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While I am a huge advocate for re-reading the Harry Potter series as the rest of your library gathers dust, I can also admit that there are some other incredible books to read if you like Harry Potter and miss the series like crazy. The world of…

My middle child’s quest to be declared "officially amazing" #middlechild #reading #family

The Secret Bookish Life of FRIENDS’ Rachel Green

Growing up, I had two fictional heroes, Matilda Wormwood and Rory Gilmore. These were powerful girls...

Here are my top ten go-to movies for romance. Some are new favorites, some are favorites from the past, some are funny, some are tragic...but they all are wonderful. In no particular order...because...I love them all : ) 1. Pride and Prejudice (2005) This is my "curl up on the couch on a rainy" day movie. I can watch it over and over and over again. I love the scenery, the music and the subtleties of Jane Austen. I love how not one aspect of this movie is overdone. (copyright Focus Features)…

As the nights draw longer and the days get colder, most people start mourning the end of summer — except for book-lovers. Because book-lovers know something that the rest of the world doesn't: fall is the best season for reading. So instead of…

Reading update 🍂🕯️🪞🃏🗝️🥀 I can’t even wait to finish this book to tell you how much I love this duology. I’m 75% done with Two Twisted Crowns. When I say this is pure perfection, magically unique, and so so intriguing. It’s been so so long I’ve felt so enthralled by a book simply by its storytelling, but @rmgillig has accomplished something I didn’t even know I needed. The atmosphere in this book is truly unlike anything I’ve read before. The magic system, the characters, the plots, the…

Book it to the beach this Memorial Day weekend with one — or all! — of these enticing reads