Figured that the best time to share #MyAgeInFacts Figured that the best time to share #MyAgeInFacts is on my BIRTHDAY! 🥳
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1. I've been a full-time blogger for almost 6 years - previously fashion/lifestyle and recently rebranded to books!
2. My husband and I literally had a meet-cute at a wedding
3. I did musical theatre for 6 years and ballroom dancing for 3
4. When I was 16, I auditioned for the American Idol Experience, and somehow wound up singing to a full theater + broadcasted to the park (on Christmas Eve)
5. I was home-educated all the way through HS graduation
6. I didn't go to college, but I was accepted into a fashion merchandising program at VCU after high school
7. I nearly went to a makeup artistry school in Chicago
8. Clearly I love fashion/makeup but now I prefer to live in comfy clothes, makeup-free
9. I'm a total introvert and homebody and love that I work from home
10. I have a gastrointestinal chronic illness called gastroparesis (which is part of why I work from home)
11. I'm allergic to a TON of really bizarre food and can't eat any of Thanksgiving dinner
12. I listen to more audiobooks than music, but I still adore some good jazz or anything Taylor Swift lays her hands on
13. I don't have a favorite color
14. I've only ever had cats and my kitty, Luna, is my BFF
15. The library is my happy place and I cried when I got my first library card as a kid
16. I collect cute coffee mugs
17. I've only been off the east coast one time and barely remember it because I was so young
18. I have a super overactive imagination and can't stand anything remotely frightening
19. My hair is naturally auburn but I've been coloring it every shade of red since I was 18
20. Right now, I'm realizing I'll have to finish these facts in the comments because I'm way too wordy for my own good 😂
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CONT. IN THE COMMENTS 👇🏼
Will you be joining my BOOK CLUB in March?📚 ⠀ Will you be joining my BOOK CLUB in March?📚
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The next #EspressoClubReads book has been chosen: we are going to be reading LEGENDBORN by @tracydeonn and I truly can't wait! 💥
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We've got a diverse King Arthur retelling with tons of magic - and I haven't heard anything but phenomenal reviews! 🌟 If you're interested in joining us for this read-at-your-own-pace book club throughout the coming month, make sure to head to the link in my bio and click on BOOK CLUB for all the info! 💻
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Have you read Legendborn? 📖 
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What are some of your favorite dystopian novels? 🔥
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This was one of the first questions I asked when I joined bookstagram, but I wanted to revisit it because this community has grown and I'm curious to see if I'll get any unfamiliar responses! 🤔
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I recently began reading Escaping Eleven (big thank-you to @entangledteen for sending this copy my way) and I'm really enjoying the Fallout-meets-Divergent kinda vibes 🏢
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Controversial question time: is A Court of Thorns Controversial question time: is A Court of Thorns and Roses (the series) really worth all the hype? 😳
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This is something I've been considering a lot since joining bookstagram 📱 Up until last year, I didn't even know this was a popular series at all - let alone possibly the MOST popular series (in the bookish world) 🤯 And it's not just popular because it's loved; there are a lot of mixed thoughts on this fandom as a whole 🧚🏼‍♀️
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In the past few months, I took it upon myself to read all the books leading up to A Court of Silver Flames and I'm getting BRUTALLY HONEST on the blog with my thoughts regarding this fantasy series 🤭 If you're curious, head to the link in my bio to check it out 🔗
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SIDE NOTE: Thank you so much to everyone who has reached out to me with care and concern for my sweet kitty, Luna 🥺 Your encouragement, prayers, and positivity have been invaluable during this challenging time and I feel so blessed to have this supportive community in my life 🤎 
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What's the last book that made you SQUIRM? 🥴
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I've been looking forward to reading THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS, primarily due to the amount of mixed reviews (I love forming my own opinion on super hyped books 🙈), but I guess I didn't read those reviews very well because I was not expecting for it to make my HEART RACE 🫀 BLOOD PUMP 🩸 and SKIN CRAWL 🐛
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After a couple of chapters, I checked out the author's note on Goodreads and was grateful that she did, in fact, give content warnings 👏🏼 It's not for the faint of heart, that's for sure 😹
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Have you read this 1920's-Shanghai-gang-Romeo-&-Juliet retelling? 🗡 
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What is your favorite book with a STRONG FEMALE LE What is your favorite book with a STRONG FEMALE LEAD? 👸🏻
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I have a list a mile long (actually, approximately thirty books/series long, if we're being realistic) and THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO is just one of them! 😱
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I'm a huge fan of a badass leading lady, so I wrote up an entire post about this topic and I'm hoping you'll decide to check it out (LINK IN BIO) 💻
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I knew from the moment I decided to join booksta that my name had to reflect what I wanted to photograph - and I desperately wanted to get creative with coffee and books! ☕️📚 I kept trying to think of interesting combinations that expressed what I’d be sharing but nothing felt satisfactory until... THE ESPRESSO EDITION popped into my head and I went OMG THAT’S IT!!! 🙌🏼
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Food · October 16, 2020

The Best Ever Warm Spiced Mocha


hands holding a mug filled with whipped cream and cinnamon on top of lap with book laying on the floor
mug and saucer sitting on top of an open book with whipped cream and cinnamon
close-up shot of mug filled with whipped cream and cinnamon sprinkled on top
hands holding a mug filled with whipped cream and cinnamon on top of lap with book laying on the floor

Ever since I was a little girl, my mom has been making her signature spiced mocha.

This warm and cozy recipe has been by my side through pumpkin-carvings, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade-watchings, snowy days, Christmas mornings, and more. As an adult, I’ve learned that pouring a bit of Irish cream in it adds some extra warmth (if ya know what I mean). It’s become a staple in our household.

In my opinion, this tops all the holiday beverages. I’d take a spiced mocha over a PSL or peppermint mocha any day, but maybe I’m biased. I think you should give it a try and see for yourself just how spectacular it is!

mug of swirling mocha sitting next to two books on top of a wooden board next to a lit candle
close-up shot of mug filled with whipped cream and cinnamon sprinkled on top
mug and saucer sitting on top of an open book with whipped cream and cinnamon

I like to bring this spiced mocha out in the early autumn and enjoy it through the holiday season and beyond.

Once you’ve poured yourself a mug, you won’t be able to resist sipping on this mocha for years to come. Thanks to my mom – fondly known as “Mama Donna” – I’m able to share this delicious beverage with you!

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Print Recipe
5 from 5 votes

Spiced Mocha

Course: Drinks

Ingredients

  • 1 cup non-dairy creamer
  • 1 cup hot cocoa mix your choice
  • 2/3 cup instant coffee
  • 1/2 cup sugar or sugar substitute
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine ingredients with a whisk.
  • Transfer to a sealed container to keep it fresh.
  • When ready to serve, add 3-4 heaping teaspoons of mix to a 6oz mug filled with boiling water.

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If you try out this spiced mocha recipe, let me know if you love it as much as I do!


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Comments

  1. Merry Sari says

    October 16, 2020 at 8:51 AM

    5 stars
    This is one of my favorite drinks after cappuccino! Sounds easy to make tho! I’ll give it a try. Thank you for sharing this lovely recipe 😀

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  2. Fadima Mooneira says

    October 16, 2020 at 9:19 AM

    Spice mocha sounds delicious. I would like to try this. Thank you for sharing your mother’s recipe with me.

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  3. Lizzie says

    October 16, 2020 at 11:47 AM

    Oooo spiced mocha! This sounds delicious. I’m actually allergic to coffee (crazy, right?).. I wonder if I can make this as a hot cocoa recipe instead. Might have to try it out!!

    Lizzie
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  4. Chrissy says

    October 16, 2020 at 11:58 AM

    I already love mocha so I can only imagine how amazing it must be! I’ll have to try it this year- thanks for sharing! x

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  5. Rach says

    October 16, 2020 at 1:09 PM

    This is exactly what I need!! It’s just so perfect for a super chilly day and getting cozy and sipping on a delicious and warm beverage!

    http://www.rdsobsessions.com

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  6. Iris Findlay says

    October 16, 2020 at 1:25 PM

    5 stars
    That looks amazing! I gotta say, I love the color scheme of your blog, too!

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  7. Lavenda Memory says

    October 16, 2020 at 2:41 PM

    You had me at “spiced” haha. This looks like the perfect holiday treat!

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    • Lavenda Memory says

      October 16, 2020 at 2:53 PM

      PS Thanks for sharing your family recipe! Can’t wait to try this tried and true version 🙂

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  8. Amanda says

    October 16, 2020 at 2:51 PM

    I need one of these asap! They look perfect for a cozy fall day

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  9. Jennifer Prince says

    October 16, 2020 at 3:58 PM

    I love that your mom made this for you for so long. And THANK YOU for sharing the recipe. It sounds so fabulous and perfect for cold weather. So fun – and delicious!!

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  10. Kileen says

    October 17, 2020 at 10:45 PM

    This sounds like such a yummy drink for fall and even better with a book! I can’t wait to make this this weekend!

    These are such awesome gifts for any female I feel like! These are some really great ideas!

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  11. Greta says

    October 18, 2020 at 12:56 PM

    I’d love to make this and curl up with a good book and my pups! Looks so yummy.

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  12. Anna English says

    October 18, 2020 at 2:04 PM

    I’m not a coffee drinker, but this looks and sounds delish! Especially as the weather continues to cool down here in Houston.

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  13. Lovely says

    October 19, 2020 at 2:11 AM

    Wow! That looks amazing! I like mine with a bit of cream too. I need this now!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    http://www.mynameislovely.com

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  14. Sarah Lindner says

    October 19, 2020 at 8:18 AM

    I’m not a chocolate fan but this sounds like a chocolate coffee lover’s dream! Sounds so cozy and comforting! xoxo, Sarah

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  15. rebecca says

    October 19, 2020 at 9:53 AM

    oooooh another great recipe steph! and perfect for fall leading into the holidays. thanks for sharing girl!

    xx rebecca // thecrystalpress.com

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  16. Alyssa Hixenbaugh says

    October 19, 2020 at 10:36 AM

    This recipe looks lovely! Perfect for cold days approaching! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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  17. Anita says

    October 19, 2020 at 11:35 AM

    This looks so good and seems delicious, would love to try it out.

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  18. Anita says

    October 19, 2020 at 11:36 AM

    Really nice recipe, it looks so yummy and I’d love to try it out.

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  19. Genesis Sampson says

    October 19, 2020 at 11:50 AM

    5 stars
    I love that this recipe is a mix that can be stored and used whenever you fancy a beverage! Great idea to make a mix so that you’re not starting from scratch every time! Thanks for the awesome recipe!

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  20. Maria Koss says

    October 19, 2020 at 4:05 PM

    That drink sounds like something I need on this gloomy Monday! Thanks for the recipe 🙂

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  21. Amanda says

    October 19, 2020 at 6:05 PM

    5 stars
    This sounds absolutely delicious, especially for the fall season. I am totally trying out this recipe!

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  22. Charity says

    October 19, 2020 at 6:51 PM

    Oh yum! I need to try this mocha out! I love mochas. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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  23. Marissa Belle says

    October 19, 2020 at 10:48 PM

    That looks so incredibly appetizing! I’ve never had a spiced mocha before (how did I go through life like that?) and I need to try one now! Thank you for sharing this great recipe!

    🌿 Marissa Belle × marsybun.com 🌿

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  24. Carrington | Chaos and Coffee says

    October 20, 2020 at 11:35 AM

    Pinning this so I can try it this weekend!! This looks and sounds so delish. I can’t wait for cooler weather too here in Austin (supposed to be here this weekend!) so it would be the perfect time to try this out! Xx.

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  25. Candace Hampton says

    October 20, 2020 at 2:23 PM

    This sounds like the best of all worlds! You get the spice, the coffee, and most importantly the warm feels. I am definitely going to try this out on my Mom when she comes to visit. Thank you for sharing a family favorite!

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  26. Nailil says

    October 20, 2020 at 5:38 PM

    I will definitely have to try this recipe. I love fall drink recipes like this one. 🙂

    Xx, Nailil
    https://thirtyminusone.com

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  27. Kelly Bolen says

    October 20, 2020 at 8:02 PM

    5 stars
    I am not a coffee drinker, but my husband would love this!!!

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  28. Stephani says

    October 21, 2020 at 12:21 AM

    This sounds and looks so amazing! Perfect fall drink!

    Xo, Steph

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  29. Hillary Conheady says

    October 21, 2020 at 1:12 AM

    Ok girl you had me at life changing! Totally taking your word for it and saving this for later!

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  30. Nons Mshengu says

    October 21, 2020 at 4:56 AM

    Love love this ! I’m such a sucker for aesthetically pleasing but also yummy drinks so I’ll definitely be trying this recipe out ! Thank you for sharing !

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  31. Kelly says

    October 21, 2020 at 10:10 AM

    Mochas are my favorite, and this looks delicious! Also, I cannot get over your cozy pictures!!

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  32. Darleen says

    October 21, 2020 at 3:18 PM

    Yummy!! This sounds amazing and the perfect fall drink to warm up to with a book by the fire.

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  33. Ming Qian says

    October 22, 2020 at 7:32 PM

    Ooh, this recipe looks very interesting! I’m a huge coffee addict, and it takes a lot to limit myself to just two shots a day. I’ve never tried making coffee with a whisk before even though there was a brief craze for dalgona coffee in April while we were all locked down. I drink cappuccino and espresso shots made with my Nespresso machine! It’s become such an essential in my house these days, Thanks for sharing!

    PS, I love the images you take for your blog! I have always admired bloggers who take their own pictures, and yours must be one of the best I have seen so far. Keep doing what you’re doing! Have a lovely weekend!

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  34. Pooja says

    October 24, 2020 at 3:31 PM

    What a mouthwatering recipe for coffee or mocha lovers. It’s also a treat for eyes ☺️ Going to try soon!

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  35. Nicole Flint says

    October 27, 2020 at 4:57 AM

    Okay for some reason this recipe felt so nostalgic… reminds me of when my mom would create fun recipes when I was a kid during Fall and holiday season! Sounds so good!

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  36. Priyanka says

    October 28, 2020 at 3:00 AM

    I love cinnamon in my tea and coffee, but never used nutmeg. Will try for sure!

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Figured that the best time to share #MyAgeInFacts Figured that the best time to share #MyAgeInFacts is on my BIRTHDAY! 🥳
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1. I've been a full-time blogger for almost 6 years - previously fashion/lifestyle and recently rebranded to books!
2. My husband and I literally had a meet-cute at a wedding
3. I did musical theatre for 6 years and ballroom dancing for 3
4. When I was 16, I auditioned for the American Idol Experience, and somehow wound up singing to a full theater + broadcasted to the park (on Christmas Eve)
5. I was home-educated all the way through HS graduation
6. I didn't go to college, but I was accepted into a fashion merchandising program at VCU after high school
7. I nearly went to a makeup artistry school in Chicago
8. Clearly I love fashion/makeup but now I prefer to live in comfy clothes, makeup-free
9. I'm a total introvert and homebody and love that I work from home
10. I have a gastrointestinal chronic illness called gastroparesis (which is part of why I work from home)
11. I'm allergic to a TON of really bizarre food and can't eat any of Thanksgiving dinner
12. I listen to more audiobooks than music, but I still adore some good jazz or anything Taylor Swift lays her hands on
13. I don't have a favorite color
14. I've only ever had cats and my kitty, Luna, is my BFF
15. The library is my happy place and I cried when I got my first library card as a kid
16. I collect cute coffee mugs
17. I've only been off the east coast one time and barely remember it because I was so young
18. I have a super overactive imagination and can't stand anything remotely frightening
19. My hair is naturally auburn but I've been coloring it every shade of red since I was 18
20. Right now, I'm realizing I'll have to finish these facts in the comments because I'm way too wordy for my own good 😂
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CONT. IN THE COMMENTS 👇🏼
Will you be joining my BOOK CLUB in March?📚 ⠀ Will you be joining my BOOK CLUB in March?📚
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The next #EspressoClubReads book has been chosen: we are going to be reading LEGENDBORN by @tracydeonn and I truly can't wait! 💥
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We've got a diverse King Arthur retelling with tons of magic - and I haven't heard anything but phenomenal reviews! 🌟 If you're interested in joining us for this read-at-your-own-pace book club throughout the coming month, make sure to head to the link in my bio and click on BOOK CLUB for all the info! 💻
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Have you read Legendborn? 📖 
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What are some of your favorite dystopian novels? 🔥
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This was one of the first questions I asked when I joined bookstagram, but I wanted to revisit it because this community has grown and I'm curious to see if I'll get any unfamiliar responses! 🤔
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I recently began reading Escaping Eleven (big thank-you to @entangledteen for sending this copy my way) and I'm really enjoying the Fallout-meets-Divergent kinda vibes 🏢
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Have you read this one? 📖 
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Controversial question time: is A Court of Thorns Controversial question time: is A Court of Thorns and Roses (the series) really worth all the hype? 😳
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This is something I've been considering a lot since joining bookstagram 📱 Up until last year, I didn't even know this was a popular series at all - let alone possibly the MOST popular series (in the bookish world) 🤯 And it's not just popular because it's loved; there are a lot of mixed thoughts on this fandom as a whole 🧚🏼‍♀️
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In the past few months, I took it upon myself to read all the books leading up to A Court of Silver Flames and I'm getting BRUTALLY HONEST on the blog with my thoughts regarding this fantasy series 🤭 If you're curious, head to the link in my bio to check it out 🔗
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SIDE NOTE: Thank you so much to everyone who has reached out to me with care and concern for my sweet kitty, Luna 🥺 Your encouragement, prayers, and positivity have been invaluable during this challenging time and I feel so blessed to have this supportive community in my life 🤎 
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What's the last book that made you SQUIRM? 🥴
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I've been looking forward to reading THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS, primarily due to the amount of mixed reviews (I love forming my own opinion on super hyped books 🙈), but I guess I didn't read those reviews very well because I was not expecting for it to make my HEART RACE 🫀 BLOOD PUMP 🩸 and SKIN CRAWL 🐛
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After a couple of chapters, I checked out the author's note on Goodreads and was grateful that she did, in fact, give content warnings 👏🏼 It's not for the faint of heart, that's for sure 😹
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Have you read this 1920's-Shanghai-gang-Romeo-&-Juliet retelling? 🗡 
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What is your favorite book with a STRONG FEMALE LE What is your favorite book with a STRONG FEMALE LEAD? 👸🏻
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I have a list a mile long (actually, approximately thirty books/series long, if we're being realistic) and THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO is just one of them! 😱
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I'm a huge fan of a badass leading lady, so I wrote up an entire post about this topic and I'm hoping you'll decide to check it out (LINK IN BIO) 💻
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Have you read this one? 📖 
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Tell me about how you came up with your bookstagra Tell me about how you came up with your bookstagram name! 📱
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I knew from the moment I decided to join booksta that my name had to reflect what I wanted to photograph - and I desperately wanted to get creative with coffee and books! ☕️📚 I kept trying to think of interesting combinations that expressed what I’d be sharing but nothing felt satisfactory until... THE ESPRESSO EDITION popped into my head and I went OMG THAT’S IT!!! 🙌🏼
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One of the prizes for my bookstaversary giveaway was a custom The Espresso Edition candle from @janzywaxco 🕯 There was just one problem: after the giveaway ended, I realized that I wanted one for myself 😂 Janzy is the BEST and made a second one just for me - complete with the PERFECT scent profile:
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If that’s not me in a candle, I don’t know what is 😱 Now is THE TIME to get one of her candles for yourself and you can use ESPRESSO10 for a discount 👏🏼
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Do you participate in book clubs (or group/buddy r Do you participate in book clubs (or group/buddy reads)? 🤝
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I had never been part of a book club until I joined bookstagram 😱 I've participated in a few virtual ones in the last year and now I'm HOSTING MY OWN 🙌🏼
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Yesterday was the first group discussion for February's pick: Wicked Lovely 🦋 This is one of my favorite books/series of all time, so introducing it to my friends (and finding others who have already read it and wanted to reread) is SO much fun 🥳
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Should I keep this virtual book club/group read going and pick a new title for next month? 📖 
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Have you ever realized the impact a book has had o Have you ever realized the impact a book has had on you the more you talk about it? 🗣
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“𝑫𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔?” 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒚𝒔.
𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒔 𝒉𝒐𝒘, 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒔. “𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆. 𝑨 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒕 𝒂 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆.”
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue left its mark on me - but I didn’t even know it until I was halfway through a voice text to my booksta bestie @ivashclove 🙈 She asked me if it lived up to the hype or left me feeling underwhelmed... and I had way more to say than I realized! 😱
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My full review can be found on my blog (LINK IN BIO) 💻 And I’m curious to know what you think of this book if you’ve read it! ✨
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P.S. Thank you THANK YOU, Kait, for sending this beautiful book to me - it made reading it even more special 🤍
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What’s one series that’s grown on you over tim What’s one series that’s grown on you over time? 📚
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When I say I *hated* ACOTAR, I mean I really, really hated it 🙈 I tried reading it three times over the years and probably disliked it more with each read 😅 I didn’t understand why all these people were hyping it up when I joined bookstagram 🤔
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I gave it one final try this past autumn and after getting past that awful first book (I don’t think I’ll ever change my mind on that), I was super surprised 🤯 The following books included great character development and world-building, had relatable and emotional moments, and it made me want to continue the series! 📖 Now, I won’t call myself a mega-fan or anything, but I’m about to read ACOFAS and I’m quite looking forward to the release of ACOSF (even though I hate Nesta - don’t @ me 🙊)
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This series certainly grew on me and I have booksta to thank for that 🙌🏼
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