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Books that give Gilmore Girl vibes
Books that give Gilmore Girl vibes. I’m so ready for fall already, so these books have been on my mind… does Gilmore Girls feel like fall to you too?? 🧸🍂📓 If you’ve ever wished you could move to Stars Hollow, grab a coffee at Luke’s, and spend your days surrounded by quirky neighbors, cozy fall weather, complicated relationships, and an unreasonable amount of witty banter, you’re not alone.
Series I own but haven’t read yet
Please tell me I'm not the only one who does this... does anyone else buy an entire series before they've even read the first book? 😅 There's something about seeing a beautiful completed set on my bookshelf that convinces me, "I'll definitely get to these soon." And then... months (or years) go by.
My reading essentials
Some people have a full aesthetic night routine… mine just happens to revolve around a good story, my cozy reading spot, and a few non-negotiables that make reading feel like the best part of my day.
My auto-buy authors
Who are some of your favorite authors that you know you’ll just automatically buy whatever books they write?? 🩶✨📚 Some of these authors wrote my favorite books. Some of these authors were with me from the very beginning of my reading journey. And some of these authors just can never miss so my loyalty to them is so fierce.
Bookshelf Tour
If there's one thing you should know about me, it's that my bookshelves are never truly finished. 😅 Every time I buy a new book, finish a series, or decide I want to display a special edition a little differently, something gets moved around. So I figured I'd share a bookshelf tour before I inevitably rearrange everything again!
Book Recommendations for a Newbie Reader
If you’re brand new to reading (or trying to fall back in love with it), this list is for you 🤍📚 These are the kinds of books that remind you reading doesn’t have to feel heavy, academic, or like a chore. They pull you in quickly, make it easy to keep turning pages, and most importantly… make reading feel fun again.
Books I plan to re-read soon
I have a confession to make… I’m not usually a re-reader. 😅 With a hundred or so unread books sitting on my shelves and a never-ending TBR list calling my name, I’ve always struggled with the idea of picking up a book I’ve already read instead of discovering something new. There are just too many stories waiting to be experienced!
Wanna be book besties?
There are some books that instantly make me think, "Yep... we'd get along." Maybe it's because books are tiny windows into the things that make us laugh, cry, swoon, or stay up until 2 a.m. promising ourselves "just one more chapter." Whatever the reason, if I spotted you reading any of these in a coffee shop, airport, bookstore, or park, I'd probably be trying to work up the courage to start a conversation.
Book Review: Immortal Rose, Alexandra Bracken
In a Regency world where members of certain families have the ability to infuse fragrance with magic capable of manipulating mind, body, and emotion, a shocking murder leaves the kingdom vulnerable to a coup. The only apparent savior is a long lost relative to the ancient House Rosebourne (a prominent family in the perfumery business). After being captured, thrown in jail, and held against her will by a aristocrat and royal spymaster name Hugh, our FMC, Viola, must craft Immortal Rose—the only perfume capable of saving the King and the kingdom.
My 2026 Mid-Year Reading Check-In
Shout out to Fable for encouraging me to keep my reading streak. I’ve read every single day so far this year. Sometimes that means one page, but 99% of the time that means multiple chapters, staying up too late, and reading until I literally can’t keep my eyes open anymore. My reading goal this year has been to actually read less, but read intentionally every day. I’ve found some real bangers, had a few let downs, but all around have truly enjoyed being part of instagram’s book community this year.
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