TBR

  • There’s something enchanting about the way winter asks us to slow down. The world goes quiet, the air gets sharp, and suddenly the most irresistible thing in the universe is a warm blanket, a glowing lamp, and a story that feels like comfort itself. This week, we’re serving up three beautifully cozy winter reads—books that

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  • I need to start this post with a confession: I buy books faster than I can read them. Sometimes it’s a slow trickle—just one or two new releases that everyone is talking about. Other times it’s a full-on, no-shelf-space-left, “how did I walk out of that indie bookstore with eight paperbacks?” kind of situation. I

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  • There’s something magical about books that radiate sunshine, salty air, and the sweet drip of melted popsicles—even when you’re curled up on the couch with the A/C blasting. This week’s Top Ten Tuesday is all about books that scream summer—whether it’s a beachy romance, a dreamy road trip, or a sun-soaked fantasy. Here are ten

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  • Happy Friday, book lovers! 📚 As we step into the weekend, it’s the perfect time to explore some of the most exciting new releases in fantasy, science fiction, and literary fiction. Whether you’re in the mood for epic quests, speculative futures, or profound human stories, May 2025 has something special for you. Here are some

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  • Sunday Shelf Check

    Sundays always feel like the perfect time to slow down, take stock of the week, and of course — check in with my current reads. Right now, I’m thoroughly enjoying Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild. It’s the kind of story that quietly pulls you in, full of heart and beautifully drawn characters. Rothschild’s writing is

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  • There’s something deliciously dangerous about a book wishlist. One minute you’re just browsing, telling yourself you’re only looking, and the next you’re thirteen tabs deep in indie publishers and secondhand shops, mentally rearranging your shelves to make room for new literary obsessions. Every Wednesday, I promise myself I’ll be strong. I’ll resist. I’ll show restraint.And

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  • Welcome to another cozy Shelf Indulgence Saturday—that sweet little corner of the week where I forget about being productive and fully commit to caffeine, pastries, and reading indulgently. This weekend, I’ve got two books on the go, and they couldn’t be more different (or more satisfying in their own ways): 🌿 The Stormborne Vine by

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  • Happy Saturday, book lovers! There’s nothing like a weekend dedicated to getting lost in a good book (or two), and this time, my TBR is serving up strong heroines, high stakes, and plenty of danger. This weekend, I’m diving into: 📖 Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao A sci-fi reimagining of China’s only female emperor,

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  • Every reader has that book—the one that’s been sitting on the shelf for months (or years), silently judging us. We bought it with the best intentions. Maybe we were swept up in the hype, maybe we swore we’d read it the second it arrived in the mail, or maybe we even got a gorgeous special

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  • There are two types of readers in this world: those with meticulously planned TBRs and those who embrace absolute chaos. And then, of course, there’s everyone in between—mood-readers, recommendation chasers, and the truly unpredictable among us who just grab whatever book is closest. But no matter how we choose, there’s one universal truth: the struggle

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