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Hand holding "Fireflies in Winter" by Eleanor Shearer against a bookshelf. The cover shows a canoe on a misty lake at sunset.

Hand holding "Fireflies in Winter" by Eleanor Shearer against a bookshelf. The cover shows a canoe on a misty lake at sunset.

Fireflies In Winter ❄️

By Eleanor Shearer.

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Feb 122 min read

Sinners: A fiery historical tale of rebellion and survival in Renaissance Rome 📜🏛️

Sinners: A fiery historical tale of rebellion and survival in Renaissance Rome 📜🏛️

Sinners: A fiery historical tale of rebellion and survival in Renaissance Rome 📜🏛️

By Elizabeth Fremantle.

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Feb 102 min read

A person holds a yellow book titled Diva by Daisy Goodwin in front of a blurry bookshelf. The cover features a woman’s silhouette.

A person holds a yellow book titled Diva by Daisy Goodwin in front of a blurry bookshelf. The cover features a woman’s silhouette.

Diva 💛

By Daisy Goodwin.

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Feb 72 min read

Hand holding "Meet the Newmans" book with blue checkered cover, showing a woman balancing a pencil. Shelves of colorful books in background.

Hand holding "Meet the Newmans" book with blue checkered cover, showing a woman balancing a pencil. Shelves of colorful books in background.

Meet The Newmans 🫧

By Jennifer Niven.

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Feb 32 min read

Hand holding "The Edge of Darkness" book with fiery house cover, by Vaseem Khan. Background shows colorful bookshelves, creating a vibrant mood.

Hand holding "The Edge of Darkness" book with fiery house cover, by Vaseem Khan. Background shows colorful bookshelves, creating a vibrant mood.

The Edge of Darkness 🔥

By Vaseem Khan.

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Jan 252 min read

Three books displayed against colorful shelves: "Sunrise on the Reaping," "Lessons in Chemistry," and "Twisted Games" on a tablet.

Three books displayed against colorful shelves: "Sunrise on the Reaping," "Lessons in Chemistry," and "Twisted Games" on a tablet.

Books of the Year 2025 👑

Top three books of 2025!

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Dec 31, 20252 min read

Hand holding the book "Doctored" with a blue cover, red pill graphic, and text about Alzheimer's. Background: blurred bookshelves.

Hand holding the book "Doctored" with a blue cover, red pill graphic, and text about Alzheimer's. Background: blurred bookshelves.

Icon Books Book Mail 💌

This week, I was thrilled to receive a special delivery of book mail—all from the incredible Icon Books.

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Nov 24, 20253 min read

Hand holding a book titled "PAN" by Michael Clune. Vivid colors and eyes on cover. Blurred bookshelf with colorful spines in the background.

Hand holding a book titled "PAN" by Michael Clune. Vivid colors and eyes on cover. Blurred bookshelf with colorful spines in the background.

Vintage Book Mail 💌

This week, I was thrilled to receive a special delivery of book mail—all from the incredible Vintage Books.

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Oct 2, 20253 min read

Hand holds a pink book titled "One Minute Away" with a sushi illustration, against a blurred bookshelf background.

Hand holds a pink book titled "One Minute Away" with a sushi illustration, against a blurred bookshelf background.

Harper Collins Books Mail 💌

This week, I was thrilled to receive a special delivery of book mail—all from the incredible Harper Collins UK!

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Sep 17, 20253 min read

A hand holds a book titled "The Prince Without Sorrow" by Maithree Wijesekara. Cover features blue tones, moonlit scene with a tiger. Bookshelf behind.

A hand holds a book titled "The Prince Without Sorrow" by Maithree Wijesekara. Cover features blue tones, moonlit scene with a tiger. Bookshelf behind.

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

This week's round-up of beautiful book mail!

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Aug 20, 20253 min read

Hand holding the novel "An Old Soul" by M. Kevin Hayden with a colorful bookshelf in the background. The cover features abstract artwork.

Hand holding the novel "An Old Soul" by M. Kevin Hayden with a colorful bookshelf in the background. The cover features abstract artwork.

An Old Soul PR Box 🤎📦

I was genuinely surprised to receive the most thoughtful PR box from M. Kevin Hayden to celebrate his book An Old Soul

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Aug 16, 20252 min read

Hand holding a colorful book titled "When Sleeping Women Wake" by Emma Pei Yin. Vibrant floral cover. Bookshelf background.

Hand holding a colorful book titled "When Sleeping Women Wake" by Emma Pei Yin. Vibrant floral cover. Bookshelf background.

When Sleeping Women Wake 🇭🇰🎌

By Emma Pei Yin.

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Aug 7, 20252 min read

Hand holding "Bitter Greens" by Kate Forsyth against blurred bookshelf. Book cover features floral design with bold colors and a braid.

Hand holding "Bitter Greens" by Kate Forsyth against blurred bookshelf. Book cover features floral design with bold colors and a braid.

Allison and Busby Book Mail 💌

This week, I was thrilled to receive a special delivery of book mail—all from the incredible Allison and Busby.

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Jul 21, 20252 min read

Book titled "Cleopatra" in blue cover with Egyptian motif, surrounded by Egyptian art prints. Text: "Know her. Love her. Fear her."

Book titled "Cleopatra" in blue cover with Egyptian motif, surrounded by Egyptian art prints. Text: "Know her. Love her. Fear her."

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

This week's round-up of beautiful book mail!

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Jul 15, 20253 min read

Hand holds "Harpy: A Manifesto for Childfree Women" by Caroline Magennis. Red and pink cover, bookshelves in blurry background.

Hand holds "Harpy: A Manifesto for Childfree Women" by Caroline Magennis. Red and pink cover, bookshelves in blurry background.

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

This week's round-up of beautiful book mail!

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Jul 10, 20253 min read

A hand holds "The Frozen River" book by Ariel Lawhon, with snowy cover, against a blurred bookshelf background. New York Times Bestseller badge visible.

A hand holds "The Frozen River" book by Ariel Lawhon, with snowy cover, against a blurred bookshelf background. New York Times Bestseller badge visible.

The Frozen River 🌊

By Ariel Lawhon.

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Jun 18, 20252 min read

Hand holding a red book titled "Ten Men, A Year of Casual Sex" by Kitty Ruskin, wrapped in pink ribbon, with blurred bookshelves behind.

Hand holding a red book titled "Ten Men, A Year of Casual Sex" by Kitty Ruskin, wrapped in pink ribbon, with blurred bookshelves behind.

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

This week's round-up of beautiful book mail!

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Jun 14, 20253 min read

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

This week's round-up of beautiful book mail!

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May 23, 20254 min read

Hand holding "The Silence Factory" book with blue ribbon, against a blurred colorful bookshelf background. Text includes "Utterly original".

Hand holding "The Silence Factory" book with blue ribbon, against a blurred colorful bookshelf background. Text includes "Utterly original".

The Silence Factory 🤫

By Bridget Collins.

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May 4, 20251 min read

Viper In The Nest 🐍

Viper In The Nest 🐍

Viper In The Nest 🐍

By Georgina Clarke.

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Apr 24, 20252 min read

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