Has your current favorite genre ALWAYS been your f Has your current favorite genre ALWAYS been your favorite genre? 💫
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A friend asked me the other day how I found myself enjoying fantasy and I told her that it started when I read THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA with my family at 6 years old 🦁 It was a popular genre on the bookshelves in our home, so it came as no surprise that a few years later I was picking up THE HOBBIT and THE LORD OF THE RINGS 💍 I never really knew life without fantasy novels and I'm really grateful for the fact that my parents always encouraged my desire to read as many books from as many different genres as I could get my hands on 📚
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What are your ultimate ESCAPE reads? 🌌
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One of the reasons I love fantasy so much is because it is the furthest thing from reality! 🐉 Since reading IS my escape, I appreciate books that take me somewhere else entirely - another world, another dimension, somewhere magical 💫
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Some of my favorite escape reads are:
♠️ CARAVAL - Remember, it's only a game... or is it? 
✨ THE STARLESS SEA - Follow the clues: a bee, a key, and a sword.
🗝 THE TEN THOUSAND DOORS OF JANUARY - Secret doors written into existence. 
🦋 STRANGE THE DREAMER - A moth, light upon the brow, can transport you into the dream.
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Honestly, just typing out these titles gave me a little shiver of delight because I just love them all so much! 🥺 Have you read any of them? 📚 
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Who are your favorite "cinnamon roll boys" (otherw Who are your favorite "cinnamon roll boys" (otherwise known as "soft boys") from the books you've read? 🥰
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I'm not at all a fan of the real "bad boy" in the stories I read, though I don't mind a tougher exterior with a kind heart 🤎 I've always preferred sweeties, so my favorite "cinnamon roll boys" are: 
🦋 Seth from WICKED LOVELY
🌳 Owen from INTO THE HEARTLESS WOOD
⛱ Alex from PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION
🛳 Patrick from THE LUCKY ESCAPE
💃🏽 Xavier from INSTRUCTIONS FOR DANCING
⭐️ Augustus from THE FAULT IN OUR STARS
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What was the last book you read based on a booksta What was the last book you read based on a bookstagram recommendation? 💬
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A lot of the titles I've picked up in the last year have been influenced by bookstagram 📱 I feel like I'm adding a new book to my Goodreads TBR on a daily basis, thanks to all of you! 🙈 A few months back, I read These Violent Delights, and while it definitely made me squirm (I don't do well with... some of the topics [redacted because of spoilers haha] 🥴), it was fun to notice what others enjoyed about it as I read! 📖
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The audiobook I finished today was a booksta pick: The Ten Thousand Doors of January - and I enjoyed it thoroughly 🎧 It reminded me so much of The Starless Sea ✨ Have you read any of the books I mentioned? 📖 
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Do you enjoy reading classic literature? 🤎
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I'll admit, I've never been the *biggest* fan of classics 🙈 I feel as though that's an abomination for a bookworm, but it's just the truth 🤭 My exceptions are anything by Louisa May Alcott (specifically Jo's Boys), The Chronicles of Narnia, and Anne of Green Gables 📚 I think I enjoy these because they're nostalgic for me - they're the books I grew up with 💁🏻‍♀️
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I found this stunning, vintage copy of the first three Anne volumes in one at Goodwill for $3 and snatched it up right away 😍 I love the worn look to it and the way it smells 👃🏼
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Have you read any of the novels I mentioned? 📖 [Photograph taken prior to Luna's procedure] 
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Do you have any rereads planned for this year? 📚
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I found myself stating, "I need to read that again," on a regular basis, so I put together a list of some of the books and series I'd like to revisit in 2021 📝 Now I really can't wait to dive into some old favorites and even different formats of recent reads 📖
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RENEGADES is one of the first ones I added to my list because I flew through this trilogy in a week last year and I'd like to take my time with it when I reread so I can really indulge in the incredible story 🦸🏻‍♀️ I also added THE LUNAR CHRONICLES (on a Marissa Meyer kick, clearly) as well as some of my comfort reads from high school like PAPER TOWNS and DELIRIUM 😱
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Have you read any of the books I mentioned? 🤳🏻 
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Do you write down book quotes as you read them? 📝
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I don't like to mark my books in any way, but I do want to remember the quotes that impact me as I read ✍🏼 I'll update my Goodreads progress, jot down a note in my phone, or sometimes I'll even take photos of the book and "highlight" the photo 😂
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One of my recent favorite quotes was this:
"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." - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (aka quite possibly the most quotable book I've ever read) 💫
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Are there any books you've read that made you want Are there any books you've read that made you want to pick up a new (or old) hobby? 💃🏻
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When I read Instructions for Dancing, it made me miss ballroom dancing, which is something I did for 3 years in high school! 👠 I haven't danced like that in so long, but reading this inspired me to begin practicing some again (even if it's in my room, by myself 😂)
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I absolutely loved every minute of what was yet another masterpiece by one of my forever favorite authors, @nicolayoon 🤍 So thankful that I was able to read the ARC via @netgalley and I've already pre-ordered the physical copy to read again when it comes out in June! 🌸
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Have you read anything by Nicola Yoon (like Everything, Everything or The Sun Is Also a Star)? 📚 
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Tell me about some of your favorite TRILOGIES 📚 Tell me about some of your favorite TRILOGIES 📚
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Personally, I think that trilogies are the exact perfect length for a series (not too long, but not too short) 🙈 Maybe that's why some of my favorite books are part of trilogies! 🤔 I was thinking about this so much that I actually wrote a full blog post about it last week and I'm now on the hunt to find more trilogies to add to my ever-growing list 📝
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Some of my forever favorites are:
💌 TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE
🦸🏻‍♀️ RENEGADES
🎪 CARAVAL
🖤 A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC
🇸🇬 CRAZY RICH ASIANS
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Fashion, Spring · April 9, 2021

How to Easily Create Endless Outfits for Your Spring Vacation


This article was originally published in March 2020.

Spring vacation time is right around the corner (for those who are vaccinated). Do you have any travel plans? If so, you may be looking for the perfect outfits to pack – and maybe you’re even on a budget. I can help!

I try to not to invest in crazy amounts of new clothing for every trip I take – but instead, I think of ways to creatively mix and match pieces I already own in order to style fabulous “new” outfits. This is why I keep items on hand that are less trendy and more classic, so they’ll never go out of style!

After a friend asked for my help deciding what to pack for her spring vacation, I was inspired to put together a beautifully versatile capsule wardrobe that will work for traveling and beyond. These may be similar to items you have in your closet right now, and if that’s the case, hopefully these collages will give you some ideas for how to style them in new ways!

22 Item Capsule Wardrobe for Spring Travel

Now that you’ve seen the capsule of 22 pieces (all of them under $60), here are some ideas for ways to mix and match the items.

It’s easy to look at a group of clothing and think, “oh I’m sure there are plenty of ways to wear them, but where do I begin?” So If you keep scrolling, you’ll see different combinations I created. However, I spent several hours rearranging these pieces and was able to come up with over 50 outfit ideas, so hopefully, you’ll be inspired to do the same!


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  1. Laura Leigh says

    April 9, 2021 at 10:45 AM

    the green tie front top is calling my name! I absolutely love the color, style, and cut of it. also love this whole capsule you’ve created – so many great pieces and fabulous neutrals for the spring season.

    xo Laura Leigh
    https://louellareese.com

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  2. Rach says

    April 9, 2021 at 10:57 AM

    Capsule wardrobe when packing is for sure key!! It has helped me so much to avoid overpacking (especially since most of the time I don’t end up wearing what I pack haha). I’m loving what you picked out. Classic, versatile, and chic,

    http://www.rdsobsessions.com

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  3. I'm All Booked Up says

    April 9, 2021 at 11:36 AM

    So cute! We wish we had travel plans for spring.

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    • Kelly Diane says

      April 10, 2021 at 5:40 AM

      These are lovely items. I don’t usual create a capsule wardrobe for going away but it makes complete sense and I’ll definitely try it in the future.

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  4. Brooke Ressell says

    April 9, 2021 at 3:15 PM

    I love this idea! You look great and I can see how you could create so many different looks with these pieces.

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  5. Lizzie says

    April 9, 2021 at 3:52 PM

    Love all of these! Such cute outfits too! Yes, I actually do create capsules when I travel! Makes packing and getting dressed so much easier!

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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  6. Jaya Avendel says

    April 9, 2021 at 4:07 PM

    Just looking at the photo list of clothing ideas, I know straight away their is endless versatility because the colors complement each other no matter which way I want to go. Loving the black dress and sandal shoes, though the green tie top is beautifully stylish too!

    I am working on condensing down my current wardrobe to pieces and colors that all work together; it is nice to be in sync when I open my drawers. 🙂 <3

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  7. Lee says

    April 9, 2021 at 6:59 PM

    So many great pieces -Im loving the sage green and baby blue shades. Also UGH I wish I could travel. Canada is so behind in our vaccinations, we’re still under a lockdown (no seeing friends, no indoor dining, avoid non-essential travel) The latest projection is that adults under 40 wont be vaccinated until September!

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  8. Jen says

    April 10, 2021 at 3:59 AM

    This is such a great idea, I think I’m going to have to go clothes shopping soon!

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  9. Della Driscoll says

    April 10, 2021 at 7:43 AM

    I’m loving all the outfits you’ve put together! Spring is one of those seasons where you can pull off effortless outfits x

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  10. Charity says

    April 10, 2021 at 9:42 AM

    I love all these outfit ideas! You have done such a wonderful job piecing these outfits together! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  11. Zoe Grace (littlebookfae) says

    April 10, 2021 at 11:05 AM

    This is such a cute post and everybody should definitely have some of these staples in their wardrobe. I love a baggy cardigan and jumper which makes an outfit cute and comfy.

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  12. Raji says

    April 10, 2021 at 11:35 AM

    Great post! I always create capsule wardrobes for vacations, it makes packing so much easier! No plans this spring unfortunately, but hopefully it’ll be safe to travel soon!

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  13. Simona says

    April 10, 2021 at 12:57 PM

    That green shirt has my name on it – I loved all you have on this, and I am the same, I won’t buy much (if anything at all) for a holiday, so that’s how I end up rotating outfits and pieces too! Thank you for sharing x

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  14. Sydney says

    April 11, 2021 at 12:02 PM

    Oh wow, you’ve listed so many beautiful pieces for a spring getaway! I do have some travel plans coming up (going to visit friends, to a wedding, and a celebratory getaway) so I’m grateful that I’ve been able to be fully vaccinated.

    I’m really liking the Tie-Hem Cotton Shirt from H&M that you have listed. It looks perfect for both a day in the city and countryside! Thank you for sharing!

    xoxo,
    Sydney

    http://www.thelotuslist.blogspot.com

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  15. Adaleta Avdic says

    April 11, 2021 at 5:34 PM

    We once traveled to Europe for 3 weeks, and all I had was a carry on. I’d like to think I mastered the art of recreating looks on vacay too!

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  16. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    April 12, 2021 at 6:46 AM

    Love the pieces you selected for a spring capsule wardrobe! They are so versatile and would make a lot of adorable outfits. I’m especially into the white jeans. I was just thinking that I wanted a pair!

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  17. Lynn says

    April 12, 2021 at 11:33 AM

    OMG these pieces are gorgeous! I love neutral and simple multiuse pieces! My wardrobe is now switching to more beige and basics as I want to cut down my clothes a lot this year! The lace sleeveless blouse is something I need! xx

    Lynn | https://www.lynnmumbingmejia.com

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  18. Venus says

    April 12, 2021 at 8:12 PM

    Sometimes I get so lost when it comes to a spring wardrobe. One day its hot next its chilly outside. So these picks will for sure help me.

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  19. Katrina says

    April 12, 2021 at 11:16 PM

    These are really great pieces! I need to invest in some basic capsule pieces because I find myself getting lost with the pieces I own. It’s much easier to style a basic piece than a trendy piece.

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  20. Merry Sari says

    April 12, 2021 at 11:20 PM

    I truly love and adore all your picks here! They’re absolutely my style to-go haha I like to wear jeans and long sleeve when going out, it’s simple and really comfortable x

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  21. simplyjolayne says

    April 13, 2021 at 10:03 AM

    I like your style, it matches mine quite nicely.

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  22. bethany jones says

    April 13, 2021 at 2:36 PM

    these are such lovely items and i love the way you’ve recommended to style them

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  23. Lisa says

    April 14, 2021 at 1:04 PM

    Love all the neutrals! They can easily be paired and swapped, creating multiple outfits. Your choices are on point!

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  24. Kelly Bolen says

    April 14, 2021 at 7:10 PM

    So I really need to see this post BEFORE my trip to California!!!! Great tips that I will be applying for my next trip! My hubby and I are notorious for overpacking! LOL

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  25. Jennifer Prince says

    April 15, 2021 at 8:32 PM

    Ooh! I need to do this! I have a few trips coming up, and I’ve never tried doing a capsule wardrobe when I’m away. Such a great idea!!

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  26. Yolanda says

    April 16, 2021 at 9:18 AM

    Soooo many cute options here. I love transitioning to spring clothes. Sadly – no vacation anytime here, the vaccine rollout in Canada is awful 🙁 Still, I can’t wait to work outside every day once it’s warm enough. Soon I hope!

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  27. Ayanna says

    April 16, 2021 at 11:30 AM

    So many great combos! You have encouraged me to open up my closet and have fun with creating some new combonations.

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  28. Genesis says

    April 16, 2021 at 12:17 PM

    These ideas are all so cute! When I make a capsule wardrobe, I like to keep the colours as neutral as possible so that every combination matches. I usually just pack one pair of pants and one skirt and then a bunch of layers for the top that I can mix and match. I love trying to create capsule wardrobes each season!

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  29. Linda says

    April 16, 2021 at 2:11 PM

    I love a capsule wardrobe! (My closet is in serious need of an update, tho.) The color palette is perfect and the pieces you selected are so versatile. No travel plans…except camping. I suppose I could glamp with a pretty spring capsule, but…probably not so practical. 😂

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Has your current favorite genre ALWAYS been your f Has your current favorite genre ALWAYS been your favorite genre? 💫
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A friend asked me the other day how I found myself enjoying fantasy and I told her that it started when I read THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA with my family at 6 years old 🦁 It was a popular genre on the bookshelves in our home, so it came as no surprise that a few years later I was picking up THE HOBBIT and THE LORD OF THE RINGS 💍 I never really knew life without fantasy novels and I'm really grateful for the fact that my parents always encouraged my desire to read as many books from as many different genres as I could get my hands on 📚
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What are your ultimate ESCAPE reads? 🌌
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One of the reasons I love fantasy so much is because it is the furthest thing from reality! 🐉 Since reading IS my escape, I appreciate books that take me somewhere else entirely - another world, another dimension, somewhere magical 💫
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Some of my favorite escape reads are:
♠️ CARAVAL - Remember, it's only a game... or is it? 
✨ THE STARLESS SEA - Follow the clues: a bee, a key, and a sword.
🗝 THE TEN THOUSAND DOORS OF JANUARY - Secret doors written into existence. 
🦋 STRANGE THE DREAMER - A moth, light upon the brow, can transport you into the dream.
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Honestly, just typing out these titles gave me a little shiver of delight because I just love them all so much! 🥺 Have you read any of them? 📚 
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Who are your favorite "cinnamon roll boys" (otherw Who are your favorite "cinnamon roll boys" (otherwise known as "soft boys") from the books you've read? 🥰
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I'm not at all a fan of the real "bad boy" in the stories I read, though I don't mind a tougher exterior with a kind heart 🤎 I've always preferred sweeties, so my favorite "cinnamon roll boys" are: 
🦋 Seth from WICKED LOVELY
🌳 Owen from INTO THE HEARTLESS WOOD
⛱ Alex from PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION
🛳 Patrick from THE LUCKY ESCAPE
💃🏽 Xavier from INSTRUCTIONS FOR DANCING
⭐️ Augustus from THE FAULT IN OUR STARS
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I'm also pretty sure that if the guy on my bookmark from @theseasonalpages was a book character, I'd love him too 🙈 He's bookish and wears nice sweaters, so that's a yes from me 😉 Pick up the Malcolm bookmark with my code ESPRESSO10 to have this cinnamon roll boy reading companion with you at all times 🔖 
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What was the last book you read based on a booksta What was the last book you read based on a bookstagram recommendation? 💬
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A lot of the titles I've picked up in the last year have been influenced by bookstagram 📱 I feel like I'm adding a new book to my Goodreads TBR on a daily basis, thanks to all of you! 🙈 A few months back, I read These Violent Delights, and while it definitely made me squirm (I don't do well with... some of the topics [redacted because of spoilers haha] 🥴), it was fun to notice what others enjoyed about it as I read! 📖
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The audiobook I finished today was a booksta pick: The Ten Thousand Doors of January - and I enjoyed it thoroughly 🎧 It reminded me so much of The Starless Sea ✨ Have you read any of the books I mentioned? 📖 
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Do you enjoy reading classic literature? 🤎
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I'll admit, I've never been the *biggest* fan of classics 🙈 I feel as though that's an abomination for a bookworm, but it's just the truth 🤭 My exceptions are anything by Louisa May Alcott (specifically Jo's Boys), The Chronicles of Narnia, and Anne of Green Gables 📚 I think I enjoy these because they're nostalgic for me - they're the books I grew up with 💁🏻‍♀️
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I found this stunning, vintage copy of the first three Anne volumes in one at Goodwill for $3 and snatched it up right away 😍 I love the worn look to it and the way it smells 👃🏼
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Have you read any of the novels I mentioned? 📖 [Photograph taken prior to Luna's procedure] 
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Do you have any rereads planned for this year? 📚
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I found myself stating, "I need to read that again," on a regular basis, so I put together a list of some of the books and series I'd like to revisit in 2021 📝 Now I really can't wait to dive into some old favorites and even different formats of recent reads 📖
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RENEGADES is one of the first ones I added to my list because I flew through this trilogy in a week last year and I'd like to take my time with it when I reread so I can really indulge in the incredible story 🦸🏻‍♀️ I also added THE LUNAR CHRONICLES (on a Marissa Meyer kick, clearly) as well as some of my comfort reads from high school like PAPER TOWNS and DELIRIUM 😱
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Have you read any of the books I mentioned? 🤳🏻 
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Do you write down book quotes as you read them? 📝
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I don't like to mark my books in any way, but I do want to remember the quotes that impact me as I read ✍🏼 I'll update my Goodreads progress, jot down a note in my phone, or sometimes I'll even take photos of the book and "highlight" the photo 😂
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One of my recent favorite quotes was this:
"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." - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (aka quite possibly the most quotable book I've ever read) 💫
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What are some favorite quotes from your recent reads? 🗯 
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Are there any books you've read that made you want Are there any books you've read that made you want to pick up a new (or old) hobby? 💃🏻
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When I read Instructions for Dancing, it made me miss ballroom dancing, which is something I did for 3 years in high school! 👠 I haven't danced like that in so long, but reading this inspired me to begin practicing some again (even if it's in my room, by myself 😂)
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I absolutely loved every minute of what was yet another masterpiece by one of my forever favorite authors, @nicolayoon 🤍 So thankful that I was able to read the ARC via @netgalley and I've already pre-ordered the physical copy to read again when it comes out in June! 🌸
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Have you read anything by Nicola Yoon (like Everything, Everything or The Sun Is Also a Star)? 📚 
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Tell me about some of your favorite TRILOGIES 📚 Tell me about some of your favorite TRILOGIES 📚
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Personally, I think that trilogies are the exact perfect length for a series (not too long, but not too short) 🙈 Maybe that's why some of my favorite books are part of trilogies! 🤔 I was thinking about this so much that I actually wrote a full blog post about it last week and I'm now on the hunt to find more trilogies to add to my ever-growing list 📝
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Some of my forever favorites are:
💌 TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE
🦸🏻‍♀️ RENEGADES
🎪 CARAVAL
🖤 A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC
🇸🇬 CRAZY RICH ASIANS
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Have you read any of these? 📖 
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Are you a fan of MARVEL SUPERHEROES? 🦸🏽‍♂️
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To say I'm a huge Marvel nerd would be an understatement! 🙈 I love learning more about the characters in comics and graphic novels so I was thrilled to receive an ARC of MILES MORALES: SHOCK WAVES by one of my all-time favorite authors, @justinwritesya (release date: June 1, 2021) 🕸
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This story was compelling, heartwarming, and wonderfully-written, and I loved that it also brought into play some very real discussions about everyday challenges 🙌🏼 If you like MARVEL, SPIDER-MAN, or GRAPHIC NOVELS - you will love this so much! 🕷 (I did write a full review which you can find on my blog)! 💻
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Do you ever read graphic novels? 💥 
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