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Tropical Winter Reading + Trip Recap

I am the newest (and biggest) fan of escaping winter for a tropical trip! Annnnddd bringing along good friends and good books while you do it! I just got back from the Guanacaste region in Costa Rica and had THE BEST time. The trip was for a friend’s birthday, so there were seven of usContinue reading “Tropical Winter Reading + Trip Recap”

Top 10 books of 2023

I absolutely dread making a top 10 of the year list. I read over 150 books! How am I supposed to decide?! This year I looked deep within myself and asked — what are the books I most want people to tell me, “You recommended this book to me and I read and loved it too!”Continue reading “Top 10 books of 2023”

Every Book I’ve Read in 2024 (so far!)

It’s a new year and I thought I’d start it strong by creating a one-stop shop for every book I read this year. The full list is below — plus a brief description with links to buy and, if I’ve written a full review, a link to read it! Ps. here’s what I read in 2023!Continue reading “Every Book I’ve Read in 2024 (so far!)”

2023 Holiday Book Release Radar

Pre-order one (or all) of these 2023 holiday book releases for your little boost of holiday cheer now. 2023 Holiday Book Releases: Click each link to pre-order your copy now as an early festive treat for future you.

My Top 15 Kindle Unlimited Book Recommendations

Soooooo I got a new Kindle! I am obsessed with her. And she came with three free months of Kindle Unlimited. My poor physical TBR, eek! Click here to try Kindle Unlimited for free. Anyways, with this new access point to books, I was SO excited to see some of my FAVORITE books featured onContinue reading “My Top 15 Kindle Unlimited Book Recommendations”

All the Deets of My Bookish Vacay

I just went on a weekend getaway and read 5 books in three days — while absolutely thriving rotating beach, pool, bar, and more. I also packed for this trip in a single, personal item-sized backpack. I feel so accomplished for both feats. The essentials Brought *most* of these with me on my trip! TheyContinue reading “All the Deets of My Bookish Vacay”

My Favorite Bookish Merch

Calling all book nerds — get in loser, we’re going shopping! I love working in bookish merch and I have a bunch of things from a bunch of different places. In general, Etsy and Amazon are solid places to start, but I have a few faves too! tote / earrings / candle / cap / sweatshirtContinue reading “My Favorite Bookish Merch”

NYC Recap: What I Read + Bookstore Recs

Ah, I got to be reunited with New York City this month. It was a reunion for the record books. I’ve never been to NYC in January, so that was new. It (thankfully) wasn’t too cold, but I froze my lil Houston fingers off. Let’s talk about what I packed, what I read, where IContinue reading “NYC Recap: What I Read + Bookstore Recs”

2023 Book Releases to Have on Your Radar

It’s looking like this year is one for the books! So many titles coming out this year – and I’ve got all the 2023 book releases to have on your radar! Browse, pre-order, and come back for more when I have them! Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon – out July 4 A ghostwriterContinue reading “2023 Book Releases to Have on Your Radar”