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“Man, oh man, you're my best friend I scream it to the nothingness There ain't nothing that I need.” — Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros /// My favorite place to read is in my bed. It’s comfortable and cozy, it’s my own personal space, and it’s the spot where I’m least likely to be disturbed. Every once in a while though I have a disturbance or two—or three. It’s the best kind of disturbance there is, really. (Although it is a little hairy.) /// ✨Where do you love to read? #bookstagram #bookgram #booknerd #booknerdigans #bookish #instabook #igreads #epicreads #bookstagramfeature #bookishfeatures #bookishglee #dogsofinstagram #goldenretriever #chiweenie #shihpoo #furbabies #booknook (at Dog Town, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ14cEagIGu/?igshid=1mz7vaeke3syd

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“You better watch out You better not cry You better not pout I'm telling you why…” /// Happy Christmas Eve Eve Eve Eve! Today’s my day off (retail + holidays = all the exhaustion) so my plan is simple: wrap presents, do some baking, and watch GREY’S ANATOMY and do some reading. And maybe take a nap. Naps are nice. What are you doing to prepare for the holiday festivities that are literally around the corner? #bookstagram #bookgram #booknerd #booknerdigans #bookish #instabook #igreads #epicreads #bookstagramfeature #bookishfeatures #bookishglee #libraryofinstagram #libraryofbookstagram #roomoftheday #snickers #thedognotthecandy #sodonteather #demearsthough #roomdecor #christmasdecor #falalalala #betternotpout #imtellingyouwhy #becauseiactuallypostedonhere (at Santa's Workshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJEozvogrdO/?igshid=1evepx1q1t1n1

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“Take off all of your skin I'm brave when you are free Shake off all of your sins And give them to me Closer, let me back in I wanna be yours, wanna be your hero And my heart beats.” — Shakira /// Today’s caption is short, sweet, and to the point: GUESS WHAT I’M READING!! (No spoilers, unless you want dishonor on your cow, among other things.) #bookstagram #bookgram #booknerd #booknerdigan #bookish #instabook #igreads #epicreads #bookstagramfeature #bookishfeatures #bookishglee #amreading #currentlyreading #acursesodarkandlonely #brigidkemmerer #taleasoldastime #beautyandthebeast (at The Iron Rose) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFDgkQBAbzN/?igshid=13c49cl7aw23h

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“‘Where should one use perfume?’ a young woman asked. ‘Wherever one wants to be kissed.’” — Coco Chanel /// I never used to be the biggest perfume girl. I’d wear it here and there, but the cheap plastic bottles from Target (Ed Hardy!) and Victoria’s Secret (Velvet Woods!). Then I got a new job, and perfume—fine, high-end fragrances—became a part of my life. Valentino’s Born in Roma, Jimmy Choo’s Fever, Tiffany’s For Her—the list goes on and on. And you know what? I MISS IT. I have dreams sometimes where I’m back at work, but the shelves are totally wrong and filled with random crap and the new stock I was looking forward to isn’t there. (The new Mon Paris that I tested and smells AMAZING. The new Black Opium with DRAGONFRUIT that I’ve been itching to scent!) Whenever I go back to work, I know the process will be different—but the aromas and stories will still be there. And my collection—and capacity of smells—will grow. /// P.S. If you ever need a perfume hit me up—I can send you samples and help you find YOUR signature scent. 💕 /// 👉🏻What’s your favorite perfume? #bookstagram #bookgram #booknerdigans #booknerd #bookish #instabook #igreads #epicreads #bookstagramfeature #bookishfeatures #bookishglee #scentgram #perfume #smellme #finefragrance #valentino #borninroma #coach #floral #chanel #chanceeautendre #jimmychoo #leau #freshflowers #thanksmom (at Stop & Smell the Roses) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAlj48WgOf5/?igshid=h5iqeqd2ffb

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“My many artifacts The list goes on If you just say the words I'll up and run Oh, to you.” — George Ezra /// The Twilight Saga is the love of my life that got me into reading. But THE HOST? There’s a part of me that loves this peculiar, addicting, feelings-fueled book even more. I have no recollection of when my last reread was, but it’s been a hot, hot minute and long overdue. THE HOST, here I come. (Again.) /// I’m excited for MIDNIGHT SUN—don’t get me wrong!—but I still want a sequel to THE HOST so very badly. Not a companion—a SEQUEL. Give me my same characters, please and thank you. /// I regret making these cookies. I regret how many I’ve eaten. Take them all away from me, please. (And why do I keep baking when I’m trying to be/get healthy?) #bookstagram #bookgram #booknerd #booknerdigans #bookish #instabook #igreads #epicreads #bookstagramfeature #bookishfeatures #bookishglee #amreading #currentlyreading #thehost #stepheniemeyer #teamianoshea #fuckyoujared #favoritesshelf #reread #snickerdoodle #cookiegram (at Snickerdoodle Manor) https://www.instagram.com/p/CATzvByAIjb/?igshid=srhr7vsc8hlr

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“Come take my hand I won't let you go I'll be your friend I will love you so deeply.” — Beyoncé /// Despite these trying times, my local indie bookstore was able to pay all their bills—and then some—last month. I want to make sure May is just as successful and that they can keep thriving, so I put in an order for a few books. I’m still waiting on ROOMIES (Lauren) and FIGHT OR FLIGHT (Young), but these were already in stock and are now happily in my hands. And yes, I bought all contemporary romances. No, I’m not sorry. /// 👉🏻What books have you purchased in the time of Covid? #bookstagram #bookgram #booknerd #booknerdigans #bookish #instabook #igreads #epicreads #bookstagramfeature #bookishfeatures #bookishglee #bookhaul #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #undercoverbromance #lyssakayadams #thehoneydontlist #christinalauren #regrettingyou #colleenhoover #lovemesomelemons #andpolkadots #hello #isitmeyourelookingfor #targetstyle (at A Good Book Bookstore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAD9VeqgNdW/?igshid=6eaat5g2sk48

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“I can't imagine how my life would be If all your gravity did not hit me Oh don't you see Darling, my honeybee.” — The Head and the Heart /// HAPPY FRIDAY! Yay! I was actually a bit productive today: touched up the paint job on the patio furniture I spray painted yesterday; did some gardening; spent like two hours cleaning weeds and grass out of gravel. #nobitch The bad news: I was not smart and now I am sunburned. So I’m going to relax in my bed with my new, clean sheets and start making a dent in THE FRIEND ZONE. #yesbitch (I gave up on trying to read TOWER OF DAWN and decided to take a break and read some contemporary romances.) But first I need to fix the screen on my room’s window because there are flies and I CANNOT. #bookstagram #bookgram #booknerd #booknerdigans #bookish #instabook #igreads #epicreads #bookstagramfeature #bookishfeatures #bookishglee #amreading #currentlyreading #thefriendzone #abbyjimenez #tattoo #lemontattoo #benji #mybaby #shipoo #morelikeshitpoo (at The Friend Zone) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_8orYEgbv-/?igshid=j82ooafkf264

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“Take my hand, take my whole life too Oh, for I can't help falling in love with you.” /// Here is a vast amount of contemporary romance books waiting to be read by me! I’m not reading any at the moment but they’re the reason I haven’t made much—nay, any—headway on TOWER OF DAWN and KINGDOM OF ASH. Because I really, really want to read THESE—but I really, really need—and want!—to finally finish TOG! Conundrums, people. Reading is a big pooper sometimes. /// 👉🏻Have you read any of these? Pick ONE. #bookstagram #bookgram #booknerdigans #booknerd #bookish #instabook #igreads #epicreads #bookstagramfeature #bookishfeatures #bookishglee #libraryofinstagram #libraryofbookstagram #flatlay #contemporaryromance #myjam #wishiwasreading #lesigh #loveroses #thanksboyfriend #toread #tbr #dontyouworry #morebookscomingsoon (at Romance, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_nkeJxgGhS/?igshid=ato89hx7fqw6

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“And you left me shimmering Like diamond wedding rings Spinning dizzily down on the floor.” — Passion Pit /// HELLO! Do you ever have reading moods? I DO. And lately all I want is all the contemporary romances. All of them. I just need to finish my Throne of Glass read through so I can dive the hell in. I’ll PROBABLY start with this one—I’ve been eyeing it for so looooooooong. Also, you know what feels nice these days? A hot bath with the works: bath salt, bubbles, AND a bath bomb. You’re welcome. 🥰 #bookstagram #bookgram #booknerdigans #booknerd #bookish #instabook #igreads #epicreads #bookstagramfeature #bookishfeatures #bookishglee #theunhoneymooners #christinalauren #contemporaryromance #gimmegimme #bathtime #rubadubdub #bubbly #relaxationstation (at Bubbly's) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_eAmABghNC/?igshid=z6s0q0iz87dy

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“My heart is lost; the beasts have eaten it.” — Charles Baudelaire /// Happy Saturday, readeers! Today’s post is brought to you by books with ocean settings, curses, and beasts—and the blueberry (octo)pie I made today. Spoiler alert: it was DELICIOUS. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to go play Magic with my boyfriend. 🐙 #bookstagram #bookgram #booknerd #booknerdigans #bookish #instabook #igreads #epicreads #bookstagramfeature #bookishfeatures #bookishglee #salttothesea #thegalleryoflostspecies #ofcursesandkisses #foodie #foodgram #pie #getpied #blueberrypie #octopie #octopus #totallyedible #magicallydelicious (at Octopus Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_bZl78Aiwg/?igshid=bbnjyyvwoj7w

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“That's the point of it, Bryce. Of life. To live, to love, knowing that it might all vanish tomorrow. It makes everything that much more precious.” /// HELLO, HELLO! We all know that I’m a huge fan of Sarah J. Maas (#maasochist), so when her epic Pinterest board came to life F I N A L L Y I had to have it. It’s been a bit since I read HOUSE OF EARTH AND BLOOD and let me tell you: I’m not sure what I think of it! The world was different and super, super cool and I was a fan of the characters (particularly a certain...pet), but it was...different. It’s definitely not like her other books, despite the presence of mythical creatures. This expands on those beings, making a bigger, more modern world. The last half or so was BEST—had me on my toes, which I love, and really got that ship SAILING. But it took a few chapters to get into—and for me to finally understand the world. And parts of the ending were—well, cheesy isn’t the word. Let’s just say people should have done more than just WATCH the whole time. I’m here for the ship (yes, yes I am) and the world and the story, but there’s something missing. Maybe this will be like all Sarah’s other series: the first book is Good, but the next one will knock my socks off. ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 #bookstagram #bookgram #booknerd #booknerdigans #bookish #instabook #igreads #epicreads #bookstagramfeature #bookishfeatures #bookishglee #bookreview #sarahjmaas #houseofearthandblood #crescentcity #whatonesthetitlethough #notreallysure #ilikebigbooksandicannotlie #howmuchisthatbookinthewindow #ivegotnogoodcaptionstoday #sorry (at Crescent City, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Ym-pAgIp-/?igshid=1qns7r1hrvifb

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“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” ― Virginia Woolf /// Happy weekend! Yesterday I made a white chili and some cod to top it off—simple, easy to make, and plenty of leftovers to last me a few days. On the side: my current read, which I’m actually quite liking! /// Truthfully, I don’t even know how to read right now. Why? Because I started watching GREY’S ANATOMY for the very first time last night and I KNOW I’m in a for a WORLD of hurt (keep yo’ spoilers to yourself) but I don’t care because I AM OBSESSED. That’s all I’ve been doing today. I’m on a binge and you can’t stop me. Also: I ship Meredith and Derek so hard I CAN’T EVEN. #bookstagram #bookgram #booknerdigans #booknerd #bookish #instabook #igreads #epicreads #bookstagramfeature #bookishfeatures #bookishglee #amreading #currentlyreading #towerofdawn #ohcaptainmycaptain #sarahjmaas #foodstagram #homemade #mealtime #dindin #gimmesomeathatchili #andcod #ordidigethalibut (at Seattle Grace Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_JJzeWApdF/?igshid=1w45zs1f1uhkz

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“Ô, Sunlight! The most precious gold to be found on Earth.” ― Roman Payne /// My mornings have become somewhat routine as of late: waking up, talking to my boyfriend on his way to work, exercising, eating breakfast burritos (just eggs, avocado, and salsa on a tortilla with a side of fruit), and going for a walk with my mom and dogs. It’s my favorite part of the morning and day because I get to be out with some of my favorites doing one of the best things in the entire world: soaking up the sunshine. And it’s only going to get sunnier and warmer. ☀️ #bookstagram #bookgram #booknerd #booknerdigans #bookish #instabook #igreads #epicreads #bookstagramfeature #bookishfeatures #bookishglee #sunnydaysahead #imwalkingonsunshine #herecomesthesun #sunnywithachance #anditwasallyellow #goldontheceiling (at The Sunny Bookshelf) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_GDWf1g1cI/?igshid=10dlke2mh9p0z

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“sweet spring is your time is my time is our time for springtime is lovetime and viva sweet love.” — E. E. Cummings /// Is it Monday? I don’t even know anymore. What I DO know is that new episodes of SPRING BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP and CHOPPED SWEETS are on tonight and I’m so excited (!!!) because I love my baking shows. My favorite is GBBO...which I need newness of ASAP. Get on it, Paul Hollywood. /// For your viewing pleasure, here’s a little shot of my small shelf. It holds some ARCs, mass market paperbacks, and foreign and special editions. I believe the entire bottom shelf is Sarah J. Maas extras. I’m not even sorry. #bookstagram #bookgram #booknerd #booknerdigans #bookish #instabook #igreads #epicreads #bookstagramfeature #bookishfeatures #bookishglee #libraryofinstagram #libraryofbookstagram #personallibrary #shelfie #therearethreedifferentanimalthingshere #notsorry #ohdeer #iuseantlersinallofmydecorating (at Little Love Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-8UAyhgiaF/?igshid=1myi5wh90451v

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“in a world full of temporary things you are a perpetual feeling.” - Sanober Khan /// Hoppy Easter, readeerlies! 🐇 Today I made a yummy breakfast (see: my story!), took the dogs on a walk, and now I’ve got delicious food going for an outdoor dinner and, most importantly, dessert. 🌻 What have you been up to today? /// I learned two very important things when reading—devouring—THE WAY YOU MAKE ME FEEL last year: I need more books with strong cooking/food and romance elements and I need ALL the @maurenegoo books. All of them. How do I still only have this one? Shame on me! (And shame on you if you haven’t read her stuff yet.) ✨ #bookstagram #bookgram #booknerdigans #booknerd #bookish #instabook #igreads #epicreads #bookstagramfeature #bookishfeatures #bookishglee #thewayyoumakemefeel #maurenegoo #eggcellent #happyeaster #hoppyeaster #herecomespetercottontail #hoppingdownthebunnytrail #cupoflowers #driedanddecafofcourse #dior #diorjoy (at KoBra) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-5gWxogreu/?igshid=1ocgb4uk7epi7

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“... And then, I have nature and art and poetry, and if that is not enough, what is enough?” - Van Gogh /// Happy hump day, readeers! Washington is currently shining and singing and it is absolutely beautiful. I’m ready for all the outdoor, sunny, warm activities. ☀️ In the meantime, my plan is to finish up EMPIRE OF STORMS today and then hop into TOWER OF DAWN. /// 👉🏻What are you reading today? I hope everyone’s staying safe and sane! ✨ #bookstagram #bookgram #booknerdigans #booknerd #bookish #instabook #igreads #epicreads #bookstagramfeature #bookishfeatures #bookishglee #booksandnature #booksoutofdoors #thecactus #sweetbitter #cascade #typewriter #antique #iuseantlersinallofmydecorating #nobugswerespottedinthemakingofthisphoto #thankgoodnessgracious (at The Travelling Typewriter) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-vEp4pgFMV/?igshid=1qxz601ewyj1y

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“It seems strange How we used to wait for letters to arrive But what's stranger still Is how something so small can keep you alive.” /// MY BOOK ORDER ARRIVED! Last week I ordered a few books from my local indie to support them during these trying times...aaand to also support my book-buying habit. Once I finish the Throne of Glass books I’m eating these babies UP. I’ll probably need the reprieve, too, after finishing one of my most favorite series. ✨ #bookstagram #bookgram #booknerd #booknerdigans #bookish #instabook #igreads #epicreads #bookstagramfeature #bookishfeatures #bookishglee #bookhaul #indiehaul #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocal #christinalauren #theunhoneymooners #joshandhazelsguidetonotdating #tessabailey #loveherorloseher #betseyjohnson #thesebootsweremadeforasskicking (at A Good Book Bookstore) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-c0S63Azto/?igshid=b4p23lths64t