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Best Books of 2022
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Best Memories of 2022
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FairyLoot Buddy Reads
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January Purchases | 2023
This is a little bit of a different month when it comes to my monthly purchases! While I did acquire some clothing, I bought some more practical items that I decided to include here on my list. I’m really pleased with everything I got this month and for once, I
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January Wrap Up | 2023
I can’t believe we’re already a full month into 2023? Like, how?! It seems almost impossible but while time was flying by, I certainly managed to read my fair share of books this month. I finally feel settled into my new routine and while I don’t love commuting, I do
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Mini Reviews #16: Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six, Finlay Donovan 2 & 3
Mini-Reviews is a blog series where I’ll be sharing mini reviews of the books I’ve been reading lately. Each post will include 3 books I’ve recently read and will be grouped by genre (though we’re bound to get a hodgepodge post every once in a while!). Let me know if you’ve
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February TBR
I’ve been really enjoying not having a strict TBR to follow since 2022 was definitely a lower volume reading year for me. Because I was able to get back into a regular reading routine, and read so many books in January (17 BOOKS WOO- my best reading month since February 2022!), I decided
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January Book Haul | 2023
As you guys know, I’m trying to reduce my physical TBR this year so I’m trying really hard to cut back on hauling books. Obviously, I can’t resist completely- let’s not get crazy here. I also feel like special edition books have gotten totally out of hand lately. It’s impossible
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February Book Releases | 2023
In making my February list, I forced myself to stick to spotlighting 12 new book releases but when I tell you it was a struggle, I am not kidding! Once again, the month is brimming with new books and there are quite a few of them that I have my
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Getting My TBR Down to 100 Books!
My most ambitious reading goal for 2023 is the goal I’m most focused on completing. It’s not going to be easy, but I am DETERMINED. Believe me when I say, 2023 is the year that I will get my physical TBR down to 100 books (or less). Some of you
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From My Camera Roll Vol.1
I’m trying out a new post series on the blog! It’s called ‘From My Camera Roll,’ and it’s pretty self explanatory. I definitely have fallen out of love with instagram over the past year+ but I still love taking photos! I often end up having so many photos in my camera
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Mini Reviews #15: The Storyteller, The Big Bang Theory & Still Just a Geek
Mini-Reviews is a blog series where I’ll be sharing mini reviews of the books I’ve been reading lately. Each post will include 3 books I’ve recently read and will be grouped by genre (though we’re bound to get a hodgepodge post every once in a while!). Let me know if you’ve
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Mini Reviews #14: Lovelight Farms, One Italian Summer & The Friend Zone
Mini-Reviews is a blog series where I’ll be sharing mini reviews of the books I’ve been reading lately. Each post will include 3 books I’ve recently read and will be grouped by genre (though we’re bound to get a hodgepodge post every once in a while!). Let me know if you’ve
Merrily Kristin is an NYC based lifestyle blog with a focus on books, fashion, city guides, and beyond.