Monday, January 5, 2026

JANUARY READING LIST

JANUARY READING LIST:

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+ Catch 22 by Joseph Heller 

The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer 

+ Mile High by Liz Tomforde 

What are you reading this month?


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Wednesday, November 12, 2025

WHAT I WANT TO READ | HOLIDAY BOOKS


HOLIDAY READING LIST:

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Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

Good Spirits by B.K. Borison 

+ Merry Christmas You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn 

+ He See You When You're Sleeping by Alta Hensley 

What are you reading this month?


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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

AUGUST READING LIST

AUGUST READING LIST:

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+ Hunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton 

+ Still Beating by Jennifer Hartmann 

+ In the Company of Witches by Auralee Wallace  

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling 

What are you reading this month?


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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

WHAT I WANT TO READ: NEW BOOK RELEASES


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+ Cher: The Memoir: Part One by Cher 

+ Abundant Ever After by Cathy Heller

+ Is She Really Going Out with Him? by Sophie Cousens 

+ Ready, Set, Slow by Lee Holden 

What are you currently reading?

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Monday, October 14, 2024

WHAT I WANT TO READ: PERSONAL GROWTH PICKS


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+ The Art of Witty Banter by Patrick King

+ Dark Psychology and Manipulation by William Cooper

+ Emotional Intelligence Habits by Dr. Travis Bradberry

+ Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

What are you currently reading?

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

WHAT I WANT TO READ: NEW BOOK RELEASES

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+ The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop

+ The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore

+ Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter

+ The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden

What are you currently reading?

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Friday, September 20, 2024

SEPTEMBER READING LIST


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+ Small Town, Big Magic by Hazel Beck

+ Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

+ Master Your Emotions by Thibaut Meurisse

+ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling

What are you currently reading?

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Monday, September 9, 2024

WHAT I WANT TO READ: NEW BOOK RELEASES

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+ Be Reading When the Luck Happens: A Memoir by Ina Garten

+ The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts by Kimberly Snyder 

+ Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Stout 

+ Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks 

What are you currently reading?

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024

AUGUST READING LIST


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+ The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

+ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling

+ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling 

+ Remarkable Retail by Steve Dennis 

What are you currently reading?

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024

WHAT I WANT TO READ: PERSONAL GROWTH PICKS


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+ The Power of Thank You by Joyce Meyer

+ Be the Unicorn by William Vanderbloemen

+ The Divine Feminine by Layla Moon

+ Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés

What are you currently reading?

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Monday, July 22, 2024

WHAT I WANT TO READ: NEW BOOK RELEASES



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+ The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

+ JKF Jr: An Intimate Oral Biography by RoseMarie Terenzio

+ The Wedding People by Alison Espach

+ The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst

What are you currently reading?

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Monday, June 3, 2024

JUNE READING LIST


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+ Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

+ The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza 

+ One Hot Italian Summer by Karina Halle 

+ This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune 

What are you currently reading?

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

PERSONAL GROWTH BOOKS I WANT TO READ


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+Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making by Tony Fadell 

+Master Your Emotions: A Practical Guide to Overcome Negativity and Better Manage Your Feelings by Thibaut Meurisse 

+The Art of Seduction by Robert Greene 

+Good Vibes, Good Life: How Self-Love Is the Key to Unlocking Your Greatness by Vex King 

What are you currently reading?

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Monday, June 5, 2023

JUNE READING LIST

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Ya'll, I'm starting to wonder if June might just be the month I get my reading groove back... it's been an ongoing struggle for way too long but I'm slowly feeling the spark return. I think the key is just pushing myself to read a little bit each day. It sounds silly but I make myself read at least one page. More often than not, I end up reading way more. Last month that helped me to finish Greenlights which had been sitting on my shelf for years. I have way too many unread books that I need to start checking off. Right now I'm reading Every Summer After which so far feels like a fun beachy read for summer.

Should I get lucky enough to make it through all four books (lol), these are my picks for June. I've also gotten the Harry Potter itch back, ya'll. Every couple of years, I get an itch to re-read them. A few weeks ago I told ya'll I was so excited about Netflix was bringing all of the movies online until I found out it was only for the UK. BUMM-ER! It's definitely been on my mind since so now I just want to read and watch it all over again. I can't explain the hold it has in my heart, ya'll. Also on the list is my second attempt at getting through How to Win Friends & Influence People and my most recent purchase, Wrong Place Wrong Time. I haven't read a thriller in a long time so this one excites me! 

JUNE READING LIST:

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+ Every Summer After by Carley Fortune 

Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister 

How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie 

+ Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling 

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What are you reading this month? 

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Monday, May 8, 2023

BOOKS IN MY CART | BUY 1, GET 1 50% OFF SALE

It's time for a little book shopping! Target and Amazon are both fighting for our business right now with a buy one, get one 50% off sale on select books. These sales are always the perfect opportunity to stock up on your wish list + save a little extra money. Right now we can all use a little extra saving wherever we can get it! With summer coming up, I'm excited to pick up some fun beach reads. I always have an ongoing list of books I want to read + buy so it feels a little bit like Christmas! Here's what I have my eye on/is in my cart right now.

**PS-- ya'll know I always have to remind you to use Rakuten if you're shopping online! If you aren't signed up, it's 100% free (and legit, lol) and gives you cash back on all of your purchases. It takes you directly to whatever retail site you're shopping + you checkout on there so it's safe + secure, you just get some $$$ back! Right now they have an offer to get $40 back on your first purchase of $40 or more if you use my referral link. It also gives me $40 back too-- win win! I'll link my referral here if you want to sign up!**

**If you're ordering several books, group them together by similar price point to get the biggest discount!**

WHAT'S IN MY CART:

+ All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers (Amazon // Target)

+ By a Thread by Lucy Score (Amazon // Target)

+ The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz  (Amazon // Target)

+ The Guest List by Lucy Foley  (Amazon // Target)

+ Happy Place by Emily Henry  (Amazon // Target)

+ Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano  (Amazon // Target)

+ Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau  (Amazon // Target)

+ Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune  (Amazon // Target)

+ One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle  (Amazon // Target)

+ Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (Amazon // Target)

+ The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle  (Amazon // Target)

+
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller  (Amazon // Target)

+ Wait for It by Jenn McKinlay  (Amazon // Target)


What are you planning on picking up?

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Monday, April 10, 2023

APRIL READING LIST



APRIL READING LIST:

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Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau 

+ One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle 

+ Built to Move by Kelly Starrett & Juliet Starrett 

+ Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano 

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What are you reading this month? 

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Friday, January 27, 2023

WHAT I WANT TO READ: VALENTINE’S DAY


Valentine’s Day is right around the corner which means it’s time for chocolates and steamy romance. Ever since college, I’ve loved VDAY. I’m a sucker for the cuteness of it all and will gladly take any opportunity given to snack on Reese cups. For all my peanut butter cup lovers, what’s your go-to? The miniatures are my favorite! I know everyone loves the seasonal shapes but I think the choc to pb ratio on the miniatures is chef's kiss!! 

V-DAY is a must after the holidays are over and that winter depression sets in. I love having something fun to look forward to and whether you’re single or taken, there are so many ways to celebrate and make it fun. Two of my favorite activities (besides candy, obvs) is marathoning my favorite rom-coms and reading a lil' steamy romance novel. Also shoutout to my Target which definitely understood the assignment this year. They have some great book options out in stores right now so ya'll know I couldn't not buy. Here are my top picks for all the V-DAY vibes: 

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+ The Chase by Elle Kennedy 
+ The American Roommate Experience by Elena Armas
+ By a Thread by Lucy Score

I'm starting with The Chase by Elle Kennedy first which has been described as an opposites attract, sorority girl likes the "nerdy jock" that's her brother's best friend vibe. I think "nerdy jock" is a new one for me though when it comes to social class? Reminded me of the lunch scene convo from Mean Girlslol. PS-- always a great pick to watch for Galentine's Day! It sounds cute so I'm excited for it and also By a Thread and The American Roommate Experience. I've been reading The Body Keeps The Score so some lighthearted, fluffy romance is definitely a welcome change right now. It's a wellness/health book about healing from trauma that's really interesting and insightful but it's a pretty heavy topic. Sometimes I have to take a breather when it comes to the self-help books. 

Movie-wise, I always tend to go for the same ones every year. I'll link my post with the Top 10 Movies to Watch on Valentine's Day for you here. It's an oldie but the movies are all still goodies! Let me know if you have a go-to movie/movies that would also be worth watching! 

What are your V-DAY plans this year? 

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

CHRISTMAS BOOKS I WANT TO READ

Alright, ya'll. Since we're going into December, my wild hair of the week is Christmas books. I was thinking about how I haven't ever really read any Christmas-themed books which seems like a new fun and festive thing to do. Growing up, I remember my dad reading Chicken Soup for the Soul and Skipping Christmas to my sister and I which I always loved. I decided to do some digging on Amazon and the 411 is it's basically a Netflix Christmas movie on paper? Love that. We all know it's actually the reverse but you get the gist. 

After reading through lots of synopses, here are my top four picks. I'm all about the cozy, feel-good romance vibes. Told ya'll, I love my Netflix Christmas! Lol. Let me know if you've ever read any of these + any other recommendations you may have!

CHRISTMAS BOOKS I WANT TO READ

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+ The Christmas Wish by Lindsey Belk 

+ The Christmas Lodge by Fiona Baker 

+ The Christmas Dress by Courtney Cole 

Are you ready for Christmas?

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Friday, October 7, 2022

HALLOWEEN BOOKS I WANT TO READ


I love October because it's the month of Halloween! It's funny to me that I've grown fonder of Halloween as an adult than when I was a child. At some point during my college years, a flip switched and now it's in my top three favorite holidays. I love all of the corny, spooky aspects it has to offer. Give me any and all of the themes and things-- Halloween movies, snacks, earrings, you name it. October tends to be a busy month at my job but I'm hoping I can squeeze in reading one or two books this month. If you're in the mood for something on brand with Halloween vibes, here are a few I found + put on my list.

I'm not sure how I feel about reading horror books, but a fantasy or mystery seem fun. The witches must also be calling my name with Practical Magic, The Witch Haven and Wild is the Witch. To creep it up just a bit, I'm also adding in Dark and Shallow Lies for good measure. It has a little bit of the magic vibe too and is a mystery thriller.

HALLOWEEN BOOKS I WANT TO READ

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+ Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman 

+ The Witch Haven by Sasha Peyton Smith 

+ Dark and Shallow Lies by Ginny Myers Sain 

+ Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin 

Which one would you read?

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Monday, August 29, 2022

FALL BOOKS I WANT TO READ


My switch officially flipped on over to fall mode last week. I'm SO ready + excited for it this year. Can't even lie-- there's definitely never been a time that I wasn't excited... HAHAH! Starting posts and content early this year seemed like a good idea since there's always such a short window for fall. Every year it flies right on by + I always wish I had more time to enjoy everything. Stay tuned for all the fall posts from fashion, beauty, food + more! PS-- my first post went up last week with What I Want for Fall. I'll link it here if you want to see my style + beauty picks.

Reading is a whole different experience during the fall. The cooler weather, colorful leaves + cozy sweaters make the perfect setting to dive into a new book. I thought this year it would be fun to read some books that fit in with the fall vibe. When I think of fall books, my mind usually jumps to thriller, fantasy or historical fiction genres. Verity by Colleen Hoover is first on the list. I've had it mentally saved in my mind for fall for months now. TBH I have zero clue on what it's about or the specifics, I've just heard it's creepy so that is a done deal. I haven't read a CoHo book in years so I'm looking forward to starting it soon.

I also combed through some recommendations + If We Were Villains, We Are All the Same in the Dark and A Shadow in the Ember all sound promising. Both If We Were Villains and We Are All the Same in the Dark are murder mysteries. A Shadow in the Ember is a fantasy book that I saw recommend on a fall reading list. I haven't read any fantasy in a long time but I enjoy Jennifer L. Armentrout's writing. Something fun to mix things up!

WHAT I WANT TO READ

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+ If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio

+ Verity by Colleen Hoover

+ We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia Heaberlin 

+ A Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. Armentrout 

What books are you picking up for fall? 

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