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Photo by Alyssa Nicole Reads on July 29, 2026.
Photo by Alyssa Nicole Reads on July 29, 2026.
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Posted On: July 29th 2026, 03:43 pm
Life and reading update ✨

Man… it’s been way too long since I’ve posted

I’ve been in such a weird limbo when it comes to reading and creating content. The less I read the harder it is to create content and it just kind of turns into a cycle. I’m still reading here and there just nowhere near as much as I was at the beginning of the year or even last year.

Lately I’ve been reaching for movies and TV shows more than books and honestly I kind of blame Outlander because it absolutely consumed me 😂 Easily one of the best shows I’ve ever watched and definitely one of the most emotionally devastating.

I’m currently reading The Ever King and I’m really enjoying it so far. Ever since reading The Wraith Beneath the Tides I’ve apparently entered my pirate era for the summer and honestly I’m not mad about it 🏴‍☠️⚓️

Life has also just been life-ing. I’ve been traveling a lot these past few months between bachelorette trips family vacations photographing weddings and everything in between so I’ve been constantly on the go and way off my normal routine. Work has also been all over the place between my photography business and my part time job so it’s been a lot lately. On top of that I’ve been putting a lot of energy into my health and fitness journey and spending a lot of time at the gym.

I’m really hoping this weird phase passes soon because I genuinely miss being excited about books. I miss creating fun content talking about my latest reads and catching up with all of you. I promise I’m not gone forever 🤍

So…. fill me in

What are you reading right now? What books have completely taken over Bookstagram lately because I feel like I’ve been living under a rock and have absolutely no idea what’s happening anymore 😂
Comments (28)
apic.reads 3 months ago

apic.reads

Love this corner of yours 😍

readanotherchapter 3 months ago

readanotherchapter

So Pinterest 🙌 love it

shelfcarecatharsis 3 months ago

shelfcarecatharsis

No I feel you sometimes I can only handle tv media hahaha and yesss Outlander is my favorite show I’m going to rewatch it all soon for the 10th time probably hahaha 🙂‍↕️🤍

kennybooknook 3 months ago

kennybooknook

Im so glad I got to read this!!! Still need to read the rest 🥺

shelbyhudsonlove4life 3 months ago

shelbyhudsonlove4life

Ok this set up is gorgeous 😍

whatsjanessareading 3 months ago

whatsjanessareading

I had such a time with the ever king 😍😍!!

goodbookswithkenzie 3 months ago

goodbookswithkenzie

There’s always something to do hey? Hope you enjoy your time coming back to insta and reading. The Ever King is amazing - I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. ❤️ P.S. Gorgeous picture and set up!

jordansjournals_ 3 months ago

jordansjournals_

SHE POSTED!! 🕺

jumbledjess 3 months ago

jumbledjess

Loooved the ever king! I’m totally in my pirate/siren era this summer

pr3ttylittlebooks 3 months ago

pr3ttylittlebooks

such a gorgeous set up! hope life starts to chill out for you🤍

afrolicthroughfiction 3 months ago

afrolicthroughfiction

I feel this, I’m slumping right now which means I just don’t have much to talk about so I’m like ehhh ok. Hope things ease up soon!

onnies_bookjournal 3 months ago

onnies_bookjournal

Love this! And I understand! This summer has been crazy for me! I love The Ever King!!

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