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Gilmore Girls 2024 Readathon | Days 9 & 10 Highlights

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Hi Friends,
I’m back with my updates for days 9 and 10 of the Gilmore Girls readathon! We’re well past the one-week mark, and it’s crazy to think there are only a few days left in the readathon.

Day 9: October 15, 2024

Morning Update: This morning was pretty boring. I had a cup of coffee and then decided to do some blog work. As far as reading goes, I didn’t do much. I was focused on getting my ‘Days 7 & 8 Highlights’ post up.

Afternoon Update: I pre-filmed a couple of BookTok videos, and afterward, I worked out. Other than that, I didn’t do much and wasn’t really in the mood to read.

Evening Wrap-Up: I decided to finish reading ‘The Pumpkin Spice Café‘ before my husband and I watched a Halloween movie. It was a quick read, and I probably could have finished it in a day if I’d really tried. I ended the night with some hot chocolate while watching Halloweentown 2.

Day 10: October 16, 2024

Morning Update: I didn’t have the best night’s sleep and woke up around 3 a.m., which seems to be a trend for me these days. On the bright side, I had a yummy big breakfast and enjoyed a cup of peppermint coffee.

Afternoon Update: I needed to reorganize my bookshelves and decided to start my next read. I picked ‘Mistletoe Season‘, a collection of three holiday short stories. They’re all set around Christmas, so they fit the prompt of “a book set in my favorite season.” If you couldn’t already guess, my favorite season is winter.

Evening Wrap-Up: I had a pretty crazy night—let’s just say life with pets is never easy! I ended the evening with some more reading and made it through 70% of the book. The stories are really cute and quick reads.

I hope you’re enjoying these updates. Please feel free to share this post with other readers and give it a like as well. Don’t forget that following the blog really helps it grow, so please consider clicking the follow button before you go.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Gilmore Girls 2024 Readathon | Days 7 & 8 Highlights

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Hi Friends,
Here are my updates for days 7 and 8 of the Gilmore Girls readathon! I actually read a new favorite book during these past two days, which is awesome! So, I’d say the readathon is going very well.

Day 7: October 13, 2024

Morning Update: I had a surprise awakening by one of my dogs, who somehow got into the bedroom and jumped on me and my husband. After taking care of the pets, I went outside with some coffee and enjoyed the cooler weather we had this morning. It’s beginning to feel a little like fall.

Afternoon Update: I continued reading ‘Daisy Darker‘, and it just keeps getting better. I really love the isolated setting and plot. I uploaded a fun BookTok video and a Bookstagram post. I also did some online shopping because sometimes you need a little retail therapy.

Evening Wrap-Up: My husband and I decided to watch a movie, and what better film to watch this time of year than Halloweentown? It reminds me so much of my childhood, even if the ending scene is a bit cheesy now that I’m older. I finished the night off by reading and was able to get to the 70% mark, which was past my reading goal for the day.

Day 8: October 14, 2024

Morning Update: I woke up and once again did my normal morning routine. I got ready for the day and had some breakfast. I decided to finish my book and binged the last 30%. Let me just say, it was amazing!

Afternoon Update: Then I started cleaning for the day. I did a deep clean of the house, so I wasn’t able to read much. I finished off the afternoon by doing some yoga and making dinner.

Evening Wrap-Up: I decided to start my next book, which is the group book for the readathon, ‘The Pumpkin Spice Café‘. I flew through the first half and, by the time I went to sleep, I had gotten 50% into it.

Let me know if you’re participating in the readathon and what you’ve been reading. If you haven’t already joined the Discord, you totally should! Don’t forget that following the blog really helps it grow, so please hit the follow button before you leave.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Gilmore Girls 2024 Readathon | Days 5 & 6 Highlights

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Hi Friends,
I’m back with my updates for days 5 and 6 of the Gilmore Girls readathon! I’m having such a great time, but I’m nervous that I’m falling behind on the prompts. I don’t think I’ll get to as many books as I had hoped, but that’s fine by me.

Day 5: October 11, 2024

Morning Update: This morning, I had a lovely breakfast of homemade biscuits and watched the horror movie Scream 2. I listened to a chapter of ‘Given Our History‘ while taking the dogs out but didn’t get much further into it.

Afternoon Update: This afternoon, I had to run more errands, so while I was out, I got the chance to stop by Spirit Halloween. I was lucky enough to find my husband’s anniversary gift while I was there. In case you were wondering, we got married on Halloween. I also stopped by Starbucks today, and yes, I am all too aware of how often I get coffee out.

Evening Wrap-Up: I ended the night with some yoga and by scheduling my blog post for the following day. I was finally able to get some reading done and flew through the rest of ‘Given Our History’. I still need to gather my thoughts and write the review, but I really enjoyed the story and characters.

Day 6: October 12, 2024

Morning Update: This morning, I slept in until 9 a.m., which is very unusual for me. I woke up, had a delicious breakfast of French toast, and watched Casper. I didn’t get around to starting my book because I decided to take the morning easy.

Afternoon Update: I went out with my mom this afternoon, but besides that, I didn’t do much of anything. I spent most of the day mindlessly scrolling on social media and watching clips of Faking It on YouTube, which is crazy since that show aired years ago and I didn’t even watch it when it was on.

Evening Wrap-Up: I started a new book before I went to bed. I decided to read ‘Daisy Darker‘ by Alice Feeney. I got 15% into it, and let me just say that this book has me instantly hooked! I also love that it takes place on Halloween.

I feel like this update was a bit boring, but hopefully, you’re still enjoying these brief insights into my days. Honestly, they are all pretty much the same. Let me know in the comments what you are currently reading. Don’t forget to like and share this post with others. If you’ve enjoyed my content, hit the follow button so that you never miss a post.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Gilmore Girls 2024 Readathon | Days 3 & 4 Highlights

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Hi Friends,
Here are my reading updates for Days 3 and 4 of the Gilmore Girls 2024 Readathon! I want to mention that these two days weren’t the best for me in terms of mental health, so my updates might not be very exciting. Still, I wanted to share how the readathon is going and remind you that it’s okay not to feel okay all the time.

Day 3: October 9, 2024

Morning Update: My mornings are typically the same, so I won’t bore you with the details. However, I did need to make sure my blog post, Days 1 & 2 Highlights, went live. I was feeling really sad this morning, so I tried to relax. Still, I wanted to finish my book, and I did just that. I have some thoughts on it. While I’m not the biggest fan of B.K. Borison’s writing style, I did enjoy the plot a lot. As always, I will post a full review of the book on the blog.

Afternoon Update: I wanted to choose my next read and decided to go with a book that would check off a few prompts. I ended up picking ‘Given Our History‘ by Kristyn J. Miller, which I hadn’t realized even had an audiobook version. I tried to do some reading, but I couldn’t focus much, so I took a nap. What was meant to be a short nap turned into a two-hour one, and my afternoon kind of got away from me.

Evening Wrap-Up: After waking up, feeding the pets, and making dinner, I finally got some reading in. I am only 10% into the book, but I am loving it! Before turning in for the night, my husband and I ended up watching a few ‘Treehouse of Horror’ episodes of The Simpsons.

Day 4: October 10, 2024

Morning Update: This morning was kind of crazy, and I felt like it flew by. I honestly cannot remember what I spent my morning doing because by the time I finished my morning routine and boring household chores, it was almost noon. Needless to say, I didn’t get a chance to read.

Afternoon Update: I had to run some errands, so I decided to treat myself to an afternoon coffee from Starbucks. This time, I got the iced version of my usual drink but added non-dairy cold foam on top. I’m unsure how I feel about it. While I was out, I ended up posting a TikTok video. When I got home, I wrote a blog post, then worked out and watched some BookTube videos.

Evening Wrap-Up: I ended the night by binge-reading my book, and let’s just say it was a real struggle to put down. I’ve reached the 50% mark, and the plot is so good. I’m not sure if much is actually happening, but I’m really enjoying it.

I know these past two day’s updates weren’t the most exciting, but sometimes my days are pretty normal. If you want to read Given Our History, the audiobook is available on Everand, which is where I am listening to it. As always, you can use my link [here] to get a free trial of the service. Before you go, make sure to hit the follow button so that you never miss a post.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Gilmore Girls 2024 Readathon | Days 1 & 2 Highlights

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Hi Friends,
Get ready to get cozy and read like a Gilmore—well, at least like Rory Gilmore! This is my first reading update for the Gilmore Girls 2024 Readathon. In this post, I’ll be talking about the first two days of the readathon because I couldn’t commit to daily updates this time around. Before you continue, feel free to check out my Gilmore Girls Readathon TBR to remind yourself of the books I’ll be reading.

Day 1: October 7, 2024

Morning Update: I started my morning off with a cup of coffee, like the Gilmore Girl I am, and grabbed the book ‘Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice‘. I read up until chapter 6, but unfortunately, I wasn’t loving the book. The story wasn’t captivating me, and the writing and characters felt too young. I’ve been having this problem a lot lately when it comes to YA books.

Afternoon Update: I did some cleaning and even watched a horror movie, because, sadly, the book just wasn’t giving me the Gilmore Girl vibes it promised. I also worked on some posts for my blog. I tried picking the book back up again and only got halfway through chapter 6 before realizing it was going to be a DNF for me. I know that might seem a little early to DNF a book, but I can already tell it was not going to be for me.

Evening Wrap-Up: I decided to pick up my next book—or technically, my first book of the readathon—before bed and get some reading in. I chose ‘Business Casual’ by B.K. Borison since it fits multiple prompts, so even if I don’t get to as many books as I’d like during the readathon, this book will still help me clear the bingo board. I was only able to read the first chapter, but I did enjoy it.

Day 2: October 8, 2024

Morning Update: Unfortunately, I didn’t get the best night’s sleep and was up at 2:30 a.m. I didn’t fall back asleep until 5 a.m. I woke up at eight and did my normal morning routine—fed the dogs, washed my face, brushed my teeth, changed into workout attire, and ate breakfast. I didn’t get a chance to continue my book this morning because it was kind of chaotic.

Afternoon Update: I went out and grabbed an afternoon Starbucks with my mom and sister! My go-to drink is a hot non-fat half-caf white mocha with an extra pump and whip. Then I started deep cleaning certain areas while listening to more of ‘Business Casual‘. Let’s just say that this is one fast-paced book, and by the time I was done cleaning, I had made it to 50% of the book.

Evening Wrap-Up: I finished off the night by doing some blog work and watching the movie Scream. Honestly, the first three movies in that trilogy will always be the superior ones in the franchise. Time kind of got away from me, so I didn’t end up reading any more of my book.

Those were my first two days of the Gilmore Girls Readathon! I am having such a fun time with the readathon and hope others are enjoying it as well. If you want to read the Lovelight Farms series, I know that three out of the four books are available on Everand. If you don’t have a subscription, don’t worry; you can use my link [here] to get a free trial of the service. Before you go, make sure you hit the follow button so that you never miss a post.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Join Me For Blogtober 2024

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Hi Friends,
I am happy to announce that I will be doing Blogtober! If you’re not familiar with Blogtober, it’s a trend in the blogging community where you post every day in October. I always like to ask on my socials if this is something you’d be interested in and my bookish friends said yes!

So, I will be posting every day in October; at least that’s the goal. I always try my hardest to keep up with blogging events like this, but sometimes life gets in the way. Please come back every day in October to read my new posts or even better, follow the blog to get notified whenever a new post goes up.

You can also join my Fable romantasy book club and participate in the October Gilmore Girls readathon that I created. If you’re doing Blogtober as well, please let me know in the comments below. I would love to support other book bloggers like myself!

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Currently Reading | Update & Thoughts (September 9, 2024)

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Hi Friends,
Today, I thought I’d give a quick reading update and chat about the books I’m currently diving into. I used to be so good at sticking to just one book at a time, but now I can’t help but read multiple books at once. I think it’s because I’m such a mood reader—I always need a book from a different genre on hand so I can pick up whatever fits my mood in the moment.

A Touch Of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair
I’m about 50% into this one, and I’m absolutely loving it. It took me a bit to get into, but once it hooked me, I couldn’t put it down! Honestly, right now it’s giving me 5-star feels, and I can’t wait to see how it ends.

We Used To Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
I’m also 50% into this one, but I’ve got mixed feelings. I know this is a super popular thriller that a lot of people are raving about—it’s fast-paced with an interesting premise—but I’m just not that invested in the plot. The writing style isn’t my favorite, and it hasn’t captivated me yet. I’m hoping by the end I’ll understand all the hype!

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
I’m slowly making my way through this book and I’m only 35% in, but I’m really enjoying it so far. I can definitely see why it’s gotten so much attention. It’s giving me ‘Divergent’ and old-school YA fantasy vibes, and I’m living for the enemies-to-lovers romance. I can’t wait for the plot to pick up even more!
Related Post: Divergent｜Book Review

Let me know in the comments what you’re reading, or if you’ve read any of these books—feel free to share your spoiler-free thoughts! And don’t forget to follow the blog for more updates!

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Weekly Reading // February 19th – 25th

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Hi Friends,
I usually do Friday Reads posts, but I thought that I would change it up and do a weekly reading post. I’m going to be talking about the books that I hope to read this week. On my TBR for the month, I have mostly just the fantasies left to read. But, I’m not sure I’ll actually get to any of them before the month is over. However, I do have big reading plans for the week.

Everyone Who Can Forgive Me Is Dead by Jenny Hollander
I’m 30% into the book, and hoping that I can finish it soon. The book is pretty slow, but it is a thriller that I am enjoying so far.

Betting on You by Lynn Painter
This is an anticipated read for me, which means it is crazy that I haven’t read it yet. This is on my TBR for the month and it should be a fairly quick read. I typically love Lynn Painter’s young adult books, and I’m expecting this one to be no different.

Our Violent Ends by Chloe Gong
This is the one fantasy from my TBR that I would like to actually read this week. I read the first book back in 2022, so I need to get this duology completed.

I Hope This Doesn’t Find You by Ann Liang
This is tentatively on my TBR for the week because the audiobook is available on Libby soon. If that hold comes in, then I will most likely pick it up.

There you have my reading plans for the week. In the comments, let me know what you are planning on reading this week. Don’t forget that you can like and share the post. And, it is completely free to follow the blog.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Returning To Booktube

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Hi Friends,
Recently I uploaded my first Booktube video in over a year. The video was a book unhaul and is actually doing pretty well. But, I am still unsure if I want to go back to YouTube. I love creating my blog content, but I did enjoy filming that video. Every now and again, I get the urge to film a reading vlog or haul. Things that are just harder to do in a blog format. However, I feel like YouTube still gives me a bit of anxiety.

On Booktube, people seem to read only the popular books. I like reading all kinds of books not just whatever one else is reading. Also, filming in my house can be a little difficult at times. I did a whole post on ‘Booktube vs Book Blogging‘, and why I prefer book blogging. And, I don’t think my opinion on the talk has really changed all that much. Still, I am stuck on if I should continue trying Booktube again. Or, just stick with my little book blog, since I’m not sure I could keep up with both.

There is always the option of posting reading vlogs on Booktok, which is much smaller than Booktube and less pressure. I’m just very confused at the moment. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. Please give me your advice on if I should attempt Booktube again or stick with only book blogging. Don’t forget to follow my blog.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Stuck In Park // Mental Health Struggles

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Hi Friends,
Depression has struck again! Does anyone ever feel like a car stuck in park or is that just me? My whole life I have wanted to do something amazing. If you don’t know when I was 14 years old I started an Online Magazine called ‘Sparkling Stars‘. It is actually still up if you want to check it out. It was fairly successful and I worked with many brands. However, it wasn’t a money making career choice. Sadly, money makes the world go around. 

I did have a successful YouTube beauty channel from 2007 to 2011, but than my mental health took a turn for the worst. I have started and failed at many things. I’ve had multiple blogs, released a poetry book and even started an Etsy shop. Honestly, this little book blog blog of mine is one of the longest things I’ve stuck with, which is pretty sad. 

I just want more. Not to say I want to be this big time influencer, but I have always wanted to do something that not only I loved but also brought me joy. I have a pretty complex life currently. My husband is disabled so I have to take care of him. I struggle with my bipolar, anxiety and as you can tell depression. Also, I would love to be a mom one day, but I don’t ever feel like I am good enough to be a mom. 

I was never good at school, and because of my husbands disability it would be hard to have a 9 to 5 job. For clarification, i would never blame my huasband for my life not being where I want it to be. He is my best friend and i love him unconditionally. That being said, I just feel so lost and confused. I don’t know what the point of this post is only to say if you are feeling like a failure or lonely, lost and have no idea where your life is going just know that I hear and I understand. 

I do want to stress that I am in no way suicidal or have thoughts of harming myself. If you have those thoughts please reach out to someone or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255). The provide 24/7 support to enough in need. Please leave a comment letting me know that I am not alone in how I am feeling.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny