Romance has always been my comfort read — familiar, reassuring, and full of emotional safety. When life feels loud, I reach for stories that promise connection, hope, and happy endings. This is a love letter to the genre that always feels like home. 💕
Tag: bookish lifestyle
💖 Romance Tropes That Own My Heart (And I’m Done Pretending Otherwise)
Predictable? Absolutely. Boring? Never. This is my unapologetic love letter to the romance tropes that own my heart — from wolves and fated mates to cowboys, age gaps, and why-choose chaos. No shame, no pretending I want something different… just comfort reads, familiar swoons, and tropes I’ll happily fall for again and again. 💕📚
📚 How I Actually Choose My Next Read
Choosing my next read should be easy… but with 800+ books on my TBR, it’s chaos. When my mood refuses to cooperate, I let a Wheel of Names decide. Is it unhinged? Yes. Does it work? Also yes. Reading, but make it fate-driven. 📚🎡
📚💸 Spredguary Got Me in a Chokehold
It’s only 10 days into January and I’ve already been personally attacked by sprayed edges. Thanks to The Works’ Spredguary event — 10 days, 10 special editions, and £5 a pop — my shelves got prettier, my TBR got taller, and my self-control completely vanished. Let’s talk about the books that came home with me… and the ones I’m still plotting to buy.
📖 My Reading Intentions for 2026
In 2026, I’m stepping away from strict reading goals and leaning into a softer, more intentional reading life. This post explores why I’m choosing enjoyment over obligation, how I approach the Goodreads challenge gently, and why mood readers are always welcome here.
📚 Book Haul: Christmas Money, Birthday Treats & A Very Intentional Detour
Christmas and birthday money in my purse + an impromptu shopping trip with my mum = a very intentional book haul. From hard-to-find favourites and series-completing wins to a book I’ve been eyeing for weeks, this haul was pure reader joy (with a few non-book treats thrown in for balance). 📚✨
📖 The Chapter Check-In: 26/11/2025
A midweek pause for books, vibes, real life chaos & little comforts Midweek already?! This week feels like one of those quiet-but-busy ones — lots happening, lots ticking over in my head, but also a few surprisingly organised moments (who is she?). So here’s a little check-in on what I’ve been reading, how I’m feeling, and the… Continue reading 📖 The Chapter Check-In: 26/11/2025
📖 The Chapter Check-In: 29/10/2025
This week’s about cozy vibes, fun family times, and diving into a dark romance audiobook. I'm embracing my introvert side, snuggling up, and planning for the holidays.
📖 The Chapter Check-In: 22/10/2025
This week’s been a chaotic mix of freezing temps, cozy vibes, and a to-do list packed with distractions, but I’m eager to dive into my audiobook and enjoy some snacks!
📖 The Chapter Check-In: 27/08/2025
This week’s been all about cozying up with books, battling a cold, and reflecting on sweet memories. Just trying to take it easy and savor the small moments.
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