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Celebrating a literary lifestyle dedicated *mostly to the fantasy + sci-fi genres, with the occasional review from the mortal realm.
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33 Quotes That Will Make You Feel Something, From the Books I Read in 2022
You know that feeling you get when you’re reading and come across a passage or sentence that really moves you? Sometimes it makes you bust out laughing, sometimes you shed a tear, and sometimes it makes you pause and reflect.
2022 Bookish Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers for Book Lovers under $20
You’ll find a little something on this list for every type of bookworm. And they’re all under $20, because we love a budget-friendly gift guide in this economy.
2022 Bookish Gift Guides: The Urge to Splurge
Whether you’re looking for yourself or someone close to you, sometimes you just have the urge to splurge during the holidays.
Complimentary Bookish Tech Backgrounds for November 2022
Picking this month’s quotes and designing the free digital wallpapers got me so excited for sequels! First off we’ve got…
Complimentary Bookish Tech Backgrounds for October 2022
This month’s set of bookish digital wallpapers is here!
Complimentary Bookish Tech Backgrounds for September 2022
Are y’all sick of me saying ‘Fantasy Fall’ yet? I feel like I’ve been sprinkling it everywhere, but there’s something about it turning September, and the cozy vibes take over.
7 Independent Bookstores You Must Visit on a Trip to San Francisco
Browsing SF’s independent bookstores is one of my favorite things to do. Having called SF home for the past 10.5 years, I’ve definitely developed a list of special spots to revisit over and over again.
Complimentary Bookish Tech Backgrounds for August 2022
It’s the last month of summer, and people seem to be deep in their RomCom era, but I am always ready for Fantasy Fall. How could I not include Throne of Glass wallpapers for the 10 year anniversary this month?!
21 of the Best Prime Day Deals for Book Lovers
Favorite limited time deals for book lovers, from special edition hardcovers with ✨sprayed edges✨, to aesthetic annotation supplies, to Kindles, they’re all here.
Complimentary Bookish Tech Backgrounds for July 2022
Summer is my favorite season. Mostly because there’s way more light, and as someone who lived in Seattle for nine dark years, sunlight brings me a lot of joy.
7 Independent Bookstores You Must Visit on a Trip to Edinburgh
These spots are without a doubt, my must visits, and include a mix of vintage, used bookshops, as well as those that carry new and special edition books with those elusive sprayed edges.
Complimentary Bookish Tech Backgrounds for June 2022
Here are six free downloadable tech backgrounds for the month of June designed specifically for us book lovers.
13 Home Libraries, Cozy Reading Spots, and Outdoor Oases to Be Inspired By
Do you ever scroll social media searching for interior inspo for your home library? Well I decided to do some daydreaming of the perfect reading spot via all of you.
11+ of the Best Free + Paid Audiobook Apps to Listen to Your Next Read
Over the past few years, I’ve become a huge fan of audiobooks–especially for my nonfiction reads. I can somehow digest the complex information easier…