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    Twilight 20th Anniversary Edition Book Feature

    A few weeks ago, I published a post about my copy of the deluxe limited edition version of Twilight. In the post I wrote about the book, which you can read here, I mentioned I have the 20th anniversary edition…

    By essieofwho February 25, 2026
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    Twilight Deluxe Limited Edition Book Feature

    In late 2025, there was a lot of buzz about Stephanie Meyer’s novel, Twilight. It turned 20 years old in 2025. In honor of this anniversary, two new versions of Twilight were released. The first was a 20th anniversary paperback…

    By essieofwho February 11, 2026
  • Accessories,  Blog,  Books,  Clothing,  Fangirl Lifestyle,  Fashion,  Home,  Home Decor,  Jewelry,  Sweaters

    Bloomingdale’s x Wuthering Heights Collection Favorites

    Last month, I discovered that Bloomingdale’s has a new collaboration in their stores. This collaboration is with the movie Wuthering Heights and the studio releasing it, Warner Brothers. The movie, which will being it’s theatrical run on February 13, 2026,…

    By essieofwho February 3, 2026
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2025,  Books,  christmas,  Holidays,  Lifestyle

    Book Review: 12 Days of Christmas, A Little Golden Book Classic

    It is Christmas Eve, which is a perfect time for families with children to read Christmas themed bedtime stories. Although there are plenty of books about Santa Claus, including The Night Before Christmas, and the birth of Jesus, I wanted…

    By essieofwho December 24, 2025
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2025,  Books,  christmas,  Holidays,  Lifestyle

    Book Review: Christmas at Hogwarts by J.K. Rowling with Illustrations by Ziyi Gao

    Every year, there are new Christmas themed books. Some of them are for adults while others are for children. They tell classic Christmas tales while others tell new and original stories. There are some that are inspired by popular media…

    By essieofwho December 21, 2025
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2025,  Books,  christmas,  Holidays,  Lifestyle

    Young Queens Collection: The Curious Crown by Megan Hess Book Review

    Every year, I hear about all the Christmas themed books that people need to read. I personally don’t like to read Christmas themed novels near Christmas, but I love to read Christmas themed children’s book! I think it is a…

    By essieofwho December 3, 2025
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    Book Review: A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft

    A few years ago, a YouTube I was following at that time recommended books to read during the fall months. One of those books was A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft. At that time I wanted to read more…

    By essieofwho October 22, 2025
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    Book Review: Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett

    Booktok and online book reviewers in general has really let me down. After years of reading really bad books that are highly praised, I finally gave up on trusting them. I really don’t like the books they review nor do…

    By essieofwho October 16, 2025
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    My Great Book Burn Out and Why I’m Sick of Reading New(er) Books

    Many things can be hidden by the facade of social media, which can be both a good thing and a bad thing. If you were in my house right now, you would see piles and piles of books I have…

    By essieofwho October 13, 2025
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    Book Review: Young Queens Collection: The Velvet Messenger by Megan Hess

    It’s October 1st, which means Halloween is this month! I own a few Halloween themed children’s books, but the one I picked to review this month is The Velvet Messenger by Megan Hess. It is a part of the Young…

    By essieofwho October 1, 2025
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