Happy Friday friends! It always feels weird when Halloween falls in the middle of the week… almost as if the next few days should just be taken off. Regardless, it’s the weekend, and time to relax. I was in my MOPS meeting this Thursday, and one of the speakers was talking about having a constant need to schedule + go, go, go. It resonated with me, almost reflected some of my sentiments from Wednesday’s post….. and reminded me that it’s okay to say “no,” it’s okay to not have plans, and it’s okay to schedule in a “snow day…..” (you know, when you’re forced to stay inside, wear comfy clothes, and do nothing at all). Admittedly, I’m horrible at that, but trying to be better.
All that to say, one of my favorite past times, and something I wish I could make more time for, is reading. I shared a “bucket list” of books back in July, and as I made my way through the summer, and various novels, I’ve accumulated quite a list that I would recommend. So, I thought I’d share that list with you today, along with a list of books that were recently recommended to me over on instagram, in case you too are in need of a few pages to get lost in (or a new audio book… I really need to hop on that ASAP….)…..
Recent Favorites:
When Life Gives You Lululemons : Such a great, quick, + fun read….
Crazy Rich Asians Series: Ok, loved the first one, was lukewarm about the second, and never picked up the third one… yet, I do highly recommend at least the first. People did mention that the third was better than the second.
The Woman In The Window: Couldn’t put this one down…. it was a great psychological thriller.
All We Ever Wanted: Written by one of my favorite authors (I’ve read all her books), this was one equally as good… and relevant to modern day times.
Small Great Things: Another favorite author… she always gets you thinking on a deeper level. She basically addresses issues of race, privilege, prejudice, justice, and compassion all in one page turning book. I also just heard that it’s being made into a movie as well.
The Couple Next Door: I just picked this one up and I’m excited to start it (hopefully this weekend….)…
Recommended Books:
The Wife Between Us
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
The Nightingale
Girl Wash Your Face (multiple recommendations)
An Unwanted Guest
The Death of Mrs. Westaway
The Stolen Marriage
A General Theory Of Love
Next Year in Havana
Little Fireflies Everywhere
Light We Lost
Where The Crawdads Sing (multiple recommendations)
Where’d You Go Bernadette
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine (multiple recommendations)
We Were The Lucky Ones
The Perfect Couple
Dare To Lead
The Night Circus
Educated (a memoir)
The Girl With Seven Names
The Last Mrs. Parrish
One In A Million
The Idea of You
This Will Only Hurt A Little
Handmaids Tale
The Alice Network
All The Ugly + Wonderful Things
Something In The Water
The Seven Sisters Series
The Oxford Year
I Let You Go
And… in case you’re looking for some comfies to wrap yourself in while you get lost in the book I have a few favorites on my list currently. Honeydew Intimates, PJ Salvage, and Eberjey typically top the list, as their pieces are so cozy + soft…. this velour lounge hoodie looks so soft…. and these leggings are seriously so so soft. I also think this sweatshirt + shorts set looks like it’s calling for an evening by a warm fireplace….
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
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(Outfit Details || Pullover | Joggers | Slippers)
