Simone and Her Books
books, reviews, and recommendations
Category: Lifestyle
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Can you believe it’s already the middle of January? Sheesh! Since we’re at that point in the month, I wanted to check in and say “hi, how are you?” I also wanted to share what I’ve read so far and my thoughts on them. While I’ve set myself for an ambitious reading year, my month…
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When the year first began, Netflix released a new show called “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo,” a reality TV series where famed organizer Marie Kondo comes to your house and cleans it for you. She uses her very famous method of taking everything out of your closets and shelves, holding up each thing, and asking…
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2018 was such a great reading year for me. Honestly, I can’t get over how great reading was for me. I read so many books and I wrote so many blog posts and made so many friends. I don’t say this because I think it’s cheesy, but I honestly feel blessed. This year, I plan…
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Happy New Year everyone! While I have one big goal to reach 100 books this year, I do have several other goals I want to make this year. Here’s what I’ll be working on this year! Read the ebooks I own Have you ever been caught up in all the physical books you buy that…
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Alright, folks. I’m starting the year with a big challenge for myself. I’m going to try and read 100 books. A few people noticed this goal and wondered how the heck am I going to read 100 books in a year?! Let me tell you about my plans. I feel like the past few years…
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The other day, I took a look at my Goodreads Reading Challenge and I noticed that I’m eight books away from hitting 100 books this year. Wow. I’m honestly surprised and happy for myself. I started off the year with a goal of 50. When I hit that goal, I bumped it up to 75.…
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I recently finished reading The Matchmaker’s List by Sonya Lalli and I was floored by how great this book felt. Aside from all the feels I got from this novel, I found myself really resonating with the position Raina found herself in. There are a couple of obvious differences, but I wanted to write about…
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Well, I didn’t think I would get a winter in LA but now I do and I couldn’t be more excited. I think when the temperatures drop we all become creatures of comfort. We stay indoors, keep warm, and treat ourselves to a little winter magic. There are a few traditions I love to keep…
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Ah, another delicious lunch to pair with my current reads. I absolutely am loving sharing these recipes with you. Today’s lunch is from a recipe I found on NomNomPaleo that combines all my favorite Italian flavors into one dish. The best part? It’s Whole30 compliant, dairy-free, and gluten-free because I’m a basic bitch like that.…
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If you look carefully at some of my book photos, you’ll see a journal hidden in the background. Here’s an example: If you’re wondering what that journal is, it’s my book journal. My book journal is literally my reading companion. I may not have it on me all the time, but it’s definitely there when…
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