Ahhhh OMG! This is officially my 500th post on this little blog that I love so much. Mind officially BLOWN.
My bestie Amy bought me this shirt for no reason other than she knew that I would love it…and she was correct! It’s PERFECT!
When I started blogging 5 years ago, I was looking for a creative way to share my passion for reading with others. I had NO IDEA how much fun this was going to be, the opportunities it was going to give me, and the wonderful people I was going to meet. The money that I make from writing this blog is purely a bonus…this has been so much fun and such a wonderfully fulfilling creative outlet for me 🙂
THANK YOU to all of you for sticking around, inviting friends to read my blog, for following me on social media, for your kind comments, and for everything else. I wouldn’t even have a blog if wasn’t for YOU—my blog followers! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here. Xo.
Book Coffee Happy’s 500th Post
500 posts…well that’s just crazy. I’ve shared SO many books! Some wonderful, some not so wonderful. And obviously bits of my personal life get sprinkled in here from time to time which I love. I wish I could share more!
A huge shoutout to the authors and the publishers who have allowed me the opportunity to read and review your books. Even if my opinions of you book are negative, you will ALWAYS have my respect for the amount of work and heart you have put into creating your work of art. Thank you for sharing your visions, your stories, and your characters with us.
I love this little blog so much and I’m always thinking of ways to improve it and new things to write about. I’m so looking forward to participating in Blogmas again this year…my FAVORITE time of year to be a blogger. It starts THIS FRIDAY and I’m so excited!
Cheers to 500, Book Coffee Happy! I can’t wait to see where the next 500 will take us 🙂
Xo,
Jenny
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In my last post, I had asked for help picking my next book because I just couldn’t decide. All 3 sound so good! In case you missed my last post, you can read about all 3 contenders HERE.
The Book I Chose
So, which did I pick? After close consideration…a book about a bookstore will always trump the others 😉
AAAAND this book has been on my to read list since 2021 (although to be fair, one of the other condenders is also on this list)! I first talked about them HERE!
Goodreads Synopsis ofChristmas by the Book {Anne Marie Ryan}:
Nora and her husband, Simon, have run the beautiful oak-beamed book shop in their small British village for thirty years. But times are tough and the shop is under threat of closure–this Christmas season will really decide their fate. When an elderly man visits the store and buys the one book they’ve never been able to sell, saying it’s the perfect gift for his sick grandson, it gives Nora an idea. She and Simon will send out books to those feeling down this Christmas. Maybe they can’t save their bookstore, but at least they’ll have one final chance to lift people’s spirits through the power of reading.
After gathering nominations online, Nora and Simon quietly deliver books to six residents of the village in need of some festive cheer, including a single dad of twins who is working hard to make ends meet, a teenage boy grieving for his big sister, a local Member of Parliament who is battling depression, and a teacher who’s newly retired and living on her own. As the town prepares for a white Christmas, the books begin to give the recipients hope, one by one. But with the future of the bookshop still up in the air, Nora and Simon will need a Christmas miracle–or perhaps a little help from the people whose lives they’ve touched–to find a happy ending of their own….
Sounds so good, right?? I’ll have my full review of this one posted during Blogmas!
Kindle Update
I love it! It’s amazing! The only way to read a book!
JUUUUUST KIDDING. I never even took it out of the box and officially gave it to my husband last week when he mentioned that he was curious to try one, lol.
Prime Day convinced me that I needed it but in reality…I just love the feel of a physical book in my hand and I’m not ready to trade that in just to stare at another screen. Ugh.
Maybe one day I’ll actually try it??? Maybe???
Have you read Christmas by the Book? What did you think (NO SPOILERS please)? Do you love your Kindle? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
Xo,
Jenny
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Book Coffee Happy’s newest series where I share the book I’m currently reading, the coffee I’m currently drinking, and 1 thing that is currently making me happy!
Book I’m Currently Reading:
I’m still reading (savouring) Once Upon a December and I’m really loving it so far 🙂 I have many thoughts which I will share with you during BLOGMAS (If you aren’t familiar with Blogmas, HERE is a link to Book Coffee Happy’s welcome video from last year)!!!
Goodreads Synopsis ofOnce Upon a December {Amy E. Reichert}:
With a name like Astra Noel Snow, holiday spirit isn’t just a seasonal specialty–it’s a way of life. But after a stinging divorce, Astra’s yearly trip to the Milwaukee Christmas market takes on a whole new meaning. She’s ready to eat, drink, and be merry, especially with the handsome stranger who saves the best kringle for her at his family bakery.
For Jack Clausen, the Julemarked with its snowy lights and charming shops stays the same, while the world outside the joyful street changes, magically leaping from one December to the next every four weeks. He’s never minded living this charmed existence until Astra shows him the life he’s been missing outside of the festive red brick alley.
After a swoon-worthy series of dates, some Yuletide magic, and the unexpected glow of new love, Astra and Jack must decide whether this relationship can weather all seasons, or if what they’re feeling is as ephemeral as marshmallows in a mug of hot cocoa.
Coffee I’m Currently Drinking:
Starbucks Sugar Cookie Latte
Eh. I was working on my blog at Barnes and Noble a few days ago and wanted coffee. Barnes and Noble, PLEASE replace all of the stupid Starbucks with Dunkin’!
I got the Sugar Cookie Latte and it was…fine. Kind of blah. Clearly one shouldn’t order this nonfat as I did, I think this might have been user error.
And they wrote my name as Jackie when I clearly said Jenny. I hate Starbucks.
Currently Making Me Happy:
I. BOUGHT. A. CHRISTMAS. TREE.
She’s so, so pretty.
If you follow Book Coffee Happy on Instagram, you already know the whole story of how I came across the most perfect Christmas tree while I was shopping last week and immediately (so happily) bought it.
I have wanted one my entire life and now I own one! She’s perfect. 4 Feet tall, snow capped, warm prelit lights. My family thinks I’ve gone insane (we’re Jewish and most definitely do not celebrate Christmas) but I don’t care. This tree brings me such joy and makes our family room look so beautiful. No need for ornaments, no need for a tree skirt. She’s perfection all on her own. She miiiiight get a topper if I can find one that I love but I’m thinking that’s about it as far as decorating her! Simplistic perfection all on her own. Shalom!
What are you currently reading?
What coffee are you currently enjoying?
What is 1 thing currently making you HAPPY?
Xo,
Jenny
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Trick or Treating was freezing! Also, while everyone else eats candy, I eat apples lol
Hellooooooo!
I’m listening to the Glee Christmas album as I type up this post and I’m just so happy 🙂
Happy Fall/Thanksgiving/Holiday season aka my most favorite time of the whole year! My house is currently a weird combination of pumpkins and snowflakes and I couldn’t be happier that this lovely time of the year is finally upon us. It snowed here on Halloween and while everyone around me was complaining, I felt like it was a magical gift to have snow this early in the season. Trick or Treating was absolutely freezing (I wore 2 pairs of pants!) and while maybe THAT part wasn’t necessarily the greatest, the beauty of the snow more than made up for it. BRING IT, Mother Nature…I’m so ready 🙂
My all time favorite candle scent is baaaaaaaaaaack!!!
What I’m Reading
The week of Halloween was also officially the time that I decided it was time to start reading/listening to holiday books! The BEST. So far this season, I’ve listened to 2 holiday audiobooks (reviews coming during Blogmas) and I started reading this beauty 2 days ago. While I currently have 4 holiday books checked out of the library, I obviously had to start with this one because it was the 2022 holiday book that I was most excited to read THIS holiday season! You can read all about why in THIS POST.
Goodreads Synopsis of Once Upon A December {Amy E. Reichert}:
With a name like Astra Noel Snow, holiday spirit isn’t just a seasonal specialty–it’s a way of life. But after a stinging divorce, Astra’s yearly trip to the Milwaukee Christmas market takes on a whole new meaning. She’s ready to eat, drink, and be merry, especially with the handsome stranger who saves the best kringle for her at his family bakery.
For Jack Clausen, the Julemarked with its snowy lights and charming shops stays the same, while the world outside the joyful street changes, magically leaping from one December to the next every four weeks. He’s never minded living this charmed existence until Astra shows him the life he’s been missing outside of the festive red brick alley.
After a swoon-worthy series of dates, some Yuletide magic, and the unexpected glow of new love, Astra and Jack must decide whether this relationship can weather all seasons, or if what they’re feeling is as ephemeral as marshmallows in a mug of hot cocoa.
Thanks for visiting my little blog today! Next up will be my thoughts on The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz….
Have you started reading holiday books yet?
Have you read Once Upon a December? What did you think (NO SPOILERS PLEASE)? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
Xo,
Jenny
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We saw Hamilton for the 2nd time! Although I liked the cast from the first time we saw it much more than this one, it was still amazing obvi!
Hiiiii! Happy Fall! I have an audiobook review for you today from a book I’ve been listening to while recently taking some gorgeous fall walks around my neighborhood. I only wish I loved the book as much as I loved the walks 🙂
***Note: This book is not to be confused with The Wrong Family by Tarryn Fisher. My review of THAT mess of a book can be found HERE.***
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Goodreads Synopsis ofThe Wrong Family {Ellery Kane}:
He tells you he’s your father. He welcomes you into his family. And now you’re trapped…
I’ve never met my father. It was always just me and Mom, so when she died, I was completely alone. But today, years since I first mailed my DNA to Family Ties, I finally have a match. They’ve found my biological father.
When I meet Robert , he’s warm, dependable, sturdy. I’m desperate for him to like me. I want to be part of his perfect, high-flying family more than anything.
Except, I’m not so sure they are perfect. Every day, strange things go wrong in the Thompsons’ grand Lake Tahoe house. A family photo is found burning. Robert’s car is tampered with. My mother’s necklace goes missing.
Though that’s nothing compared to the horror of finding the huge family portrait violently slashed in its ornate gold frame… But someone is trying to blame me for everything—all eyes are on me. I can’t run now.
And then I receive an email from Family Ties that makes my blood run cold.
Robert Thompson is not my father.
Now I’m trapped in a house full of strangers, with no idea who I can trust. And I’m terrified my life is in grave danger…
I can’t even. The biggest twist in this whole book is literally given right in the synopsis. How dumb is that?! I freaking hate spoilers.
This book was just eh from the very beginning. A few things I didn’t see coming but none as shocking as the most UNshocking twist that wasn’t even a twist because I read it before I even listened to the book.
Everything about this book just kind of fell flat for me. Annoying characters, stupid storylines. The kind of book that you forget about the minute it’s over without ever giving it another thought.
Book Coffee Happy Epilogue:
Nope. Skip it.
Have you read this book? What did you think? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
Xo,
Jenny
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One of my all time favorite book series is The Winter Series by Joanne Demaio. I look forward to reading them every year! HERE is a blog post I wrote 2 years ago all about the first 3 books in the series. I’ll write a post during Blogmas all about where I’m at in the series, my thoughts, etc.
She announced last year that a new Winter book was going to be released THIS FALL (Book #7 in the series)! I have been not so patiently waiting for it’s release and ran to Barnes and Noble a few days after it’s release.
From Instagram:
Spoiler: They didn’t have it.
Aaaaand just a few hours later, LOOK WHAT HAPPENED! Joanne Demaio saw my Instastory and offered to send me a copy of her newest book!
From Instagram:
The Most Perfect Book Mail
And then just 3 days later, look what came in the mail:
Perfection. That book cover, omg. STUNNING.
Ahhhh I can’t WAIT to read this one! I usually start reading holiday books at the beginning of November but I’m thinking I may need to start even a little earlier this year. I don’t want to write the synopsis here because while these ARE stand alone novels, it’s definitely best to read them in order (crossover characters, places, etc.)
Thank you so much for your kindness, Joanne. This book series is so special to me and you just made it even MORE special 🙂
My beautiful collection of all of the books in this series (in order!)
Seriously…how GORGEOUS are these covers?!
Have you read any of these adorable books? What did you think? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
Xo,
Jenny
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My Heart is With Israel and aBook Review: Drowning {T.J. Newman}
It’s been so awful watching from such a distance as the horror has been unfolding in Israel. My heart hurts.
It’s felt wrong and weird to continue blogging throughout all that is happening. As a Jewish person, I can’t even put into words how terrifying and heartbreaking all of this is.
Blogging is something that I do for a fun, creative hobby and it has felt too weird (and wrong?) to work on my writing my little blog when my mind and my heart are both so currently distracted.
That being said, writing this blog also provides such a wonderful distraction for me…as do reading books. I’ve always said that books can be the perfect cure when you need your mind to focus on something else.
Like me, I know that many of YOU also use books as a distraction and as an escape. I feel helpless in this entire situation but if I can help distract you or take your mind off of scary things even for a little bit by simply recommending books…that’s something I can do. Books are magic and can instantly transport you to completely different places, time periods, and even people if you let them in.
So back to blogging and recommending books it is…for me, for you, for us 🙂
**Head over to Book Coffee Happy’s Instagram account and watch my current Instastory for more of my thoughts on all of this…This morning I posted 8 minutes of me talking all about it…**
Now I WILL admit, I wish I had spent the past week reading something….anything….more uplifting than this book, lol. HOWEVER, this book was so amazing that I legit was completely absorbed while reading which was actually the most perfect distraction for me. This book is INTENSE. Like heart pounding intense. It’s AWESOME.
Goodreads Synopsis ofDrowning {T.J. Newman}:
Six minutes after takeoff, Flight 1421 crashes into the Pacific Ocean. During the evacuation, an engine explodes and the plane is flooded. Those still alive are forced to close the doors—but it’s too late. The plane sinks to the bottom with twelve passengers trapped inside.
More than two hundred feet below the surface, engineer Will Kent and his eleven-year-old daughter Shannon are waist-deep in water and fighting for their lives.
Their only chance at survival is an elite rescue team on the surface led by professional diver Chris Kent—Shannon’s mother and Will’s soon-to-be ex-wife—who must work together with Will to find a way to save their daughter and rescue the passengers from the sealed airplane, which is now teetering on the edge of an undersea cliff.
There’s not much time.
There’s even less air.
My Review ofDrowning {T.J. Newman}:
If you haven’t yet read T.J. Newman’s debut novel, Falling, you must read that book ASAP. It’s AMAAAAAZING (book synopsis and my review here).
I’ve been so excited to get my hands on her newest book, Drowning, and let me tell you…it most definitely did NOT disappoint.
HOLY. HELL.
My heart was legit pounding while reading this book. I smiled. I cried (tears down both cheeks). I held my breath. It was intense and crazy and amazing and awesome.
If you are someone afraid of flying, this might not be the best choice for you…I might never get on another plane for the rest of my life after reading this…but if you can handle this topic, READ THIS BOOK.
Were parts of it a bit too technical? Yes. Did I have to Google a vast amount of aviation terms? Yes. Was all of that worth it to help me better understand this heart pounding book? HELL YES.
I really didn’t think I could love her second book as much as I loved her first but I really, really did. By the way, both books are stand alone novels…they not a series. You can read either one first. And you should definitely read them both…STAT.
The movie rights for this book have already been sold and OMG it will make such an amazing movie (the movie rights for her first book, Falling, have also been sold and that will ALSO be an incredible movie). I’m not a huge movie fan but I can’t WAIT to see both of these! I can only imagine seeing all of this on the big screen in a dark room…my heart is pounding just thinking about it…
Book Coffee Happy Epilogue:
READ. THIS. BOOK. Just not while you are on an airplane or have plans to be on one anytime soon 😉
Have you read this book? What did you think? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
Sending love and peace to all…
Xo,
Jenny
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Book Coffee Happy’s newest series where I share the book I’m currently reading, the coffee I’m currently drinking, and 1 thing that is currently making me happy!
Typecast Giveaway Winner Video is at the bottom of this post 🙂
Book I’m Currently Reading:
I have been waiting for months to get my hands on a copy of TJ Newman’s latest book, Drowning.
I absolutely LOVED, LOVED, LOVED her first book, Falling…if you haven’t read Falling, it’s a must read! Here is a link to my review (and the synopsis) of Falling. I can’t wait to dig into her newest book, Drowning!
Goodreads Synopsis ofDrowning {TJ Newman}:
Six minutes after takeoff, Flight 1421 crashes into the Pacific Ocean. During the evacuation, an engine explodes and the plane is flooded. Those still alive are forced to close the doors—but it’s too late. The plane sinks to the bottom with twelve passengers trapped inside.
More than two hundred feet below the surface, engineer Will Kent and his eleven-year-old daughter Shannon are waist-deep in water and fighting for their lives.
Their only chance at survival is an elite rescue team on the surface led by professional diver Chris Kent—Shannon’s mother and Will’s soon-to-be ex-wife—who must work together with Will to find a way to save their daughter and rescue the passengers from the sealed airplane, which is now teetering on the edge of an undersea cliff.
There’s not much time.
There’s even less air.
Coffee I’m Currently Drinking:
So I do drink from him from time to time year round but I CONTINUOUSLY drink from him during this time of year. He’s so weird and creepy and perfect and he makes my coffee taste even more delightful. I love him so.
Currently Making Me Happy:
IT’S FALL YA’LL!!!!!!
Ahhh I love this time of year SO, SO FREAKING MUCH! Bring on all the spooky, scary, fall vibes!!
It was 85 degrees when I took this picture 2 days ago. COME ON, CHILLY WEATHER! This picture would be so much more aesthetic if I was wearing a cozy sweater, flannel shirt, or warm hoodie.
Fun Fact: As I was snapping this selfie of myself, a kind security guard came over and asked if I would like for him to take a picture of me. I said yes…but I wasn’t prepared for him to then loudly say, “OK NOW STRIKE A POSE”. So I striked a pose while laughing. An impromptu photoshoot with a stranger??? LOVED IT! People were looking. It was awkward and awesome. I’m choosing NOT to put that photo on the Internet but you get the idea…
Winner of the Typecast (Signed Copy) Giveaway Video:
Thank you to everyone who entered to win a signed copy of Typecast! Here is a video of me (actually my daughter…a Book Coffee Happy special guest star!) choosing the winner:
What are you currently reading?
What coffee are you currently enjoying?
What is 1 thing currently making you HAPPY?
Happy Friday! I hope your weekend is filled with love and BOOKS!
Xo,
Jenny
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Book Giveaway (Open to International Readers): Typecast {Andrea J. Stein}
Ahhhh I’m SO excited to be able to share this gem with you today! I absolutely loved this book and I so highly recommend it…
Goodreads Synopsis of Typecast (Andrea J. Stein):
Callie Dressler thought she had put her past where it belonged—behind her. But when she learns her ex-boyfriend is bringing their breakup to the big screen, she must face the fact that their history has been looming over her all along.
At thirty-two, Callie Dressler is finally comfortable in her own skin. She loves her job as a preschool teacher, and although living in her vacant childhood home isn’t necessarily what dreams are made of, the space is something she never could have afforded if she’d stayed in New York City. She knows her well-ordered life will be upended when her type A, pregnant sister, Nina; adorable four-year-old niece; and workaholic brother-in-law move in, but how could she say no when they needed a place to crash during their remodel? As Nina pointed out, it is still their parents’ house, even though their mom and dad have relocated.
As if adjusting to this new living situation isn’t enough, the universe sends Callie another wrinkle: her college boyfriend, Ethan—who Callie dumped ten years earlier for reasons known only to her—has a film coming out, and the screenplay is based on their real-life breakup. While the movie consumes her thoughts, Callie can’t help wondering if Nina and her friends are right that she hasn’t moved on. When a complication with Nina’s pregnancy brings Callie in close contact with Nina’s smart and funny architect, Callie realizes she had better figure out whether she wants to open the door to the past—or she’ll risk missing out on her future.
My Thoughts on Typecast {Andrea J. Stein} :
Absolutely loved it.
These characters and their relationships with each other were so detailed and wonderfully written. To see those relationships (and their perspectives) change over time was so interesting to read! I loved the dual timelines as they were able to come together to eventually tell the whole story. I had some pretty strong predictions very early on as to where this story was going to go and I am happy to report that I was WRONG! I absolutely love when that happens….when a book can go in a completely different direction than the reader was thinking that it would.
The writing in this book was great and so easy to follow…I often read more in one sitting that I was intending to because I was so into the storylines! A sign of a wonderful book! What a fantastic debut novel she has written.
The character development was GREAT. I felt like I really “knew” these people! It was hard to “say good-bye” to them when I finished reading this book. I would so love for there to be a sequel…??
A Conversation With Andrea J. Stein, in Her Own Words:
What inspired you to write Typecast?
The story was inspired when I heard about a guy who made a short film about his college girlfriend, ten years after graduation. It got me wondering how that girlfriend would feel if she knew she was the subject of a film so many years later. From there, I started thinking about who that woman would be – would she be single or married? Why did the college relationship end? That was how Typecast was born.
What was the most fun part of writing Typecast?
That’s a tough question! I had fun getting to know my characters, and I definitely enjoyed spooling out the romance part of the story. I also had fun writing the children in the book – some of whose remarks just may have come from my own kids!
Without giving away spoilers, what are some takeaway messages that you hope readers will gain from reading Typecast?
One big message is about forgiveness – and especially self-forgiveness. It’s so important to recognize, and truly internalize, that the choices you made in the past were probably the best ones you could make at the time – with the information you had, and who you were as a person.
Where can your book be purchased?
Like they say, anywhere books are sold. It’s available at all online booksellers, and any brick-and-mortar bookstore can order it for you if they don’t already have it on their shelves.
Any additional information that you would like to provide about you or your book:
Bringing my debut novel into the world was an amazing experience, and I have so much gratitude for all my readers. Stay tuned for my next novel!
Book Giveaway (Signed Copy):
***GIVEAWAY DETAILS***
Open to US followers as well as International followers
Would you like to win a signed copy of Typecast? I have a signed copy to give away! If you are a US resident, your signed book will be mailed directly to you. If you are an international follower, an ebook will be emailed to you.
To be entered, just leave a comment below (on this blog post)! Your comment can be about anything!
**You must comment below to be eligible for the giveaway and you must comment here on this blog post (not on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)**
Giveaway will close on Wednesday (10/4/23) at 6:00 pm CDT and the winner will be randomly chosen and announced here on my blog on Friday (10/6/23).
I will post a video here on Friday of me choosing the winner!
Good luck! Can’t wait to read your comments!
Xo,
Jenny
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There’s a cottage on a cliff. Gabe and Pippa’s dream home in a sleepy coastal town. But their perfect house hides something sinister. The tall cliffs have become a popular spot for people to end their lives. Night after night Gabe comes to their rescue, literally talking them off the ledge. Until he doesn’t.
When Pippa discovers Gabe knew the victim, the questions spiral…Did the victim jump? Was she pushed?
And would Gabe, the love of Pippa’s life, her soulmate…lie? As the perfect facade of their marriage begins to crack, the deepest and darkest secrets begin to unravel.
My Review ofThe Soulmate {Sally Hepworth}:
Eh.
I couldn’t connect to ANY of the characters at ANY time of this book which made it hard to care what happened to any of them.
While I found the bits about their marriages interesting, I absolutely hated the bits about the businesses, investors, etc. Unfortunately, this was a major part of the book!
AND there was one pretty big storyline that was never really explained…I waited the entire book to find out more about it! I don’t want to give anything away so I won’t go into detail but I can’t imagine I’m the only reader who wanted more storyline about this…
There WAS a twist that I did NOT see coming which is always fun but overall? Eh.
The best part of this book were the insanely short chapters…some were 1 or 2 pages long! I love that so much, I flew through this book. I really do wish every book could be written in short chapters such as this.
2 Sally Hepworth books that are worth reading over The Soulmate: THIS ONE and THIS ONE.
Book Coffee Happy Epilogue:
She’s written better books.
Have you read this book? What did you think? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
Xo,
Jenny
This book wasn’t my favorite but it might just be yours! Click the image below to order the book through my Amazon affiliate link. When you order through this link, I receive a tiny commission. Thank you for your support, Xo
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