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my bookshelf—where all my favorite stories live. the ones that made me feel everything and kept me turning pages way too late 📚
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BOOKS THAT ALTERED MY BRAIN CHEMISTRY 🧠

comfort reads, obsession reads, and the ones I will always come back to. these feel like a part of me at this point

 
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This book will stick with me for the rest of my life. I have re found my love of reading thanks to this book. It healed me in so many ways and I will recommend this to everyone I know forevermore.
A COURT OF MIST AND FURY
 
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I GOT WAY MORE ATTACHED THAN I EXPECTED | I have routinely thought about this story for the past 10 years. This book truly gave me all the feels and I CANNOT stop recommending this to EVERYONE! Also the Netflix adaptation is AMAZING!
THE REVISED FUNDAMENTALS OF CAREGIVING
 
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MY ROMAN EMPIRE IN BOOK FORM | This is one of my favorite stories to ever exist in any form. I fear I will devour every retelling of this story that exists.
THE ILIAD & THE ODYSSEY

FOR THE GIRLS WHO WANT SWORDS & SLOW BURNS 🗡️

Fantasy reads with romance, adventure, and just the right amount of obsession 

 
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One of my FAVORITE fantasy reads so far. The Knight and the Moth is book one in a duology, and Rachel Gillig’s world building is incredibly unique and atmospheric in a way that completely pulls you in from page one. The vibes are dark, haunting, magi...
The Knight and the Moth - by Rachel Gillig (Paperback)
 
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A Court of Thorns and Roses will always hold a special place for me because it’s the book that got me back into reading. I went into it not expecting much, but it completely pulled me in. The world felt immersive without being overwhelming, and I qui...
A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses Series #1)|Paperback
 
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My FAVE book series! I have absolutely fallen in love with this world and the characters. I am on the edge of my seat the entire book.
A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses Series #3)|Paperback
 
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UNPOPULAR OPINION: But I LOVED this book! It was such a pleasant change of pace from the rest of the series while allowing you to explore some of the characters personalities a bit more.
A Court of Frost and Starlight (A Court of Thorns and Roses Series)|Paperback
 
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This book gets more hate than it deserves. I loved getting to experience more of the characters in this book and having a fresh perspective is always a nice change.
A Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Thorns and Roses Series #5)|Paperback
 
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This series will break you and remake you in the best way possible. I have been reminded of this series everyday since I closed the final page.
Throne of Glass Paperback Box Set|Paperback
 
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As a girly with EDS this series is so special to me. Seeing representation in a fantasy book like this is surreal… plus dragons I meannn its so good.
Fourth Wing|Special
 
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This series has me in a chokehold. And as a fellow Zebra I have such a special place in my heart (and on my shelf) for this series.
Iron Flame|Paperback
 
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I am absolutely SAT for this series. I am very impatiently waiting for the next book. I need answers!!!
Onyx Storm (Wing and Claw Collection)|Special

THIS EMOTIONALLY WRECKED ME

The kind of books that make your chest hurt a little. emotional, messy, and so worth it

 
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This is truly one of the most heartbreaking books I have read in a long time. I cried so hard but would 1000% recommend this book to every person!!
The Last Letter (Deluxe Edition)|Hardcover
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COZY TOWN, CHAOTIC LOVE LIVES

Comfort reads with strong chemistry, familiar settings, and characters that feel like home

 
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The perfect cozy fall read. This book is perfect to snuggle up on the couch with a warm cup of coffee and your favorite blanket. And has a nice splash of spice!
The Pumpkin Spice Café (Dream Harbor, Book 1)|Paperback
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PERFECT COZY READ | I really enjoyed this one. Despite the cozy fall vibes cover, the story reads much more like a summer beach fling. The storyline pulled me in so easily and the spice?? Lets just say it definitely leveled up from book 1. Perfect qu...
The Cinnamon Bun Book Store (Dream Harbor, Book 2)
 
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SPICY HALLMARK CHRISTMAS MOVIE VIBES | This might just be my favorite storyline so far with this series! If you love holiday romance, you need this one!
The Christmas Tree Farm (Dream Harbor, Book 3)|Paperback
 
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MESSY SITUATION + SMALL TOWN | This book definitely stood out from its previous books. Single dad + a live in nanny.. what could go wrong? All jokes aside I really enjoyed this storyline. Less spicy than others in this series.
The Strawberry Patch Pancake House (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Dream Harbor, Book 4)|BN Exclusive
 
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✨ SECOND CHANCES & SMALL TOWN TENSION ✨ The Gingerbread Bakery was such a fun cozy read. This book has second chances, enemies to lovers energy, plenty of tension, and all the cozy small town vibes that make you want to curl up with a blanket and...
The Gingerbread Bakery (Dream Harbor, Book 5)|Paperback
 
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✨ SMALL TOWN DRAMA & FAKE DATING DONE RIGHT ✨ The Daisy Chain Flower Shop was such a cozy fun read. The fake dating storyline mixed with the small town setting, cozy mystery vibes, and lovable cast made this one so easy to get invested in. I espe...
The Daisy Chain Flower Shop (Dream Harbor, Book 6)

BOOKS WITH HEART & DEPTH

A collection of stories that feel quietly magical in their own way. Thoughtful characters, emotional depth, a little whimsy, and the kind of books that stay in your head long after you finish the last page. These are the reads that made me feel somet...

 
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I absolutely loved Remarkably Bright Creatures. This one felt especially personal to me because I used to work at an aquarium, and I’ve always had such a deep appreciation for marine life. One of my favorite things about this book is how it highlight...
Remarkably Bright Creatures|Paperback