Enter John Ambrose

Late this last week, Netflix made the announcement of who would be playing John Ambrose McClaren in the second To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before movie. Spoiler: It isn’t the guy from the end of the last movie. How would it feel to be that guy? Geez. I wasn’t a huge fan of that guy’s look in the first place, but I still feel bad for him.

Anyway, John Ambrose will be played by…drumroll…Jordan Fisher!

So there we go. I’ve been a fan of Jordan Fisher since his Teen Beach Movie days, but especially after Grease Live. I’m actually super excited about this casting and I continue to be, as ever, #teamJohnAmbrose. We welcome any and all new recruits.

How do you guys feel about this casting announcement? Are there any other actors you had in mind for John Ambrose?

March Wrap-up & TBR Update

YOU GUYS. I had such a good reading month! I’m blown away by how much I was able to read. Not only did I complete my entire TBR (which never happens) but I read other books in addition! Now, a lot of these were graphic novels which read much quicker, but even with all of those, this has still been my biggest reading month for a while!

• The Library Book by Susan Orlean – Read, review coming
• Voices: The Final Hours of Joan of Arc by David Elliott – Read, review coming
• A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab – Read, review coming
• Lumberjanes vol 3: A Terrible Plan by Noelle Stevenson – Read*
• The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict – Read, review coming
• Cold Day in the Sun by Sara Biren – Read, review
• You’d Be Mine by Erin Hahn – Read, review

Also read/reading:

• Lumberjanes vol 4: Out of Time by Noelle Stevenson – Read*
• Lumberjanes vol 5: Band Together by Noelle Stevenson – Read*
• Lumberjanes vol 6: Sink or Swim by Shannon Watters – Read*
• Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy vol 1 by Chynna Clugston Flores – Read*
• Lumberjanes vol 7: A Bird’s Eye View by Shannon Watters – Read*
• Lumberjanes vol 8: Stone Cold by Shannon Watters – Read*
• Lumberjanes vol 9: On a Roll by Shannon Watters – Read*
• Lumberjanes: Bonus Tracks by Holly Black – Read*
• Coraline by Neil Gaiman – Read, mini-review
• The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill – Read, review coming
• Nimona by Noelle Stevenson – Read
• A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab – Read, review coming
• Serious Moonlight by Jenn Bennett – Currently Reading
• The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater – Currently Reading
• Kid Gloves: Nine Months of Careful Chaos by Lucy Knisley – Read
• When Death Becomes Life: Notes from a Transplant Surgeon by Joshua D Mezrich – Currently Reading

*I didn’t review each of the Lumberjanes volumes individually, instead, I wrote this Lumberjanes overview.

Books finished this month: 20 (11 graphic novels)
Books currently reading: 3

Overall TBR:

TBR at the beginning of the year = 383
TBR at the beginning of March = 444
Books added to TBR = 23
Books read/deleted from TBR = 18
Total on TBR now = 449

How did your reading go this month?

18 Best Book Deals for 3/30/19: The Rosie Project, Dune, Odd & True, and more

As of this posting, all of these deals are active, but I don’t know for how long!

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Reap by Casey L Bond

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Just an Ordinary Day: Stories by Shirley Jackson

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Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot #23)

A Long Way Home: A Memoir by Saroo Brierley (adapted into the movie Lion)

Notorious RBG Young Readers’ Edition: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon & Shana Knizhnik

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Top 10 finished series | Binge away!

Who else loves a good series binge??? One of my favorite things to do is to jump immediately from one book to the next in a series. No waiting, no forgetting who characters are or what happened to them. Just reading. So here are some of my favorite series that you can just BINGE.

The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater

The Raven Boys; The Dream Thieves; Blue Lily, Lily Blue; The Raven King

Why I loved it: Great characters, magic, treasure/scavenger hunt, deliciously evil antagonists

Wolf by Wolf duology by Ryan Graudin

Wolf by Wolf; Blood for Blood

Why I loved it: Motorcycle race!, alternate history, STRONG female lead

The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer

Cinder; Scarlet; Cress; Winter

Why I loved it: Strong women in typically “male occupations”, swoony romances, sassy robots, fairytale retellings

Crazy Rich Asians trilogy by Kevin Kwan

Crazy Rich Asians; China Rich Girlfriend; Rich People Problems

Why I loved it: SO MUCH DRAMA, some really likable characters, the food descriptions, depictions of extremely extravagant lifestyles

Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy by Laini Taylor

Daughter of Smoke & Bone; Days of Blood & Starlight; Dreams of Gods & Monsters

Why I loved it: Fascinating magic concept, fantastic world building, star-crossed lovers, beautiful writing, EVIL VILLAIN

Inkworld trilogy Cornelia Funke

Inkheart; Inkspell; Inkdeath

Why I loved it: Super readable, great characters, watching Maggie grow up

Six of Crows duology by Leigh Bardugo

Six of Crows; Crooked Kingdom

Why I loved it: Heists!, complicated relationships, great friendships, worldbuilding

Finishing School series by Gail Carriger

Etiquette & Espionage; Curtsies & Conspiracies; Waistcoats & Weaponry; Manners & Mutiny

Why I loved it: Great group of girlfriends, secret floating spy school, Sooties and Picklemen

The Madman’s Daughter trilogy by Megan Shepherd

The Madman’s Daughter; Her Dark Curiosity; A Cold Legacy

Why I loved it: Science-minded female protag, gothic classic retellings

Monsters of Verity duology by Victoria Schwab

This Savage Song; Our Dark Duet

Why I loved it: Monsters, broody violin player, tough-as-nails female protag, not-so-happy ending

What are some of your favorite finished series? Let me know which ones I should binge in the comments!

True Crime + LA + Libraries = Heart Eyes | The Library Book by Susan Orlean

On April 28, 1986 there was a huge fire at the LA Public Library. While this was obviously a big deal, the news got lost as Chernobyl happened the same day. When Susan Orlean moved to LA with her husband and son, she discovered this largely untold story and started doing some investigating. This book details the history of the LA Public Library, the fire itself, and the arson investigation that took place afterwards. Woven throughout that narrative is Orlean’s love letter to libraries themselves.

TL;DR – Orlean seamlessly intertwines several narratives. LA history, arson investigations, and the day-to-day of public libraries are all presented as equally fascinating.

eBook | Hardcover

First, let me say for anyone thinking about purchasing this book, it is GORGEOUS. Definitely bookstagrammable. However, if you decide to get the hardcover on Amazon (link above) just be warned that it does come with that “Reese’s book club” stamp (eye roll) which is not removable. If you would like an unmarred copy, I’d suggest getting a copy in person and B&N or something.

On to my review. My love affair with non-fiction continues! My husband helped me to discover recently that I’ve really been enjoying non-fiction books written by journalists (see Malcolm Gladwell, Michael Lewis, and recently Kirk Wallace Johnson). Susan Orlean was a journalist for the New York Times before writing this book so she fits right in my wheelhouse. Plus libraries, so it was always going to be a slam dunk.

This story is actually so fascinating, but the parts I loved most about this book were the descriptions of the day-to-day life of the library. At the very beginning when she’s writing about the library opening for the day, I legitimately got chills. I loved seeing all the different departments from her perspective and I could definitely relate to some of the stories.

I also really liked how she opened each chapter with some catalog listings that fit what the chapter was going to be about. I just thought it was a really nice touch and I liked guessing what kind of stuff was going to be in each chapter.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this book. If you love libraries, read this book. If you love true crime, read this book. If you love LA, read this book.

Overall Rating: 5
Language: Moderate
Violence: Mild
Smoking/Drinking: Mild
Sexual Content: Mild

31 Best Book Deals for 3/25/19: Geekerella, What If It’s Us, 99 Percent Mine, and more

You guys, there are SO MANY DEALS today!

As of this posting, all of these deals are active, but I don’t know for how long!

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Miss Mabel’s School for Girls by Katie Cross

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Bemused vs Amused: Do you know the difference?

This is such a huge pet peeve of mine. Authors use the word “bemused” when they really mean “amused” all. the. TIME. Let’s review definitions, shall we?

 

 

 

 

I read a book recently where the author used the word bemused TWICE. Now, I’ll say giving the author the benefit of the doubt, bemused could hypothetically have fit the situation. However, in the context of the story, amused would have made much more sense. And here I am, as a reader, wondering how nobody knows the difference between these two words! Not the author, not the editor, not anyone else who read this book before it got published.

But to be completely transparent with you, when I looked up bemused on Dictionary.com, this is something else that popped up:

The verb bemuse (usually as the adjective bemused)is similar in sound to amuse, and has in fact taken on the meaning “to cause to be mildly amused.” Many usage experts and traditionalists consider this a misuse of bemuse, pointing out that its proper meaning is “to bewilder or confuse.” However, the history and use of bemuse has shown that is meaning is often ambiguous. It’s often the case that one’s feelings are a combination of bewilderment and amusement: Their customs bemuse most Americans. Even when it clearly means “to bewilder or confuse,” bemuse usually retains a lighthearted tone: one would not typically say: I was bemused by his motive for the murder.

So apparently, because everyone keeps using this word wrong, it’s starting to mean what everyone has been using it to mean. Isn’t that weird? It’s just so…frustrating to me, because it’s wrong! Just because people keep getting a math answer wrong doesn’t change what the answer actually is, right?

I was telling my husband about this strange phenomenon and he told me that the same thing happens with travesty vs tragedy. A lot of people use the word travesty to mean an even bigger tragedy, when in reality it means: “a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.”

Anyway, there’s my rant for the day. Are there any words that you’ve noticed authors (or other people) consistently get wrong? Why do you think editors don’t catch that kind of thing?

7 best YA couples of all time (this is completely subjective)

My little brother’s getting married today! Obviously, I’m not writing this on his wedding day, though. Like a good blogger, I have pre-scheduled content for this weekend including yesterday’s review of Bloodwitch. But I’m getting away from myself. In honor of my baby brother’s wedding day, I wanted to post my top 7 (he was born on the 7th) YA couples of all time! (In my opinion). Happy wedding day, B! (He doesn’t read this blog, but whatever).

1) Amy and Roger from Amy & Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson

This is such an ultimate road trip book and I love it! Roger is super respectful of Amy the entire trip and when they finally get together it’s so satisfying. I love all the different playlists throughout and it’s so fun to watch them get to know each other and fall in love.

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2) August and Kate from the Monsters of Verity duology by Victoria Schwab

These two never really get together, but I still love them as a couple. I feel like they’re really well-suited for each other–I have a hard time imagining anyone else being able to understand either of them. They just seem really perfect.

eBook | Hardcover | Paperback

3) Blue and Gansey from The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater

Blue and Gansey spend so much time in this series not actually together and while it can be frustrating at times, it also makes their inevitable relationship that much more satisfying. We know they’re fated to be with each other right from the beginning and I loved watching their relationship grow over the four books.

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4) Dario and Khalila from The Great Library series by Rachel Caine

These two! What a pair! Dario is so ridiculous, but he shows an unexpected tender side whenever Khalila is involved. And Khalila, for her part, doesn’t put up with any of Dario’s crap. She loves him, but she’s not going to let him get away with ANYTHING.

eBook | Paperback

5) Eril-Fane and Azareen from the Strange the Dreamer duology by Laini Taylor

I almost chose Lazlo and Sarai from this book, but then I remembered Eril-Fane and Azareen. While Lazlo and Sarai have a sweet new love, Eril-Fane and Azareen have a deep and tragic love. Reading about their relationship throughout the two books is so heartbreaking. I don’t want to give any spoilers, but I love the way this mature relationship is portrayed in these books.

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6) Cress and Thorne from The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer

One of my OTPs. These guys are definitely perfect for each other. They compliment each other so nicely and I love how tender Thorne is with Cress. She needs someone who will be gentle with her, but also acknowledge all the ways in which she is strong–Thorne is able to do that perfectly.

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7) Remy and Dexter from This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen

You knew there was going to be a Sarah Dessen couple on here, right?!? I wanted to pick Macy and Wes so bad, but in the end I had to go with Remy and Dexter. They are the ultimate example of opposites attracting. I love the way Dexter brings out the less serious side of Remy while Remy does a good job of being an anchor to the relationship.

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Any of your guys’ favorite couples make it on my list? Anyone you think I missed?

Def thought this was the last book in the series (it’s not) | Bloodwitch by Susan Dennard [ARC]

Note: This is the third book in The Witchlands series and may contain spoilers for the first two books.

I’m not going to write a summary for this book. I tried and just couldn’t do it so I’ll just get into the review. To address the title, when I picked this book up, I was under the impression that the series was just a trilogy. It didn’t take long, however, for me to realize that there are actually going to be two more books AFTER this one. My plan to binge the entire series was frustrated, but I’m not too mad at it. I’ve really loved this series much more than I thought I would, so I’m happy.

Something I really love about this series is that it’s diverse without trying too hard or feeling like it’s trying to check every box. It does a good job of not being overly obvious and I think that’s the ultimate goal when people are asking for diverse characters and books. Referring to a character’s skin color or sexuality every other chapter almost creates this otherness about them. Specific traits for them are being singled out and consciously brought to our attention. I don’t want an author to tell me about how a character’s diverse, I want them to show me.

The characters in this series are all pretty much equally enjoyable for me. I’ve been surprised at how sympathetic a character Vivia has become. I really liked the sections from her POV and the struggle she’s having to be the leader that her father wants her to be while also reconciling who she actually is and her family’s history of mental illness. I knew from the beginning of this series that I would really enjoy Prince Leopold as a character, so I was THRILLED when he made a reappearance. It was really great to get to know Aeduan a little more in this book and I love him and Iseult together. Safi and Iseult continue to be utterly delightful and I absolutely love that their relationship continues to feel so strong when they haven’t even been together for two books. They’re constantly thinking about each other and ultimately, I think their goal throughout these books is just to get back with each other.

This book really moves the overall plot of the series forward. We’ve kind of thought that the plot was one thing this whole time, but later in the book, we start to realize that there is much more going on. Some hints have been dropped along the way throughout the series, but now we’re seeing bit and pieces of the larger plot start to form. Now, maybe I would know some of this stuff if I’d read Sightwitch? But as I’ve stated in an earlier post, I don’t believe in these supplemental short stories and novellas and prequels. So I’m just going to continue on and see where that takes me. One last minor plot point that I thought was interesting is how Safi and Iseult always seem to be in danger at the same time. Why is that? Because they’re the Cahr Awen? I just really hope that gets explained in a later book.

While I absolutely loved this book, I do have some questions:

• Iseult says that animals don’t have threads, but mountain bats and sea foxes do. Why is that?
• I wish we had some kind of background or explanation as to why everyone hates Nomatsis. Maybe in a future book?
• I feel like deceit is an emotion or something that Iseult should be able to see in someone’s threads.
• Why do some people have Threadsiblings and others don’t?

I have a couple other questions too, but they’re kind of spoilery, so I won’t ask them here.

Overall, this was a great third installment. I hear fans of the series had to wait a REALLY long time for the third book, so I’ll just be over hear hoping the fourth book gets here a little quicker than the third. If you haven’t already started this series, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.

eBook | Hardcover

Overall Rating: 5
Language: Moderate
Violence: Heavy
Smoking/Drinking: Mild
Sexual Content: None

Note: An ARC of this book was sent to the library where I work.

My top 10 fave bookstagrammers rn

While I have a bookstagram account, I don’t ever post anything (I just cannot keep up with the photos, etc.) But I keep it so that I can follow all of these other super talented people! Here are my top 10 favorite bookstagrammers right now!

emilyintheweb

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Happy first day of spring! 🌸 // I am so so happy that winter is over (no more snow please!) . What are you most looking forward to this spring? This year I'm planning on going on a lot more walks so I can get out of my cooped up apartment and enjoy nature more. . I'm also going to try reading outside more! I'm the palest person ever so I really need to catch some sun 🌞 . . . #allthebooksmarch19: hello spring – spring colours #bookstagram #books #bookworm #booklover #readersofinstagram #bookphotography #spring #springcolours

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bookpairings

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Did you know that 2.1 billion people live without safe water at home? That is hard to fathom. Water is such an essential part of life, so it is crazy that so many people do not have access to clean water. The reason I bring this up is tomorrow is #WorldWaterDay. 🌊World Water Day is a day established by the UN to celebrate the importance of water.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ To bring this back to books, I recommend reading The Oyster Thief by @sonia_faruqi. Water plays a major role in the novel and showcases themes of water conservation and access.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Thank you @pegasus_books for sending me a copy.⁣⠀

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hanpula

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foldedpagesdistillery

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Everyone was talking about “The Silent Patient” and even though it sounded intriguing, I had already kind of written it off as one that I wouldn’t get around to over all the other books I was dying to read. But after trying to listen to like five different audiobooks and just not feeling any of them, I decided to listen to “The Silent Patient” as kind of my “oh alright, I’ll pick this one.” (Thank you to @macmillan.audio for providing me a review copy) AND OMG! This is going to be a top contender for my Top 10 of 2019 for sure. . 🤫 I don’t read thrillers all that often, and I feel like I’ve been disappointed in enough of the ones I’ve read lately (no matter how hype) that I went in with low expectations. Because I don’t read thrillers that often, it’s not as easy for me to pick up on the twists. I can spot a red herring a mile away, but I usually don’t get the twist right. Even still, I can’t think of one that has left me delighted by the twist the way this one did. . 🤫 I listened to “The Silent Patient” nonstop for the entire day because I was so completely drawn in. And I’m laughing at myself because I had a couple specific questions while I was listening and never realized that they would be the thing to lead me to the conclusion.🤷🏻‍♀️ . 🤫 Basically this story is about a woman who kills her husband and then never speaks a word again. Years go by and no one can find out her motives or what happened because she will not speak. Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has always been interested in her case and is determined to get her to speak and unravel the mystery. And I’m not going to mince words here when I say I thought this was brilliant. Maybe some of you more seasoned thriller readers will see the ending coming, but I did not and I had the most pleasurable experience of being totally surprised and freaking out about how wonderful the feeling of being totally surprised was. I was not disappointed in the ending, all the clues, in retrospect, were suddenly clear and made sense, and I immediately wanted to shove this book into the hands of all my friends. . 🤫 So, if you have not read “The Silent Patient”, I totally recommend!

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loriimagination

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Good morning! It’s going to be such a lovely day here. We’re getting a much needed break from the never ending rain here. Do you have any fun plans? Are you staying in with a good book? If so, tell me what you’re reading! . . Green books #AlltheBooksMarch19 . . #makeitblissful #hyggelife #booksandcoffee #cozy #flatlaystyle #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #ilovebooks #slowandsimpledays #aquietstyle #cozyhome #pursuepretty #slowlivingforlife #booksofig #igreads #bookworm #booklover #alwaysreading #bibliophiles #mybeigelife #simplethingsmadebeautiful

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_justkeepwriting

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I jumped on the bandwagon.⁣ ⁣ ☆☆☆Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens has been making its rounds in the bookstagram community for awhile now and I get it. The story is sweet with a hint of danger and that otherworldly touch thanks to the brilliantly painted marsh in which it takes place. ⁣ ⁣ The story follows the life of Kya, a girl who grows privately, secluded and abandoned by her family. Left alone to survive, she takes refuge from the discrimination and cruelty of the community in the only home she's ever known – the marsh. Resilient, brave and fiery, Kya grows into a beauty that catches the key of two boys from the community she's come to avoid. As strong as her instincts for self-preservation are, her ache for contact and love is stronger. ⁣ But when one of the boy's bodies is found swollen and lifeless in the swamp, all heads turn to Kya, and without a moment's hesitation, the community that's shunned her for years, will point its finger at her in angry accusation. ⁣ ⁣ A fun read that had me practically feeling the mud between my toes, Owens tells a beautiful story of love and loss while staying true to the character flaws bred of heartbreaking neglect. I'd have enjoyed this read for the description of the marsh alone, but the story of Kya was a nice treat. ☆☆☆⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #wherethecrawdadssing⁣ #read #deliaowens #review #bookreview #reccomendation #bookrecommendation #readersofinstagram

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What are some of your favorite love stories? . I am so excited to be teaming up with @storygramtours and @thenovl to celebrate Izzy and Tristan by Shannon Dunlap. This is her debut novel and it is a modern day retelling of the 800 year old tale of Tristan and Isolde (which I love!) This releases on March 12 and I will leave the synopsis below! To learn more or to order a copy of the book click on the link in my bio! . I have partnered with @TheNovl to giveaway one copy of the book. Check out the details below: ❤️GIVEAWAY Enter to win a copy of Izzy + Tristan ❤️TO ENTER – Follow me, @TheNovl and @storygramtours – Tag a friend you think will be interested ❤️For EXTRA entry – Visit @darkfaerietales_ tomorrow and repeat these steps ❤️RULES – Giveaway will end March 25th at midnight EST – US ONLY – Not affiliated with Instagram – Must be 18 or have parents permission – Must be a public account so entries can be verified #IzzyandTristantour #IzzyandTristan #ShannonDunlap #TheNovl #storygramtours #giveaway #bookgiveaway #bookishgiveaway ____________________________________________ Izzy, a practical-minded teen who intends to become a doctor, isn't happy about her recent move from the Lower East Side across the river to Brooklyn. She feels distanced from her family, especially her increasingly incomprehensible twin brother, as well as her new neighborhood. . And then she meets Tristan. . Tristan is a chess prodigy who lives with his aunt and looks up to his cousin, Marcus. He and Izzy meet one moonlit night, and together they tumble into a story as old and unstoppable as love itself. . In debut author Shannon Dunlap's capable hands, the romance that has enthralled for 800 years is spun new. Told from several points of view, this is a love story for the ages and a love story for this very moment. This fast-paced novel is at once a gripping tale of first love and a sprawling epic about the bonds that tie us together and pull us apart and the different cultures and tensions that fill the contemporary American landscape. #bookaesthetic #bookstagram #bibliophile #bookworm #flatlay #bookflatlay #flatlaybooks #flatlayoftheday #booksandflowers #cozyvibes #warmandcozy

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Hey everyone, I hope you’re having a wonderful day. My day started off good and then I had to pick up some packages and send some at the post office and felt super sick. I’m so mad cause the lines are literally 2 hours long at my post office and I was 4th in line and I had to run home cause I felt like I was gonna pass out. Now I’m gonna have to go again tomorrow or Thursday 😩 On another note, King of Scars is one of the books I finished this month and I’m so happy I read it. I loved being back in the Grishaverse and especially reading more of Nikolai. His character did sound a little different to me compared to the Grisha series but I still really enjoyed reading it. QOTD: have you read King of Scars yet? Did you like it? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #bookstagram #bokstagrammers #bookstagrammer #bookstagramfeatures #bookish #bookishpost #bookfeaturepage #booknerds #bookbloggers #blogger #bookcover #mybeigelife #booknerdigans #epicreads #ya #youngadultbooks #fantasybooks #bookishcandles #aesthetics #fallaesthetics #autumn #cosygram #cozygram #fallaesthetic #whitefeed #kingofscars #grishaverse #leighbardugo

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My attempt at being festive today. 🇮🇪⁣ ⁣Happy St. Patrick's day! I unintentionally put green yoga pants on and I'm calling it a day. Who's celebrating? Anyone drinking green beer?⁣ ⁣ #bookstagram #igreads #nobookbc #stpatricksday #bookblogger #bookstagrammer #bookish #bookphotography #booksofinstagram

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Who are some of your favorite bookstagrammers? Leave links in the comments! I’d love to follow more people.