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September 8, 2025

✨ Monday Match-Up: Ninth House & The Secret History

Welcome back to another Monday Match-Up, where we pair two books that may look different on the surface but share a delicious, twisted thread binding them together. Today, we’re stepping into the hallowed halls of academia—where power, privilege, and secrets seep into every shadow. 🖤 Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo Dark magic hums under Yale’s

🍴 Tasty Tuesday: Bookish Bites & Page-Turning Pairings

One of my favorite things about reading is how stories awaken more than just the mind—they stir the senses. Certain books make you hear the rhythm of a character’s footsteps, smell the sharp bite of winter air, or taste the sweetness of a stolen kiss. And sometimes, a story begs for a literal pairing: a

📚✨ Monday Match-Up: When Two Stories Collide

Mondays can feel like a peculiar in-between—still tethered to the quiet comforts of the weekend, yet already nudged forward by the week ahead. It’s the perfect moment to set two books side by side and let them speak to each other in ways we might not expect. Welcome to Monday Match-Up, where unlikely literary companions