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Love being surrounded by, owning, reading, inhaling books? Me too, me too. I'm your people. Making lists of my favorite books on Benable now also falls into this category because this is so fun!
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Bookish Things

The board for book lovers - book, books, books aesthetic, book recommendations, books to read, bookshelf, bookshelves, bookshelf styling, book quotes, beach reads, summer books, historical fiction, historical fiction books, thriller books, horror boo...

 
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This board is all about books, bookshelves, bookshelf, bookshelf aesthetics, book aesthetic, book aesthetics, book pictures, book review, book reviews, books to read, and book reviews, beach reads, summer books, historical fiction, historical fiction...
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2024 Book Quarterly Wrap Up - Best Books we have read so far. Looking for some great book recommendations to add to your books to read list? Check out our post with the top books we have read so far this year, including thriller books, horror books, ...
2024 Best Books So far - First Quarter Wrap Up - The Slowestuff Blog
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19 Creative Reading Journal Ideas Inspiration Let your creative side go wild with a reading journal or book journal! If you prefer a bullet journal style there are several bullet journal ideas as well as scrapbook book journal spreads, and junk journ...
Creative Book Journaling or Scrapbooking Ideas - The Slowestuff Blog

5 Star Reads

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Gorgeously written and deeply touching.  This story will stay with you.  Easy 5 star book.
Hamnet
 
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Quite simply, this might be the best book I have ever read.  It is sheer perfection.  Epic story of one man, from birth to death. Amazing Amazing Amazing.
Amazon.com: The Heart's Invisible Furies: A Novel
 
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So good!  Even though there is science talk in this book, at its core it is a book about friendship.
Project Hail Mary: A Novel: Weir, Andy
 
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Such an awesome, unique story.  Gorgeously written.  I listened to the audiobook first and highly recommend that as well.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue: Schwab, V. E.
 
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Scythe, the first book in this trilogy, was a masterpiece. Book 2 equally so and Book 3 rounds out the story. Utterly unique take on dystopian world.  So good!
Scythe (Arc of a Scythe): 9781543617948: Neal ...
 
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Modern Day classic.  It is breathtaking.  Written from the perspective of death during WWII.  Once read you will never forget it.
The Book Thief: Markus Zusak: 9780375842207
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Rare instance where the movie and the book are both amazing.  I actually watched the movie first and then read the book.  Highly recommend both!
The Martian
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I loved Discovery of Witches and went on to read the rest of the trilogy soon thereafter.  Contemporary fantasy with so much historical references.  Loved it.
A Discovery of Witches (All Souls Series)
 
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I am one of King's Constant Readers and have read several of his books.  I loved Duma Key for its portrayal of friendship as well as the horror aspect.  One of his best, IMO
Duma Key: A Novel: King, Stephen
 
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I absolutely could not put this book down.  Loved it from start to finish.  Such an epic adventure!
Ready Player One: A Novel: Cline, Ernest
 
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A truly incredible story. Was much better than I anticipated.
Educated: A Memoir: Westover, Tara: 9780399590504
 
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Absolutely magical story that captivated me from the very start. Laini Taylor has one of the most beautiful writing styles out there
Strange the Dreamer (Strange the Dreamer, 1): ...

Cozy reading items

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Is your mom a big reader? Always have a book in her hand or stashed in her purse? Or does she have a cozy reading corner set up at home? This is the perfect gift giving list idea for you! Find her all the things that will elevate her reading experien...
Mothers Day Gift Ideas for Book Lovers - The Slowestuff Blog
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For when you are trying to read while others have the lights dimmed!
Best Book Lights
 
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When you are curled into the couch and want a place to set your book
Book Holder
 
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Place to store all those stories waiting to be discovered
Tbr Cart
 
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Keep your spot without folding those corners!
Magnetic Bookmarks For Books
 
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I absolutely require a cozy blanket when I read
Blankets

Thriller Books

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Review of Thriller Book - The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon We are so excited when we can give thriller book recommendations! Add this to your books to read or put it on your bookshelves because it will keep you on the edge of your seat. Highly ...
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Confessions by Kanae Minato: Book Review you love creepy, sinister thriller books that are all about vengeance, told in a completely unique setting - Confessions is one to add to your book list as a book to read sooner rather than later. See why it w...
Confessions Book Review: Kanae Minato's Novel of Vengeance - The Slowestuff Blog
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Thriller Book - Look Closer by David Ellis. If you are a thriller book lover, this is a book we can give a positive book recommendation to put on your books to read list! We loved this twisty mystery thriller novel, which kept us guessing until the v...
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These Silent Woods is a thriller book that is getting a lot of hype lately, so we picked this one up & hoped for an epic plot twist...and we were not disappointed! Check out our book review & thriller book recommendations based on the vibe of...
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This one has a twist that will take your breath away!
The Silent Patient: 9781250301697: Michaelides
 
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Fast paced heart pounder. I read it in one day! Couldn't put it down!
No Exit: A Novel: Adams, Taylor
 
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So deliciously deranged lol. One of my favorites
My Lovely Wife: 9780451491732: Downing, Samantha
 
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This could easily go in spooky season books as well. It is really creepy and will keep you guessing.
Lock Every Door: A Novel: Sager, Riley
 
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The only CoHo book I have read. This was a very twisty page turner.
Verity: Hoover, Colleen: 9781791392796
 
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Really good thriller. The last line of the book was a stunner!
The Push: A Novel - Audrain, Ashley

Spooky Season Books

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Sooooo good. Excellently creepy
The Sun Down Motel - St. James, Simone: Books
 
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This one will make you question every little noise you hear during the night!
The Turn of the Key: Ware, Ruth
 
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One of the best spooky books I have ever read. Will seriously make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.
The Winter People: McMahon, Jennifer

Book annotations

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If you love annotating your books and want to do it with an aesthetic theme, these are so good for the minimalist type of look
Sticky Craft Paper
 
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One of the best you can use for annotating. They do not bleed!
Amazon.com: Midliners
 
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Color book tabs for annotating if you like to color coordinate
Book Tabs
 
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For the small print annotation folks, these are great pens
Pilot G2 Premium Gel Roller Pens, Ultra Fine 0.38
 
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The clear non colored sticky notes go with the minimalist vibe. Colored ones if you have a color system
Transparent Sticky Notes
 
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Large volume of these is a good thing!
1200 Piece Sticky Tabs for Annotating Books
 
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Love these. Perfect size for annotating
Pens and Pencils | Japanese Stationery
 
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Love these for highlighting/annotating
Alohaster HPSIZEE Aesthetic Cute Highlighters
 
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Binder clip to hold pages back esp if you don't want to break book spines
Gold Binder Clips
 
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A book embossing stamp is such a great thing for people who love to collect books
Book Stamp
 
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A lot of readers who annotate books like to have a date stamp to mark when they got it, start stop dates when they read it, etc.
Trodat Printy 4820 Date Stamp, Self-Inking ...

Book Aesthetics

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A great subscription box for a book lover, especially a YA or young reader
OwlCrate | Monthly Book Subscription Box and Bookish Goodies
 
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20 Great Beach Reads That Are Not Romance - looking for some great beach reads but your idea of beach reading isn't really the traditional beach read Emily Henry kind of books? This list is for you! Check out this list of 20 amazing books to read thi...
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If you are a fan of beach reads and are looking for some new summer books to read this year, we have a list of 15 authors who write beach reads, like Elin Hilderbrand, since she is retiring this year. Find your next guilty pleasure for your pool or b...
Beach Reads Like Elin Hilderbrand - The Slowestuff Blog
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Highly acclaimed new releases as well as the long standing greats of books set in Ireland, this list has something for everyone. #bestbooks #bookstoread #booksinireland
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Grand, sweeping historical fiction books are their own version of magic. Check out this book list with nothing but historical fiction novels, including historical fiction ww2, historical fiction romance, and even some historical fiction for kids int ...
Historical Fiction Books To Get Lost In - The Slowestuff Blog
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Think YA is just for a very young audience? Think again. These 13 YA books for adults are incredible for everyone to read
The Best YA Books for Adults - The Slowestuff Blog
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Sarah J. Maas High Fantasy Book Series'

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Looking for books to read or gift? Fantasy Romance is the hottest book genre right now, and none hotter than the books of Sarah J. Maas. You will love having any of these on your bookshelf. Check them out and see which one suits your bookish aestheti...
The perfect gift for the Book Lover in Your Life - A Sarah J Maas Fantasy Book Series for Teens & Adults - The Slowestuff Blog
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Crescent City Series by Sarah J. Maas
House of Flame and Shadow, Crescent City novel, exclusive pre-order for gift giving
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Throne of Glass is an incredibly compelling, binge reading inducing series that kicks off with an assassin competition.  How awesome is that!
Throne of Glass Series
 
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A Court of Thorns and Roses (known as ACOTAR) is a modern day fairy tale retelling and it is SO GOOD.  If you are shopping for a book or book series (this series is complete) for yourself or someone on your list, and you know they like fantasy books, this is a winner.
A Court of Thorns and Roses
 
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Adult Fantasy book series - books 1 and 2 have been released and book 3 is set to release in January 2024
Crescent City Series

Book to Movie or TV Adaptations

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Lessons In Chemistry - the widely popular book is now a mini series on Apple+
Lessons In Chemistry - The Widely Successful Book is now to be a Mini Series on Apple TV
 
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Killers of the Flower Moon - an incredible true story that no one has ever heard of.  Until now.  Movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio being released in 2023
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