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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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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.
Meet Claire, the Cosplayer Artist with a Creative Soul of Pure Gold
Like a number of 90s kids, trained actor and talented cosplayer Claire Koleske, known online as Shakespeareandme, credits Wishbone for her desire to read at a young age.
15 Standard Edition Books with Beautiful Foiling + Artwork
Sometimes seeing everyone’s shelves full of pretty books on Booktok and Bookstagram can make book collecting seem out of reach or super expensive, but it doesn’t have to be.
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?!
Windermere Wands: Meet the Wandmaker Bringing Joy to People with His Magical Creations
What happens when a talented woodworker who’s also a fan of the Wizarding World decides to start making custom wands? A real-life Ollivander, at your service.
10+ Most Anticipated Reads for the Rest of 2022
I’ve curated a list of my most anticipated reads for the second half of 2022, including some upcoming sequels, standalones, and backlist books I haven’t managed to get around to yet.
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.
7 Audiobook Narrators You Should be Following on TikTok
If you like BTS videos of a unique job, or you just want to listen to people with fantastic voices, these are the audiobook narrators I’d recommend checking out.
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.
15 Best Reads in 2022 You Should Add to Your TBR, Part One
I’m still finding it hard to grasp that we’re halfway through 2022 already, but here we are. Here you’ll find my favorite reads of 2022 so far.
Meet Angie: How the Booktok Community Changed this Travel Blogger’s Life
Get to know Angie, aka thebiglittlelibrary on Booktok + Bookstagram. We chat all things books, what makes great reviews, and how this Community has changed us for the better.
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.
Book Review: A Time-bending, Lyrical Love Story Between Enemies
There is no doubt that this novella is beautifully written. It was as if The Time Traveler’s Wife and the Ship of Theseus novel from “S” had a baby.
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.
Duology Review: An East Asian Retelling of the Evil Queen Fairytale
If you love fairytale retellings, morally gray characters, and villain origin stories, you might love this duology.
All the Best Highlights You Can’t Miss From TorCon2022’s Afternoon Author Panel
If you didn’t get a chance to attend #TorCon2022, I’ve gathered the highlights, incredible insights from some of our favorite and upcoming debut authors, as well as some unexpected answers.
Meet the Baker Creating Bookish-themed Macarons for Some of Our Favorite Stories
When you stumble across a Booktoker who reads some of your favorite books, and then creates your favorite finicky French cookies custom-themed around them…you know she’s someone worth getting to know.
Book Review: The Spicy, Suspenseful, Scottish Romance Series You’ve Been Waiting For
I love a good romance mixed with thriller/mystery. I need plot. Enter The Adair Family series by Samantha Young. Set in the Scottish highlands, this series has it all.
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.
Emily Henry’s ‘Book Lovers’: A Cliché-filled Romance Romp for Nerd Girl Summer
Epic banter, cringe clichés. That’s it. That’s the review. I’m kidding. I have a lot of thoughts on Book Lovers by Emily Henry.
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