Category: Bookish Thoughts
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(Some) 2025 Reads Ranked
2025 was the year I really grabbed reading by the horns and surpassed my reading goal. Since I started reading again, I have really held onto having a goal, which I don’t mind. I love having a reading goal, it motivates me to finish the year strong. But I’ve never ranked these reads. So, I…
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Why “It Gets Better After Page 300” Isn’t a Selling Point
Have you ever spent time in a bookish circle and heard “You have to push through! It gets better after page 300!”‘ Let’s be honest, having to read three-quarters for a book to get good is not a glowing endorsement. It’s kind of a red flag. Today, we’re going to explore why this isn’t a…
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I Hit My Reading Goal… Now What?
I did it. I actually hit my reading goal for 2025. The little number on Fable has been taunting me since January, and now I am exceeding that goal. But once the excitement settles, there’s this weird moment of… okay, so what now? Because here’s the thing: goals are fun to chase. They give you…
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Reading as Self-Care (When It’s Actually Kind Of Hard)
When people talk about self-care, the first things that come to mind are face masks, bubble baths, and journaling with lo-fi beats in the background. And while all of that is valid and cute, self-care isn’t always about pampering. Sometimes, it’s about doing something super simple—like reading. But let’s be real: reading as self-care can…
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