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I love reading multiple books because I never know what I’m going to be in the mood for. Of course, I’m generally blowing through YA contemporaries in the midst of everything else. This one is no exception. I’ve been inching my way through QUEEN OF SHADOWS, but one evening with this one (see its title in my stories) and I’m already sucked in. ✨ Also, have I mentioned how much I love summer and summer reading? *happy sigh* ✨ • • • • #bookish #booklover #bookstagram #bibliophile #reader #booklove #summerreading #amreadingYA
Anyone who knows my book preferences will not be surprised to hear that I loved AURORA RISING. As a superfan if THE ILLUMINAE FILES, I was thrilled to read the newest book by this beloved author duo— in fact, this was the first book I ever preordered! And for me it did not disappoint. ✨ I loved the eclectic ensemble cast of characters and honestly, my only real complaint is that now I have to wait till next year to read the next book in the series. If you like a good space romp, complete with humor, hijinks, mystery, and of course a bit of romance, this one is a 5⭐️ winner in my opinion. ✨ I was so excited to see my friend @spacetoread’s July challenge, #greatspaceread, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo missions and moon landing this month. This was my first #spacebook I finished at the beginning of July, and I have a couple more on my TBR this month that I hope to get to. ✨ • • • • #bookish #booklover #bookstagram #bibliophile #reader #booklove #summerreading #amreadingYA #
Just a little reading, drawing, and margarita-drinking while we waited for our pizza in Curry Village in Yosemite. I love real books a lot, but I also love having my kindle along for the ride with loads of books on it. • • • • #bookish #booklover #bookstagram #bibliophile #reader #booklove #summerreading #amreadingYA #roadtripreading
We had an amazing time in Yosemite over the weekend. It was the kind of trip where I feel like I need a week-long nap after because we were go-go-going the whole time. I didn’t get a ton of reading in, but I did bring my kindle oasis along on our rafting float (it’s waterproof!) so I could read at least a little bit when we stopped for a picnic lunch. Ok, I also wanted to get a bookish pic with Yosemite Falls in the background. #bookstagrammademedoit 😂 • • • • #bookish #booklover #bookstagram #bibliophile #reader #booklove #summerreading #amreadingYA #roadtripreading
We’re on the road! Just finished listening to Because of Winn-Dixie which is one of my favorite children’s books. It’s read by Cherry Jones who is fantastic, and the whole family enjoyed it. We also brought The Penderwicks on audio which we’ll probably save for the drive home. ✨ What’s your favorite family audiobook been? ✨ (You might be able to guess where we’re going from this photo. 😉) • • • • #bookish #booklover #bookstagram #bibliophile #reader #booklove #summerreading #audiobook #kidlit #roadtripreading
We all have that trope that just doesn’t do it for us, right? While I loved aspects of this book (exes/enemies-to-love is a trope I do love!), what didn’t do it for me was the fact that throughout the whole book I had the feeling that if they just were finally truthful with each other, like completely truthful, they’d get it all out in the open, finally figure each other out and realize they were actually in love. I knew this would happen eventually so I found myself annoyed that it took so many pages for them to get honest with each other. ✨ That said, I loved the characters and the setting— I really love a good road trip novel, especially when it takes me through some places I’m familiar with! I also loved the creative chapter headings as they inventoried the things they collected and the little game the characters played along the way was really fun as well (you’ll just have to read to see what I mean). ✨ 3.5 ⭐️s for THE GEOGRAPHY OF LOST THINGS for me. (I love the cover of this one too!) • • • • #bookish #booklover #bookstagram #bibliophile #reader #booklove #summerreading #amreadingya #roadtripreading
I originally thought this was a stand-alone but then realized it’s a duology and book 2 isn’t out yet. 🤦🏼‍♀️ But regardless, I really enjoyed this book. I love the character of Nikolai and look forward to how the masterful Leigh Bardugo will wrap his story up. Plus the cover is 😍! ✨ • • • • #bookish #booklover #bookstagram #bibliophile #reader #booklove #summerreading #amreadingya #grishaverse
Yesterday was so packed full that I didn’t get a chance to post a patriotic photo! We had a day full of friends, fam, and amazing food. Complete with impressive (illegal) fireworks from somewhere across the neighborhood. ✨ I hope you fellow Americans had a great day celebrating Independence Day, too! ✨ • • • • #bookish #booklover #bookstagram #bibliophile #reader #booklove #summerreading #amreadingya #fourthofjuly #patrioticbookstack
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