#stationerychristmasreads

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“Catching her breath, she laid the sword on the grass, wiping it clean of dirt and grime. The characters on the blade glittered in the moonlight.'The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.’” ― Elizabeth Lim, Reflection . . . . . . Of Poseidon by Anna Banks 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ …………………………………………………… Beware Beware by Steph Cha 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ………………………………………………… Made You Up by Francesca Zappia 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ……………………………………………….. Of Triton by Anna Banks 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ………………………………………………………… Of Neptune by Anna Banks 4/5 (Did we really need a third book?? No. No we didn’t.) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ………………………………………….. Reflection (Twisted Tales,) by Elizabeth Lim 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ……………………………………………… . . . . . . . . . #theselectiondec20 December #wrapup #stationerychristmasreads #happynewyear - December wrap up #jollybookmas WE MADE IT | wrap up #allthebooksdec20 2020 wrap up (peep the books in the background. All 55 books read this year! So glad I got my goal!!!) #queensofdecember Favorite Fae #queenofairanddarkness #bookstababesdec20 Silver Lining of 2020 - December wrap up https://www.instagram.com/p/CJeangugiRF/?igshid=1klihx99lhmcv

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“The strength of a woman is not measured by the impact that all her hardships in life have had on her; but the strength of a woman is measured by the extent of her refusal to allow those hardships to dictate her and who she becomes.” ― C. JoyBell C. . . . . . . . . . . #theselectiondec20 Maxon’s letters: love that is worth the pain #stationerychristmasreads Joy to the world - December #bookhaul #jollybookmas Gold and Glitter | naked books #allthebooksdec20 Favorite reads of 2020 #queensofdecember hot drink #bookstababesdec20 Another Year has passed - favorite read of 2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/CJZaktNAH7c/?igshid=18af59jsv9p9o

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“Young women died. Life resumed. Such was the way of the world, at least according to men.” ― Kerri Maniscalco, Kingdom of the Wicked . . . . . . . . #theselectiondec20 Letters from America’s father: the final push #stationerychristmasreads One More Sleep - book that took your sleep away #jollybookmas Blanket of Snow | #flatlaymonday #allthebooksdec20 Favorite covers of 2020 #queensofdecember book and twinkle lights #bookstababesdec20 Warm drinks - #mugmonday https://www.instagram.com/p/CJWxWlsAc5f/?igshid=qkfuyhqua8js

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“We are all flawed, my dear. Every one of us. And believe me, we've all made mistakes. You've just got to take a good hard look at yourself, change what needs to be changed, and move on, pet.” ― Lauren Myracle, Let It Snow . . . . . . . . . . . #theselectiondec20 Dancing In The Rain: romantic #stationerychristmasreads What’s This? - worst books you’ve read in 2020 #rosesandbones #jollybookmas Happy Kwanzaa #allthebooksdec20 Snowy Reads #bookstababesdec20 Happy Kwanzaa - red, green, & black stack https://www.instagram.com/p/CJT_x2lgzvd/?igshid=16brnm9xike5z

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Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! I hope you’re all having a wonderful day! . . . . . . . . . . . #theselectiondec20 Christmas In Carolina: Merry Christmas! #stationerychristmasreads All I Want For Christmas Is You - Book you would want to gift someone #jollybookmas Merry Christmas #allthebooksdec20 Happy Holidays #queensofdecember Book that makes a good gift #bookstababesdec20 Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! https://www.instagram.com/p/CJPHNOCArF7/?igshid=1v2r09im6uzn1

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“Alec kissed her and everyone clapped. Isabell heard a clock chime midnight and inhaled the scent of French perfume and dark chocolate. She gazed out the window at a light snow falling on the Place de la Concord and wondered how anyone could be so happy. She kissed him back and knew she was exactly where she belonged.” - Christmas in Paris, Anita Hughes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #theselectiondec20 August and Georgia: plot twist #stationerychristmasreads Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays - best books you’ve read in 2020 #jollybookmas Christmas Eve | glædelig karácsonyt #allthebooksdec20 book and cookies #queensofdecember Pretty wrapping (book cover) #bookstababesdec20 ‘Twas the night before - anticipated sequels https://www.instagram.com/p/CJL3Neegkok/?igshid=11jk7r2zznspx

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“‘Fair enough,’ said Thor. ‘What’s the price?’ ‘Freya’s hand in marriage.’ ‘He just wants her hand?’ asked Thor hopefully. She had two hands, after all, and might be persuaded to give up one of them without too much of an argument. Tyr had, after all. ‘All of her,’ said Loki. ‘He wants to marry her.’ ‘Oh,’ said Thor. ‘She won't like that.’” ― Neil Gaiman, Norse Mythology . . . . . . . . . . . #theselectiondec20 The bracelets: last book or merch you were gifted #beauty #stationerychristmasreads Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer - books with animals/pets #jollybookmas Yuletide | favorite mythology #allthebooksdec20 books to read by the fire #queensofdecember Favorite Author #neilgaiman #bookstababesdec20 Ghost of Christmas Future - sequel releasing in 2021 https://www.instagram.com/p/CJHXMuQAv1c/?igshid=og4qr7xoc930

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“Paris was a destination, yes, but with a thousand little journeys of its own.” ― Michelle Gable, A Paris Apartment . . . . . . . . #theselectiondec20 The Princess suite: heartwarming reunion #stationerychristmasreads Fairytale of New York - book set in a city you’d love to visit #jollybookmas Winter Solstice | short book #allthebooksdec20 2020 release you didn’t get to #hood #queensofdecember #mapmonday #bookstababesdec20 Ghost of Christmas Past: book you meant to read in 2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/CJE0k8_gcI1/?igshid=1fzcyo1pnuxz3

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“Morning tide makes a great companion when you don’t want to be around people. It soothes and comforts and doesn't ask for anything. But the sun does. The higher it gets, the more I am reminded that nothing stops time. There is no escaping it.” ― Anna Banks, Of Poseidon . . . . . . . . . . . . #theselectiondec20 Illéa’s diary: secrets revealed #stationerychristmasreads Underneath the tree - best new author (for you) in 2020 #jollybookmas Books By The Fire | steamy reads (#smutsunday) {it’s not that steamy. But it has its moments!} [mom, if you’re reading this, it’s not smut!] #allthebooksdec20 Stocking Stuffers #queensofdecember favorite books stack #bookstababesdec20 stockings - sock Sunday https://www.instagram.com/p/CJCRRt8gb0c/?igshid=oj46hsw1lhzw

[thethornsrose]

“Padmé Amidala was completely still. The brown halo of her hair spread out around her, softened here and there by white blossoms that had blown through the air to find their rest amongst her curls. Her skin was pale and perfect. Her face was peaceful. Her eyes were closed and her hands were clasped across her stomach as she floated. Naboo carried on without her. Even now, at the end, she was watched.” ― E.K. Johnston, Queen's Shadow . . . . . . . #theselectiondec20 The caning: heartbreaking #stationerychristmasreads Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - books with angels or demons #jollybookmas Christmas Miracle | books that got you through 2020 #allthebooksdec20 Red & white book stack #queensofdecember colors of winter #bookstababesdec20 Buddy the Elf - buddy reads https://www.instagram.com/p/CI_lAlAALMJ/?igshid=1gotztaqu3zun

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“For there are no limits to the stars; their numbers are infinite. Which is precisely why I measure my love for you by them. An amount too boundless to count.” ― Kerri Maniscalco, Hunting Prince Dracula . . (That hot cocoa had whipped cream and cinnamon dusting on top, but it melted. Regardless, it was delicious!! 😋) . . . . . . . . #theselectiondec20 Halloween party: character you’d dress up as #stationerychristmasreads Hard Candy Christmas - books that disappointed you this year #anassassinsguidetoloveandtreason #jollybookmas Happy Hanukkah #allthebooksdec20 book & cocoa #queensofdecember Favorite book couple #bookstababesdec20 Holiday Fling - romance reads #maybesomeday https://www.instagram.com/p/CI8381Bgj3U/?igshid=1ok1qvno9fw3x

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🎶“...Here we are as in olden days Happy golden days of yore Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more Through the years we all will be together If the fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bough And have yourself a merry little Christmas now...”🎶 . . . . . . . . . . . . . #theselectiondec20 The rebels: stakes rise #stationerychristmasreads Christmas Wrapping - best book cover in 2020 #jollybookmas Krampus | evil character #allthebooksdec20 Jingle Bells (Fave holiday song) #queensofdecember Cozy Pic #bookstababesdec20 Ugly Sweater - an ugly book cover #echelon https://www.instagram.com/p/CI7HuFJA7jH/?igshid=5tsb4hd5rb4i

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“You're a kaleidoscope, you change every time I look away.” ― Rainbow Rowell, My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories . . . . (This was supposed to be posted yesterday, but I couldn’t get the shot because it was so gloomy and rainy and it just wasn’t happening lol) What’s up, #swapwednesday! You’ve heard of my friend @piratesandpixiedust and here I am again, showing off their account! I have no idea how they took their original photo, because I am OUT OF BREATH and my arms are shaking and I’m sweating… Do you work out??? Anyway… Merry Christmas! . . . . . . #theselectiondec20 Kriss Ambers: love-hate relationship #stationerychristmasreads Wonderful Christmastime - Holiday reads #jollybookmas Gift That Keeps On Giving #swapwednesday #allthebooks Last Reads of 2020 #madeyouup #queensofdecember Book BFF #bookstababesdec20 Countdown to Christmas - Top 5 Favorite Books https://www.instagram.com/p/CI6QpofAJ2O/?igshid=1xs5ixgf2da78

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“As the doors opened to the Great Room, I blushed as everyone’s focus turned to us. My heart fluttered mercilessly, and I wondered if they could see it. They were looking upon their queen.” ― Kiera Cass, The Betrothed . . . . . . . . . . #theselectiondec20 Celeste Newsome: character you didn’t like at first but grew to care for #stationerychristmasreads Christmas Must Be Tonight #jollybookmas Wishlist | sequels you wish were ready #allthebooksdec20 Naughty or Nice Characters #queensofdecember Villain You Love To Hate #bookstababesdec20 Tree Topper - 5 star reads https://www.instagram.com/p/CI1De2Ug1Jd/?igshid=it3k72tnrriw

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“‘I’ll teach you how to defend yourself, how to maim a man. We can use Po as a model.' 'Wonderful,' Po said. 'It's quite boring really, the way you beat me to death with your hands and feet, Katsa. It'll be refreshing to have you come at me with a knife.’” ― Kristin Cashore, Graceling . . . . . . . . . . . . . #theselectiondec20 The Women’s Room: favorite female characters #stationerychristmasreads Christmas, Baby Please Come Home - book that feels like home #jollybookmas Sing Fa La La | characters you’d go caroling with #allthebooksdec20 under hyped books #queensofdecember Royalty #bookstababesdec20 Sugar Plum Dreams - fantasy Friday https://www.instagram.com/p/CIrJDR6gOiz/?igshid=85fqz11uys09

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“I smiled, leaning over the desk and used the sweetest tone I could muster. "In my spare time I flay open bodies of the deceased. Two of whom were victims of Leather Apron. The scent that hung in the room would drop a man to his knees, and I aided my uncle during the postmortems while standing in gelled blood." I sat back in my chair, the leather squeaking its own disapproval. "Whatever you have to show us won't be too much for my stomach to handle, I assure you.” ― Kerri Maniscalco, Stalking Jack the Ripper . . . . . . . . . . . #theselectiondec20 Aspen Leger: protective character #stationerychristmasreads It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - book that took you by surprise in 2020 #ofposeidon #jollybookmas I’m Dreaming of a Wine Christmas | books & booze #allthebooksdec20 Meant to read but didn’t #thegoldfinch #queensofdecember Fierce Female Lead #bookstababesdec20 Start of Hanukkah - light a candle https://www.instagram.com/p/CIoYC5ogsh0/?igshid=1y1hobzcojdzb