.com

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Rach
4 years ago

A faux leathering top is genius!! It’s also great for those who want the layering look but don’t really need that extra layer!

http://www.rdsobsessions.com

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Brittany
4 years ago

This is such a chic outfit, I love your bag πŸ™‚
– xo Britt
https://levisandlemonade.com

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Tanvi Rastogi
4 years ago

You layered it perfectly. Love the look.

β₯ tanvii.com

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Kim
4 years ago

Faux layered tops are my favorite! They give the perfect layered look with out all the bulk. I love your layered outfit!

xoxo,
Kim

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Lavenda Memory
4 years ago

Layering is so essential for fall! Easy pieces like this are great! Good finds babe πŸ™‚

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Nicole
4 years ago

Scarves, denim jackets and cardigans! Yup, need all of these too!! Basically all are essentials in my wardrobe πŸ™ŒπŸ»

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Lee
4 years ago

I love faux layer sweaters! I have 4 or 5 already, and definitely want the one you’re wearing; that back detail is gorgeous!

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Lecy | A Simpler Grace
4 years ago

I am all about the layers in fall. I love this look!

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Summer
4 years ago

Oh, this top is too cute. Love the back of it – super casual and cute for fall. I love layering!

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Kileen
4 years ago

I love this casual chic outfit babe and love the faux layering! Such a cute sweater.

Kileen
cute & little

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Lee
4 years ago

I love faux layer sweaters! I have 4 or 5 already, and definitely want the one you’re wearing; that back detail is gorgeous!

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Kileen
4 years ago

I love this casual chic outfit babe and love the faux layering! Such a cute sweater.

Kileen
cute & little

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Alix Maza
4 years ago

Yes to all of this! Today I layered for the first time and I love it haha.

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Jasmine Vargas
4 years ago

YES to this outfit. I’m all about comfort and layering. But also making sure that I am not adding too much layers because I get hot so fast.

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miriam
4 years ago

yaasss! you had my at lazy! i love tops like these~ makes life so much easier

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Laura || Walking in Memphis in
4 years ago

A girl after my own heart, haha you had me at lazy, it really is a great outfit! This is a perfect idea so you don’t get too hot.

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miriam
4 years ago

yaasss! you had my at lazy! i love tops like these~ makes life so much easier

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Kelsey
4 years ago

This is definitely for the lazy gal! I am the laziest (not proud of it) and these tops are right up my alley!!

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Laura || Walking in Memphis in High Heels
4 years ago

A girl after my own heart, haha you had me at lazy, it really is a great outfit! This is a perfect idea so you don’t get too hot.

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Kelsey
4 years ago

This is definitely for the lazy gal! I am the laziest (not proud of it) and these tops are right up my alley!!

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Shani
4 years ago

The back of this sweater is too cute!

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Shani
4 years ago

The back of this sweater is too cute!

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Laura Leigh
4 years ago

I love it! So perfect and easy! Not to mention adorable detail in the back to add a little something extra!

xo Laura Leigh
Louella Reese

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Alexis
4 years ago

This look is perfect! I don’t know why I don’t have a faux-layered sweater. Seriously, need to get on it! I couldn’t agree with you more on cardigans being a must-have. I wear them almost daily with so many different looks.

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Deborah
4 years ago

I love this simple layered look! it’s such an easy way to really get into Autumn dressing!

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Renee || Getting Fit Fab
4 years ago

This is perfect! I love that top, and the tips are even better, especially when it’s not “cold” but still layering needs to be done.

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Laura Leigh
4 years ago

I love it! So perfect and easy! Not to mention adorable detail in the back to add a little something extra!

xo Laura Leigh
Louella Reese

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Alexis
4 years ago

This look is perfect! I don’t know why I don’t have a faux-layered sweater. Seriously, need to get on it! I couldn’t agree with you more on cardigans being a must-have. I wear them almost daily with so many different looks.

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Deborah
4 years ago

I love this simple layered look! it’s such an easy way to really get into Autumn dressing!

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Liz
4 years ago

Such a cute fall outfit! I love layers for cooler weather!

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Taylor Mobley
4 years ago

Yes – you look totally amazing!

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Tara Fuller
4 years ago

this is so pretty – i love the back detail!

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Celeste Godoy
4 years ago

I love fall fashion because of layers and that outfit is so cute! Cardis and booties are my must and I feel like I can never have enough haha

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Bernice
4 years ago

You always find the cutest accessories! Gorgeous necklace and those cute boots!

https://www.bunnybernice.com/single-post/2018/10/10/Institchu-Wedding-Suits-Experience-Review

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Bernice
4 years ago

You always find the cutest accessories! Gorgeous necklace and those cute boots!

https://www.bunnybernice.com/single-post/2018/10/10/Institchu-Wedding-Suits-Experience-Review

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Bree | BreeAtLast.com
4 years ago

You’re so freaking cute!! I love the back detail on that lazy girl’s sweater πŸ˜‰ and your gorgeous bag goes with it perfectly!

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Bree | BreeAtLast.com
4 years ago

You’re so freaking cute!! I love the back detail on that lazy girl’s sweater πŸ˜‰ and your gorgeous bag goes with it perfectly!

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Whitney
4 years ago

This faux layered top is so cute!! It looks comfy too. Definitely need it in my fall wardrobe!

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Kim
3 years ago

Faux layered tops are my favorite! They give the perfect layered look with out all the bulk. I love your layered outfit!

xoxo,
Kim

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Summer
3 years ago

Oh, this top is too cute. Love the back of it – super casual and cute for fall. I love layering!

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Nicole
3 years ago

Scarves, denim jackets and cardigans! Yup, need all of these too!! Basically all are essentials in my wardrobe 🙌🏻

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Jasmine Vargas
3 years ago

YES to this outfit. I’m all about comfort and layering. But also making sure that I am not adding too much layers because I get hot so fast.

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Lecy | A Simpler Grace
3 years ago

I am all about the layers in fall. I love this look!

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Renee || Getting Fit Fab
3 years ago

This is perfect! I love that top, and the tips are even better, especially when it’s not “cold” but still layering needs to be done.

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Lavenda Memory
3 years ago

Layering is so essential for fall! Easy pieces like this are great! Good finds babe πŸ™‚

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Taylor Mobley
3 years ago

Yes – you look totally amazing!

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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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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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