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Lifestyle · May 22, 2024

6 Playlists You Should Listen to While Working

My Top 6 Spotify Playlists to Have On In the Background by The Espresso Edition cozy lifestyle and book blog
All photos in this post by Temmuz Uzun via Pexels

It doesn’t matter whether I’m working, reading, or just trying to enjoy a peaceful evening, I nearly always have music playing. My favorites are calm, instrumental playlists.

More often than not, I prefer soft jazz and lofi over heavy vocals or a loud beat. This helps me put all my focus into whatever activity I’m participating in, and I’m less distracted by the music itself. Don’t get me wrong, I’m just as excited when Taylor Swift releases an album, and I’ll have it on repeat for months. I just know that as I’ve gotten older, I care less about who’s popular on the radio, and more about how a lovely jazz tune makes me feel inside while I’m preparing dinner or reading a book.

I use a lot of the songs I listen to as music on my Instagram stories, and I received quite a few questions about where I was finding them. Apparently, other people enjoy peaceful and soothing melodies as much as I do! I wanted to share my favorite instrumental playlists with you so that if you’re studying or working, or you just want some nice background music for the evening, you have plenty of options!


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As you can see, the playlists I’ve picked out are either piano, jazz, or lofi – all without vocals. These are my personal preferences, but I highly suggest browsing Spotify’s different radio options based on the songs you enjoy, or just typing an activity in the search bar to see what appears. That’s how I’ve found most of these!

I find these playlists to be incredibly relaxing. If you walk into my home at any given moment, there’s a good chance one of these will be playing softly from the speakers in at least one room.

My Top 6 Spotify Playlists to Have On In the Background by The Espresso Edition cozy lifestyle and book blog

What kind of playlists do you enjoy listening to when you want to relax?


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Laura Allen
4 years ago

Girl, I always have backround music on, whether I’m at home or driving, I need something to zone out to. I find that whenever I listen to instrumental or piano music, I’m much happier, and more at peace as a whole. I’ve been searching all over spotify lately for music that’s both soothing and motivating, so this was the perfect post to read! Thank you for sharing your recommendations! You rock!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Laura Allen

I’m so glad to hear that this came at such a good time! I definitely prefer this kind of music to most anything else now. I barely even know who is on the radio anymore (unless you count Taylor Swift, because obviously folklore took priority over EVERYTHING) haha!

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Lizzie
4 years ago

I’ve been looking for some new music to listen to! I loveee jazz and piano music! I usually listen to piano while I work (or the Game of Thrones soundtrack). Can’t wait to check these out!

Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Lizzie

I’ve heard a lot of people love the GoT soundtrack. Since I didn’t watch the show, it doesn’t hold the same appeal to me, I suppose. But I do love a good instrumental movie soundtrack when I can find one 🙂

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Lizzie
4 years ago
Reply to  Stephanie Whitman

I’ve actually never seen the show lol! I just randomly found the music and I LOVE IT! Haha!

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rebecca
4 years ago

ooh thanks SO much for sharing these!!! john and i have been listening to the same ambient play list for MONTHS and desperately need something new! checking these out asap.

xx reb // thecrystalpress.com

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  rebecca

Haha! After a while, the whole thing starts to sound the same when you listen to it over and over. I get that! Hopefully these will help mix things up a bit. You’d probably really like the lo-fi one if you enjoy the ambient playlist.

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Kileen
4 years ago

I’m the same way where I love having music playing constantly! It doesn’t matter if I’m cooking, cleaning, chilling or whatever, I love having a good playlist going. I’ll add these to mine and try them out!

Kileen
cute & little

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Kileen

I used to listen to a lot of different artists, but over the past few years, I’ve discovered that I much prefer instrumental music to keep me company while I focus on my work. It’s also great music for winding down in the evenings and for just resting/relaxing.

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Shirsha
4 years ago

Yay for new music suggestions! Thank you. I am always looking for new bits of listen to. I am gonna give these a try.

Your photograph selections are amazing, btw. Truly cozy. Love them!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Shirsha

I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! I’m currently listening to the lo-fi playlists as I work. They’re great for keeping me focused on my tasks. And thanks! I can’t take any credit since they’re stock photos, but the photographer is amazing, right?

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Carrington | Chaos and Coffee
4 years ago

Ooooo I love listening to the Peaceful Piano Playlist and the Lo-Fi Cafe. So relaxing and I feel like they help me think a lot better! Xx.

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Carrington | Chaos and Coffee

Oooh I don’t know anyone else who likes these playlists, so that’s super fun to find out! If you like those, you’ll definitely enjoy the others as well 🙂

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Jennifer Prince
4 years ago

I love that you can share Spotify playlists like this. So fun! And I totally need to grab some relaxing music for work. It helps me to have something going on in the background to keep my mind going. Fab suggestions!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Jennifer Prince

Me too! I’m constantly sending playlists to my friends and family, and when someone mentioned the music on my Instagram stories, I figured that I could share with my blog audience as well 🙂

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Melissa
4 years ago

When I’m relaxing, I tend to listen to sad songs hahaha I don’t know why. And when I’m working I need more cheerful music that boots my energy. So mainly music in Spanish.

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Melissa

Well… I wouldn’t necessarily consider these to be sad, but they sure are peaceful, so maybe they fit your relaxing mood? 😉 I used to listen to a lot more music with vocals while working, but now I prefer instrumental because it helps me focus a bit more on my task. I only listen to something else in the car or when I wanna DANCE haha!

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Tanvi Rastogi
4 years ago

I will definitely check out your playlists. Even though I am someone who likes it quiet while working. But I am always lookin for new music for drives and walks.

❥ tanvii.com

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Tanvi Rastogi

I typically cast my music to my Google Home and have it turn the volume to like 5-10% so it’s really quiet. It’s just like background noise that helps drown out the sounds that surround my townhome, but it’s not so loud that it distracts me, which I like!

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Sarah Lindner
4 years ago

I’m another one who forever has the music playing regardless of what I’m doing. Love checking out your playlists…always nice to come across something new and fresh (at least to me). Thank you for sharing! xoxo, Sarah

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Sarah Lindner

I was hopeful that these wouldn’t be overly familiar to the people checking out the post, so that’s nice to hear 🙂 They’re definitely my favorites for working, relaxing in the evenings, and reading!

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Laura Leigh
4 years ago

I never listen to play lists while working for some odd reason but really need to get on that! My husband does and always has such fun facts and stories to tell me from the. Thank you for sharing some ideas! Will definitely be checking them out this week!

xo Laura Leigh
https://louellareese.com

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Laura Leigh

I was home-educated growing up, and my mom used to come into my room and I’d be SUPER focused on math with like… The Jonas Brothers blasting in the background. She was always so confused as to how I worked and listened to something simultaneously, but I can’t focus as well without it, crazy enough! Now my music choices have just changed a bit. I realize that the instrumental tracks help me feel calm and focused much more than something with vocals.

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Anna English
4 years ago

Okay, this has to be one of my favorite posts as of late! I’m definitely saving these for later.

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Anna English

Oh, that’s awesome to hear! Thank you so much for the encouragement. I hope you really enjoy these playlists 🙂

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Deborah
4 years ago

Great recommendations! I’m definitely a lo-fi fan and I have the same playlist on repeat, as well as “Studious Ghibli” (it’s a Studio Ghibli-inspired lo-fi playlist) and the popular ChilledCow playlist!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Deborah

That’s AMAZING. I didn’t know about the Studious Ghibli one and now I definitely need to check it out. I love the ChilledCow playlist, and that’s actually what inspired me to find the other lo-fi options. Now I just kinda circle through all of these depending on the day and my mood and I never get tired of them!

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greta
4 years ago

Cool playlists! I listen to a lot of rock or hip hop when working. It’s gets me moving and the juices flowing!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  greta

Everyone has their tastes 🙂 For some, it’s music with an intense beat and heavy vocals, and for others, it’s something calm and instrumental. I used to fall into the first category, and now I’m very much in the second haha!

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Adaleta Avdic
4 years ago

I love this post so much, since I always run out of things to listen to ESPECIALLY when it’s relaxing music. I always listen to waves crashing when I’m trying to sleep, but I need something more relaxing for work!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Adaleta Avdic

I listen to cabin rains when falling asleep, so I get that for sure! But these are the playlists I enjoy most before I actually go to sleep, when I’m reading and relaxing in bed – or when I’m working 🙂 I hope you can find a playlist you enjoy!

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Rachel
4 years ago

These playlists are so good! I typically listen to music while I work but since I’m now working from home, I’ve been going between music, catching up on my favorite shows, and podcasts while I work!

Rachel
http://www.hello-her.com

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Kelly Diane
4 years ago

I usually listen to cheesy pop when I’m working. It probably stems from working in retail with music in the background. However I love the thought of listening to calm, instrumental music and will check out your recommendations.

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Caitlin
4 years ago

These playlists are so good! Thanks for sharing!

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Nailil
4 years ago

Thanks for sharing.I love finding new playlists. 🙂

Xx, Nailil
https://thirtyminusone.com

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Annie
4 years ago

Lo-fi Café and Rainy Day Jazz are two of my go-to playlists as well! Have you ever listened to the Spotify playlist that’s just called “Relaxing Massage”? That’s another one that’s great for tranquil background music when working!

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Natalie Ast
4 years ago

Lofi cafe is one of my faves! I actually stopped subscribing to Spotify (used a family member’s plan for Tidal) and miss all these amazing playlists. Your post reminded me I need to switch! LOL xo, Natalie http://nataliastyleblog.com

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simplyjolayne
4 years ago

Like you, I usually have music in the background. Instrumental music doesn’t take away from the focus I need as I work.

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Tracy
4 years ago

I love this! I am always looking for new playlists and will be add these to my Spotify favorites. I also enjoy music playing around the house often.

Tracy
https://www.findyourdazzle.com

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Linda
4 years ago

Yessss! Background music is the perfect way to uplift, zone in, zone out or just plain old turn a mood around. Honestly, I don’t so much listen while I’m writing or in front the computer, but ALWAYS have some kind of jazzy French cafe playlist going when I’m in the kitchen!

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Venus
4 years ago

I’m always looking for some music to listen to while I’m working. Lately, music has been one of the most helpful ways for me to stay focus because. Quiet can be a little bit too quiet.

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Lee
4 years ago

Thanks for sharing! Im always looking for new music that isn’t top distracting to have one while I’m writing blog posts etc!

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Jaimie Tucker
4 years ago

I was thinking about how I need to start listening to music more often. The barrier was some new inspiration as the hip hop I usually like is not suitable for background music. This was great timing to read your post!
xo Jaimie
http://www.jaimietucker.com

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Lizzie
4 years ago

Oooo I’m going to check these out! For some reason, I love listening to the GOT soundtrack (although I’ve never seen the show haha!).

Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication
4 years ago

I recently started listening to LoFi! It is my go to working and writing music now. I also like listening to instrumental versions of pop music. I can’t have vocals playing if I’m writing, it’s way too distracting.

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Laura Leigh
4 years ago

will 100% be checking these out! I never use to listen to anything while working but recently have started to here and there and actually quite like it. thank you for sharing these and inspiring my work day!

xo Laura Leigh
https://louellareese.com/

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Jamaria Johnson
4 years ago

This is so good! I love this post so much and I can’t wait to check out your playlists! Thank you so much for sharing! xo

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Ro // A Cup of Kims
3 years ago

Love these tips and these photos! I can’t listen to certain kinds of music while working, but I also can’t work in silence, so I gravitate towards a lot of lo-fi, classical, or inspirational music. I’ll have to check out these playlists!

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Lovely
3 years ago

Life without playing music is inconceivable to me. I start my day with music. Thanks for sharing these playlists!
xoxo
Lovely
http://www.mynameislovely.com

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Allie Mackin
3 years ago

Oooo thanks for the heads up on these playlists, I use to listen to Lush all the time.

Allie of
http://www.allienyc.com

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Lizzie
3 years ago

You have great taste in music! I just listened to snippet of these and it’s totally my style. I’m the same – I ALWAYS have music playing (but then again, I’m a musician so I’m either listening to it, playing it or humming it lol). I even got a shower radio lol! For work, I definitely love jazz and piano (although the GOT soundtrack was my music of choice for quite a while).

Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication
3 years ago

I always have LoFi on while I’m working! I can’t listen to anything with words while writing, so instrumental is where it’s at. I need to check out your Jazz recommendations. I always think of the terrible smooth Jazz that my parents liked growing up when I hear the word Jazz haha.

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sumedha @ the wordy habitat
2 years ago

no but I’m the SAME with music. i always have something playing and i prefer lofi and jazz to beats as well. i need to be able to zone into my work while also vibing and cutting out the random noise of the world (India is noisy as heck almost everywhere). i marked a few of yours to listen to soon and i already feel like I’ll love them.
here are my favs, if you’re looking for recs:
indie autumn (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1DzxqxWb84ci6bgGfLMZ2L?si=bb8d9ed7ba954b22) this has songs with words but trust me it is SO GOOD.
a couple of recent favs from a bookstagrammer – https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QFXQLLBiSFe3uwvnnQn6q?si=333a314c5163454e , https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40TE8svcy0wWNwQTkSTIdh?si=b1a2c15671b046b4

and 3 that i listen to on youtube:
https://youtu.be/78mYkbfsXRM
https://youtu.be/BeI6an1Fy6E (you HAVE to try this one)
https://youtu.be/NoZxlf6CmbQ

i have more but that’s enough for now haha. let me know what you think if you listen to them!

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Raji
2 years ago

Thanks for sharing these, I’m looking forward to checking them out! Usually I prefer complete silence when I’m reading, but I always have some kind of music on, without vocals, at almost every other time.

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How many times have you read your favorite book or How many times have you read your favorite book or series? 🤎

I’m a big fan of rereading, so my favorite books are picked up over and over again. I’ve read some of my favorites every single year for the last six years and some I’ve read countless times since childhood (here’s lookin at you, Narnia) 🙈

I love when I find a new book to add to my reread list. What was the last one you added? 🔁

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Are there any book small towns you’d like to liv Are there any book small towns you’d like to live in? 📍

I think I’d sell a kidney to live in Inglewild 😂 Small towns give me such happiness and this one seems especially cozy and filled with so many entertaining people 🙈

I kinda wish this series would last forever, but simultaneously, I just live for ANYTHING BK Borison writes 😍 I adored First Time Caller as well and can’t wait for more of that story to unfold! 📖

Have you read any of this author’s books? 🤎 

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Have you already read any of your most anticipated Have you already read any of your most anticipated books this year? 😍

I felt like I was counting down the days to Oathbound and Sunrise on the Reaping—and both of them definitely lived up to my expectations (best feeling ever)! 🙌🏼

Now to fully immerse myself in some of my fantasy ARCs and continue listening to EmHen’s latest! 🤎

Were any of these on your 2025 TBR? 📚

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Who are some of your favorite book siblings? 📖 Who are some of your favorite book siblings? 📖

I really love getting the chance to see a great sibling dynamic in a book—especially in fantasy, and *especially especially* if they work together! 🤝🏼

Unseelie had the most interesting twins in it and I loved seeing their similarities, their differences, and how they used both throughout the story! 🤎

Have you read this one yet? ✨

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Have any books taken you by surprise lately, and i Have any books taken you by surprise lately, and if so, which ones? 😳
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I tend not to stray very far from my comfort zone of fantasy and fluffy romance, but I recently read WE’LL PRESCRIBE YOU A CAT, a translated novel about a magical mental health clinic that loans out cats to their patients. 🐈 It was absolutely fantastic in every way and became my first 5-star read of the year (outside of my rereads). 🙌🏼 
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Magical realism has always been a favorite genre of mine, but I usually struggle a lot with translated books. 😅 It was such a treat to immerse myself in this story and I can’t wait to read the sequel soon! 📖
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What was your last 5-star read? ⭐️ 
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Did you discover any new (or new-to-you) authors i Did you discover any new (or new-to-you) authors in the past year? ☕️
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I know they say “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but let’s be real… we all do it! 😂 When I saw the cover for The Lovers, I was instantly obsessed—and then I read the synopsis! I knew I needed it in my life right away, and I wasn’t disappointed. 🤎
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This book is full of self-discovery, sapphic sweetness, and some truly hilarious moments that had me laughing til my stomach hurt. 🙌🏼 I loved every minute of it and about burst into tears when @berkleypub sent me a copy! 🥹
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Rebekah’s storytelling was fantastic and I can’t wait to read her upcoming book, The Sun and the Moon, when it comes out in August! 📖
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Is this a title you’ve picked up or added to your TBR? 📚
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Are there any series you’re hoping to finish thi Are there any series you’re hoping to finish this year? 📚
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Typically, I’m someone who flies through series and prioritizes finishing them as soon as I possibly can. However, over the last few years, I’ve done a poor job completing all of the series I start, so I’m trying to make it a goal to finish them up! 👏🏼
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Some series that I’ve got on my list to finish:
📖 Girls of Paper and Fire
📖 Legacy of Orïsha (especially with the adaptation news!)
📖 Beasts of Prey
📖 The Inheritance Cycle
📖 The Atlas
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I’ve also got several that I’d like to start… but that’s another story entirely. 🙈
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Have you read any of these? 🤎
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Tell me just ONE of your auto-buy authors! 🫡
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I read The Charm Offensive a few years ago and instantly fell in love with Alison’s writing and the way the book made me feel so seen. 🥰 
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When I got an ARC of Kiss Her Once for Me, I was thrilled and once again inhaled the book. Yet again, it was a story that made me feel understood. 🥹
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I pretty much sobbed my way through Here We Go Again on audio and immediately purchased a physical copy so I could put myself through both the heartache and deep belly laughing again and again. 😅
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@alisoncochrun is forever and ever going to be an auto-buy author for me. 🤎
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Have you read any of these books? 📚
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What are five books or five series you find yourse What are five books or five series you find yourself constantly recommending? 🖐🏼
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TODAY IS MY 5TH BOOKSTAVERSARY! ☕️
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In honor of five years in this community, I wanted to share five books and five series I’m always recommending. These are stories that mean so much to me that I just wish everyone I encounter would read and love them too! 🥰
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FIVE STANDALONE BOOKS:
📖 The Nature of Witches
📖 The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
📖 The Midnight Library
📖 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
📖 Echo North
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FIVE SERIES:
📚 Shadow and Bone
📚 Shades of Magic
📚 The Prison Healer
📚 The All Souls Trilogy
📚 Bright Falls
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I have so many more that I could share, but these are just a few that have made my life a little brighter 🤎
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When is your bookstaversary? 🤔
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Are you planning any rereads this year? 🔁
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Rereading is something that I absolutely love to do. While there are countless new releases to get excited about, there’s something incredibly comforting about revisiting my favorite books. 🥹
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One of my favorite series to reread is SHADES OF MAGIC. Nothing gets me quite as excited and emotional as those opening words: “Kell wore a very peculiar coat…” 🙌🏼 AH! Just writing that makes me anxious to pick up this comfort series again this year. 🙈
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Have you read this phenomenal series? 📚
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