Month: November 2020

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a thursday thanksgiving quotable :)

Kaya @ afictionalbookworm

Hi friends! I just wanted to wish all of you a very happy Thanksgiving, and leave this little quote here. “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present.” -Bill Keane As we head into the Christmas season after a year full of tragedy, this quote really spoke to me. I’m so busy thinking about the past, or wishing on the future, that I’m forgetting to be grateful for the little joys of the present. So wear a mask, be careful, and have a happy Thanksgiving everyone! Continue reading a thursday thanksgiving quotable 🙂

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Some of the Most Beautiful Covers of 2020: POC/OwnVoices book edition!

Kaya @ afictionalbookworm

Hi friends! I’m so excited to talk about one of my favorite topics: book covers! There have been so many talented artists that have created absolutely gorgeous covers this year, but I specifically wanted to highlight diverse authors! I truly adore all of these for so many different reasons, and I can’t wait to see what 2021 has in store. Tell me your favorite OwnVoices cover below! Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Goodreads | Girlfriend Box | The StoryGraph Continue reading Some of the Most Beautiful Covers of 2020: POC/OwnVoices book edition!

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Tag Tuesday: Top 5 New Authors!!

Kaya @ afictionalbookworm

Hi friends! I’m so excited to begin the November Top 5 Tuesday topics, hosted by Meeghan @ Meeghan Reads! And I’m especially excited to talk about some of the wonderful authors I’ve discovered this year! Roshani Chokshi After reading both of her released books in the Gilded Wolves trilogy, Roshani Chokshi quickly became one of my favorite authors. Both books have a rich, diverse cast of characters, lush writing, and a complex plot. I can’t wait to go back and read all of her backlist! Jennifer Donnelly After reading both of Jennifer Donnelly’s fairy-tale retellings, I can safely say she … Continue reading Tag Tuesday: Top 5 New Authors!!