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10 months ago

🫶🏻 more than ever taking care of yourself is so important.

#SelfCare by @booksandselfcare

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2 years ago

The perfect proposal in front of all my favorite romance books 🥹 thank you @brooklinebooksmith so much for making this happen! It’s the first bookstore we ever went to together ❤️

There were lyrics around the store to Electric Touch by @taylorswift and @falloutboy which is our song 😭 We are so incredibly happy. I love you Chris ❤️❤️❤️ taken in Brookline Booksmith by @booksandselfcare

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Current fall self-care list ➡️
I feel like fall can be SO incredibly busy and I’m actively trying to slow down and enjoy the little moments 🍁🍂

How have you been practicing self-care lately?

#SelfCare #FallVibes #BooksAndSelfCare #RomanceReader #Bookstagram by @booksandselfcare

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The vibes I’m cultivating this fall from my Pinterest board 🎃🍂🍁 by @booksandselfcare

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Currently reading thanks to @prhaudio ⬇️

Well Versed by Jen DeLuca- The final book in this series and I’m going to be so sad when it’s over. I’d like to live in this world for a bit longer. The amazing Brittany Pressley narrates!

Unmasking Autism by Devon Price- This is a highly recommended book! Dr. Price examines autism both from personal experience and research. This is narrated by the author. by @booksandselfcare

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Thanks to @berkleyromance for an ARC of Love Felt Like This! I just adore Julie Olivia’s writing and it’s so easy to immerse yourself into the cozy stories she crafts. If It Makes You Happy was one of my standout reads of 2025 and I highly recommend you check it out this fall if you haven’t already!

I’m excited to spend some time reading today as I’m staying inside with the nor’easter 🌧️ I hope you get some cozy reading time this Sunday too! by @booksandselfcare

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Thanks to @prhaudio for an ALC of The Summer Girlfriend by Kristina Forest! ☀️🌊🍪📖

As we enter the colder months and you want a piece of summer, this is a great book to pick up! You know I can’t resist a fake dating trope and this story had so much heart. I appreciated reading about family dynamics and how it was central to the story. There was a good amount of plot to this romance that held my interest!

I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook. The narrators did a fantastic job as the chapters switched between the two main characters point of views. I highly recommend picking up the audiobook as the narrators are very talented!

Did you read The Summer Girlfriend this summer or is it on your TBR? by @booksandselfcare

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Thanks to @prhaudio for an ALC of Free Falling by Lyla Sage! I started it last night and I am hooked! This is the second in the Sweetwater Peaks duology and I’ve been looking forward to this book since Soul Searching. The dual narration is 10/10!

It’s a very rainy day here in Boston and I’ve been enjoying soaking in the cozy vibes. I made vanilla bourbon brioche French toast for breakfast which was the best way to start a Sunday. The Bills got their first win of the season! And Ollie has been so sleepy and cute today ❤️

What’s on your self-care Sunday list? by @booksandselfcare

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Thanks to @berkleyromance for an ARC of Hate and Other Acts of Fiction by Megan Oliver!

This book was so vibey as our main character Sadie runs tours at a historic home of author Hazel Wilmont. I couldn’t help but think of The Mount, which is Edith Wharton’s historic home where my sister got married this year.

Sadie must work with her past flame, Ryan, who is a local mixologist and pub crawl owner to develop the overnight murder mystery events that take place at the historic home. If the events are a success, Sadie can secure a promotion. The only problem is her and Ryan had a rocky end to their relationship in college and they have avoided each other ever since.

This story has a very compelling romance that I thoroughly enjoyed! We also follow Sadie as she is facing her past as it’s impacting her actions and beliefs throughout the book. I think going into this book I encourage you to be patient with Sadie as she has a lot of growing to do throughout the story.

I loved how there are quite a few side characters and they all felt fleshed out. You can tell there was a lot of thought put into each character in this story.

Hate and Other Acts of Fiction releases November 10th! by @booksandselfcare

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Hold on to summer a little longer with us in this episode! Emily and I chat about summer bingo, sapphic romances, and our love of audiobooks. Special thanks to @emreads__ for chatting with me!
Books recommended:
That Summer Feeling by Bridget Morrissey
Get Over It, April Evans by Ashley Herring Blake
Say a Little Prayer by Jenna Voris
Kiss Me, Maybe by Gabriella Gamez
Charmed and Dangerous by Shelly Page
If I Told You, I’d Have to Kiss You by Mae Marvel by @booksandselfcare

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A refreshed meet the bookstagrammer! 🌸
☁️ I started this account in 2020 as a creative outlet during COVID.
🌺 I met some of my best friends through the bookstagram community and am always looking to meet new bookish friends!
💗 My favorite genres are romance, YA, and graphic novels.
🎧 I absolutely love audiobooks and most of my reading is through this format!
🤓 One of the reasons I love audiobooks is because I have something called Visual Snow Syndrome which is a neurological disorder that causes me to see static in my vision 24/7 and also causes light sensitivity (which is why I now wear these glasses that have FL-41 (pink) lenses!)
🎤 I’ve been slowly working on developing a podcast to talk about books and self-care with family and friends!

That’s a little about me! Let me know if you have any questions 😊 by @booksandselfcare

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