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New Book Releases in October 2023

September 27, 2023

New Book Releases in October 2023

The list of new book releases in October 2023 is so good that I had to expand my list to include them all! You don’t wanna miss these titles.

Book Review: The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab

September 25, 2023

Book Review: The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab

After many years of being (not so) patient, V.E. Schwab has heard our pleas and granted us more Shades of Magic with her new novel, The Fragile Threads of Power.

12 Queer Romance Books That You’re Going to Love

September 22, 2023

12 Queer Romance Books That You’re Going to Love

I love reading queer romance books and my TBR currently has countless titles that I can’t wait to pick up. In this post, you’ll find 12 of my favorites that I could reread again and again!

Where to Purchase the Best Fall Graphic Tees

September 20, 2023

Where to Purchase the Best Fall Graphic Tees

Catch me wearing graphic tees all year long. Catch me wearing adorable fall graphic tees all through this season.

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Why You Should Stick to a Planned Monthly Reading List

Why You Should Stick to a Planned Monthly Reading List

Looking for ways to read more books? Have you tried sticking with a planned monthly reading list? It may sound complicated, but it’s not!

A Fantasy Lover’s Honest Thoughts on A Court of Thorns and Roses

A Fantasy Lover’s Honest Thoughts on A Court of Thorns and Roses

So you’re considering picking up the fantasy series, A Court of Thorns and Roses, but you aren’t sure what to expect. I’m sharing my totally honest thoughts. I’ll admit, I feel a little ballsy as I post this article. The…

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How to Become a More Efficient Reader

How to Become a More Efficient Reader

Do you ever find yourself wishing you could read more books? I used to feel the same way, so I made a few changes and went from occasionally finishing a book to reading over fifteen novels every single month.

What is The StoryGraph and Why Do I Prefer it Over Goodreads?

What is The StoryGraph and Why Do I Prefer it Over Goodreads?

This post was originally published in January 2022. It has been updated with new photos and the most current information about The StoryGraph website and app. In early 2021, I officially pulled the plug on Goodreads and switched entirely to…

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Is there a book you read this year that you don't Is there a book you read this year that you don't see mentioned nearly enough on bookstagram? 📖 Hype up why I should read it in the comments! 💬
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The first titles that come to mind from my 2023 reading list (so far) are:
🌲 We Are All So Good at Smiling by @ambsmcbride 
📖 The Neighbor Favor by @kristinaforest_ 
💻 Just My Type by @falonballard 
🥳 House Party edited by @justinwritesya 
🦊 The Night Fox by @ashleywilda_ 
🐦‍⬛ Illuminations by @redwombatstudio
📚 Story Thieves by @jamesrileyauthor 
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Have you read any of these books or are any of them on your TBR? 🤎 
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If the main character of your current read asked y If the main character of your current read asked you to swap lives with them right now, would you agree? 💭 Why or why not? 🤔
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🗝️ I definitely would NOT swap lives with either Grayson or Jameson in The Brothers Hawthorne because I don't even have a fraction of their brain power to solve puzzles and enter high-stakes games.. like that would just be a recipe for disaster! 🫣
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🏰 Aaaand I also probably wouldn't swap with Agatha or Sophie in The School for Good and Evil because I'd be very confused in a place like that and wind up creating chaos without meaning to because how do you *not* when you're living in close quarters with fairytale characters? 😅
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I've been drinking this Bannered Mare tea from @steepedinlore with a splash of milk almost daily and it's been just the pick-me-up I need when I have those midday slumps after spending hours at my desk 💻 You don't want to miss this one and you can use the code ESPRESSO10 for a discount when you make your purchase! 🫖
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If you don't want to swap with the MC of your current read, which character WOULD you want to trade lives with? 📖
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What are some of your favorite autumnal books? 🍂
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Happy first weekend of autumn 🍁 Who else is as thrilled as I am that the best season has officially arrived? 🤭
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I spent the day baking pumpkin bread with my sister, reading The Brothers Hawthorne while sipping my (multiple) cups of coffee, and watching the blustery rainy weather 🎃
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To answer my own question, here are a few of my top cozy, autumn book recs:
• The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin
• All Souls by Deborah Harkness
• Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
• Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper
• Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
• Spells for Lost Things by Jenna Evans Welch
• The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones
• The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
• The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw
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Have you read any of these? 📖
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Do you plan your reads around the seasons? 🍁
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I don't pick up many spring or summer books (since I dislike those seasons), but I typically find myself reading more cozy or witchy novels during autumn! 🍂 Doing this helps me to fully embrace my favorite time of the year 🙌🏼
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It'll come as no surprise to you that, thanks to @steepedinlore, I've also been sipping on many mugs of tea while I dive into my autumnal reads 🫖 Make sure you use my code ESPRESSO10 to get a discount on your seasonal tea purchase! 🤎
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🔍 FUN FACT ABOUT THIS PHOTO: My sweet and smooshy calico cat, Nona, decided that scarf was her snuggle spot and curled right up—she makes the cutest prop, doesn’t she? 🥹
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Where do you purchase your home decor? 🪴 ⠀⠀ Where do you purchase your home decor? 🪴
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SURPRISE! I'm going to begin adding home content to this page and I'm incredibly excited about it 🥳 I've been slowly but surely transforming my house into the cozy little cottage of my dreams and the first thing to get a rework was the gallery wall in my bedroom, thanks to @desenio 🖼️
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I've been shopping from Desenio for YEARS now and very highly recommend their stunning art prints and frames, so of course, the opportunity to be a #DesenioPartner for this project was a dream come true 🙌🏼 In fact, I have gallery walls featuring their posters in three different rooms in my home--that's how much I love them 😍
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You can read my full review of this company (from products to pricing to shipping, and more) at the link in my bio 💻 And between now and October 3, you can get 45% off your purchase from @desenio using the code ESPRESSOEDITION 🫶🏼
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Which print in my new gallery wall is your favorite? 🤎
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What are some books that you've made your entire p What are some books that you've made your entire personality? 🙈
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Truthfully, it doesn't matter how long you've followed me, you probably already know that I love all things Shadow and Bone 🫶🏼 I've been going through a Grishaverse reread this year and loving every second of it, but nothing will compare to those first three books! 🥰
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I was late to the game with this trilogy, reading it for the first time just a little before the show first premiered, but it quickly became a core part of my personality 😉 Now, I own two signed copies of the first book (one is the special edition hardcover and one is the show tie-in) 📖 And no joke, 90% of my candles are related to the Grishaverse in some way (thank you @janzywaxco for providing the perfect scents for my many rereads and rewatches 🕯️)
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When was the last time you reread your favorite series? 📚 
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Hi friends--what have I missed? 🤎
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All I'm hearing on repeat in my head is Jacob Black's ridiculous, "Where the hell have you been, loca?" 😆 I missed you all SO MUCH this past month and a half 😭
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So to answer the werewolf's question:
🫶🏼 I got to spend a week with one of my best buddies in Ohio and we made friendship blankets, got matching Gilmore Girls tattoos, went to high tea, watched a ton of Seinfeld, avoided a tornado, and shopped til we dropped (it was the best time)
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📖 @chronicacademia and I have been buddy-reading like our lives depend on it for quite some time, but actually meeting in person and being able to geek out over books together face-to-face was the absolute best
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🥀 The chance to meet one of my favorite authors during the same trip? Couldn't pass that up! I attended the Foxglove book tour in Columbus for @authoradalyngrace and it was such a surreal experience
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🪴 I've begun to work on some home projects--finally turning my cozy cottage into exactly that--and I'm loving every second of it! Very thankful for some incredible partnerships that will be coming to this page real soon
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🥰 I’ve spent so much quality time with my family, including celebrating my sister’s birthday with her making such precious memories. So grateful for my incredible tribe who have held me up and brought so much comfort lately. 
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💔 The life update that I posted on my stories on Sept 1 explained the hardest part of why I disappeared for so long. I know that there are great plans for my future even as I stumble my way through the now (if you missed it and are confused, feel free to DM me)
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Now, tell me something that you're looking forward to this autumn 🍂
What was the last book someone recommended to you What was the last book someone recommended to you that became a favorite? 🤎
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Okay, this wasn't the last one for me, but it was the FIRST book that @chronicacademia recommended to me… and it became an instant fave 😍
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The Bone Houses is a cozy-creepy (aka, not scary, but just a little eerie, while also being totally cozy and atmospheric) fantasy with incredible disability rep and a truly creative story 🦴 If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend it for your "spooky season" TBR 🎃
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What's a cozy-creepy book that you enjoy? 🙈 
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