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The Ultimate Harry Potter Gift Guide For 2020

July 20, 2020 - Updated August 11, 2020 // 10 Comments

Hellllooo back this week with another gift guide (check out last week’s gift guide if you happened to miss it — chock full of gifts for  book lovers in your life/yourself let’s be real). This gift guide is all about the best gifts for Harry Potter fans (add yourself to your To Buy For List…you deserve it this year!).

As you know, I read Harry Potter for the first time at 30 and while I was the Harry Potter festival near my house this year I was thinking how sad it was that I have ZERO Harry Potter merch. NOTHING. All my friends have been accumulating their Harry Potter merchandise FOR YEARS and I’m starting now and have a long way to go. This Hufflepuff needs to GET ON IT. Although what to get first??

Anyways, it might feel like the Harry Potter fanatic on your list has EVERY HARRY POTTER THING IN EXISTENCE…but I’m hoping this list of Harry Potter gift ideas will at least find you something to gift them that they don’t actually have yet!!

I would love love love for you to let me know in the comments some of YOUR best Harry Potter gift ideas…for gift guide purposes….totally not for myself. NOPE. Noooooope.

 

Related: The best Harry Potter Christmas decorations

 

[Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links which means that if you click on a link and purchase something I’ve talked about or recommended, I’ll receive a very small percentage of the sale. Please see my disclosure policy for more info. I’m not personally affiliated with/sponsored by any of the companies in this gift guide just genuinely think they are great!

 

Best Gifts For Harry Potter Fans

Just as a note: mostly everything in this Harry Potter gift guide that is Hogwarts house related had other House options..I just chose them randomly so check and they probably have your house!

 

 

 

Harry Potter Clothing

OH MY GOD I added so many of these to my wishlist and cart. THIS IS A PROBLEM. Can my whole wardrobe just be made up of Harry Potter clothing? I THINK SO. 

Tell me about all the Harry Potter clothing you own!!  I have gifted many a Harry Potter tee and think Harry Potter inspired clothing makes for the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans. I love walking around proudly declaring my nerdery.

 

Hogwarts House t-shirts

What a perfect way to show your love for a Harry Potter fan than getting them a t-shirt that represents their Hogwarts House — because YOU KNOW what their Hogwarts House is right?? A great gift for Harry Potter lovers….so long as you don’t mess up what House they are in. VERY SERIOUS BUSINESS WHAT HOUSE WE ARE IN.

 

Yellow t-shirt that says Hufflepuff on it with illustrations around it

Perfect gift idea for the Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin or Gryffindor in your life!

(Ravenclaw option,  Slytherin option, Gryffindor option)

 

I also love a lot of the Bioworld Harry Potter tees!

 

General Harry Potter tees

Nothing makes me feel more connected to someone than seeing a great Harry Potter t-shirt — it feels like in instant inside joke to see lines or jokes from the books like LeviOsa vs LeviosA or “I Solemnly Swear”. There are so many clever Harry Potter tees out there that it is REALLY hard to narrow them down!!

 

Deathly Hallows Tee

I really love this one as you can customize the colors according to the Hogwarts house colors!

 

 

Harry Potter ACCESSORIES

I think accessories are really fun gifts to give Harry Potter lovers and they totally make great stocking stuffer gifts for Harry Potter fans! Like I will NEVER not be happy about fun socks or a tasteful piece of jewelry — let alone Harry Potter themed as a gift!

 

 

 

Harry Potter Jewelry

 

I almost blew a whole lot of money perusing Harry Potter inspired jewelry for this. There’s so many creative ways to represent your Harry Potter love when it comes to jewelry. I like more of the subtle pieces personally (hint! hint! any family reading this) but I love how unique so many of the pieces are.

 

Alex and Ani Harry Potter Collection

I’ve got to say I’m pretty much I’m obsessed with all of the Alex and Ani Harry Potter jewelry and have a few pieces myself and think they are quality pieces to gift if you don’t want too expensive but you don’t want too cheap. My mother-in-law got me one of the Potter glasses wraparound rings for  Christmas so I can say, with experience, that Harry Potter jewelry is one of the best gift ideas for a Harry Potter fan (if they wear jewelry). I was DELIGHTED.

It’s kind of a problem now that I can one click Alex and Ani stuff on Amazon now…..at least if I wanted to order off the website I had to get my credit card out haha.

Here are my favorite pieces that make great presents (for someone else…..for you)

Harry Potter inspired quote charm braceletLove this “Hogwarts is my Home” bracelet!

 

 

 

Harry Potter Jewelry On Etsy

 

Golden Snitch inspired necklace: This is a bit of a pricey gift but if you are looking for that WOW gift that is a little step above most Harry Potter inspired jewelry and is well crafted! The shop has SO many variations of it with different stones in it.

 

 
Personalized Harry Potter Jewelry

I love finding personalized Harry Potter gifts for people as a truly special present for a Harry Potter lover! There’s so many options out there but here are a few of my favorites for all budgets.

 

Personalized Harry Potter gift necklaceI love this cute personalized Harry Potter gift necklace. 

 

Other options:

I gotta say I just LOVE the personalized spell one. Like what a unique gift for a Harry Potter lover outside of just going with your House or your name or something. Which spell would you all want??


Harry Potter Jewelry On Amazon

There’s a decent amount of stuff on Amazon if you are in need of a quick gift!

Harry Potter Scarves

I used to not be a scarf gal (unless winter scarf!) but I’ve found that I love a fun scarf to pep up an otherwise plain outfit. There are some really fun scarves out there for Harry Potter lovers.

 
Deathly Hollows scarf: Although I wish this were an infinity scarf (I’m partial to those…maybe because I’m awful at arranging scarfs around my neck in that effortless way others seem to pull off) I love the subtleness of this scarf!

 

Harry Potter Tote Bags

White Harry Potter inspired tote bag that says LOVE using Harry Potter related symbols

I am obsessed with this Harry Potter tote bag that is PERFECT for carrying my library books to and fro!

Other great options:

 
I have to say I’m pretty impressed with the selection that Amazon has of cute Harry Potter totes!

Other Harry Potter Bags

Black gold deathly hallows symbol makeup bag with faux leather bottom

This is the cutest Harry Potter inspired makeup bag ever!! I have been in need of a new makeup bag because mine is pretty gross but it’s something I just never remember so added this one to my wishlist!
 

 

Harry Potter Socks & Slippers



 These socks come in all the Hogwarts Houses on this shop but obviously my Hufflepuff self chose these — I mean also my favorite color is yellow sooo.

Other Options:

 

 

I have to say Amazon is killing the game with Potter themed socks!

Harry Potter Kitchenwares

I am really into a lot of these as an avid drinker of tea, coffee and wine! I will take one of each thank you very much!

 

 

Harry Potter Tumblers & Travel Mugs

 

Harry Potter Hogwarts Tea Tumbler

Harry Potter Tea Tumbler: I love the elegant nature of this one! Perfect for a tea loving Potterhead!

Other options:

 

 

Harry Potter Wine Tumblers

 


 Harry Potter Mugs

Nothing cozier than rereading the HP series (or any other book) with a big cuppa something good. Potter inspired mugs are always a good call!

 

"Always" Harry Potter Coffee Mug with deer and deathly hallows sign

 

I LOVE this set of 2 mugs — the gold and the black is a stunning combo on it with the beloved ‘Always’ on it.

Other options:

Other Fun Kitchenware Items

 
As a tea lover myself I’m rather partial to this Maruader’s Map themed teapot! Trying to decide if I need to upgrade my current teapot. It would pair well as a gift with this Harry Potter tea infuser!

 


 

FOR THE HOME

How much will my (non-Harry Potter loving) husband want to divorce me if I fill my home to the brim with Harry Potter stuff?? Seriously even though I’m in my 30’s I find myself much rather adding touches of decor related to things I love vs being ~FANCY~.  Plus I have a 2 year old so being fancy isn’t in the cards right now.

 


 

 

There are SO SO MANY amazing Harry Potter wall art for your home and I refuse to pick a few so definitely peruse these.

 

Related: Harry Potter Valentine’s Day cards

 

 

Office Supplies & Paper Fun

 

 

What Harry Potter gift ideas would be on your Christmas list?? Tell me your favorite HP merch that you own and think would be a great gift idea for Harry Potter fans!

 

P.S.  Check out these book lover Christmas decorations or this list of the best gifts for book lovers on Amazon!

 

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  1. Rachel says

    November 20, 2017 at 2:12 pm

    I really love my Gryffindor pajamas and my Gryffindor cardigan 🙂 I have lots of Harry Potter bookmarks too.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      November 21, 2017 at 8:12 pm

      I really need to rep my house first and foremost I think. So hard to figure out where to start with the HP merch!!

      Reply
  2. Kat_thebooknerd says

    November 21, 2017 at 9:27 am

    Have you noticed how little Hufflepuff merch there is? As a fellow Hufflepuffer (lolol I just made that term up) I get annoyed at all the Gryffindor and Slytherin only stuff (I was originally a Gryffindor for YEARS, might I add, but Pottermore changed it -.- rude). Most of my HP clothes are from Hot Topic and/or Primark. I also have a cushion that says “I solemnly swear I am up to no good” from Society6. I got a few things in the GeekGear Wizardry box in August 2017 and that had posters and a tiny Helga cup. It’s so CUTE! it’s funny how much merch is out now compared to when the films/books were being released. OH and I have most of the Funko Pops for HP! From the things you listed above, I love the books that turn out to be tiny drawers. aww

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      November 21, 2017 at 8:06 pm

      I have noticed that!! RUDE. Hufflepuffs are awesome. The first time I took a quiz it told me I was evenly a Gryffindor or Hufflepuff and for a while I thought of myself as a Gryffinpuff but then I decided to just choose (and took the Pottermore quiz on the site) Hufflepuff bc I think it’s totally me and the quiz agreed this time.

      Isn’t that adorable?? So creative! Esp for the Potter fan who has everything!!

      Reply
  3. Michelle says

    November 21, 2017 at 11:48 am

    I want all of the kitchen supplies! And some clothes. Slytherin for the win!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      November 21, 2017 at 8:02 pm

      Casually drop some hints to your family!! I told Will just to send this link to his mom bc she keeps asking for ideas lol

      Reply
  4. Annemieke says

    November 23, 2017 at 9:34 am

    So many good things. I’m glad Primark these days has a lot of HP stuff so I can get some cute t-shirts. I love my marauder map sweat shirt. And I am currently sitting under my hp blanket. 😀 And I just got a hp bag. Christmas came early. 😉

    Reply
  5. Michelle @ The Writing Hufflepuff says

    December 4, 2017 at 8:00 am

    I own quite a lot of Harry Potter merch but there’s so much I still don’t have and want on this list! Harry Potter clothing is my favourite type of merch – it’s practical and fun to wear! My favourites that I own are my Hufflepuff jumper, Ron’s Christmas jumper, my Hufflepuff scarf and these Marauders’ Map pyjama pants that are SUPER COMFY. They’re so soft omg.
    That said, I love all other types of merch too of course haha. Hope you’ll get a lot of great stuff for Christmas!

    Reply
  6. Paula Novack says

    November 17, 2019 at 4:50 pm

    I have quite a few things on your list already! I own so much HP stuff that I should be embarrassed lol.

    Reply

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I managed to pick my next read, as chronicled in these photos, but it was not easy with so many options! 

Decided to go with a most anticipated book of 2022 for me from an author who has written books I’ve really enjoyed.
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I am about halfway through and cruising along because I NEED to figure out if Joseph is the worst or what really is going on here in this story that starts with 3 women being stood up by the same guy on Valentine’s Day.  I feel like there is something more to this one but I can’t quite put my finger on it yet! ⁣
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Hoping to finish it this weekend! What are you reading this weekend? And do you have trouble picking your next read? How do you choose amongst all the options?
Sunshine on my face and a mass market fitting perf Sunshine on my face and a mass market fitting perfectly in my hands.⁣…
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Truly felt like there were zero things more joyful than the warm sun on my face after colder, dreary days and remembering how much I love the feel of reading a mass market paperback. It’s probably a very specific little joy of mine and I definitely reveled in it today.⁣
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But the real big joy has been rereading this book and experiencing it all over again before @bridgertonnetflix season 2 — especially the Pall Mall scene. And something to do with a 🐝 😅 iykyk⁣
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With all the joy I’m getting out of this reread it makes me wonder why I don’t prioritize rereading like I used to before I started blogging 10 years ago.⁣
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In my head I just want to experience all the new stories and try to make a dent in my TBR but I forget, until I do it, the genuine pleasure in revisiting old companions and how it’s a different side of reading one can experience — the nostalgia, the person I’ve become since reading the book and the way I approach a book already knowing what happens. Well the general sense of what happens because my memory is 💩!⁣
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Anyways that’s what I’m up to currently. Trying to finish this up so I can pack my books for a short trip I’m going on later this week. My first ✈️ since 2019!⁣
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Whatcha reading? Do you reread often? And tell me a little teeny tiny joy from your day.
If I was a person who made Reels I would somehow m If I was a person who made Reels I would somehow mash up the “screaming, crying”  Blank Space clip with the “emotional damage” refrain to the Bastille’s Pompeii to let you know how I feel after the last few chapters of #TheGildedCage !!⁣
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And if you don’t understand what that means, I’m sorry 😅⁣
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But woo boy do I need the third installment of this series!!! But I also think I’m going to be even more emotional damaged after that one soooo.⁣ 
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Seriously, one of the best simple joys of my life is the feeling of being so wholly and totally invested in a series that you have to remind yourself it’s fiction lest you spend all day in bed crying about the devastated look a character had on their face — a face you didn’t even see with your own two eyes but you are so invested that you feel nauseous and gutted like you sure did.⁣
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Have you read this series yet? Last book series that had you SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP because of the EMOTIONAL DAMAGE it inflicted?
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I love a good family story (especially one with a family secret!) and this is top notch. The writing is 👌🏻 and I know I’m going to be screaming when the pieces come together!⁣
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In other news, I’m 65% of the way through The Dry by Jane Harper and I’m enjoying it so much that I ended up staying on the treadmill twice this weekend after my allotted time was over just so I could keep listening.⁣
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Will and I FINALLY started Ted Lasso this weekend. It is a damn delight!! For all the hype and praise, it has overdelivered for me which is kind of shocking because normally hype is scary. I told Will that I feel like all the praise hasn’t even come close to how much I could love it. We are only 7 episodes in so no spoilers!⁣
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I’m kinda mad we sat on starting it for so long but at the same time I think the timing is right to help me see my way out of this February funk I have found myself in the past couple weeks.⁣
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Anyways, hope everyone is having a good weekend! Have you read Black Cake or The Dry? Where are my Ted Lasso fans at? I’m happy to join your ranks! Also please tell me your fave character bc I am finding it impossible to pick this far!
No but seriously every year I contemplate organizi No but seriously every year I contemplate organizing a search party for one Katjay Millay who wrote one beautiful and amazing book and then...vanished.

Like for real. She wrote a tweet in 2015 that she was taking a few weeks off and then.... no tweets, no new books. Radio silence.

I hope she’s okay, for real, and that she knows I obsessively stalk Goodreads/Twitter/the internet to make sure I haven’t missed new book news from her at least twice a year. 🥺

Is there any author who you’ve been waiting forever for a new release from??

I’d also like to add YA author Sarah Ockler to this list! Last release was 2015 😭😭
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The Sky is Everywhere — it’s out today on AppleTV+ and I can’t wait to sob my brains out. One of my absolute most favorite books ever by one of my all time favorite authors. It’s gorgeous and heartbreaking in its poignant depiction of grief, first love and healing — all woven together in Jandy’s signature gorgeous, lyrical writing.⁣
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Along For The Ride (out April 22) — one of a handful upcoming @sdessen books being adapted in the near future and I can’t wait! These books are so near and dear to my heart.⁣
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No release dates yet for The Summer I Turned Pretty tv series (the ultimate coming of age summertime story!) or The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight (the cutest meet cute of all meet cutes all set in 24 hours) but I am HYPED and have all my fingers crossed for 2022 🤞🤞

Have you read any of these? Anyone else hyped for these adaptations.

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A perfect setting to escape into (Alaska), a tender-hearted meet cute and a poignant look at the shared grieving experience of those left behind.

I was initially drawn, like I always am, to the daughter losing a mother storyline and an exploration of that grief but I was so taken by the father/daughter relationship between two people who were left untethered by losing the person who held their family together.

Greta and her father don't see eye-to-eye on basically anything when they are thrown together on this Alaskan cruise, a trip Greta's father and mother were supposed to take, and you can feel the tension of their long-standing tumultuous and fractured relationship -- a relationship that feels like its hanging in a balance and could not recover.

The two are both hurting so much from this loss  and it took my breath away at times in how true it rang to be in your own grief bubble and feeling like the loss is yours and yours alone while forgetting about the others shouldering their own piece of this loss. I loved watching them very slowly SEE one another.

I can't say enough good things about this one -- great setting, Greta's music, the meet-cute, the messy and imperfect nature of family and love. Definitely recommend!⁣
I was on a hot reading streak and now for the past I was on a hot reading streak and now for the past few days I get all cozy in bed to read at night and am asleep by 4 pages in. Will got a kick out of waking up to me basically spooning my kindle. Ebbs and flows, y’all.⁣
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Let’s do a little reading update with an edition of Last, Current & Next.⁣
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Last - The Girl With the Louding Voice: Adunni is by far one of the most memorable voices I’ve read in a book in a very long time. Her hope and resilience in the face of some awful situations kept me turning the pages and rooting for her. I can’t believe it took me so long to finally read it. Highly recommend!⁣
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Now - Deep in Providence (thank you @fiercereads ): I’m about halfway through after I carved out some time to read early this morning and I’m enjoying this story of grief, love and magic. I’m nervous about these girls trying to resurrect their dead friend though! When I put it down today I was getting a little creeped by some things happening.⁣
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Next - The Kiss of Deception: I’m rereading the first book in this YA fantasy series because it’s been forever and I really wanna finish the trilogy. I’ve been really wanting to go through series I’ve left unfinished for years (not for lack of interest but because I suck at juggling all the series I start) so this is one of them. I remember loving it so I’m excited to dive in and binge. 

Whatcha reading? Have you read any of these? Anyone else on the struggle train with reading at night right now?
Braved the downpour to get my library holds. I hop Braved the downpour to get my library holds. I hope they are worth it! Please tell me they are!⁣
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This is also, before I get to the stack,  an appreciation post for my tiny library and wonderful librarians.⁣
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They normally open at 9am during the week —except Fridays. Did I remember that? Nope. So I was I was SO proud of Riley and I for getting our butts in gear to be for around opening time to drop off a stack and get my new ones.⁣
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And alas, I go to open the door and it’s locked. Now I’m holding Riley’s hand, two tote bags full of books, an umbrella that I’m trying to keep over the both of us, mind you. I’m thoroughly confused until it hits me that it’s Friday.⁣
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So I’m like, welp, guess we are just dropping off in the bin so I try to grab my books out and put them in one-handed while juggling the umbrella and less than enthused Riley.⁣
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Mercifully the door opens and  our children’s librarian takes pity on us and lets us in to drop off and pick up the holds.⁣
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Is this what being a VIP as a celebrity feels like?? Sure feels like it to me 😆 for real though, it pays to be a regular and have a cute kid in tow who is being pelted with rain.⁣
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Anyways excited about this stack but especially Wahala, Daughter of the Moon Goddess and How High We Go In The Dark the most.⁣
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Also have been meaning to snag The World Gives Way after @jordys.book.club recommendation!⁣
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Have you read any of these? Any that you think were definitely worth the rain-soaked journey for??⁣
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Alright now I’m off to curl up and read on this rainy, dreary day which is really what I think a day like this is meant for.
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“Why is it so hard to pick my next read?” — “Why is it so hard to pick my next read?” — she says as she is surrounded by piles on piles of books on the floor and desk and packed on her bookshelf and book cart. (Partner @berkleypub - thanks for the review copy).⁣
⁣
I managed to pick my next read, as chronicled in these photos, but it was not easy with so many options! 

Decided to go with a most anticipated book of 2022 for me from an author who has written books I’ve really enjoyed.
⁣
I am about halfway through and cruising along because I NEED to figure out if Joseph is the worst or what really is going on here in this story that starts with 3 women being stood up by the same guy on Valentine’s Day.  I feel like there is something more to this one but I can’t quite put my finger on it yet! ⁣
⁣
Hoping to finish it this weekend! What are you reading this weekend? And do you have trouble picking your next read? How do you choose amongst all the options?
Sunshine on my face and a mass market fitting perf Sunshine on my face and a mass market fitting perfectly in my hands.⁣…
⁣
Truly felt like there were zero things more joyful than the warm sun on my face after colder, dreary days and remembering how much I love the feel of reading a mass market paperback. It’s probably a very specific little joy of mine and I definitely reveled in it today.⁣
⁣
But the real big joy has been rereading this book and experiencing it all over again before @bridgertonnetflix season 2 — especially the Pall Mall scene. And something to do with a 🐝 😅 iykyk⁣
⁣
With all the joy I’m getting out of this reread it makes me wonder why I don’t prioritize rereading like I used to before I started blogging 10 years ago.⁣
⁣
In my head I just want to experience all the new stories and try to make a dent in my TBR but I forget, until I do it, the genuine pleasure in revisiting old companions and how it’s a different side of reading one can experience — the nostalgia, the person I’ve become since reading the book and the way I approach a book already knowing what happens. Well the general sense of what happens because my memory is 💩!⁣
⁣
Anyways that’s what I’m up to currently. Trying to finish this up so I can pack my books for a short trip I’m going on later this week. My first ✈️ since 2019!⁣
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Whatcha reading? Do you reread often? And tell me a little teeny tiny joy from your day.
If I was a person who made Reels I would somehow m If I was a person who made Reels I would somehow mash up the “screaming, crying”  Blank Space clip with the “emotional damage” refrain to the Bastille’s Pompeii to let you know how I feel after the last few chapters of #TheGildedCage !!⁣
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And if you don’t understand what that means, I’m sorry 😅⁣
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But woo boy do I need the third installment of this series!!! But I also think I’m going to be even more emotional damaged after that one soooo.⁣ 
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Seriously, one of the best simple joys of my life is the feeling of being so wholly and totally invested in a series that you have to remind yourself it’s fiction lest you spend all day in bed crying about the devastated look a character had on their face — a face you didn’t even see with your own two eyes but you are so invested that you feel nauseous and gutted like you sure did.⁣
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Just me orrrrrr?⁣
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No but for real. If you love YA fantasy, go start #theprisonhealer so you can be caught up when The Blood Traitor comes out in June (and be my emotional support person for the duration of reading it). I love these characters and I dying to see what happens next. 

Have you read this series yet? Last book series that had you SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP because of the EMOTIONAL DAMAGE it inflicted?
A real life reading photo because I couldn’t be A real life reading photo because I couldn’t be bothered to make it pretty — mismatching fuzzy sucks, coffee almost gone and Christmas pajama pants that are super old.⁣
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But y’all Black Cake is so good!! I’m almost halfway through and I know it’s A Choice to declare it one of the best books I’ve read all year but I’m feeling bold based on how it’s going.⁣
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I love a good family story (especially one with a family secret!) and this is top notch. The writing is 👌🏻 and I know I’m going to be screaming when the pieces come together!⁣
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In other news, I’m 65% of the way through The Dry by Jane Harper and I’m enjoying it so much that I ended up staying on the treadmill twice this weekend after my allotted time was over just so I could keep listening.⁣
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Will and I FINALLY started Ted Lasso this weekend. It is a damn delight!! For all the hype and praise, it has overdelivered for me which is kind of shocking because normally hype is scary. I told Will that I feel like all the praise hasn’t even come close to how much I could love it. We are only 7 episodes in so no spoilers!⁣
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I’m kinda mad we sat on starting it for so long but at the same time I think the timing is right to help me see my way out of this February funk I have found myself in the past couple weeks.⁣
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Anyways, hope everyone is having a good weekend! Have you read Black Cake or The Dry? Where are my Ted Lasso fans at? I’m happy to join your ranks! Also please tell me your fave character bc I am finding it impossible to pick this far!
No but seriously every year I contemplate organizi No but seriously every year I contemplate organizing a search party for one Katjay Millay who wrote one beautiful and amazing book and then...vanished.

Like for real. She wrote a tweet in 2015 that she was taking a few weeks off and then.... no tweets, no new books. Radio silence.

I hope she’s okay, for real, and that she knows I obsessively stalk Goodreads/Twitter/the internet to make sure I haven’t missed new book news from her at least twice a year. 🥺

Is there any author who you’ve been waiting forever for a new release from??

I’d also like to add YA author Sarah Ockler to this list! Last release was 2015 😭😭
Ahhh some of my absolute OG young adult faves are Ahhh some of my absolute OG young adult faves are becoming movies/tv shows soon! And one of them is out TODAY!⁣
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The Sky is Everywhere — it’s out today on AppleTV+ and I can’t wait to sob my brains out. One of my absolute most favorite books ever by one of my all time favorite authors. It’s gorgeous and heartbreaking in its poignant depiction of grief, first love and healing — all woven together in Jandy’s signature gorgeous, lyrical writing.⁣
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Along For The Ride (out April 22) — one of a handful upcoming @sdessen books being adapted in the near future and I can’t wait! These books are so near and dear to my heart.⁣
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No release dates yet for The Summer I Turned Pretty tv series (the ultimate coming of age summertime story!) or The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight (the cutest meet cute of all meet cutes all set in 24 hours) but I am HYPED and have all my fingers crossed for 2022 🤞🤞

Have you read any of these? Anyone else hyped for these adaptations.

Also, for the past few years, I’ve kept a running list of books becoming movies/tv shows for the year. Head to my bio to check out the list! I try to update it weekly and keep on top of it all but life ya know 😆 but I try!
Is this a book club? I think we just started a boo Is this a book club? I think we just started a book club. Or maybe just a @jenniferesmith appreciation club?? (partner @randomhouse )⁣
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Either way, after loving Jennifer E. Smith's YA books for years, it's been a real treat to also read her debut picture book with Riley (we loved!!) as well as her adult debut out in 3 weeks!⁣
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⁣So let me tell you about that adult debut — The Unsinkable Great James!!

This one just was the perfect warm-hearted read for a cold and gloomy January.

A perfect setting to escape into (Alaska), a tender-hearted meet cute and a poignant look at the shared grieving experience of those left behind.

I was initially drawn, like I always am, to the daughter losing a mother storyline and an exploration of that grief but I was so taken by the father/daughter relationship between two people who were left untethered by losing the person who held their family together.

Greta and her father don't see eye-to-eye on basically anything when they are thrown together on this Alaskan cruise, a trip Greta's father and mother were supposed to take, and you can feel the tension of their long-standing tumultuous and fractured relationship -- a relationship that feels like its hanging in a balance and could not recover.

The two are both hurting so much from this loss  and it took my breath away at times in how true it rang to be in your own grief bubble and feeling like the loss is yours and yours alone while forgetting about the others shouldering their own piece of this loss. I loved watching them very slowly SEE one another.

I can't say enough good things about this one -- great setting, Greta's music, the meet-cute, the messy and imperfect nature of family and love. Definitely recommend!⁣

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