Have you done a mid-year reading check-in yet? πŸ“š
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What a wild year 2022 has been so far πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’« I've found new favorite authors, made progress on my original TBR, checked out some great backlist books, and hit some super exciting goals! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ 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? β˜•οΈ 
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Which of your childhood favorites would you like t Which of your childhood favorites would you like to see reimagined? πŸ“–
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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) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Some of the other stories I loved as a kid that I'd like to see "adulted" are:
πŸ‘‘ A Little Princess
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 🐁 Stuart Little (it could be cute okay? like some kind of fantasy?)
πŸ‘’ Madeline
⚜️ Rumplestiltskin (I've only seen this done once and I wasn’t obsessed so I need more!)
β˜‚οΈ 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 πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ 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 πŸ™ŒπŸΌ 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) πŸ™ˆ
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Now, I'm thrilled to have connected with favorite authors, created my own hashtag (hey there #perfectespressopour β˜•οΈ), 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 πŸ₯Ή
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Thank you for being part of my bookstagram journey πŸ“š
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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 πŸ“š
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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 πŸ™ˆ
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Lately, I've been feeling a bit disappointed with fantasy (which has always been my favorite genre) πŸ˜• 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? πŸ‡ 
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Recommend me an underrated queer book! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ
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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) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ 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:
πŸ¦‰ Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin
🌎 The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
πŸ“Ί The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
🌌 Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefluer
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I'm currently reading 3:
πŸ«– A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
🩸 Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury
πŸ–Œ Portrait of a Thief by Grace D Li
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 And I have 2 more on my immediate list:
πŸ₯€ Malice by Heather Walter
β˜€οΈ Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
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Favorite Shadow and Bone character? 🦌 β €β €β € Favorite Shadow and Bone character? 🦌
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I'm officially considering this Shadow and Bone week, between celebrating the 10th anniversary of the book and finding out about Ben narrating the Demon in the Wood audiobook! πŸ₯‚ 
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Also, catch me counting down the days until when I get to see my babies on-screen again (can we get a season 2 premiere date, please?) πŸ“Ί
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To answer my own question, Genya is my very favorite Shadow and Bone character 🀍 In fact, I have plans for a Genya tattoo in the near future πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Are you as excited for the audiobook and season 2 of the show as I am? 🀩 
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Do you have a favorite book dedication? ✍🏼
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I've found a few recently that have definitely stood out to me πŸ‘€ Sometimes a dedication sets the mood for the book and that's something I really love! 🀎
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A few that have blown my mind recently are:
πŸͺž GALLANT (pictured) by VE Schwab
πŸ‘‘ FOR THE THRONE (actually, both of The Wilderwood books have fabulous dedications) by Hannah Whitten
πŸ›« EARLY DEPARTURES by Justin A. Reynolds
πŸ“– THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY by Matt Haig
πŸ’” ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART by Stephanie Garber
πŸ₯˜ WITH THE FIRE ON HIGH by Elizabeth Acevedo
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Is there a book you've read this year that is unli Is there a book you've read this year that is unlike anything else you've ever read? πŸ“–
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When I read THE ATLAS SIX in April, I was blown away by how unique it was! 🀯 I have never in my life read another book like it and that's part of why it got 5 stars from me ⭐️ Sure, it started at a slower pace but the further the story progressed, the more fascinating it was (and the pacing at the beginning made far more sense because it led to absolute BRILLIANCE) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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I don't read much dark academia, so recommend some titles to me (THAT AREN'T AS WELL KNOWN) that you've enjoyed! πŸ›
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Do you enjoy books that are less plot, more ✨vib Do you enjoy books that are less plot, more ✨vibes✨?
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I definitely do! 🫢🏼 In the past few years, I've read more and more books like this and they always leave me feeling utterly fascinated (and maybe a little confused?) πŸ€” I gotta say that writing reviews for them can be a bit tough, but reading them is a lot of fun πŸ™ˆ
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Books I enjoy that are no plot, just vibes:
🐝 The Starless Sea
πŸŽͺ The Night Circus
πŸ’ƒπŸ» Where Dreams Descend
πŸͺΆ The Raven Cycle
πŸšͺ The Ten Thousand Doors of January
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Blogging · January 11, 2021

Welcome to The Espresso Edition

Welcome to The Espresso Edition | The Espresso Edition

I can hardly believe the time has finally come that I get to introduce you to my new and improved business: The Espresso Edition.

Friends, this has been a long time coming. I’m not sure I even know when the little pin-pricks of desire for change began to enter my mind. It was a culmination of the last few years of feeling disappointed in my previous brand (She Saw Style) and then creating my bookstagram… and it all led me to this!

In case you’re curious about why I chose to rebrand, you can definitely check out my announcement blog post. It answers a lot of the questions regarding this big move! But now that I’ve made the biggest leap (and lemme tell ya – it was way bigger than I expected… more coming on that soon), I’m ready to reintroduce myself.

Welcome to The Espresso Edition | The Espresso Edition

Hey there! I’m Stephanie. Let me tell you a little about me and my blog.

I’ve been blogging for five years. I didn’t blog as a hobby or as a side-hustle, but rather, jumped straight into full-time blogging at the beginning. Was this unwise? Heck yes, it was. However, I didn’t have much of a choice at the time.

I’m chronically ill. It’s no secret, but I don’t mention it as often as I once did. I think sometimes it helps my own mental health to avoid talking about it too much. However, for a little background: I have gastroparesis and it’s loads of fun (not). I get a little more in-depth about this disease in this blog post if you’re curious. Not long after my diagnosis, I realized that attempting “normal work” wasn’t going to be the best route for me, since I was constantly needing to take time off work to stay in bed due to pain. I already had an Instagram following, so I thought, “why not?” and chose to start a blog.

This is my third full rebrand since I began blogging all those years ago. However, I truly think this one is going to stick. I’ve never felt more at peace with the content I’ve been creating and moving everything to The Espresso Edition just feels like the icing on the cake.

Welcome to The Espresso Edition | The Espresso Edition

If you made it this far, excellent. I’m going to share what to expect from here on out to wrap things up!

This will continue to be a cozy lifestyle blog. What does that mean? I’ll be sharing content that just makes you want to curl up with a plush blanket, a mug of hot coffee, and feel a little more peaceful. This will include tons of bookish content (reviews, wrap-ups, tags, author interviews, and so much more), intentional self-care articles, comfortable and casual outfit ideas, hygge home decor, and some other fun posts in-between!

I am beyond excited about this new venture! Please bear with me as I continue to revamp my website, create new content, and make the most of this journey. If you don’t want to miss any of my new blog posts or announcements, make sure to subscribe to my newsletter (sign-up form below). I only send one email a week – each Friday – and it has all the information you’ll need to know! You can also follow me on social media for more aesthetic, cozy content.

Thank you for all your support!

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Comments

  1. Annaliese says

    January 11, 2021 at 8:44 AM

    Congrats on finishing your new rebrand!! Excited to see all of the great content to come!

    xoxo A
    http://www.southernbelleintraining.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 11, 2021 at 4:26 PM

      Thank you so much, friend! I’m really excited about this change. I truly do think it’s going to bring about a world of good!

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  2. Jennifer Prince says

    January 11, 2021 at 8:44 AM

    Stop it!! Your hair is sooooo cute. I love it that length! And congrats on the rebrand – I love it so much. It’s so you, and that is what is going to keep you blogging and loving it. I also didn’t realize that you were chronically ill. I’m sure that’s hard to deal with, but I am SO glad that you are able to stay home and manage things well with that. I’m looking forward to following the next part of your journey! πŸ™‚

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 11, 2021 at 4:36 PM

      Thank you, Jennifer! The hair isn’t new (this is pre-rebrand hair lol) but I appreciate the compliment anyway πŸ™‚ I’m really excited to see what comes next with this new endeavor. My website is my baby and I’m glad that it all worked out in the end with this giant move! Also, so surprised you weren’t aware of my gastroparesis. Sometimes I feel like I over share about it! I guess not enough for it to find its way to every reader. Thanks for your support moving forward! πŸ™‚

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  3. Rach says

    January 11, 2021 at 9:57 AM

    Congratulations on the rebrand! I’m so excited that it launched and I really can’t wait to see all the content you’ll be sharing. I had no doubt this was a big project and its amazing you took this leap!

    http://www.rdsobsessions.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 11, 2021 at 4:40 PM

      I’m excited too!! I was practically throwing myself a party at 8am today, knowing that it was the first “official” day at The Espresso Editions HQ hehe! I so appreciate your kind words and support πŸ™‚

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  4. Tanvi Rastogi says

    January 11, 2021 at 10:50 AM

    Love it. Love it. Love it. Congrats! Such a great way to kickstart a new year. Loving your hair too.

    β₯ tanvii.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 11, 2021 at 4:42 PM

      Thank you very much! I had every intention of launching at the beginning of January, but there were a lot of hiccups along the way when it came to moving domains and such, but it seems to finally be settling down and I can’t wait to really get everything moving!

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  5. Darby says

    January 11, 2021 at 10:54 AM

    Congrats on the rebrandingβ€”I know it can be a big undertaking!! And love your WordPress theme (I use the same one! Haha)

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 11, 2021 at 4:44 PM

      It’s a truly massive undertaking, honestly! This isn’t my first time rebranding, but I think it’s my first time doing it “properly,” so I’m hopeful for the best possible outcomes! Also, love that you picked this theme as well. It’s a great one!

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  6. Katy says

    January 11, 2021 at 11:15 AM

    Love your blog, I’m definitely saving it to come back to later! Congrats on the new rebrand, it looks fabulous xx

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 11, 2021 at 4:44 PM

      You’re seriously too kind! Thank you very much for your encouragement. I certainly hope you come back for more. There’s going to be lots of books, coffee, and coziness!

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  7. Lizzie says

    January 11, 2021 at 11:57 AM

    Yay! Congrats on your new brand! I love it already and I think that this is a perfect match for you πŸ™‚ Everything happens for a reason! Looking forward to following along <3

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 11, 2021 at 4:45 PM

      Thank you so much! Your support along the way has meant so much to me. I really can’t begin to express that in words – but thank you from the bottom of my heart πŸ™‚

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  8. Cassidy says

    January 11, 2021 at 1:28 PM

    Congratulations on rebranding! Everything looks so nice here on the blog. What an awesome way to start the new year fresh.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 11, 2021 at 4:45 PM

      Thank you! I’m hopeful that this will be a really awesome fresh start for my business. Lots to do still, but it’s exciting!

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  9. Neely Moldovan says

    January 11, 2021 at 1:37 PM

    Congrats on rebranding! So fun and exciting! I love the name and how it turned out!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 11, 2021 at 4:46 PM

      Thank you! This was something I’d been wanting to do without even knowing it for so long! I’m glad it finally happened!

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  10. Elen Mai says

    January 11, 2021 at 1:59 PM

    Congratulations on your rebrand! I can imagine it’s a daunting prospect but so rewarding to see you hard work pay off. I only just came across your blog today and absolutely love the warm cozy vibes your content gives off – super excited to see where you go from here! x

    El | welshwanderer.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 11, 2021 at 4:47 PM

      Oh my gosh – it was a total nightmare about a week ago, trying to get everything moved over properly haha! But I’m glad it all worked out in the end and I’m already feeling extra excited about moving forward. I’m so appreciative of the support!

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  11. Serena says

    January 11, 2021 at 2:04 PM

    Congrats on your rebrand! I love how you’re going to make your blog more bookish and cosy!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 11, 2021 at 4:47 PM

      I gotta admit that I’m pretty excited about that too πŸ˜‰

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  12. Raji says

    January 11, 2021 at 2:59 PM

    Congrats on the rebrand! I love the new layout!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 11, 2021 at 4:47 PM

      Thank you! The new theme was the easiest part of the process haha πŸ™‚

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  13. rebecca says

    January 11, 2021 at 3:21 PM

    i am so glad you have found your calling here with the Espresso Edition! As i noticed your content changing I could definitely feel a shift in the best way and look forward to seeing all that you create here!

    xx rebecca // http://www.rebeccapiersol.me

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 11, 2021 at 4:48 PM

      It really did end up feeling so natural as everything began to change. I just knew that fully rebranding was the right move after a bit of time. Thank you so much for your support, Rebecca!

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  14. Charity says

    January 11, 2021 at 7:18 PM

    Yay for rebranding!! I love the new name!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 11, 2021 at 7:58 PM

      Thank you very much! It’s something that’s really special to me. I’ve been looking forward to this day for quite some time now and it’s finally here!

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  15. Katrina says

    January 11, 2021 at 8:19 PM

    Congrats on your rebrand! I have been following you for a while now and watching this transition has been so incredible! Best of luck with the new content!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 12, 2021 at 11:19 AM

      Thank you SO much! You have no idea how encouraging that is to hear, truly. I appreciate all your support!

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  16. Alyssa Hixenbaugh says

    January 11, 2021 at 8:24 PM

    Seeing as I’m a huge coffee fan, your rebranded name is fabulous! You always have great content, and I’m sure there is more to come.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 12, 2021 at 11:20 AM

      Hehe thank you! πŸ™‚ It’s been so much fun to really come into my own with this rebrand. It makes me feel more confident and excited about my content!

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  17. JANZY says

    January 11, 2021 at 9:12 PM

    Congratulations!! I love your brand and can’t wait to see all the cozy fabulous things you will be doing with it! *Chef’s kiss*

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 12, 2021 at 11:20 AM

      AAHHHH JANZY!!! Thank you so much. I’m tearing up right now. This means so much to me, you have no idea. Thank you for being such a huge part of what The Espresso Edition has become!

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  18. Lily says

    January 11, 2021 at 9:22 PM

    Congratulations! I am loving how it’s looking and (although I don’t personally know you) this seems very you! I’m craving a change…but haven’t figured out just where I want to take my space…it’s so hard!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 12, 2021 at 11:21 AM

      Hehehe I think that sometimes when it comes to blogging, you come to learn enough about the blogger that it feels like a more personal connection. I’m glad this seems like ME because it definitely is the most me ever! Thanks, Lily!

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  19. Merry Sari says

    January 11, 2021 at 9:42 PM

    Welcome back, Steph! You don’t know how long I’ve been waiting for you to come back again lol – Congrats on your rebrand and I love the new looks of your blog – always so COZY. Looking forward to the new contents x

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 12, 2021 at 11:22 AM

      Awwww! Haha! You’re the sweetest. It felt like an eternity of being away. It was such a struggle not sharing blog posts for those few weeks I was away. I missed everyone – my Twitter fam hehe. Thank you for the encouragement on this rebrand!

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  20. Sarah says

    January 11, 2021 at 10:19 PM

    Yay!! I am really excited about this! I LOVE reading, self-care, and coziness, so pretty much everything this site is about, ha! Can’t wait to see more from you!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 12, 2021 at 11:22 AM

      Well, that’s awesome to hear! I hope that means you’ll come back for more πŸ˜‰

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  21. Greta says

    January 11, 2021 at 11:11 PM

    Congrats on the new blog! I love the new space and blog layout!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 12, 2021 at 11:22 AM

      Thanks so much, Greta! It’s been such a fun and exciting transition. Tons more work than I expected – but hopefully worth it!

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  22. Sarah Lindner says

    January 12, 2021 at 8:04 AM

    Love the new vibe! Congrats and wishing you the best on this exciting new journey! xoxo, Sarah

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 12, 2021 at 11:22 AM

      Thank you! I’m so thrilled and I can’t wait to begin regularly sharing all my cozy content!

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  23. Sarah Althouse says

    January 12, 2021 at 9:15 AM

    Congrats! And I love that you’ll be focusing on coziness. πŸ™‚

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 12, 2021 at 11:23 AM

      Coziness is definitely my thing. It’s been my thing, even before this rebrand, but with the new name change and everything… it’s solidifying hehe

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  24. Nicole Kauffman says

    January 12, 2021 at 2:46 PM

    This is so exciting! I only found your blog recently and I love it – even more so now with this rebrand!! It definitely makes me want to cozy up and dig in!! Excited for you!!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 13, 2021 at 9:02 AM

      That’s so kind of you! I definitely want to always give off those comfy-cozy vibes, so I’m glad that you experienced that when you visited my site! πŸ™‚

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  25. Lynn Mejia says

    January 12, 2021 at 2:54 PM

    Yay! How exciting to be rebranding. I LOVE your aesthetic! I’m going to follow you across all the platforms. Excited to see more. Thanks for sharing x

    http://www.lynnmumbingmejia.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 13, 2021 at 9:02 AM

      Thank you SO much! That means the world to me. I’m really excited about this big leap. It’s frightening, but exciting too!

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  26. Melissa says

    January 12, 2021 at 3:47 PM

    Congratulations! It truly feels amazing to have a fresh start. I love the idea behind a cozy lifestyle blog. So I’m very excited to read your new content. Good luck with everything!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 13, 2021 at 9:03 AM

      I guess I considered it a “cozy lifestyle” blog before I rebranded, but now it just seems like it all flows together so much better than it did before! Thanks for your support!

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  27. Laura Leigh says

    January 12, 2021 at 4:02 PM

    oh stephanie I truly could not be any more excited for you or proud of you! this redesign + rebrand is amazing and so very you! I definitely feel third time is a charm for you and this is going to be the one to stick forever and ever. cannot wait to follow your new adventure!

    xo Laura Leigh
    https://louellareese.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 13, 2021 at 9:04 AM

      Ahhhh, Laura Leigh, thank you so much! This may have been the biggest change I’ve ever gone through in my business, but it’s the one that feels the most right and I’m so excited to see what’s to come. Thank you for your constant encouragement!

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  28. Stephani says

    January 12, 2021 at 4:02 PM

    So exciting! I’m loving it so far and look forward to see where this rebrand takes you! Your photos and posts definitely make me want to curl up and get cozy with a book! Hope the transition goes smoothly!

    Xo, Steph

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 13, 2021 at 9:04 AM

      Heheh that’s definitely the goal – always! I hope it continues to give those cozy vibes forever and ever.

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  29. Kelly says

    January 13, 2021 at 9:20 AM

    Congrats to you! It looks beautiful and totally worth the huge undertaking. I can’t wait to follow along. Your blog’s cozy vibes always make me want to curl up with some coffee and a good book. xo

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 14, 2021 at 9:49 AM

      Thank you so much! It was some of the most challenging work I’ve faced since starting this career over five years ago. I nearly gave up on several occasions, but I think that it will be worth it in the long-run. I’m already seeing the benefits! I so appreciate your encouragement!

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  30. Deborah says

    January 13, 2021 at 10:15 AM

    Ahh congrats on the rebrand! I really love the new aesthetic and vibe!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 14, 2021 at 9:49 AM

      Thank you so much, Deborah! I’m really excited about it!

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  31. Linda says

    January 13, 2021 at 5:17 PM

    Congratulations! What an enormous undertaking, and it looks fabulous. I’m so excited for you to start this new ‘chapter’ (see what I did there?). Can’t wait to see all the new ways you’ll be sharing and expressing yourself.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 14, 2021 at 9:50 AM

      Hahah I do see what you did there and it made me smile! Thank you for all the support and kindness!

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  32. Erica @ Blog Life With Erica says

    January 13, 2021 at 9:43 PM

    Stephanie,

    You are so inspiring! I believe that it’s true: third times a charm. I love your blog and I am happy to follow you on your new journey and blog direction.

    I love the warmth I feel when I visit your page. And I feel like I know you a little bit more when I read your posts. A real friend.

    I can’t wait to see the more to come.

    xo Erica

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 14, 2021 at 9:51 AM

      I definitely believe that! I’m nervous, for sure, but also more excited than I ever have been about my business, which is really encouraging. Thank you so much for the kind words and for telling me what you felt upon reading my posts. That means the world to me!

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  33. Anita says

    January 13, 2021 at 11:11 PM

    Love your blog theme. Congratulations on your rebranding, can’t wait to read more of your contents.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 14, 2021 at 9:51 AM

      Thanks! The theme was the easiest part if you’ll believe it (and it still took nearly 12 hours for me to perfect). This whole rebranding process was such a crazy undertaking, but I think it’s finally starting to settle down!

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  34. Adaleta Avdic says

    January 15, 2021 at 10:41 AM

    I’m so happy and proud of you. I’ve always loved your eloquent writing and how poised you are on social media. The Espresso Edition is incredible and I couldn’t be happier for you. Can’t wait to see what this next journey holds for you! xx

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 15, 2021 at 4:29 PM

      That’s really encouraging to hear. Thank you so, so much! I’m definitely excited about what’s to come as well. I know it’ll involve lots of books and coffee πŸ˜‰

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  35. Genesis says

    January 15, 2021 at 4:29 PM

    Your rebrand looks absolutely beautiful, and I’m really glad you shared a bit of your personal journey on this post. I’m a beginner blogger who still doesn’t quite know what I’m doing, so it is really encouraging to hear a story from a fifth-year blogger who has been able to reassess and readjust to get to a place that she loves. You are an inspiration!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 17, 2021 at 12:37 PM

      That’s so kind of you to say. Thank you so much for the encouragement! I really hope you find peace in your blogging journey. It can be a lot of work (definitely the most I’ve ever done) but also some of the most rewarding!

      Reply
  36. Nicole says

    January 18, 2021 at 4:11 PM

    Congrats Stephanie this is a huge accomplishment! wish you all the best.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 18, 2021 at 6:11 PM

      Thank you very much for this! I’m really excited about all that’s to come.

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  37. Kristina says

    February 15, 2021 at 10:21 PM

    Congrats girl, the new site looks amazing!

    Reply
  38. Wayne W Walls says

    October 7, 2021 at 12:27 AM

    You have one of the better looking sites I’ve ever seen. The colors and layout are so pleasant. Great work on the blog!

    Reply

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Have you done a mid-year reading check-in yet? πŸ“š
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What a wild year 2022 has been so far πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’« I've found new favorite authors, made progress on my original TBR, checked out some great backlist books, and hit some super exciting goals! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ 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? β˜•οΈ 
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Which of your childhood favorites would you like t Which of your childhood favorites would you like to see reimagined? πŸ“–
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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) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Some of the other stories I loved as a kid that I'd like to see "adulted" are:
πŸ‘‘ A Little Princess
πŸ§žβ€β™‚οΈ Aladdin
 🐁 Stuart Little (it could be cute okay? like some kind of fantasy?)
πŸ‘’ Madeline
⚜️ Rumplestiltskin (I've only seen this done once and I wasn’t obsessed so I need more!)
β˜‚οΈ Mary Poppins
🐎 Misty of Chincoteague
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Why did you join bookstagram? πŸ“– β €β €β €β €β € Why did you join bookstagram? πŸ“–
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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 πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ 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 πŸ™ŒπŸΌ 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) πŸ™ˆ
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Now, I'm thrilled to have connected with favorite authors, created my own hashtag (hey there #perfectespressopour β˜•οΈ), 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 πŸ₯Ή
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Thank you for being part of my bookstagram journey πŸ“š
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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 πŸ“š
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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 πŸ™ˆ
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Lately, I've been feeling a bit disappointed with fantasy (which has always been my favorite genre) πŸ˜• 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? πŸ‡ 
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Recommend me an underrated queer book! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ
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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) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ 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:
πŸ¦‰ Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin
🌎 The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
πŸ“Ί The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
🌌 Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefluer
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πŸ«– A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
🩸 Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury
πŸ–Œ Portrait of a Thief by Grace D Li
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 And I have 2 more on my immediate list:
πŸ₯€ Malice by Heather Walter
β˜€οΈ Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
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Favorite Shadow and Bone character? 🦌 β €β €β € Favorite Shadow and Bone character? 🦌
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I'm officially considering this Shadow and Bone week, between celebrating the 10th anniversary of the book and finding out about Ben narrating the Demon in the Wood audiobook! πŸ₯‚ 
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Also, catch me counting down the days until when I get to see my babies on-screen again (can we get a season 2 premiere date, please?) πŸ“Ί
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To answer my own question, Genya is my very favorite Shadow and Bone character 🀍 In fact, I have plans for a Genya tattoo in the near future πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Are you as excited for the audiobook and season 2 of the show as I am? 🀩 
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Do you have a favorite book dedication? ✍🏼
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I've found a few recently that have definitely stood out to me πŸ‘€ Sometimes a dedication sets the mood for the book and that's something I really love! 🀎
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A few that have blown my mind recently are:
πŸͺž GALLANT (pictured) by VE Schwab
πŸ‘‘ FOR THE THRONE (actually, both of The Wilderwood books have fabulous dedications) by Hannah Whitten
πŸ›« EARLY DEPARTURES by Justin A. Reynolds
πŸ“– THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY by Matt Haig
πŸ’” ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART by Stephanie Garber
πŸ₯˜ WITH THE FIRE ON HIGH by Elizabeth Acevedo
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Is there a book you've read this year that is unli Is there a book you've read this year that is unlike anything else you've ever read? πŸ“–
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When I read THE ATLAS SIX in April, I was blown away by how unique it was! 🀯 I have never in my life read another book like it and that's part of why it got 5 stars from me ⭐️ Sure, it started at a slower pace but the further the story progressed, the more fascinating it was (and the pacing at the beginning made far more sense because it led to absolute BRILLIANCE) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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I don't read much dark academia, so recommend some titles to me (THAT AREN'T AS WELL KNOWN) that you've enjoyed! πŸ›
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Do you enjoy books that are less plot, more ✨vib Do you enjoy books that are less plot, more ✨vibes✨?
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I definitely do! 🫢🏼 In the past few years, I've read more and more books like this and they always leave me feeling utterly fascinated (and maybe a little confused?) πŸ€” I gotta say that writing reviews for them can be a bit tough, but reading them is a lot of fun πŸ™ˆ
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Books I enjoy that are no plot, just vibes:
🐝 The Starless Sea
πŸŽͺ The Night Circus
πŸ’ƒπŸ» Where Dreams Descend
πŸͺΆ The Raven Cycle
πŸšͺ The Ten Thousand Doors of January
πŸ§™πŸ»β€β™€οΈ The Once and Future Witches
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Have you read any of these? πŸ“– 
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Do you enjoy books with illustrations? πŸ–Œ β €β € Do you enjoy books with illustrations? πŸ–Œ
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I definitely do! πŸ™‹πŸ»β€β™€οΈ One of the most pleasant surprises when I opened up GALLANT was seeing the hauntingly beautiful pieces of art inside πŸ–€ It made the story feel more alive and helped me understand the way the character's mind worked 🧠
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There was a similar feeling when I first read THE ATLAS SIX and saw the character art 🎨 It gave the cast so much more depth and it made me wish that more books included pieces like this πŸ“–
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Other additions that make books stand out to me:
πŸ“° Unique chapter breaks (I read a basketball book that was divided into 4 quarters, and a book about an actor divided into acts, things like that)
πŸ’¬ Text messages
πŸ—Ί Maps
✍🏼 Handwriting (especially in the form of letters or lists)
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What are some unique things you like seeing in books? πŸ“š 
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