Month: July 2025

Walking the Line Between Fit & Fabulous: A Daily Walking Plan for BookLovers Who Hate Gyms

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Walking the Line Between Fit & Fabulous is your no-nonsense guide to looking good, feeling strong, and not sacrificing your love of books in the process. Whether you're strutting in sneakers or power-walking with plot twists, this blog proves you can tone your glutes and feed your brain at the same time. From beach walks with audiobooks to sneaky wrist-weight hacks, we’re blending fitness with flair—minus the toxic gym talk. Expect sass, sweat, and seriously good reading recs. Because being fabulous isn’t a phase—it’s cardio with a side of character development

What’s Teetering on My Nightstand This Week

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My nightstand is less a piece of furniture and more a chaotic book club where no one finishes the assigned reading. This week’s lineup includes FBI agents, twisted husbands, ’80s rock drama, and—obviously—a steamy Sandra Brown thriller. Some are new, some are old, all are silently judging me while I scroll TikTok. Here’s what’s currently stacked, cracked open, and whispering “finish me, coward.”

Back to School Survival Guide for the Bookaholic College Student

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College is back in session—but what about your reading life? This guide is for book-loving students who'd rather be curled up with a novel than at a campus mixer. From cozy dorm must-haves to snarky planners, I’ve rounded up the best bookish gear for your introvert soul. Bonus: everything is linked, so you can shop straight from your bed (where you probably are already). Because let's be real—your TBR list deserves a syllabus of its own.

Mugs and Muses : Sip Like A Literary Legend

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(Because nothing says "I'm Deep" like drinking tea from Jane Austin's face.) Let's face it. Writers and readers basically run on caffeine and surprise plot twists. And what better way to embrace your inner bookworm than by sipping from a mug that features your favorite literary legend? Whether you're on your first draft or your… Continue reading Mugs and Muses : Sip Like A Literary Legend

Happy 4th of July from The Bookaholic Blog!

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Hello, lovely readers! Today we’re raising a glass (and probably a popsicle) to freedom...the freedom to read what we want, where we want, and ignore literally everyone who tells us to “go outside and be social.” Whether you’re: Lounging on a beach with SPF 100 and a juicy thriller Hiding from loud relatives with a… Continue reading Happy 4th of July from The Bookaholic Blog!

How to Get Gorgeous While You Read (Because Why Not Be Beautiful and Brilliant?)

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This article emphasizes the benefits of multitasking beauty routines while enjoying reading. It outlines five creative ways to enhance appearance, including dyeing hair, using face masks, foot care, walking on a treadmill while reading, and various self-care activities. The essence is to combine beauty and reading for an enriching experience.

Book Review: The Last Days of Kira Mullin by Nicci French

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Verdict: Cancel your plans. This book “owns” you. Affiliate Link : https://amzn.to/4npmOZ3 Oh wow. Talk about a book you cannot put down. I started this one thinking I’d read a chapter before bed… and suddenly it was 3AM, I was caffeinated by adrenaline, and honestly? No regrets.Our main character, Nancy North, is a former aspiring… Continue reading Book Review: The Last Days of Kira Mullin by Nicci French