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For quite some time, I've been wanting to give my bedroom a facelift--making it fit the "cozy cottage" vibe I desired when I first bought this house 🏡
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Before starting my renovation journey, I created a mood board with my ideal home decor in mind 🛏️ I knew that I wanted a wood dresser that combined modern farmhouse with classic elements, and @sauderusa 100% delivered! 🙌🏼
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This stunning oak dresser immediately brought serious #SauderStyle (aka new life and so much beautiful warmth) to the room 🤎 It's incredibly sturdy, has so much space, and was honestly quite easy to assemble (with a friend) 🛠️ I still catch myself staring at it each time I walk by 😍
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The first titles that come to mind from my 2023 reading list (so far) are:
🌲 We Are All So Good at Smiling by @ambsmcbride 
📖 The Neighbor Favor by @kristinaforest_ 
💻 Just My Type by @falonballard 
🥳 House Party edited by @justinwritesya 
🦊 The Night Fox by @ashleywilda_ 
🐦‍⬛ Illuminations by @redwombatstudio
📚 Story Thieves by @jamesrileyauthor 
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If the main character of your current read asked y If the main character of your current read asked you to swap lives with them right now, would you agree? 💭 Why or why not? 🤔
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🗝️ I definitely would NOT swap lives with either Grayson or Jameson in The Brothers Hawthorne because I don't even have a fraction of their brain power to solve puzzles and enter high-stakes games.. like that would just be a recipe for disaster! 🫣
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🏰 Aaaand I also probably wouldn't swap with Agatha or Sophie in The School for Good and Evil because I'd be very confused in a place like that and wind up creating chaos without meaning to because how do you *not* when you're living in close quarters with fairytale characters? 😅
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Happy first weekend of autumn 🍁 Who else is as thrilled as I am that the best season has officially arrived? 🤭
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I spent the day baking pumpkin bread with my sister, reading The Brothers Hawthorne while sipping my (multiple) cups of coffee, and watching the blustery rainy weather 🎃
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To answer my own question, here are a few of my top cozy, autumn book recs:
• The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin
• All Souls by Deborah Harkness
• Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
• Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper
• Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
• Spells for Lost Things by Jenna Evans Welch
• The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones
• The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
• The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw
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I don't pick up many spring or summer books (since I dislike those seasons), but I typically find myself reading more cozy or witchy novels during autumn! 🍂 Doing this helps me to fully embrace my favorite time of the year 🙌🏼
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SURPRISE! I'm going to begin adding home content to this page and I'm incredibly excited about it 🥳 I've been slowly but surely transforming my house into the cozy little cottage of my dreams and the first thing to get a rework was the gallery wall in my bedroom, thanks to @desenio 🖼️
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Truthfully, it doesn't matter how long you've followed me, you probably already know that I love all things Shadow and Bone 🫶🏼 I've been going through a Grishaverse reread this year and loving every second of it, but nothing will compare to those first three books! 🥰
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I was late to the game with this trilogy, reading it for the first time just a little before the show first premiered, but it quickly became a core part of my personality 😉 Now, I own two signed copies of the first book (one is the special edition hardcover and one is the show tie-in) 📖 And no joke, 90% of my candles are related to the Grishaverse in some way (thank you @janzywaxco for providing the perfect scents for my many rereads and rewatches 🕯️)
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So to answer the werewolf's question:
🫶🏼 I got to spend a week with one of my best buddies in Ohio and we made friendship blankets, got matching Gilmore Girls tattoos, went to high tea, watched a ton of Seinfeld, avoided a tornado, and shopped til we dropped (it was the best time)
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Books, Reviews · April 10, 2023

Book Review: Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

A huge thank-you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced reader copy of Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez.

Book Review: Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez by The Espresso Edition cozy lifestyle and book blog

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez is a stand-out fake dating romance novel. Since this is one of my very favorite tropes, it was a blast to read and review the newest book from one of my favorite authors.

I’m quite a picky romance reader. A lot of the most popular tropes aren’t my cup of tea and I sometimes get frustrated by the lack of substance and depth. However, the books that Abby Jimenez writes are always the perfect blend of sweet and meaningful. Every time I read one of her books, I feel valued and understood, and no matter how much I may cry while reading (which is often quite a lot) I walk away from it with lightness in my heart.

Her previous two releases, Life’s Too Short and Part of Your World, are some of my favorite romance books of all time. I knew without a shadow of a doubt that I would absolutely love Yours Truly — and I was right. This book is everything I wanted in a romance novel. It was so relatable, sincere, and precious.

Keep on reading to see my spoiler-free review of Yours Truly and make sure to pick up your copy!


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My honest review of Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez.

Synopsis:

ER doctor Brianna Ortiz has had it up to here with men. She just finalized a divorce from her cheating husband, and the new guy at work has been nicknamed Dr. Death for losing seven patients on his first day. Yet when she tries to console him about it, his abrupt rudeness totally takes her aback. With a brother who desperately needs a kidney transplant, Bri has enough to worry about without work drama on top of it. Then she gets the sweetest letter from Dr. Death—er, Dr. Jacob Maddox—himself, and suddenly everything becomes clearer.

Bri does the only thing she can think of. She writes him back. And he writes her. And soon Jacob’s little notes are the highlight of her day. Both are shocked when it turns out Jacob is a donor match for Bri’s brother’s transplant. Willing to do anything to express her gratitude at his sacrifice, Bri agrees to go as Jacob’s date to his brother’s wedding. They’re not dating for real, of course. But Jacob’s boisterous family doesn’t know that. And when they get the wrong impression, there’s nothing to do but go along with the charade…

Content Warnings: (major) Injury/injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Infidelity, and Sexual content, (moderate) Medical content, Cursing, Vomit, and Miscarriage | Author’s content warnings: Chronic kidney disease, divorced main character whose ex husband cheated, depression, clinical anxiety, and mention of pregnancy loss and suicide.

Alright, it’s official. Abby Jimenez must have some kind of romance-writer magic in her. There’s no other way to explain how she manages to write this kind of perfection time and again. I’m completely in awe–for the fifth time, mind you. Every single one of her books is filled to the brim with a level of heartfelt substance that you just won’t find anywhere else. Unsurprisingly, Yours Truly completely blew me away.

Let’s start with the fact that the book opens with a note from the author that includes content warnings and directs readers to her book’s webpage where you can learn more. This is huge for me as a sensitive reader. I felt like I was going into the story with my eyes wide open, prepared for the topics covered, rather than blindsided by something that may have negatively affected me. Each and every challenging element was handled with a kind of delicacy and grace that put me at ease.

Abby has never shied away from difficult material. She dives head-first into the stickiest parts of relationships, the grittiest mental health struggles, the struggles faced by those with chronic or terminal illnesses, and so much more. Each time I read one of her novels, I feel like I learn something new about myself and my personal battles–or I learn about matters that others around me have faced. It gives me a fresh perspective and I’m so thankful for that.

Yours Truly was no different. ER doctor Brianna (Bri) Ortiz is about to have her divorce finalized after learning her husband cheated on her with a friend for several years. She’s also trying to take care of her younger brother, Benny, who desperately needs a kidney transplant and can’t find a donor match no matter what they try. She’s fed up with men and life and wants to throw herself into a higher position at the hospital she’s worked at for years. Then along comes Dr. Jacob Maddox, a new doctor who manages to get on her bad side more times than he should in the first few days on the job. When he writes her a letter (an actual paper and pen letter) to apologize and explain how his social anxiety really gets in the way, things begin to shift.

The story goes quickly from heavy frustration to fake dating to lust to… a heck of a lot of confusion. I don’t mean the story itself is confusing, so much as the characters are confused. The internal monologues begin to drive them both a bit mad. It’s intense and emotional and so, so well written. I can honestly say that it made me tear up on more than one occasion. I had trouble putting the book down because I was desperate to know what would happen next. It surprised me with how unpredictable it was at times. Normally, I feel like I know how a romance novel is going to play out, but Yours Truly was a fresh take.

In the acknowledgments, Abby credits the help of so many healthcare professionals who helped her navigate both the physical and mental aspects of the book. You can really tell how much their insight benefitted the story because it was almost painfully relatable at times. I’m really thankful that she also had sensitivity readers. These seemingly small things make for a winning novel.

There’s not a doubt in my mind that this will be a book I read time and again. It was an immediate favorite–you can tell by how often I was highlighting my eARC! This is definitely a book you’ll want to pick up right away. It’s going to blow you away.


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Wendy Williams
8 months ago

Wow, I’ve been wanting to read this and I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I’m moving this up on my TBR!

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Stephanie Whitman
8 months ago
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It truly was spectacular! It’s always a bit tough for me to pick favorites when it comes to my top authors, but I think this might very well be my favorite book by Abby!

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Jodie
8 months ago

I have this ARC too Stephanie and I’ve loved all of Abby’s other books! I’m looking forward to starting this a little closer to publication day.

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Stephanie Whitman
8 months ago
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I think you’re going to absolutely love it! I received the ARC a couple of months back but I just couldn’t wait any longer haha. I’m glad I read it when I did. It was wonderful to close out 2022 with it!

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Celeste | A Literary Escape
8 months ago

I admit I’m not a huge romance reader, but I’ve read a few in the past year and have decided I quite like dabbling in this genre. I haven’t heard of this author or her books before, but consider my interested piqued. I’ve only read one fake dating trope romance (The Love Hypothesis), but I didn’t hate it! Adding this one to my TBR…thanks for introducing me to a “new” author!

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Stephanie Whitman
8 months ago
Reply to  Celeste | A Literary Escape

I wasn’t a romance reader for years and years, only reading SFF. But a few years back, I read The Flatshare and was HOOKED, grappling to get my hands on every cute romance I could. Abby’s books are phenomenal. They start with The Friend Zone and go from there as companion novels. However, her last three (Life’s Too Short, Part of Your World, and now Yours Truly) are extra phenomenal. I’m insanely picky with my romances, but she blows me away every time!

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Celeste | A Literary Escape
8 months ago
Reply to  Stephanie Whitman

I appreciate the recs! I’ll definitely remember to come find your blog post again if I want a good contemporary romance book to read. 🙂

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jessica bolio
8 months ago

This was a great review! I recently read Part of Your World & absolutely adored it so I can’t wait to read more of her work. Extra excited for this one now! 🙂

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Stephanie Whitman
8 months ago
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Yessss! I love hearing that! Part of Your World is one of my faves from her, but they’re all excellent. I hope you enjoy Yours Truly when it comes out 🙂

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Bianca
5 months ago

I just finished Yours Truly and I adored it. I really loved how the author handled the anxiety rep and overall I just loved Bri and Jacob’s relationship.

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Kyleigh
5 months ago

I’m also loved this book and Part of Your World. Do you have any recommendations for books similar to Yours Truly?

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Stephanie Whitman
5 months ago
Reply to  Kyleigh

All of Abby’s books are spectacular, honestly! I recommend the entire series! As far as specifically similar to Yours Truly? Are you looking for fake dating? Anxiety rep? What specific elements about Yours Truly did you love most? Because I have LOTS of wonderful, heartfelt romances I can recommend haha

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Is there a book you read this year that you don't Is there a book you read this year that you don't see mentioned nearly enough on bookstagram? 📖 Hype up why I should read it in the comments! 💬
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The first titles that come to mind from my 2023 reading list (so far) are:
🌲 We Are All So Good at Smiling by @ambsmcbride 
📖 The Neighbor Favor by @kristinaforest_ 
💻 Just My Type by @falonballard 
🥳 House Party edited by @justinwritesya 
🦊 The Night Fox by @ashleywilda_ 
🐦‍⬛ Illuminations by @redwombatstudio
📚 Story Thieves by @jamesrileyauthor 
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Have you read any of these books or are any of them on your TBR? 🤎 
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If the main character of your current read asked y If the main character of your current read asked you to swap lives with them right now, would you agree? 💭 Why or why not? 🤔
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🗝️ I definitely would NOT swap lives with either Grayson or Jameson in The Brothers Hawthorne because I don't even have a fraction of their brain power to solve puzzles and enter high-stakes games.. like that would just be a recipe for disaster! 🫣
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🏰 Aaaand I also probably wouldn't swap with Agatha or Sophie in The School for Good and Evil because I'd be very confused in a place like that and wind up creating chaos without meaning to because how do you *not* when you're living in close quarters with fairytale characters? 😅
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I've been drinking this Bannered Mare tea from @steepedinlore with a splash of milk almost daily and it's been just the pick-me-up I need when I have those midday slumps after spending hours at my desk 💻 You don't want to miss this one and you can use the code ESPRESSO10 for a discount when you make your purchase! 🫖
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If you don't want to swap with the MC of your current read, which character WOULD you want to trade lives with? 📖
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What are some of your favorite autumnal books? 🍂
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Happy first weekend of autumn 🍁 Who else is as thrilled as I am that the best season has officially arrived? 🤭
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I spent the day baking pumpkin bread with my sister, reading The Brothers Hawthorne while sipping my (multiple) cups of coffee, and watching the blustery rainy weather 🎃
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To answer my own question, here are a few of my top cozy, autumn book recs:
• The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin
• All Souls by Deborah Harkness
• Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
• Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper
• Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
• Spells for Lost Things by Jenna Evans Welch
• The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones
• The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
• The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw
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Have you read any of these? 📖
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Do you plan your reads around the seasons? 🍁
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I don't pick up many spring or summer books (since I dislike those seasons), but I typically find myself reading more cozy or witchy novels during autumn! 🍂 Doing this helps me to fully embrace my favorite time of the year 🙌🏼
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It'll come as no surprise to you that, thanks to @steepedinlore, I've also been sipping on many mugs of tea while I dive into my autumnal reads 🫖 Make sure you use my code ESPRESSO10 to get a discount on your seasonal tea purchase! 🤎
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🔍 FUN FACT ABOUT THIS PHOTO: My sweet and smooshy calico cat, Nona, decided that scarf was her snuggle spot and curled right up—she makes the cutest prop, doesn’t she? 🥹
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Where do you purchase your home decor? 🪴 ⠀⠀ Where do you purchase your home decor? 🪴
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SURPRISE! I'm going to begin adding home content to this page and I'm incredibly excited about it 🥳 I've been slowly but surely transforming my house into the cozy little cottage of my dreams and the first thing to get a rework was the gallery wall in my bedroom, thanks to @desenio 🖼️
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I've been shopping from Desenio for YEARS now and very highly recommend their stunning art prints and frames, so of course, the opportunity to be a #DesenioPartner for this project was a dream come true 🙌🏼 In fact, I have gallery walls featuring their posters in three different rooms in my home--that's how much I love them 😍
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You can read my full review of this company (from products to pricing to shipping, and more) at the link in my bio 💻 And between now and October 3, you can get 45% off your purchase from @desenio using the code ESPRESSOEDITION 🫶🏼
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Which print in my new gallery wall is your favorite? 🤎
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What are some books that you've made your entire p What are some books that you've made your entire personality? 🙈
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Truthfully, it doesn't matter how long you've followed me, you probably already know that I love all things Shadow and Bone 🫶🏼 I've been going through a Grishaverse reread this year and loving every second of it, but nothing will compare to those first three books! 🥰
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I was late to the game with this trilogy, reading it for the first time just a little before the show first premiered, but it quickly became a core part of my personality 😉 Now, I own two signed copies of the first book (one is the special edition hardcover and one is the show tie-in) 📖 And no joke, 90% of my candles are related to the Grishaverse in some way (thank you @janzywaxco for providing the perfect scents for my many rereads and rewatches 🕯️)
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When was the last time you reread your favorite series? 📚 
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Hi friends--what have I missed? 🤎
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All I'm hearing on repeat in my head is Jacob Black's ridiculous, "Where the hell have you been, loca?" 😆 I missed you all SO MUCH this past month and a half 😭
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So to answer the werewolf's question:
🫶🏼 I got to spend a week with one of my best buddies in Ohio and we made friendship blankets, got matching Gilmore Girls tattoos, went to high tea, watched a ton of Seinfeld, avoided a tornado, and shopped til we dropped (it was the best time)
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📖 @chronicacademia and I have been buddy-reading like our lives depend on it for quite some time, but actually meeting in person and being able to geek out over books together face-to-face was the absolute best
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🥀 The chance to meet one of my favorite authors during the same trip? Couldn't pass that up! I attended the Foxglove book tour in Columbus for @authoradalyngrace and it was such a surreal experience
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🪴 I've begun to work on some home projects--finally turning my cozy cottage into exactly that--and I'm loving every second of it! Very thankful for some incredible partnerships that will be coming to this page real soon
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🥰 I’ve spent so much quality time with my family, including celebrating my sister’s birthday with her making such precious memories. So grateful for my incredible tribe who have held me up and brought so much comfort lately. 
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💔 The life update that I posted on my stories on Sept 1 explained the hardest part of why I disappeared for so long. I know that there are great plans for my future even as I stumble my way through the now (if you missed it and are confused, feel free to DM me)
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Now, tell me something that you're looking forward to this autumn 🍂
What was the last book someone recommended to you What was the last book someone recommended to you that became a favorite? 🤎
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Okay, this wasn't the last one for me, but it was the FIRST book that @chronicacademia recommended to me… and it became an instant fave 😍
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The Bone Houses is a cozy-creepy (aka, not scary, but just a little eerie, while also being totally cozy and atmospheric) fantasy with incredible disability rep and a truly creative story 🦴 If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend it for your "spooky season" TBR 🎃
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What's a cozy-creepy book that you enjoy? 🙈 
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Do you prefer to savor one book for an extended pe Do you prefer to savor one book for an extended period of time, or do you tend to fly through your reads pretty quickly? ⏳
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Normally, I would say that I fly through books--inhaling them more than savoring them 😅 But over the last week, I spent time buddy-reading The Fragile Threads of Power... and taking my time with it ☕️
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There was something really nice about slowing down and reading little bits at a time, then discussing them with my friend, then reading more, then theorizing about the plot, then reading a little more, etc. 🤎 It felt good to just appreciate the book rather than gobbling it up (though I know I'll go right back to that with whatever I read next 😆)
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If you tend to fly through your reads, what's the last book that made you WANT to take your time with it and savor each moment? 📖 
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