Saying goodbye to your furbabies never gets easier Saying goodbye to your furbabies never gets easier. I’ve done it more than once in my life, but somehow, it hurt more than anything to give those last kisses to my sweet Luna girl.
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I got Luna - also known as Bean, Squish, Bug, Babygirl, Chubbo, Mommy’s Girl, Bebe, and Lu - in May 2014 as a fluffy, playful, and SASSY 7-week-old kitten. At the time, Luna was actually NOT the most popular cat name in the world and I felt so original (lol). The name suited her quirky character. 
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She was there with me through the literal worst times of my life and she went through hell right along with me. Both of us came out stronger, albeit a little guarded. 
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My Lu was CHUBBY as heck, not at ALL a snuggly lap cat, and very particular about who she trusted. But with me? She was precious. She knew when I had a gastroparesis flare-up and would jump on the bed to keep me company. If I was crying, she’d come from another room and nuzzle against me. She always took care of me - and the sentiment was returned. 
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A few years ago, she began struggling with her health. I did everything in my power to help her heal. Injections, pills, therapies - no time or expense spared. She became a LAP CAT during all of this - never wanting to leave our side during the struggle. She was the absolute sweetest, snuggliest bean even in the midst of her pain. But after over 2 years of fighting, she told us it was time to say goodbye on July 5, 2022.
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My heart feels like it’ll never fully heal again right now, but I’m thankful to know she’s no longer in pain. B stayed by her side until her final breath and I showered her with endless affection (and copious tears) right until she fell asleep. I’m going to miss her FIERCELY. I already do. 
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She was a firecracker who brought so much joy and love into my life and I’ll forever be thankful for the impact she made and the companionship she provided. My best little girl.
Have you done a mid-year reading check-in yet? 📚
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What a wild year 2022 has been so far 😵‍💫 I've found new favorite authors, made progress on my original TBR, checked out some great backlist books, and hit some super exciting goals! 🙌🏼 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)
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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) 🙌🏼
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Some of the other stories I loved as a kid that I'd like to see "adulted" are:
👑 A Little Princess
🧞‍♂️ Aladdin
 🐁 Stuart Little (it could be cute okay? like some kind of fantasy?)
👒 Madeline
⚜️ Rumplestiltskin (I've only seen this done once and I wasn’t obsessed so I need more!)
☂️ Mary Poppins
🐎 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 🤷🏻‍♀️ 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 🙌🏼 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) 🙈
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Now, I'm thrilled to have connected with favorite authors, created my own hashtag (hey there #perfectespressopour ☕️), 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 🥹
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Are you introverted or extroverted? ☕️ I’m Are you introverted or extroverted? ☕️

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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 🙈
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Lately, I've been feeling a bit disappointed with fantasy (which has always been my favorite genre) 😕 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 of the titles I featured? 📖

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What was the last CARTOON COVER ROMANCE you added What was the last CARTOON COVER ROMANCE you added to your collection? 📚

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📖 Book Lovers by Emily Henry (signed & personalized)
🎈 All Fired Up by Dylan Newton (signed & personalized)
📺 As Seen on TV by Meredith Schorr
🔨 Adult Assembly Required by Abbi Waxman
📱 The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon
💻 Life’s Too Short by Abby Jimenez
🐐 Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
⚾️ The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
⌨️ Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
🏒 Isn’t It Bromantic? by Lyssa Kay Adams

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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:
🦉 Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin
🌎 The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
📺 The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
🌌 Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefluer
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🫖 A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
🩸 Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury
🖌 Portrait of a Thief by Grace D Li
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Fashion · October 27, 2017

Pink All Over Again

Here it is, you guys: part two of this phenomenal sweater I styled and captured with the help of the fabulous Sarah of Sarah Schultz-Taylor Photography (check out part one here).  I have been wearing this piece on repeat since purchasing it, and I can say, without a doubt, that it’s a crowd favorite.  Each time I slip it on and walk outside, I receive compliments – no matter where I go.  There’s something alluring about the brightness of this sweater, and no matter what anyone tells you, pink is an exceptional color.  I used to hate it.  I even refused to wear it, but when someone around me was donning it, I couldn’t help but be drawn to them.  There’s just something special – something wonderfully feminine – about the color.

Now that I’ve discovered my actual adoration for the color pink, I chose to create an entire outfit using different shades of it.  Along with my sweater (only $25, ya’ll – and available in gray too if you’re not a fan of pink), I chose this blush corduroy mini that I purchased at Forever 21 back in the spring.  This exact style is no longer available, but I linked two similar options below!  These bubblegum pink heels are such a fun addition to any outfit, and when I realized that my two clothing pieces were shades of pink, I knew I had to add these pumps to the mix.  My earrings are a dupe for the Sugarfix by BaubleBar earrings found at Target, but they’re a little bit larger, and available with Prime shipping since they’re an Amazon find (they’re available in 26 other colors, as well)!

I could easily dress this look down with a drape-y cardigan and a pair of sneakers, but there’s something so sophisticated about dressing up in pink.  It’s like I feel a thousand times more confident and those #GIRLBOSS vibes just course through my veins when I’m decked out in head-to-toe pink.  Don’t get me wrong, I feel that exact same way wearing all black, but pink invites people in, and being a blogger, I’m always looking for new ways to make friends and network – and an all-pink statement outfit can certainly create that environment around me!  Would you rock this #pinkstagram-ready look?


Outfit Details
sweater | similar skirt | earrings | similar heels

In: Fashion · Tagged: autumn style, baby pink, blush pink, bubblegum pink, fall fashion, Forever 21, girly, GoJane, hot pink, pink, pink sweater, Target does it again, target style

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  1. Amanda || The Golden Girl Diar says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:15 PM

    I wish pink looked this good on me! It looks so good on you!

    xx, Amanda | http://www.thegoldengirldiary.com

    Reply
  2. Taylor Aube says

    October 27, 2017 at 9:05 AM

    Pink is my all-time favorite color and I love how you used all these different shades together, your outfit looks so lovely 🙂
    http://stopdropandvogue.com

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  3. Morgan of Traveling Trendy says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:36 PM

    Absolutely loving this look. And those shoes are to die for! SO cute!

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  4. Whit says

    August 21, 2019 at 9:41 PM

    those pink heels girl! Got me crushing hard! Happy Friday!

    Britt+Whit

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  5. Amanda || The Golden Girl Diary says

    October 27, 2017 at 10:35 AM

    I wish pink looked this good on me! It looks so good on you!

    xx, Amanda | http://www.thegoldengirldiary.com

    Reply
  6. Shelby Back says

    October 27, 2017 at 10:45 AM

    I’m loving pink for fall!

    xo!
    Shelby
    http://www.glitterandgingham.com

    Reply
  7. Morgan of Traveling Trendy says

    October 27, 2017 at 1:52 PM

    Absolutely loving this look. And those shoes are to die for! SO cute!

    Reply
  8. Lavenda says

    August 21, 2019 at 9:40 PM

    This pop of pink is darling! Love!

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  9. Whit says

    October 27, 2017 at 2:05 PM

    those pink heels girl! Got me crushing hard! Happy Friday!

    Britt+Whit

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  10. Lavenda says

    October 27, 2017 at 5:53 PM

    This pop of pink is darling! Love!

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  11. Jenna Colgrove says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:15 PM

    the ruffle is gorgeous!

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  12. Jenna Colgrove says

    October 28, 2017 at 10:43 PM

    the ruffle is gorgeous!

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  13. Ashley DTKAustin says

    October 29, 2017 at 1:31 PM

    You look so beautiful in pink babe! Rocking this look!

    Reply
  14. Sandy a la Mode says

    October 29, 2017 at 3:08 PM

    This is such a cute look! I love the pops of pink, there’s never a wrong time of year for it! 😉

    Reply
  15. Amanda Kruse says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:15 PM

    I am loving pink for fall! This sweater is so cute!

    xx,
    Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com

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  16. Amanda Kruse says

    October 29, 2017 at 9:44 PM

    I am loving pink for fall! This sweater is so cute!

    xx,
    Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com

    Reply
  17. Maggie says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:45 AM

    I love the idea of wearing all pink in the fall!

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  18. Maggie says

    October 30, 2017 at 10:35 AM

    I love the idea of wearing all pink in the fall!

    Reply
  19. Bryanna says

    October 31, 2017 at 11:14 AM

    Girl, pink is totally your color! It always looks so beautiful against your red hair. Although I’m not a huge pink fan, I can totally understand what you mean by feeling so sophisticated in it. It gives women the power to feel confident, and worth it. Such a girlboss color, and you completely encompass it. Such a great look!

    XOXO Bryanna | Coming in Clutch

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  20. Candace says

    October 31, 2017 at 11:54 AM

    You picked the perfect spot to shoot this look! That pink sweater with the beige button front skirt is a gorgeous combo 🙂

    Reply
  21. Steph says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:15 PM

    Those shoes are fabulous! Need all of the pink.

    xo,
    Steph
    @trendyinindy || trendyinindy.com

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  22. Gita says

    October 31, 2017 at 5:34 PM

    Now that’s one bold pink color. Looks fabulous on you! 🙂

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  23. Steph says

    October 31, 2017 at 9:21 PM

    Those shoes are fabulous! Need all of the pink.

    xo,
    Steph
    @trendyinindy || trendyinindy.com

    Reply
  24. Tristan Dennington says

    November 2, 2017 at 9:56 AM

    This outfit is perfection! Love pink in the fall (and every season)!

    -Tristan

    Reply
  25. Stephanie // A Sparkle Factor says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:46 AM

    Love the pumps and the sweater! I’m a huge fan of pink in general haha it’s always been my favorite color!

    Reply
  26. Courtney Andrews says

    November 2, 2017 at 10:14 PM

    Pink is my favorite color so I am obsessed with this entire outfit! I’m especially loving those ruffles!
    xo, Courtney

    Reply
  27. Stephanie // A Sparkle Factor says

    November 2, 2017 at 10:17 PM

    Love the pumps and the sweater! I’m a huge fan of pink in general haha it’s always been my favorite color!

    Reply
  28. Lindsay & Whitney says

    November 2, 2017 at 10:34 PM

    This sweater is so pretty and the perfect pink! Love the ruffles too! Your smile while wearing it says it all! :):)
    xx,

    Lindsay & Whitney

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  29. Kathryn says

    November 3, 2017 at 12:17 PM

    Ok, those bubblegum pink heels are cuuuute! I also love the ruffles on your sweater!

    Reply
  30. Taylor Aube says

    August 21, 2019 at 12:18 AM

    Pink is my all-time favorite color and I love how you used all these different shades together, your outfit looks so lovely 🙂
    http://stopdropandvogue.com

    Reply
  31. Tristan Dennington says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:45 AM

    This outfit is perfection! Love pink in the fall (and every season)!

    -Tristan

    Reply
  32. Candace says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:45 AM

    You picked the perfect spot to shoot this look! That pink sweater with the beige button front skirt is a gorgeous combo 🙂

    Reply
  33. Bryanna says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:45 AM

    Girl, pink is totally your color! It always looks so beautiful against your red hair. Although I’m not a huge pink fan, I can totally understand what you mean by feeling so sophisticated in it. It gives women the power to feel confident, and worth it. Such a girlboss color, and you completely encompass it. Such a great look!

    XOXO Bryanna | Coming in Clutch

    Reply
  34. Kathryn says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:46 AM

    Ok, those bubblegum pink heels are cuuuute! I also love the ruffles on your sweater!

    Reply
  35. Courtney Andrews says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:46 AM

    Pink is my favorite color so I am obsessed with this entire outfit! I’m especially loving those ruffles!
    xo, Courtney

    Reply
  36. Gita says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:46 AM

    Now that’s one bold pink color. Looks fabulous on you! 🙂

    Reply
  37. Lindsay & Whitney says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:46 AM

    This sweater is so pretty and the perfect pink! Love the ruffles too! Your smile while wearing it says it all! :):)
    xx,

    Lindsay & Whitney

    Reply
  38. Shelby Back says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:46 AM

    I’m loving pink for fall!

    xo!
    Shelby
    http://www.glitterandgingham.com

    Reply
  39. Sandy a la Mode says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:46 AM

    This is such a cute look! I love the pops of pink, there’s never a wrong time of year for it! 😉

    Reply
  40. Ashley DTKAustin says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:36 PM

    You look so beautiful in pink babe! Rocking this look!

    Reply

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Saying goodbye to your furbabies never gets easier Saying goodbye to your furbabies never gets easier. I’ve done it more than once in my life, but somehow, it hurt more than anything to give those last kisses to my sweet Luna girl.
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I got Luna - also known as Bean, Squish, Bug, Babygirl, Chubbo, Mommy’s Girl, Bebe, and Lu - in May 2014 as a fluffy, playful, and SASSY 7-week-old kitten. At the time, Luna was actually NOT the most popular cat name in the world and I felt so original (lol). The name suited her quirky character. 
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My Lu was CHUBBY as heck, not at ALL a snuggly lap cat, and very particular about who she trusted. But with me? She was precious. She knew when I had a gastroparesis flare-up and would jump on the bed to keep me company. If I was crying, she’d come from another room and nuzzle against me. She always took care of me - and the sentiment was returned. 
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A few years ago, she began struggling with her health. I did everything in my power to help her heal. Injections, pills, therapies - no time or expense spared. She became a LAP CAT during all of this - never wanting to leave our side during the struggle. She was the absolute sweetest, snuggliest bean even in the midst of her pain. But after over 2 years of fighting, she told us it was time to say goodbye on July 5, 2022.
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My heart feels like it’ll never fully heal again right now, but I’m thankful to know she’s no longer in pain. B stayed by her side until her final breath and I showered her with endless affection (and copious tears) right until she fell asleep. I’m going to miss her FIERCELY. I already do. 
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She was a firecracker who brought so much joy and love into my life and I’ll forever be thankful for the impact she made and the companionship she provided. My best little girl.
Have you done a mid-year reading check-in yet? 📚
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What a wild year 2022 has been so far 😵‍💫 I've found new favorite authors, made progress on my original TBR, checked out some great backlist books, and hit some super exciting goals! 🙌🏼 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? ☕️ 
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Which of your childhood favorites would you like t Which of your childhood favorites would you like to see reimagined? 📖
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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) 🙌🏼
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Some of the other stories I loved as a kid that I'd like to see "adulted" are:
👑 A Little Princess
🧞‍♂️ Aladdin
 🐁 Stuart Little (it could be cute okay? like some kind of fantasy?)
👒 Madeline
⚜️ Rumplestiltskin (I've only seen this done once and I wasn’t obsessed so I need more!)
☂️ Mary Poppins
🐎 Misty of Chincoteague
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Did you enjoy any of those stories as a kid? 🤎 
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Why did you join bookstagram? 📖 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Why did you join bookstagram? 📖
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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 🤷🏻‍♀️ 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 🙌🏼 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) 🙈
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Now, I'm thrilled to have connected with favorite authors, created my own hashtag (hey there #perfectespressopour ☕️), 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 🥹
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Thank you for being part of my bookstagram journey 📚
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Are you introverted or extroverted? ☕️ I’m Are you introverted or extroverted? ☕️

I’m an introvert through-and-through, but bring up books around me and I’ll 100% forget my nature to talk with you about them 🙈

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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 📚
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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 🙈
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Lately, I've been feeling a bit disappointed with fantasy (which has always been my favorite genre) 😕 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? 🐇 
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Do you have a favorite opening line? 💬 These a Do you have a favorite opening line? 💬

These are just a few of the opening lines I love 🫶🏼 Honestly, I have so many more - but a lot of them are from books I have yet to actually own 🙈

Have you read any of the titles I featured? 📖

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What was the last CARTOON COVER ROMANCE you added What was the last CARTOON COVER ROMANCE you added to your collection? 📚

I’ve been reading, loving, and then buying so many of these books lately and I’m so happy with how my collection of beloved romances has grown 😍

A few faves I’ve added recently: 
📖 Book Lovers by Emily Henry (signed & personalized)
🎈 All Fired Up by Dylan Newton (signed & personalized)
📺 As Seen on TV by Meredith Schorr
🔨 Adult Assembly Required by Abbi Waxman
📱 The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon
💻 Life’s Too Short by Abby Jimenez
🐐 Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
⚾️ The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
⌨️ Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
🏒 Isn’t It Bromantic? by Lyssa Kay Adams

Have you read any of these? 🤍

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Recommend me an underrated queer book! 🏳️‍🌈
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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) 🙌🏼 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:
🦉 Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin
🌎 The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
📺 The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
🌌 Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefluer
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I'm currently reading 3:
🫖 A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
🩸 Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury
🖌 Portrait of a Thief by Grace D Li
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 And I have 2 more on my immediate list:
🥀 Malice by Heather Walter
☀️ Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
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Have you read any of these? 📚 
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Which YA contemporary books are on your summer TBR Which YA contemporary books are on your summer TBR? 📖

I absolutely adored Love Times Infinity by @lanewriteswords and can’t wait for everyone to get their hands on it when it comes out in July 🤍

Is this one on your reading list yet? ☕️

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