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Waging War Against My TBR
Posted May 13, 2020 in Investigated

Waging War Against My TBR

The Last 6 Books I Did Not Finish
Posted May 11, 2020 in bookish memes

The Last 6 Books I Did Not Finish

Review – Ever the Hunted
Posted May 7, 2020 in review

Review – Ever the Hunted

O.W.L.s Readathon Wrap Up
Posted May 4, 2020 in bookish challenges

O.W.L.s Readathon Wrap Up

O.W.L.s Magical Readathon TBR
Posted April 1, 2020 in bookish challenges

O.W.L.s Magical Readathon TBR

Review – Four Dead Queens
Posted March 30, 2020 in review

Review – Four Dead Queens

Series Review – To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before
Posted February 20, 2020 in review, Series Review

Series Review – To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before

10 Books that Gave Me a Book Hangover
Posted February 18, 2020 in bookish memes

10 Books that Gave Me a Book Hangover

Review – The Gravity of Us
Posted February 4, 2020 in review

Review – The Gravity of Us

How to Make Resolutions That Last
Posted December 27, 2019 in college, Life

How to Make Resolutions That Last

Review – Descendant of the Crane
Posted December 19, 2019 in review

Review – Descendant of the Crane

10 Books I’d Mash Together
Posted December 10, 2019 in bookish memes

10 Books I’d Mash Together

Changes to My Reading Life
Posted December 5, 2019 in Investigated

Changes to My Reading Life

State of the Blog – November 2019
Posted December 1, 2019 in wrap up

State of the Blog – November 2019

Whiten Those Coffee Stains at Home with Smile Brilliant
Posted September 6, 2019 in Life

Whiten Those Coffee Stains at Home with Smile Brilliant

Review – WE RULE THE NIGHT (It Rules!)
Posted April 2, 2019 in review

Review – WE RULE THE NIGHT (It Rules!)

5 Time Management Tips + JORD Giveaway
Posted August 9, 2018 in college, Life

5 Time Management Tips + JORD Giveaway

Review – Grace and Fury
Posted July 26, 2018 in review

Review – Grace and Fury

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QOTD: What’s your favorite place a book has take QOTD: What’s your favorite place a book has taken you?⁣ ⁣ I mainly read to escape, so as you can imagine, books have taken me to all kinds of places across the world, into space, and through time. But one of my favorite bookish destinations has to be Maui, Hawaii.⁣ ⁣ For starters, it’s safer than any of the fantasy worlds, fictional or dystopian, that I know of. Plus, who doesn’t like Hawaii? I mean, I certainly do. And I love how reading #TheUnhoneymooners can transport me back to one of my favorite places (and vacations) ever.⁣ ⁣ This post was photoshopped (no, I did not drag my bed outside) but that sunset is not. It’s a very real sunset photo I took while I was in Maui two years ago and I barely edited it (just a small exposure tweak). That’s how breathtaking it was.⁣ ⁣ It looked even better in real life because as hard as I tried, I wasn’t able to fully capture the spirit of it in photos.⁣ ⁣ —⁣ ⁣ Do you prefer fictional worlds, real life, or a mix of the two?⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ ⚔ challenges⁣ ⁣ #allthebooksaug20 [two or more authors]⁣ ⁣ #fearyournovel [book lovers]⁣ ⁣ #tumblesoverbooks [spines or covers]⁣ ⁣ #creativebookstagram [tourist tuesday]⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ #ChristinaLauren #readingtime #booknerd #instareads #bookwormlife #booksofinsta #readinggoals #whatiread #readingtogether #bookreaders #bookdragons #cozyreads #lightread #prettybooks⁣
QOTD: Do you prefer series or standalones?⁣ ⁣ QOTD: Do you prefer series or standalones?⁣ ⁣ I prefer series. But short ones. I don’t know, I’m just never really fully satisfied with standalones. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Unless they’re contemporary, I usually want more. And even with contemporaries, I sometimes wish I could visit the characters again when they’re older.⁣ ⁣ But I also have a problem with series. First off, I’m TERRIBLE at keeping up with them. 😅 For example, I read nearly six years in 2014 and I still haven’t read any of the other books in the series. I wanted to, but I just kinda forgot about it.⁣ ⁣ And then there’s the series that are a bit too long for my patience, especially since some of just end up being dragged out.⁣ ⁣ What are your thoughts on series? What kinds do you like to read the most?⁣ ⁣ —⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ ⚔ challenges⁣ ⁣ #booksofaug20 [quiet time]⁣ ⁣ #tumblesoverbooks [monarchy or rebellion]⁣ ⁣ #rfabaugust20 [purple cover]⁣ ⁣ #bookbookowlemotionalaugust [bloodthirsty (brutal book)]⁣ ⁣ #bookreadhappyhour [this book title is (could be?) a song]⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ #ThroneOfGlass #SarahJMaas #bookgram #bookaholic #booksofig #constantreader #yafiction #readreadread #bookrecommendation #justread #bookwormsunite #readerproblems #bookaesthetics #hyggebookstyle⁣
QOTD: What’s a genre you want to read more of?⁣ ⁣ I really want to read more thrillers and mystery. The crime genre used to be my favorite growing up until I discovered the allure of fantasy. I haven’t really read too many thrillers since.⁣ ⁣ But I kind of fell back into the genre after reading two thrillers back to back.⁣ ⁣ Do you have any recommendations?⁣ ⁣ —⁣ ⁣ My review of #AGoodGirlsGuideToMurder by #HollyJackson is up on my blog! And if you want a little behind the scenes look on how this post was made, I’m hoping to upload something to IGTV later today.⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ ⚔ challenges⁣ ⁣ #allthebooksaug20 [have you read this?]⁣ ⁣ #booksofaug20 [chills]⁣ ⁣ #tumblesoverbooks [cool-tone or warm-tone books]⁣ ⁣ #bookreadhappyhour [the pen is mightier than the sword.]⁣ ⁣ #bookbookowlemotionalaugust [book that confused you]⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ #bookobsessed #bookstagrammer #bookishlove #bookpics #readingtime📖 #bibliophilelife #bookaesthetic #bookishphotography #readergram #loveofbooks #yabookstagrammer #yaauthors
Am I doing this right?⁣ ⁣ I have no idea what Am I doing this right?⁣ ⁣ I have no idea what I'm doing. 🙈 This was a bit more fun to put together than I thought it would be. But also kinda stressful. Sometimes I feel like I'm too old for social media even though my generation is one of the many target demographics for all these apps.⁣ 😅 .⁣ .⁣ #bookstagram #bibliophile #bookspiral #bookstack #reader #yabookstagram
QOTD: What are some of your favorite books with en QOTD: What are some of your favorite books with enemies to lovers or forbidden love?⁣ ⁣ STARCROSSED is one of mine… at least as far as I can remember. It’s been a while since I’ve read it. 😅⁣ ⁣ I also loved THE UNHONEYMOONERS by Christina Lauren (adult rom com), MAGNOLIA by Kristi Cook (YA contemporary), THE DEAL by Elle Kennedy (NA contemporary), and THE CRUEL PRINCE by Holly Black (YA fae fantasy).⁣ ⁣ Let me know if you have any recs!⁣ ⁣ —⁣ ⁣ I was cataloging all my books a while back and I realized it’s been a while since I’ve featured some of the books I own here. For example, I can’t remember the last time I posted about STARCROSSED (or even if I ever have 🙈). So from now on, I’m going to try to post about some of the more underrated books I own.⁣ ⁣ We’ll see how well that goes.⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ ⚔ challenges⁣ ⁣ #booksofaug20 [enlightened]⁣ ⁣ #tumblesoverbooks [enemies to lovers]⁣ ⁣ #creativebookstagram [gods]⁣ ⁣ #bookreadhappyhour [twisted fairy tales]⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ #JosephineAngelini #yalit #booklove #vscobooks #bookgirl #bookreviewer #whatiread #yalovin #lightreading #booksmakemehappy #loveofreading #bookdragons #cozybooks #yabookstagram #yafantasy
QOTD: What’s your favorite color?⁣ ⁣ Mine is QOTD: What’s your favorite color?⁣ ⁣ Mine is purple. 💜 Sadly, I don’t own too many books that color. I think WAYFARER is one of like 5 purple books I have.⁣ ⁣ What color(s) do you wish were more popular on book covers?⁣ ⁣ —⁣ ⁣ I took this shot today and it gave me so much anxiety. I’m not a big fan of taking photos the day they’re supposed to go up. What if the lighting isn’t good or I don’t get a good shot?⁣ ⁣ Do you take your photos in advance or the day of?⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ ⚔ challenges⁣ ⁣ #bookishgirlshunt [fantasy or scifi]⁣ ⁣ #tumblesoverbooks [first person or third person]⁣ ⁣ #signedbooksundays [favorite color]⁣ ⁣ #rfabaugust20 [cover buy]⁣ ⁣ #bookbookowlemotionalaugust [curious (genre you want to read more)]⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ #Wayfarer #AlexandraBracken #DisneyBooks #signedbook #ilovereading #bookphotography #readersofig #bookishpost #bookalicious #readerlife #beautifulbooks #mybookishfeatures #readingtogether #readersunite #bookstagrammademedoit #averybookishpost⁣
QOTD: Do you normally set a monthly tbr?⁣⁣ ⁣ QOTD: Do you normally set a monthly tbr?⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I don’t usually set one. It’s kind of pointless when you’re a very moody mood reader like I am. 😅 For example, in the beginning of the month, I’ll think I’m in the mood to read thrillers. But then my whole tbr of thrillers is totally thrown off when I suddenly want to read fantasy instead.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ But this month is a little different. I have a few ARCs I need to read and review. And on top of that, I need a little reading encouragement. Plus, this month is part two to a readathon I participated in back in April hence why my tbr might seem like a random assortment of books. It’s not random, I just chose them to fulfill the prompts.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ —⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I originally created this for my monthly wrap up but I didn’t feel like posting yesterday. So I just swapped out the titles for my tbr instead. 🤷🏻‍♀️⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⚔ challenges⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #ampersandaug20 [tbr vs wing it]⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #allthebooksaug20 [august tbr]⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #booksofaug20 [august tbr]⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #cozyascanbee [august tbr]⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #bookreadhappyhour [it's getting hot in here... #tbr]⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #rfabaugust20 [august tbr]⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #readingjournal #bujoinspo #bookblog #reader #alwaysreading #bookstagramit #whattoread #avidreader #yareads #bookreaders #readingforpleasure #readerproblems #readingstagram
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