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The Duff: A Giveaway!

February 19, 2015 - Updated May 7, 2019 // 67 Comments

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One of my favorite things in the world are all the 90’s and early 2000 teen rom-coms. 10 Things I Hate About You, Clueless, She’s The Man, Mean Girls, Bring It On, She’s All That, Can’t Hardly Wait, Never Been Kissed — I could go on! I feel like I haven’t found as many more modern teen rom-coms that I love like those and so I AM SOOOO excited for The Duff because it looks like it has all the makings for a great teen rom-com! I haven’t READ The Duff by Kody Keplinger (plan to!) but I enjoyed one of her other books! PLUS I super super love Mae Whitman from her role in Parenthood and just her as a person in general (one of the few celebs I follow on Twitter) so I have high hopes! It looks funny and super cute (even WILL wants to see it!!) so I’m excited though I cannot think of Mae Whitman as a “duff” because she IS SO NOT.

 

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If you don’t know what it is about or haven’t seen the trailer here’s what it is about:

Bianca (Mae Whitman) is a content high school senior whose world is shattered when she learns the student body knows her as ‘The DUFF’ (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) to her prettier, more popular friends (Skyler Samuels & Bianca Santos). Now, despite the words of caution from her favorite teacher (Ken Jeong), she puts aside the potential distraction of her crush, Toby (Nick Eversman), and enlists Wesley (Robbie Amell), a slick but charming jock, to help reinvent herself. To save her senior year from turning into a total disaster, Bianca must find the confidence to overthrow the school’s ruthless label maker Madison (Bella Thorne) and remind everyone that no matter what people look or act like, we are all someone’s DUFF.

 

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Now for the giveaway:

One winner will receive:

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  • Copy of the book (movie tie-in book cover)
  • T-Shirt
  • Mini-Poster

 

Open to US mailing addresses only.
Prizing provided by CBS Films
Ends February 27th at 11:59 EST

 

TO ENTER:

Leave a comment below telling me your favorite teen rom-com WITH an email/Twitter that I can get a hold of you if you win!

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  1. Hannah @ The Irish Banana Review says

    February 19, 2015 at 9:09 am

    I’m gonna go with Easy A. Who doesn’t love Emma Stone? 😉

    I cannot wait to see this movie! <3

    Reply
  2. Katja says

    February 19, 2015 at 9:13 am

    Easy A is one of my all time favorites. Oh, and 10 Things I Hate About You. <3

    Reply
  3. Amy Deatherage says

    February 19, 2015 at 9:15 am

    Pretty in Pink; 10 Things I Hate About You

    @bookgoonie
    bookgoonie at yahoi

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  4. Lindsey says

    February 19, 2015 at 9:18 am

    She’s the Man is hands down my fave. I can watch that movie over and over and still find it hilarious. I can’t wait to see The DUFF!! It looks great 🙂
    @booksbeautybuys

    Reply
  5. Nikki Robinson says

    February 19, 2015 at 9:25 am

    If we’re going with old rom-coms, I’d have to say 10 things I hate about you. but if we’re talking newer ones, if say easy A. they’re both fantastic.
    thanks for the giveaway!
    @n_n_nikki

    Reply
  6. Hannah says

    February 19, 2015 at 9:33 am

    10 Things I Hate About You… Gets me every time!
    @bananasb00ks

    Reply
  7. Kaitlin @ Next Page Please! says

    February 19, 2015 at 9:48 am

    Thanks so much for the giveaway! My favorite rom-com has to be Stuck in Love! My twitter is: @NextPagePlease_

    Reply
  8. Jordan says

    February 19, 2015 at 10:00 am

    I love all the ones you mentioned, but I could watch What a Girl Wants with Amanda Bynes over and over and over (probably because COLIN FIRTH!)

    Reply
  9. Jenn @ Give a Hoot Read a Book says

    February 19, 2015 at 10:17 am

    Oh, I’ve really been wanting to read this! It looks like such a cute movie and my sister & I were just talking about how there hasn’t been a light fluffy teen romcom in a long time!
    My #1 favorite has to be 10 Things…Heath Ledger singing? Yes, please! #2 would be Easy A. Oh, and one that hasn’t been mentioned…Crossroads! Best soundtrack ever. 🙂
    @SeeJennRead

    Reply
  10. Becky LeJeune says

    February 19, 2015 at 10:27 am

    Even though it’s not 90s, I have to go with Sixteen Candles.

    @BeckyLeJeune

    Reply
  11. Sarah C says

    February 19, 2015 at 10:33 am

    10 Things I Hate About You!

    Reply
  12. Angie F. says

    February 19, 2015 at 10:44 am

    10 Things I Hate About You, of course! 😀

    @pinkindle

    Reply
  13. Carlisa @ Confessions of Carlisa says

    February 19, 2015 at 10:52 am

    I think I’m going to go with She’s the Man or the classic Never Been Kissed. I love them both! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  14. Shannon says

    February 19, 2015 at 10:56 am

    Sixteen Candles…Jake Ryan, that is all! (And yes, I’m showing my age, but I still love movies and books like this!)
    Twitter @AZeergirl

    Reply
  15. Adriane says

    February 19, 2015 at 11:57 am

    10 Things I Hate About You. 🙂

    Reply
  16. Jess Kidding says

    February 19, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    Oh man, this is a hard questions… I think I have to go with Can’t Hardly Wait. I just love how kitchy and silly it is. Melissa Joan Hart mocking herself, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Seth Green, I love it!

    @JesKiddingBooks
    JessKiddingBooks@gmail.com

    🙂

    Reply
  17. Amanda says

    February 19, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    My favorite teen rom com is a tie between The First Time, or Starstruck. They’re both fantastic and hilarious. I could watch them forever!

    Reply
  18. Kathryn says

    February 19, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    Although I am a sucker for all teen rom-coms, Clueless will always reign supreme.
    @kathryn_writes

    Reply
  19. Jon @ Bookish Antics says

    February 19, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    Definitely Juno, no movie compares with its awkward, adorkable romance!
    @scottreadsit

    Reply
  20. Breenah says

    February 19, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    Ten Things I Hate About You, always and forever.
    I’m not sure I would have ever looked into this if it weren’t for the fact that I love Mae Whitman in everything else she’s been in, but I’m glad I did because it looks/sounds good!

    Reply
    • Breenah says

      February 19, 2015 at 12:43 pm

      Also, twitter @bybreenah

      Reply
  21. Karla says

    February 19, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    She’s All That! We thought Freddie Prinze, Jr. was so cute! @junebug_kw

    Reply
  22. S.Huston says

    February 19, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    I seriously LOVE 90’s rom-com’s, I’m with you on wishing there were more like them coming out, though I did LOVE Easy A…Emma Stone is the bomb! I am SO excited to see The Duff but kind of want to read the book first but kind of am dying to see the movie lol.

    My favorites ARE She’s All That, 10 Things I Hate About You (Heath’s smile was so amazing), and Drive Me Crazy!

    @head_clouds

    Reply
  23. Rissi (@scriptsandsuch) says

    February 19, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    I really liked She’s the Man and even though Beastly was a sweet contemporary re-telling.

    Thanks for the fun giveaway, Jamie. 🙂

    Reply
  24. Kayla @ The Thousand Lives says

    February 19, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    Two of my favorites are Juno and Easy A, but I recently saw She’s the Man for the first time and that one had me laughing so hard I needed tissues! And of course, Mean Girls. Can’t forget that one 😛

    @the1000lives

    Reply
  25. Jessica Samuelsen says

    February 19, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    She’s all that… One of my faves! @writingpearls

    Reply
  26. Emmah says

    February 19, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    10 Things I Hate About You definitely!!

    Oh, and my twitter is: ohloveyourflaws

    Reply
  27. Shruti says

    February 19, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    My favorite rom-com HAS to be Anna and The French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins (book) And… Mean Girls =D My Twitter is @ShrutiKamath3

    Reply
  28. Alexandra says

    February 19, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    I love A Cinderella Story wih Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray such a cute teen romantic comedy!

    Reply
  29. Britt @ Not So Teen Reads says

    February 19, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    My favorite movie genre by far. I think I have to go 10 Things I Hate About You. It was my everything in high school, and it still holds up. I’m really looking forward to The DUFF. It looks a lot different than the book, but still really awesome. @brittlockhart

    Reply
  30. Deanna says

    February 19, 2015 at 5:58 pm

    Pretty in Pink, who doesn’t love Duckie? Also Easy A because it’s a great take on a wonderful and classic book, The Scarlet Letter. @deeschwazy

    Reply
  31. Allison says

    February 19, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    Easy A for sure! Anything that makes a classic novel awesome is good in my book!
    @reader4evr

    Reply
  32. Monica @ A Southern Girls Bookshelf says

    February 19, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    Well seeing how I’m the old chick here I’m going with anything John Hughes…Pretty in Pink/16 Candles/Breakfast Club… the movies of my youth! Lol
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  33. Afrida says

    February 19, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    I cannot wait to watch this movie!! My favorite teen rom com is Easy A. My twitter is @SimplyAfrida. My email is wahid.jen20@gmail.com

    Reply
  34. Christina says

    February 19, 2015 at 10:03 pm

    I just saw this movie! And I have to say, it’s pretty adorable! Please enter me in your giveaway…my favorite teen rom-com is “Clueless.”

    @YouBookMe

    Reply
  35. Christi Davis says

    February 19, 2015 at 10:47 pm

    I looove She’s the Man. My favorite’s Gouda

    Reply
  36. Stacy L says

    February 19, 2015 at 11:26 pm

    I loved “Can’t Hardly Wait.” It’s not really a “rom-com” per we, but it definitely is teen & has Some romance, so I always love it. And I was a big fan of “Mean Girls” and “13 Going on 30.” Twitter @stacyblacklica

    Reply
  37. bn100 says

    February 19, 2015 at 11:41 pm

    she’s all that

    bn100candg at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  38. Devyn Hinchee says

    February 20, 2015 at 1:01 am

    My co-worker and I were just talking about this movie! I’ve got to go with 10 Things I Hate About You, I miss Heath Ledger so much! He was just perfect. Twitter is: @devynhinchee

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  39. Amber @ YA Indulgences says

    February 20, 2015 at 2:04 am

    My favorite Rom-Com? Oh gosh, that’s hard….

    Definitely, Maybe, which is more of a Rom-Drama, 10 Things I Hate About You is definitely a favorite and then I love A Cinderella Story. And Easy A. And Mean Girls. If those last two actually count as “Romance-Comedies”. 🙂 I’m sure I’m forgetting others.

    Twitter: @YAIndulgences
    Email: YAIndulgences@gmail.com

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  40. EllieM says

    February 20, 2015 at 8:27 am

    I love Easy A, and John Tucker Must die haha. Not sure if that’s a Rom com, but it was def a fem-com? Loved how the girls just ended up being friends and no one wanted the man ;P
    email elliemoreton st gmail
    twitter @ByellieM

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  41. Stefani @ Caught Read Handed says

    February 20, 2015 at 8:45 am

    I love She’s the Man, 27 Dresses, and 10 Things I Hate About You. There are so many, but those are the first that come to mind! My Twitter handle is @StefaniSloma. 🙂
    Thanks for the giveaway, Jaime!!

    Reply
    • Stefani @ Caught Read Handed says

      February 20, 2015 at 8:45 am

      I meant JAMIE! Fingers are still waking up!

      Reply
  42. Ally Pell says

    February 20, 2015 at 11:14 am

    I am looking forward to seeing The Duff! My favorite rom-com is 1999’s She’s All That. The movie holds a special place in my heart. I went on my first date ever to see that movie & my date and I are happily married : )

    Thanks for the giveaway, my email is divingintobooks@gmail.com

    Reply
  43. Jen says

    February 20, 2015 at 11:25 am

    10 Things I hate about you has always been a fav. She’s All That….She’s the Man…. I feel like if I saw it when flipping channels I would be like oh ya that movie but I’m bad at remembering them off the top of my head. ha ha. jenbook4 (at) gmail.com

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  44. Shae/Shelver @ Shae Has Left The Room says

    February 20, 2015 at 11:58 am

    Oh gosh. Book-wise, I really liked THE START OF YOU AND ME. But when it comes to movies, I prefer older romcoms, either stuff like YOU’VE GOT MAIL or legit older stuff like Doris Day’s and Katherine Hepburn’s movies.

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  45. Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction says

    February 20, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    I loved pretty much all of the teen rom-coms that you listed – I agree that it’s a genre we don’t see nearly as much anymore and I miss it! I think my favorite was maybe 10 Things I Hate About You, but it’s so hard to choose! Thanks for the chance to win! You can contact me at my email (which I entered above) OR @NicoleMHewitt on Twitter!

    Reply
  46. Cassie (Happy Book Lovers) says

    February 20, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    As far as teen rom-coms go, I feel like they’re ALL my favorite. I totally love The Prince & Me, it’s a great 90s one that’s not super popular. But I mean, Easy A is just as excellent. Also 10 Things I Hate about You is a given, DUH! 🙂
    I feel like we need to have a movie night!
    @happybooklovers

    Reply
  47. LAMusing says

    February 20, 2015 at 9:49 pm

    I like the old school – Clueless!

    Reply
  48. Shemp DeYoung (@ShempGames) says

    February 21, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    My favorite of recent times is definitely Easy A. It brings back thoughts of the genius of John Hughes.

    Reply
  49. Dinky says

    February 22, 2015 at 9:01 am

    My favorite was 10 Things I Hate About You and now as I write about this I want to watch it again. I was addicted in it! 😀
    dinkyka@gmail.com

    Reply
  50. Katie says

    February 22, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    She’s The Man allllll the way! I love that movie. Thanks for the giveaway!

    And my twitter is @ktbucklein

    Reply
  51. Kelli G says

    February 22, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    Does Never Been Kissed count? I mean, Drew Barrymore did pretend to be a teenager so I think it would be teen-rom com lol- if not, I have to agree with everyone, She’s the Man has a special place in my heart.
    Email: ibwed@outlook.com

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  52. sarah says

    February 22, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    Definitely 10 Things I Hate About You! but then I always have a soft spot for Pretty in Pink/Sixteen Candles. Too many options!

    Reply
  53. Katie says

    February 23, 2015 at 1:11 am

    I’m obsessed with Sixteen Candles. I get to fall in love like I’m Molly Ringwald every time. It’s amazing.

    @katiedidbarnes

    Reply
  54. Hana says

    February 23, 2015 at 1:14 am

    My favorite rom-com is Bridesmaids! I think it’s so funny and cute. My twitter is @armeddragons

    Reply
  55. Amanda says

    February 23, 2015 at 1:24 pm

    My favorite rom-com is a tie between 10 Things I Hate About You and She’s The Man

    @lrhxghost

    Reply
  56. Natalie says

    February 23, 2015 at 3:49 pm

    I love Bring It On and Stick it. It’s so funny and has the best stunts.

    Reply
  57. Ashley @The Quiet Concert says

    February 23, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    One of my favorites is Cinderella Story… haha don’t laugh 🙂 I am a big Chad Michael Murray fan

    Reply
  58. Elizabeth says

    February 24, 2015 at 9:29 am

    You can find me at @oboechica88

    I am so with you on teen romcoms! I get these weird cravings and I just like…binge watch a ton of them! 10 Things I Hate About You is definitely at the top of the list for me, but She’s All That and Mean Girls are definitely up there for me!

    Reply
  59. Rabiah says

    February 24, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    I love She’s The Man because it cracks me up every time, but I also really love 10 Things I Hate About You and She’s All That too 😀 Thanks for the great giveaway!

    Email: iliveforreading AT hotmail DOT com

    Reply
  60. Devin says

    February 24, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    10 Things I Hate About You is a movie that I will always love!

    My twitter is @devinlindseyy

    Reply
  61. Danielle D. says

    February 26, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    She’s the Man! I’ve watched it so many times it’s ridiculous. my twitter handle is: jtoddwashere

    Reply
  62. Lasha Rudder says

    February 26, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    My favorite teen rom-com is A Cinderella Story. It is one of my all time favorites because it always makes me laugh, smile and just happy to be home with popcorn and oreos watching a great movie!

    @lasha908

    Reply
  63. Laura says

    February 27, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    My all time favorite teen rom-com is definitely John Tucker Must Die

    My twitter: @Rapxttoni

    Reply
  64. Taryn says

    March 2, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    Mean Girls, of course! It’s a classic!

    Reply
  65. Julia Gomez says

    March 11, 2015 at 1:03 am

    This is hard! Either Clueless, or Mean Girls!

    Reply

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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).⁣
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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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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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