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Books I love, things that make reading better, and everything on my desk. All the good stuff, curated and chaos-free.
What I'm reading
Books I've loved, books I keep recommending, and the ones I'll re-read until the spines give out. Updated randomly.
An all-time fave
My intro to sportsing romance. Lavender and Kodiak are perfect in their imperfectness.
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New Adult yumminess
Read the book. Loved the book. Afraid the show will not live up to it.
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Why choose, indeed!
The very first Why Choose book I read. And loved. Zayd and Creed are delicious.
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Slightly spooky, fully mysterious
The first book in The Cainsville Series. I love this genre, and Kelley writes it incredibly well. Highly recommend checking out Olivia and Gabriel.
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Postapocalptic re-read that slams
An old book, but it seems scarily more relevant now than when I first read it. Super long, totally worth it.
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Yes, there is a Nora Roberts book here
There are a few of her trilogies that are guilty pleasures for me, and this is the latest. The way she mixes hauntings and romance and history and mystery makes all the different parts of me happy.
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The things that make a reading session feel like a full experience. Blankets, candles, and the other non-negotiables.
Arthritic hand-helper
Love a mag safe Pop Socket for my Kindle. Makes my hands much happier, and the pinky-purple color fits my aesthetic.
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Non-negotiable
This thing is ridiculous! Super soft, perfect thickness.
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Not just for colds
I love mint tea, and the hint of juniper added to this one is delicious.
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Cozy, but no sweaty feet
For years I hated wearing socks. Now I find them a necessity. These are super cozy while still being breathable.
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For midnight reads, patio reads, and bathtub reads
The battery is a bit finicky on mine now, but after a zillion years, I can not complain. My favorite Kindle by far.
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Best accidental purchase
Keeps my drink the perfect temperature (hot or cold), and the handle is super comfortable for when my hands are sore and tired.
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Everything I actually use when I'm drafting, plotting, and procrastinating. Things that live permanently within arm's reach.
Shimmery goodness
Gifted to me by a reader and a friend, these are in permanent use now. Pun totally intended.
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The only pen
I have tried every pen. This is the one. End of discussion.
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Feeling sprinty?
A gift from my British Bestie, this ridiculous little thing sits on my desk and makes me grin doing writing sprints.
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Clackity clack
Pink. Retro. Makes very satisfying clicky noises when I type.
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Cool and quiet
Because writing all those schmexy scenes gets a little sweaty. Not even kidding.
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Boss-level procrastination
Resident Evil and Tomb Raider are my jam. Oh and Fallout. And Bioshock. And yes, sometimes one just has to spend an entire day annihilating zombies while waiting for characters to "speak".
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