I think many of us struggle to find ways to take care of ourselves, or even simply making the time for it. One recommendation I saw recently was to have a “self-care cheat sheet” of all the ways you can treat yourself, and I think having options help—things that are free, things that take awhile, things that cost $$, etc.—that way when you DO make the time, you have a shortcut to the good stuff.
One of my favorite things to do in my free time is to curl up with a good book (and typically a snack—helloooooo, popcorn!). I like books from all genres, so if you’re looking for a good read here are some of my recent 5-star faves.
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Modern Romance The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood: this female author writes stories about women in STEM, and damn if the tropes weren’t done SO well. |
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Scifi The End of Men by Christina Sweeney-Baird: a lethal virus breaks out that affects only men. |
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Mystery/Thriller I Found You by Lisa Jewell: if you’re looking for a thrill ride and/or you’re a Murderino, I think you’ll enjoy this book. |
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Fantasy From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout: the world building and characters are *chef’s kiss* and only get better as the series goes on. |
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Nonfiction High Achiever by Tiffany Jenkins: you probably know her from “Juggling the Jenkins” (if you don’t, go look her up). Her tales of things from mental health to motherhood are hilarious. |
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Contemporary Fiction The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune: a by-the-books caseworker is sent to a magic school with “dangerous” children to determine if the school should remain open. |
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YA Fantasy A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas: if you are a lover of fantasy and haven’t read any Maas, I command (I mean, gently recommend) you to drop everything and pick up one of her books! |
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~Abby - S&S HBIC
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