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Hello! My name is Megan. 90% of life is books: face behind @the_spines, publishing professional, and all day reader. So glad you're here!
![[ad] Q for you— what would you treat yourself to if you won the lottery? 👀 *I* would buy myself two more bookshelves (y’all know I need those 😂), a boat, and, most likely, quite a few pairs of unnecessary shoes. I have this answer fully considered because I binge read #JACKPOT a couple of weekends ago! This is @nicstone ‘s third YA book (DEAR MARTIN is hers, too) and it is the story of a high schooler with what seems like 3 full time jobs, a missing lotto ticket, and ... an unlikely (& very handsome 😉) partner-in-crime. •
I was very into the love story happening in this book AND I adored the takeaways about judging a book by its cover and accepting help when you need it. If you’re looking for a very cutsie weekend read, this one is for you! [ #getunderlined @getunderlined ]
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💭 Tell me what you’d buy yourself first If you won the lottery today...💭 I must know! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56db33791d07c0ad5e0af15f/1571330780436-83KDVZL2M7DXJWN2W796/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kICZhzhlpkTfZgBvAXFSxyhZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZUJFbgE-7XRK3dMEBRBhUpw5opcnmBGTrSvl2qRMpP26yA6cXWreZBPZk6SUOsPorfERqjnAqscnEdqlY2BJvs0/image-asset.jpeg)
![Currently reading: TRICK MIRROR by Jia Tolentino! [gifted 📖] This essay collection has come highly recommended by a couple of friends, so It’s been my commute read this week. One of her essays [Always Be Optimizing] hit very close to home for me and had a lot to say about productivity culture. At one point she describes the act of eating a salad at a desk while writing an email and ... I do that every day. 😂 Will keep you updated on this book as I get further in! •
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PS how cool is this cover??
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💭 Any thoughts about essay collections?💭 I usually really like them but sometimes they make me read really really slowly because of all the forced breaks. Let’s chat!👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56db33791d07c0ad5e0af15f/1570728193493-MH9Q0EJ6M282QDJWFLVI/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kICZhzhlpkTfZgBvAXFSxyhZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZUJFbgE-7XRK3dMEBRBhUpw5opcnmBGTrSvl2qRMpP26yA6cXWreZBPZk6SUOsPorfERqjnAqscnEdqlY2BJvs0/image-asset.jpeg)
![NEW REVIIIIIIEW! 👀 Last month (like... really all of last month..) I read the ubiquitous Donna Tartt book, THE GOLDFINCH. [gifted 📖] Read my full review over ✨on the blog!✨ here’s the mini for ya:
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A sprawling epic of Theo’s life, THE GOLDFINCH is utterly captivating. Clocking in at 775 pages, it is no small endeavor to follow Theo from age twelve into his thirties and, yet, I never wanted to quit on this book. Quite the opposite, in fact, which is a testament to the incredible talent of Donna Tartt. The last 10 pages of this book could be highlighted from end to end and I am sure I’ll go back and reread them (and probably this whole book) many times. All the symbolism (which I delve into in my full review), the epic timeline, and the parting thoughts of this book made this a new favorite and an easy decision five-star read! Read this if you are feeling patient and ready to appreciate some gorgeous literature; however, in my opinion, if you've never read any of Tartt's work, start with THE SECRET HISTORY and then come back for THE GOLDFINCH.
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Whew! That was a hard review to write because i just had so many dang thoughts. I’d love to hear all of yours, now that I’m finally done and NOT dodging spoilers. 💭 What do you think of this book? Favorite and least favorite characters? Does it deserve its hype? Do you like TSH or Goldfinch better? 💭 tell me everything here! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56db33791d07c0ad5e0af15f/1570470463820-0SZMROR8PVS4QMWHMIZU/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kICZhzhlpkTfZgBvAXFSxyhZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZUJFbgE-7XRK3dMEBRBhUpw5opcnmBGTrSvl2qRMpP26yA6cXWreZBPZk6SUOsPorfERqjnAqscnEdqlY2BJvs0/image-asset.jpeg)
![[gifted 📖] what’s this? A new book I chose for myself? I’m very happy to be starting a new book for the first time in two or three weeks! This weekend’s read will be Christina Lauren’s new book TWICE IN A BLUE MOON. 🌙 •
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🎧 Quick podcast rec for your weekend listening... Lori Gottlieb, author of MAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO SOMEONE (aka my fav nonfiction read of the year) is on Dax Shepard’s longform interview podcast, Armchair Expert, today! ✨
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💭 Listened to any good podcasts lately? 💭 leave us the name and a lil one liner below! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56db33791d07c0ad5e0af15f/1570213387844-ZMS11GL137OVL4RAZ7EJ/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kHem505q6McQd8XRhQc9zkRZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZUJFbgE-7XRK3dMEBRBhUpxpEURhgSBEh9ILe0HKIG3CcOCklsxWwam3CdWF6Xw7jwVv5P97BEtB5XaVnmvMtTA/image-asset.jpeg)
![Summer to fall transition outfits are the most fun. Skirts + sweaters and jackets all month! 🙌🏻 [skirt—thrifted & DIYed // jacket— @nastygal ]
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📖 Reading update? FINISHED THE GOLDFINCH. I feel like you all understand me when I say this is a Herculean feat and I’m equally sad that it’s over and excited to pick up a new book after 2+ weeks. Review coming to you very soon, promise. I have so many things to say, I have to figure out how to distill it down to a non-college essay amount of words. 😂
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💭Favorite season to dress for?💭 obviously mine has to be fall, if only for shoes and jackets. Tell me yours! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56db33791d07c0ad5e0af15f/1570120567775-UPV1RCB328B7VVTQB79U/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kHem505q6McQd8XRhQc9zkRZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZUJFbgE-7XRK3dMEBRBhUpxpEURhgSBEh9ILe0HKIG3CcOCklsxWwam3CdWF6Xw7jwVv5P97BEtB5XaVnmvMtTA/image-asset.jpeg)
![September reading wrap-up! 📚 As you all know, I spent most of this month reading THE GOLDFINCH by Donna Tartt, due to its 750+ page count, but I also read three other great books. It’s rare that every book I read in a month is one I would recommend, so I think we can agree September was a great month of reading for me! Head over ✨to the blog✨ for full reviews of the asterisked titles. 🥰
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THE GOLDFINCH // Donna Tartt ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (review coming this week!)
THE NIGHT CIRCUS* // Erin Morgenstern ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
THE SUPPER CLUB* // Lara Williams ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
STRANGER ON THE BEACH // Michele Campbell [gifted] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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💭 Tell me about your month! How was it? Read any good books?💭👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56db33791d07c0ad5e0af15f/1570041176107-URJ8YKB56OHDYMLQIVQC/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kICZhzhlpkTfZgBvAXFSxyhZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZUJFbgE-7XRK3dMEBRBhUpw5opcnmBGTrSvl2qRMpP26yA6cXWreZBPZk6SUOsPorfERqjnAqscnEdqlY2BJvs0/image-asset.jpeg)
GOODREADS CHALLENGE:
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RT @grangershug: imagine being at hogwarts now and going on a walk by the lake, drinking a hot tea, studying while watching the autu… https://t.co/IY57IkmiyX
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LOVE Liv Tyler, as an self-respecting LOTR fan should, but tears are streaming down my face https://t.co/6wVVVXpMmy
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I think I’m officially ready for autumn 🍂 https://t.co/5BHKrrQ4H9
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I’m so glad I wasn’t granted one super power of my choice today because I’m 99% sure I would have blown it on being able to summon chapstick
Instagram is about to POP. OFF. because autumn is just around this corner!! I cant deny it, I love fall as much as anyone. The changing leaves, the very welcomed crisp temperatures, sweaters, hot lattes, and, most importantly, atmospheric books! Read on for all the recs :)