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readnburied · 1 month

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Book Recommendations for the letter A

This is a new series I’m planning on doing for this blog, where I recommend books based on every alphabet. So if you’re looking for books based on the letters of your name or any of your favorite alphabets then make sure to follow this series. So here are some books which I think will be perfect for those whose name starts with the letter A or the first alphabet is their favorite letter.

Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz

This is book 1 in the Alex rider series and follows Alex Rider—a teenage boy whose life takes a drastic turn upon his uncle’s untimely death. Unable to believe the cause of his death, Alex sets out to find the truth for himself, not realizing that he’d be forced to take on enemies much bigger and greater than him and if he doesn’t stop them in time, the world as he knows it could be in great peril.

When I was looking up the personality traits for the letter A I got to know that they’re incredibly adventurous and that’s why this book is here. It’s packed with adventure and you’re sure to get an adrenaline rush after reading this book.

Lotus Effect by Trisha Wolfe

This is a standalone novel and revolves around the life of Lakin Hale who is a true crime writer and works in the cold case division with her partner Agent Nolan Rhys. With her editor demanding a new book and Lakin having a hard time writing one, she decides to find out the identity of the person who tried to kill her many years ago but failed. And if she doesn’t find her killer now, she might just end up dead, for real this time.

Another personality trait for the letter A is that they’re incredibly analytical, and this book is all about being analytical. So if you’re someone who enjoys analyzing things from various angles, then you’re sure to love this book.

Catherine House by Elizabeth Thomas

This is a standalone novel and follows Ines who gets enrolled in the prestigious Catherine House; an academy for only the most special students with the most exclusive benefits. However, there’s a catch. The students must remove themselves from the outside world and dedicate their lives to the school. But Ines thinks there’s more going on than meets the eye and she’s going to find out what it is or die trying.

Once again the curious, analytical nature of the letter A comes to play here and that’s why this book is on the list. The writer of this book has been incredibly creative and if you’re someone who loves a creative twist, then this book is for you.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

This is book 1 in the series of the same name and follows Pip who, backing away from the norm, tries to find the truth about Sal’s killer with the help of the victim’s brother. Together they embark on a quest for the truth and Pip won’t stop until she has it.

This book is about a teen detective and this book definitely has the creative, adventure and analytical part which is so dominant in the personality of the letter A, down to a T. So if you’re looking to read something that will feed your curiosity, be sure to give this book a chance.

And these are some of the books which I think will be fitting for the people whose name starts with the letter A or they just really like this letter. Let me know if you have any more recommendations for this letter or if you agree with my recommendations, and I’ll try and search for recommendations for the other letters in the alphabet.

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open-at-the-close · 2 months

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Okay how many of you are on bookstagram? I just made one and I want to follow you all 🥰

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writtenroses1813 · 2 months

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I’m so sorry but in the nicest way possible do yall actually read books or just read words??? Cause I’ve been seeing that trend of people not understanding how “snarled” and “eyes darkened” and “eyes softened” etc. was used in a book and like…

Genuinely, do yall just not have imagination?? Or not understand figurative language??? Also eyes do literally darken and soften have you not lived a life??? How do you read with no imagination? Is this how you get through so many books in one month - you simply don’t take the time the understand the words as they are read?

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katherinejblackwell · 3 months

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Katherine's Tea Party 3 - Reading Resolutions

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Now that we're settling into 2024 and coming out of both the chaos and coma of the holiday season, it feels appropriate to add my own list of resolutions to the ever-present pile that exists on the internet. My resolutions in recent years have been a little more vague, usually just one or two goals that cover a broad idea I want to embody, but this year I have a more focused list of things I want to accomplish and, conveniently, many of them are book-related and perfect to share here in my little corner.

1 - Read Consistently

I was originally going to say "read more" but that's not quite what I'm going for. I think making an effort to read consistently will end up lending itself to me reading more overall, but when I think specifically "read more," I think burning through two or more novels a month (or scrambling to read a bunch of short books to hit my Goodreads goal), which isn't realistic for me. What is realistic, and what I would like to make a habit, is reading consistently. Even if it's just a page (or less) each day, I want to read that one page. I've noticed that I always feel more fulfilled, productive, clear-headed, and overall just better when I'm reading consistently. I think there are two reasons behind this. One, simply that reading is something I'm passionate about, so consistently interacting with books makes me feel happier. Two, staring at my phone for hours always makes me feel a little foggy. Sometimes it's nice, or even necessary, to just shut my brain off and scroll in bed, but when I have the energy for it, I often feel much better after an hour of reading than I do after an hour of scrolling. So, my main resolution for the year is to read more consistently. Ideally, I'd like to carve out decent blocks of time for my reading every day, but I again know that's not quite realistic, so really I'd just love to read for at least ten minutes a few times a week.

2 - Collect Better Bookmarks

My bookmark collection is outdated to say the least. The few good ones I currently own are gifts I've received recently and the rest are either older bookmarks that I've outgrown or random bits of ephemera that aren't really bookmarks but that do the job. I'd like to update my collection with some bookmarks that really spark joy and that I look forward to using. To me, it feels similar to how you want your bedroom or your workspace to be well-decorated and inviting. It makes you want to use the space and makes your use of it more enjoyable. I want to make my mental reading space even more pleasant and cozy by having a pretty bookmark to use instead of some slip of paper I've been hanging on to since the seventh grade. I think both my books and I deserve it. :P

3 - Make More Use of the Library

I've already started on this since it's easy to place holds and pick them up while I'm at work, but, until very recently, I rarely used the library to check out books. In fact, I've only had a library card for the past year or so, despite being an avid reader for many years. I've spent a lot of money on books and, while I love my personal library and owning my own books, being able to borrow books is amazing and makes accessing a wide variety of materials so much easier. From here on out, I'd especially like to make a habit of checking out books I haven't read yet from the library instead of buying them. Instead, I'll save my book money for acquiring books that I know I truly love and will get lots of use out of -- and, of course, buying about a dozen special editions of the same favorites because they're all so pretty.

4 - Weed Out My Collection

I started doing this over the summer but circumstances led me to never quite finish and now there are piles of books that I keep tripping over on my floor. I've accumulated a LOT of books over the years, and many of them I acquired when I was younger and had much different interests than I do now. It's difficult to part with them, especially when they've been small constants in my life for so many years, but the books deserve to go somewhere they'll be read, and I deserve to not have what has essentially become clutter blocking the way for new favorites to enter my shelves. Also not tripping every time I enter my room would be pretty cool.

5 - Collect More Picture Books

All that about using the library and thinning out my collection being said, I'd really like to grow my personal collection of picture books this year. Working at the library, I encounter all sorts of beautiful, wholesome, and simply adorable picture books. Even before, picture books always had a certain draw. I love the illustrations and some of the simple, sweet stories are enough to make me misty-eyed. There's something so special about them. I have a small handful of picture books in my collection already, all but one of which are from my childhood, but I'd really like to dedicate some of my time, thought, and energy this year to finding some picture books that bring me joy and finding a special home for them on my shelf.

6 - Feel Less Pressure With Reading

Especially in an age where trends and aesthetics are so easy to rapidly consume, and can so easily take over one's feed, it's easy to feel like there are books I "should" read. But really, the books I (and everyone) "should" read are the ones that make me feel the most excited and intrigued. I have tried with all my might several times to read The Secret History. I just can't do it. Not yet, at least. While I do still have plans to read it, and think that it's a wonderfully well-written story from the portion I have read, I often feel some level of pressure to not only finish the book, but also to think and feel a certain way about the text when I pick it up. I don't want to feel pressure where reading is concerned. It should be something that's 100% relaxing and enjoyable. In the new year, I want to let go of any pressure I associate with reading and pick the books I truly feel like reading and allow myself to feel the way I feel about them.

7 - Write a Novella

I'm not sure this is quite a reading goal, but it's almost a reading goal and will certainly require me to do lots of reading for research, so close enough. I was recently rereading a short novella I had written as a gift a few years ago and I think writing a new one, maybe for publication or at least sharing, would be a great goal to give myself for the new year. Recently, I've been really struggling with what to write next. I'm not writing as ravenously as I was a few years ago, churning out short stories all the time, and acting on the novel idea I've had feels incredibly daunting. However, I do feel ready to write something longer. My short stories could still use a lot of work, of course, but I want to see what I can do with a higher word count to play around with. I also feel it will be good practice to write and polish something a little shorter before I finally start in on my novel idea. Writing something shorter gives me a closer goal to hit and will (hopefully) give me a boost of confidence and a feeling of satisfaction that I can springboard into a longer writing project with.

Book Rec and Drink of the Month

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For once, I will not be recommending a Hunger Games book, but only because I have already recommended every Hunger Games book that exists. I don't think I will stop thinking about this series for the rest of forever, though, so you certainly haven't heard the last of it.

Picking my recommendation this month was kind of hard because I haven't read much besides Hunger Games books since November, so I had to do a little delve back into my Goodreads to pick something I've read before. What I landed upon was one of my favorite series, The Magisterium. It's cowritten by Cassandra Clare and Holly Black, which should be a green flag for people who had very similar interests to me in middle and high school. I do, however, recommend this series with the caveat that the last two books somewhat ruin it for me. I read them, returned them to the library, then vowed to pretend they didn't exist. I can't remember too many specifics, but certain plot points get rather muddled and, despite it being a fantasy series, begin to feel almost outlandish. If I reread the series, I'm sure I could write an entire blog post just about the issues I have with the way the series ended (and I might in fact do that at some point because it sounds very tempting), but I do still feel like the first three books are very solid and worth the read. I found the magic system and the idea of counterweights super interesting and I loved reading about the relationships between Cal and his friends.

As for my drink recommendation, I will be somewhat piggybacking off of last month's recommendation of peppermint hot chocolate to present you with lavender hot chocolate. I started making this in the fall by mixing about 2-3 teaspoons of lavender syrup into a regular mug of hot chocolate and as an avid lavender lover, I think this will be a perfect cozy and comforting drink as we delve deeper into the Winter months. (One day I will actually recommend a tea on the blog called Katherine's Tea Party, but today is not that day.)

To anyone who may be reading, I'd love to hear what your personal goals or resolutions for the new year are and I hope your New Year's Eve was safe and happy! Hopefully 2024 will treat us all kindly and be a year full of growth, joy, love, and books. I'll be back again in February!

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mothermaggiexx · 3 months

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“In the end, we’ll all become stories.” -Margaret Atwood

#positivity #aesthetic #book blog #bookblr #dark academia #moodboard #academia #art #writeblr #bookish #fantasy #2024 #soft moodboard #soft aesthetic #soft academia #light academia #art academia #romantic academia

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thvmuse · 1 year

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Fictional men who have the "it's ok to murder but it's never ok to disrespect your wife" energy >>>>

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neasoxi · 3 months

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Books and cats.

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juliaxyn · 23 days

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The lessons you learn on your journey towards your destination will always be more valuable than the destination itself.

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whilereadingandwalking · 2 years

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Between the popularity of Chinese literature around the world and the political importance of China in the midst of global events today, it’s more crucial than ever to engage with Chinese literature in translation. In my newest in-translation list for Book Riot, I recommend 14 works of Chinese literature for you to put on hold at your local library. Check it out!

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jasminewalkerauthor · 6 months

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readnburied · 18 days

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What I Read in March

Target: 12

I read more in the month of March than I have so far in the year, but still didn’t quite manage to reach my goal for the month. But no worries, since I read some really great books while others felt like a waste of time. So here are the books I read in the month of March.

Marina by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

This is a standalone novel and revolves around the life of Oscar Drai who meets Marina by chance when he’s on his way exploring the quarters of Barcelona. Their meeting leads them to a cemetery where they meet a strange woman who perform a strange set of practices, which make no sense. So they decide to follow her only to realize there were things happening that were not only beyond their comprehension but actually beyond their control.

I went into this book with high expectations as it was tagged as a gothic book and it was, to an extent. But then the author decides to pull a Frankenstein on us with all the monsters and gore and that really put me off. Instead of feeling scared I was just grossed out, because I don’t like gore in horror novels. And when I read how the author wrote this book in the horror genre, I have to say I disagree. I didn’t find anything particular scary in this book. There was a lot of mystery and intrigue though, but nothing horror. It reminded me of American Horror Story with the gore and monsters. So I was pretty disappointed but I loved the gothic aspects and atmosphere of the story.

Once You’re Mine by Morgan Bridges

This is book 1 in the Possessing Her series and follows Calista who goes from riches to rags upon the death of her father and is trying to find his killer, and Hayden Bennett,who happens to be a powerful lawyer and can’t help his feelings for Calista, even though he had a personal vendetta against her father. But when fate throws Calista in Hayden’s path, he can’t help his obsession and ends up doing things he didn’t thought he’d do but he also knows he wouldn’t stop.

I only read this book as a palette cleanser and I have to admit I was incredibly bored. Everything was incredibly predictable, even though stories like this usually are. But I just wanted some darkness and intensity and that wasn’t exactly delivered… at least, not as much as I wanted. Calista can certainly be obtuse and oblivious at times and Hayden was just boring. I just didn’t enjoy this book and I’m not sure if any of you would either.

Seeing Sound by Albany Walker

This is book 1 the Tasting Madness series and focuses on Waylynn who has secrets which are better left in the dark and Memphis and Oswald Gravlin who can’t help but be drawn to Waylynn, to the point where they’re willing to do anything to keep her safe and happy.

I don’t want to be mean but this book was downright lame. Like I regret ending the month with this book. I don’t like RH and this is the reason why I don’t like it. But it wasn’t the RH factor which I didn’t like, it was the book as a whole. The characters are incredibly flat; like one dimensional. Each of the three characters have exactly one personality trait each. Everything happens so fast and so conveniently that it doesn’t make sense. Like even in RH, if there are multiple love interests, there is a strong factor of jealousy among them initially which wasn’t there in this book.

I mainly chose this book because of the title. I thought Waylynn had synesthesia, which is something I love to read about. But boy, was I disappointed. She doesn’t have synesthesia. But her condition doesn’t make sense to me when the title is explained in the book. I just wasted my time with this and yes, I regret it.

The ending was downright absurd and frankly had me rolling my eyes with how predictable and boring it was. I’m sorry for being mean, but I’m just so disappointed.

Circe by Madeline Miller

This is a standalone novel and a Greek mythology retelling about the witch Circe who is famous for turning her guests into animals as she thinks everyone is her enemy. And in a way everybody is, with the gods turning against her and her own family failing to accept her. But she doesn’t give up despite being shunned and shows the world just how powerful she is.

This book is crazy popular in the book community and because of all the raves and praise this book receives, I had high expectations. But after reading it, I didn’t understand what the hype is about. The book reads more like a diary or an autobiography of Circe as she goes about her days and life. Yes, the Greek mythology aspect is interesting but I didn’t find this story as anything more than a sob story. I enjoyed it, I really did. There were some really interesting one-liners and phrases that vouch for the author’s talent, but the overall story fell short. Maybe I missed something or my two brain cell couldn’t comprehend the magnitude of this book, whatever it was, this fell short for me as well.

Hookah by Cameron Jace

This is book 4 in the Insanity series and focuses on Pillar who is on his way to the save the world with Alice because if they don’t then the people of the world would succumb to a virus which might just destroy them. And they better hurry because the clock’s ticking.

I’ve loved every book in this series so far and this one did not disappoint. I was also surprised how incredibly fast-paced it was. The whole novel ends in a few hours and there’s so much happening with the characters that you just keep reading and don’t realize you’ve reached the end until you do. This book will keep you turning page after page from the edge of your seat, so be warned.

Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao

This is book 1 in the Rise of the Empress series and is an Asian-inspired retelling which follows Xifeng who hails from the lower class but is destined for greatness according to the stars by becoming the Empress of Feng Lu. And when she finally decides to embrace her destiny by embracing the darkness within her, Xifeng has no choice but do things she didn’t want to but would do them to gain what she truly wants.

I loved this book so much! Reading an Asian inspired retelling was a novelty I didn’t know I needed in my life. Everything was perfectly executed in this book and I’m so glad I finally got to read this book as I started reading it a couple of years ago but couldn’t get to it. But now that I’ve read it, I’m so incredibly happy and can’t wait to read the rest of the series.

Red Sister by Mark Lawrence

This is book 1 in the Book of the Ancestor series and revolves around the life of Nona who is taken to the Covent of Sweet Mercy where girls are trained to be killers because of an incident that could’ve cost her, her future. Nona learns a lot and makes a lot of friends and some enemies at the Convent, but when her past inevitably finds her, she has no choice but to face it or die trying.

The book started out great. I loved the setting and the whole academia aspect of this book, to the point, that I wanted to be in this world. But the story started to drag during part two, to the point that we’re just reading about Nona’s daily routine. I understand why the author did that, but I started to feel bored and I didn’t want to feel bored. But I found myself skimming through the second half until I reached the climax. The ending was kind of confusing for me, but I would be reading the other books in the series as I did enjoy it, overall.

So these are the books I read in the month of March. I wish I would’ve read more but I’m glad I got to read so many books even if I regretted reading some of them. Let me know if you’ve read any of the books and what you thought of them. I would love to know. I just hope I make better reading choices in the month of April.

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grapeperfume · 2 months

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#fairycore #magic #fairy tales #book community #bookish #booklover #bookworm #booklr #book aesthetic #book blog #bookblr #books #books & libraries #aesthetic #pinterest #my post #not my photo

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bookaddict24-7 · 7 months

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"A library is never complete. That’s the joy of it. We are always seeking one more book to add to our collection."

-The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There by Catherynne M. Valente

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katherinejblackwell · 4 months

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Katherine's Tea Party 2- DIY Book Gift Ideas for the Christmas Procrastinator

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There is no one more adept at procrastinating Christmas gifts than I. Even if I have all of my ideas lined up by October, I will undoubtedly be ordering or making something (or several somethings) at the last minute. For those of you who are like me, and have reader friends who you need a gift for, I've compiled a list of what I hope are creative, thoughtful gift ideas for the book nerd in your life. My goal was that each idea would be unique as well as being achievable either with materials you might already have or that could be obtained at a low cost. I also tried to keep time in mind and mostly selected ideas that should only take an afternoon or two, so each DIY should still be possible if you're nearing Christmas and short on time. I also added a few budget-friendly, non-DIY failsafe options at the end to fall back on if you run out of time or energy to make something.

Idea 1- Bookmarks

Bookmarks are easy to make and there are tons of different ways to make them. If all you have available is paper, you can try this origami corner bookmark. The tutorial I've linked by Red Ted art is super easy to follow, and the project itself is one of the easiest origami projects I've come across, so this is a great one for beginner crafters or someone on a time crunch. Even if all you have is plain paper, you can personalize your finished bookmark by drawing designs on it. If you want something more intricate or are looking for a different vibe, I found this YouTube channel completely dedicated to making origami bookmarks. They have over 100 videos showing the full process of how to make each bookmark. Just at a glance I've found hearts, butterflies, and even a video showing six holiday bookmarks that would make perfect seasonally-appropriate gifts. (My favorite, however, is this adorable little lion.)

If you're more into drawing or painting, you can also make a more traditional bookmark with a strip of paper and some art supplies. There are loads of tutorials online for watercolor bookmarks in particular, but you could use any art supply as long it won't rub off on a book's pages, like chalk pastels or oil pastels would (I have heard that there are ways to seal drawings made with pastels, so theoretically you could use them, but I would do so at your own risk). Supplies like colored pencils, markers, watercolors, and pens should all be safe. And you don't have to limit yourself to the designs you find online. I would highly encourage getting creative, thinking about what the person you're gifting to likes, and drawing or painting whatever you want on your bookmark. If you need some inspiration, though, you could pull from this list on my Pinterest.

Lastly, if you're into collaging and collecting bits of paper like me, you could try making a mini collage on a bookmark. I made this one for myself last year to match a copy of The Hobbit. There are, of course, loads of other examples online you can draw inspiration from. I particularly like this one and these that I found on Pinterest, but there are also lots of great examples and tutorials you can find on YouTube just by searching "collage bookmark."

Idea 2- Mini Books

If you know some of your bookworm's favorite books, making mini versions could be a great gift! It's a little more tedious than some of the other crafts on this list, especially depending on your method and how many books you decide to do, but I think the payoff is well worth it. Sorry, Booked Solid's tutorial shows what I think is the quickest way to make lots of books at once, but if you don't have access to craft foam or would prefer the look of real pages, Corinne Blackstone has a different method in her video using paper and glue.

If you don't want to just stick the books into a jar or ornament, you could also use one by itself or glue some together in a stack to make a different style of ornament. Or, if the person you're gifting to likes jewelry, you could use something like an awl, safety pin, or needle to poke holes in the books and use jump rings to make charms to put on necklaces, bracelets, or earrings. You could also theoretically use the charm for a keychain, but with the amount of wear and tear it would experience, it may not hold up.

Idea 3- Customize a journal

While not true for everyone, I've noticed that most of the readers in my life also tend to be writers in some way. Whether they enjoy writing up their own stories, writing poetry, or journaling, a customized journal can be a thoughtful and useful gift.

The best notebooks for this craft would be something with a paper cover, since the paper will allow you to work with a wider variety of materials, such as colored pencils, crayons, pens, inks, and markers. However, most notebook covers should work with acrylic paints, paint markers, and glue-- and stickers should work on just about anything. You might want to be careful with materials that seem super plastic-y or reflective, though. Think the notebooks you would use in school. The paint may not stick as well and you could end up with a streaky, globby, or peely mess. If you decide to paint on a plastic cover, go slowly and allow plenty of drying time between layers. You may also want to put some type of clear sealant-- like Mod Podge, Maker's Magic, or some sort of spray finish-- on top as well to prevent flaking.

Idea 4- TBR Jar

If you have a friend who struggles to pick what they want to read, this will be an especially great gift. It's also probably the easiest gift on this list to make, so it's good for anyone who's running really low on time or who wants to avoid anything too crafty. All you need is a jar, some paper, and minimal decorations if you feel like it. Simply cut the paper into small pieces or strips, write the titles of books you think your friend would enjoy on the bits of paper, fold them up, and pop them into the jar. You could use the internet or another book lover in your life for help with good book ideas if you aren't much of a reader yourself. If your friend enjoys writing, you could put writing or journaling prompts in the jar instead to give them some inspiration!

For decoration, you could use paint or paint markers to make designs on the glass, add stickers, or tie some string/ribbon around the neck of the jar. If you really want to be extra, I found this jar on Pinterest that uses origami stars in place of the folded slips of paper, and this one that uses teeny tiny little scrolls. This could also be a fun way to use the mini books from earlier, making mini versions of all the books you think the person would like and putting those in the jar instead of the pieces of paper.

Idea 5- Non-DIY Failsafe Gift Ideas

Even if you have time to make something, that doesn't mean you have the energy. The stretch of time around the holiday season can be exhausting for a number of reasons, and there's no shame in needing a cheap and easy gift. So, along with the DIY gift ideas, here's a little list of easy gifts within $25 any reader would love to receive.

Gift Card- Even though it may seem basic, you really can't go wrong with a gift card to your local bookstore. Especially if you aren't sure what kinds of books the reader in your life is into, this a great way to make sure they'll get something they love. If you're worried about it seeming impersonal, you can pair it with something like a box of their favorite tea/coffee/hot cocoa mix or some new bookmarks, and a heartfelt, handwritten card.

Tea- For your favorite bookworm who is also a tea-enjoyer, buying an assortment of teas you think they'd like, along with a known favorite or two, could be a great gift. Boxes of tea bags at your run-of-the-mill supermarket tend to only be a few dollars each, so you can get an assortment without going over budget.

Book Stamp- If the reader in your life is always lending their books to others (or leaving them places), a "This Book Belongs To" stamp would make a thoughtful gift. You can buy a basic one and the accompanying ink pad from Michael's for just over $10 or, if you have an extra $10-15, there are tons of sellers out there offering personalized stamps.

Bookmarks- I feel like 70% of this post is just me advocating for bookmarks at this point, but I really do love them and they are a really great inexpensive gift, especially if you know the person you're gifting to doesn't have that many. There are loads of independent sellers you can support when you buy bookmarks too, such as this artist whose style I absolutely love who sells lots of bookmark bundles that are perfect for gifting. I also keep seeing embroidered corner bookmarks everywhere and I think they are absolutely darling and would make an amazing gift.

Annotating Supplies- Annotation has always been a thing, but it seems to have been growing in popularity in recent years. I see scores of people showing off their colorfully annotated books online all the time, and there's a chance your bookworm may be interested in annotating too. If you don't know where to start with annotating supplies, you can look at annotating kits online and either find one you like or use them as inspiration to pick out your own supplies.

Book Rec and Drink of the Month

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Coming as a surprise to absolutely no one, my book rec for the month is literally ANY of The Hunger Games books. It is my favorite series in the whole world and I've barely thought about anything else since reading/watching Songbirds and Snakes. After reading the original trilogy for the second time this year, I immediately put Songbirds and Snakes on hold at my library again and started listening to the audiobooks every second I could. I am completely obsessed with this series right now.

And for my drink, I'm recommending peppermint hot chocolate. The chocolate-mint combination has been on my mind ever since I remembered that peppermint M&M's exist, and I rather skeptically tried a peppermint hot chocolate the other night, thinking the mint would be overpowering. I was very much proven wrong, it was so good and tasted like Christmas to me and made me feel all warm and cheery. I think it'll be my go-to drink for the rest of the year and if you're into hot chocolate you should absolutely try one.

Thank you for joining me for this month's tea party! I hope you enjoyed yourself and that you're having a lovely holiday season so far. I'll be back in the new year with a list of reading resolutions and I'm really looking forward to spending this next year talking about things that make me happy in my little corner of the internet.

For anyone reading: no matter what you'll be celebrating, I hope you have a safe, healthy, and very happy holiday season. May the book gods bless thee with ample time to read and plenty of beverages to sip!

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