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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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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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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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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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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Fashion · August 31, 2018

What I Was Loving in August

I’m just over here sipping my coffee and feeling thankful that we’re moving into the month of FALL! Buh-bye, August.

It was aΒ month, ya’ll! I mentioned earlier on in August how busy the month would be, but I didn’t even have a clue how nutty it would get! I felt like a chicken running around with no head almost every week in August, so even though it was a lot of fun, I won’t be sad to see it go. I’m also beyond thrilled that the first day of fall is just a few weeks away! Sure, it’s still in the 90’s outside, but I’m shopping for all the plaid, sweaters, and pumpkin-scented things! πŸ˜‚

Let’s chat about everything I loved in the last month. There were so many good ones!


Outfit Details
top | bigger version of bag | earringsΒ c/o Sugarfix | similar booties | similar skort

Favorite Clothing Items

Blue is one of my go-to colors to wear all year long, but moving out of summer and into fall has made me want to wear it even more! This dress is less than $13, and I’ve worn it a crazy amount recently. So comfy and flattering!

These pants were my BFF all last year, and I’ve been reaching for them over and over again lately. They’re incredibly flattering, don’t stretch, and they’re worth every penny.

If you’re interested in wearing pants that feel like pajamas, you’ll want to check outΒ this pair that I’ve basically been living in. I can’t get enough!

Favorite Accessories

You’d never know it was faux. This Gucci belt dupe is so cute and looks so real – oh, and it’s only $14. I’ve been wearing it nonstop.

I basically turned these shoes brown from stepping in a muddy puddle, but that hasn’t stopped me from wearing them all the time. They’re super comfy and casual!

You know a bag is good when you almost cry because they brought it back in stock nearly 2 years later and in more colors (I just purchased it in black).

Favorite Skincare & Makeup Items

I’ve had the immense pleasure of partnering with Neutrogena yet again – this time to debut the these palettes – which I genuinely love and utilize almost daily!

This lipgloss is bringing shine that I never knew I needed. It’s not sticky and it’s long-lasting!

Mascara was never something I’ve been picky about, but lately I can’t stop reaching forΒ this one. It really lengthens my lashes!

Favorite Books

I had been not-so-patiently waiting for the final installation of the “Red Queen” series, and was not disappointed in the slightest by War Storm.

Mulan has always been my favorite Disney animated film, so when I discovered this book, whichΒ takes her story to a much darker place (namely, the underworld), I was intrigued. I’m not finished with it yet, but I’m already entranced!

Favorite TV Shows & Movies

Alright, alright, so maybe I jumped on the Peter Kavinsky bandwagon, but To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before was just too dang cute for words. It reminded me of the rom coms I grew up with. Innocent, fun, and feel-good.

I introduced my mom to Mamma Mia earlier on in the month, so it was great fun to see Mammia Mia: Here We Go Again in theaters with her. We laughed, we cried (a lot), and we’ve been binging the soundtrack ever since.

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee has been a show my fiancΓ© and I really enjoy watching together. He’s always loved comedy, but it’s something I’ve only recently gotten into. It’s fun to learn a little more about the person behind the jokes with this show.

I finally got a chance to seeΒ Oceans 8 and it did not disappoint! The Oceans franchise has been a favorite of mine since I was a little girl. They were always the “action” movies my dad and I would watch together. Combine that classic Oceans plot-line with a whole heap of fashion, and throw in my two favorite actresses, and you’ve got quite a banger, if you ask me!

Favorite Food & Drinks

The last couple of weeks have been kind of tricky. If you follow my Instagram stories, you’ll know that I recently began my Invisalign journey – and it’s pretty painful. Think of it as eating with an entire mouthful of loose teeth (ouch). So soups and pastas have been my best friend. Anything soft.

As far as drinks go, I’ve been gulping down mug after mug ofΒ Bright Spot Coffee. They were kind enough to send over a whole bag of their “Her House Blend” and I’m in love. There are notes of almond and chocolate – so in essence,Β sign me up!

Favorite Music

I mentioned above that I’ve been listening to Mamma Mia on repeat!

More often than not, I listen to jazz. The “Coffee Table Jazz” playlist on Spotify is my go-to, especially when I’m working. It’s soothing and sweet and I love it to death.

Jason Mraz finally released his new album,Β Know. and I’m totally into the upbeat vibes he always brings to the table. My dad asked me to describe what genre he would fall into, and I replied, “Dad, Jason Mraz is his own genre.”

Favorite Blog Posts

It was so much fun to share our summer engagement photos inΒ this post.

My photographer friend got to shoot with an incredible camera forΒ this post and I absolutelyΒ love how the photos turned out!

This post had me beyond excited for autumn’s official arrival (September 23rd – mark your calendars)!

Your Favorite Blog Posts

I think you all appreciated my dose of reality inΒ this post, and I’m really happy about that!

Guess you loved those pajama-esque pants as much as I did becauseΒ this post did phenomenally.

My first post of the month was also a winner, which is always a great feeling. Way to kick off the new month!

Favorite Spots

It’s no secret that Ironclad Coffee Roasters has become like my second home. I think there’s been a couple weeks this month that I’ve been there at least 3-4 times in a row. The atmosphere is fantastic, they play the best music, and the drinks (and treats) are divine! Richmonders, don’t sleep on this spot!

I’ve been spending more time than usual atΒ Short Pump Town Center, but outdoor malls can just be so nice to walk around at, even if you don’t plan to shop! I love that there’s a spot to just sit and enjoy coffee. And Brandon and I are kind of hooked on playing PokΓ©mon Go again, so it’s nice to have a dozen PokΓ©stops in one spot! πŸ˜‚

Tell me what you loved most about August!

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Comments

  1. Carolyn says

    August 31, 2018 at 11:55 AM

    First off, this tee is adorable! I’ve been on the hunt for some good graphic tees. But I loved Oceans 8 too! I think the gala scene was one of my favorites. Who doesn’t want to see some beautiful gowns and women kick butt? πŸ˜‰ With their minds of course haha

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  2. Lee says

    August 31, 2018 at 12:47 PM

    Great round up of favorites! Sounds like august was a great month. I watched to all the boys ive loved before last weekend and i loved it as well – so cute! Also, im obsessed with your outfit in these photos. I so want that tee!
    Lee | LegalLee Blonde

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  3. Nicole Booz says

    August 31, 2018 at 2:30 PM

    I’m going to have to try out that lipgloss. I hate sticky glosses but love the way gloss looks! I’m still trying to find my ideal formula. I can’t wait for fall either!

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  4. Monica says

    August 21, 2019 at 9:19 PM

    Girl- I’m right there with you! First of all, bring on fall. Second, I’m addicted to To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, it’s just so adorable all the way through. Andddd I’ve been jamming to the new Mamma Mia soundtrack! It really is a pickme up when I’m having a bad day! Nothing a little ABBA can’t cure. πŸ™‚

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  5. Summer says

    August 31, 2018 at 3:56 PM

    Love this shoot, girl! So cute. πŸ™‚ I loved To All The Boys I’ve Loved – seriously, such a cute film! In love!

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  6. Monica says

    August 31, 2018 at 6:53 PM

    Girl- I’m right there with you! First of all, bring on fall. Second, I’m addicted to To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, it’s just so adorable all the way through. Andddd I’ve been jamming to the new Mamma Mia soundtrack! It really is a pickme up when I’m having a bad day! Nothing a little ABBA can’t cure. πŸ™‚

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  7. Beth says

    August 31, 2018 at 9:28 PM

    I love these photos so much, what a great place to have a photoshoot! It sounds like August was super busy and fun for you. I enjoy watching Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee, it is so low key and like you said, it is fun to get to know the comedians a little more.

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  8. Indya | The Small Adventurer says

    August 31, 2018 at 10:09 PM

    I am dying to see Mamma Mia 2 and To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, but I really want to read the book first so I’m trying to avoid any spoilers – with great difficulty!

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  9. Helena Marz says

    August 21, 2019 at 9:19 PM

    Sounds like August was a great month for you! It flew by for me! That tee looks super cute on you and yellow is your colour! ❤️

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  10. Helena Marz says

    September 1, 2018 at 9:39 AM

    Sounds like August was a great month for you! It flew by for me! That tee looks super cute on you and yellow is your colour! ❀️

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  11. Helena Marz says

    September 1, 2018 at 9:40 AM

    Sounds like August was a great month for you! It flew by for me! You are rocking in this entire outfit and that tee is so fun! ❀️

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  12. Danielle says

    September 1, 2018 at 10:22 AM

    These photos are so cute babe! August flew for me. Oceans8 has been on my list to see!!

    xx, Danielle | http://www.pineappleandprosecco.com

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  13. Kileen says

    September 1, 2018 at 5:19 PM

    Loving your outfit girl! I’ve been loving the color yellow lately too, and this skirt is so cute on you! Glad you had a great August!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  14. Bernice says

    September 2, 2018 at 12:35 AM

    Omg yes! I can’t stop listening to Mamma Mia since the sequel!

    https://www.bunnybernice.com/single-post/2018/09/02/breaking-the-instagram-shadow-ban-myth

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  15. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says

    September 2, 2018 at 12:45 AM

    I loved To All the Boys I Loved Before! Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again was also fantastic and I’ve been listening to the soundtrack nonstop, too!

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  16. Candace says

    September 2, 2018 at 12:46 PM

    That skirt is my favorite fall item. I have it in leather and is a dream!! <3 I loved the booties too!

    XO
    Candace
    http://www.thebeautybeau.com

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  17. adriana says

    September 2, 2018 at 9:57 PM

    That bag is SO CUTE! I love and need it for sure! I wish I could pull this outfit off as well as you do! Love, love, love it!

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  18. Nicole Flint says

    September 3, 2018 at 8:23 AM

    August felt like the longest month! I’m so ready Fall is around the corner. I’m loving your outfit, super cute! The Perversion mascara is my FAVE!

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  19. Erica @ Coming Up Roses says

    September 3, 2018 at 9:32 AM

    To All the Boys I Loved before was SO SO GOOD – I totally get the hype!!!!

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  20. Lauryn Hock says

    September 3, 2018 at 12:19 PM

    Your photos are always so dang cute! I also love reading posts like this– keep doing them.

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  21. Laura || Walking in Memphis in High Heels says

    September 3, 2018 at 6:09 PM

    I love these photos that you took! I’m glad that August is gone too, the humidity is just a killer!

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  22. Amanda says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:57 AM

    SO loving this photos and this outfit! Definitely sounds like you had a busy month, I’m looking forward to September!

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  23. Amanda says

    September 3, 2018 at 11:24 PM

    SO loving this photos and this outfit! Definitely sounds like you had a busy month, I’m looking forward to September!

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  24. Kasey | Running in Heels says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:58 AM

    So many good favorites! To all the boys I’ve loved was so funny and cute! I need to see those other movies you suggested!

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  25. Em says

    September 4, 2018 at 12:57 PM

    Great post! I love watching Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee too! Always so funny and interesting to hear from each person!

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  26. Maggie says

    September 4, 2018 at 2:31 PM

    I am OBSESSED with To All The Boys!! I have watched the movie more than I want to admit and read all 3 books in two weeks hahah

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  27. Kasey | Running in Heels says

    September 4, 2018 at 3:38 PM

    So many good favorites! To all the boys I’ve loved was so funny and cute! I need to see those other movies you suggested!

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  28. Julia Comil says

    September 4, 2018 at 11:56 PM

    Love Mamamia round up!! Great summary!!!!

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  29. kathryn says

    September 8, 2018 at 1:14 PM

    I’m sooo ready to say goodbye to August! I’m loving your skirt!

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  30. Danielle says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:45 PM

    These photos are so cute babe! August flew for me. Oceans8 has been on my list to see!!

    xx, Danielle | http://www.pineappleandprosecco.com

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  31. Indya | The Small Adventurer says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:45 PM

    I am dying to see Mamma Mia 2 and To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, but I really want to read the book first so I’m trying to avoid any spoilers – with great difficulty!

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  32. Kileen says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:45 PM

    Loving your outfit girl! I’ve been loving the color yellow lately too, and this skirt is so cute on you! Glad you had a great August!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  33. Bernice says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:45 PM

    Omg yes! I can’t stop listening to Mamma Mia since the sequel!

    https://www.bunnybernice.com/single-post/2018/09/02/breaking-the-instagram-shadow-ban-myth

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  34. Summer says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:45 PM

    Love this shoot, girl! So cute. πŸ™‚ I loved To All The Boys I’ve Loved – seriously, such a cute film! In love!

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  35. adriana says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:45 PM

    That bag is SO CUTE! I love and need it for sure! I wish I could pull this outfit off as well as you do! Love, love, love it!

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  36. Erica @ Coming Up Roses says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:45 PM

    To All the Boys I Loved before was SO SO GOOD – I totally get the hype!!!!

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  37. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:45 PM

    I loved To All the Boys I Loved Before! Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again was also fantastic and I’ve been listening to the soundtrack nonstop, too!

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  38. Nicole Flint says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:45 PM

    August felt like the longest month! I’m so ready Fall is around the corner. I’m loving your outfit, super cute! The Perversion mascara is my FAVE!

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  39. Candace says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:45 PM

    That skirt is my favorite fall item. I have it in leather and is a dream!! <3 I loved the booties too!

    XO
    Candace
    http://www.thebeautybeau.com

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  40. Lauryn Hock says

    August 21, 2019 at 1:29 AM

    Your photos are always so dang cute! I also love reading posts like this– keep doing them.

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  41. Julia Comil says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:57 AM

    Love Mamamia round up!! Great summary!!!!

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  42. Helena Marz says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:57 AM

    Sounds like August was a great month for you! It flew by for me! You are rocking in this entire outfit and that tee is so fun! ❤️

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  43. Laura || Walking in Memphis in says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:57 AM

    I love these photos that you took! I’m glad that August is gone too, the humidity is just a killer!

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  44. Beth says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:57 AM

    I love these photos so much, what a great place to have a photoshoot! It sounds like August was super busy and fun for you. I enjoy watching Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee, it is so low key and like you said, it is fun to get to know the comedians a little more.

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  45. kathryn says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:58 AM

    I’m sooo ready to say goodbye to August! I’m loving your skirt!

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  46. Maggie says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:38 AM

    I am OBSESSED with To All The Boys!! I have watched the movie more than I want to admit and read all 3 books in two weeks hahah

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  47. Em says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:38 AM

    Great post! I love watching Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee too! Always so funny and interesting to hear from each person!

    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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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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Have you read any of these? πŸ“š 
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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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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)
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✍🏼 Handwriting (especially in the form of letters or lists)
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