Let’s talk books! Specifically, every single thing I read in 2024, including what I’d recommend and what I wouldn’t. A few notes before we start: We’ll sort all of the 72 books I read below by genre, and within each category, I’ll highlight the Best of 2024, Honorable Mentions, and all the rest. Skim for the highlights, if you want,…
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Every Book I Read in 2024, Ranked: The Very Best Books, Honorable Mentions, and Everything Else, Too
How to decorate for Christmas in your first apartment (and beyond): a process for anyone decorating on a budget, living in a small space, or starting from scratch
Oh, the swearing while hanging this garland. Let’s avoid that for you. Maybe you’re wondering how to decorate for Christmas in your first apartment. Maybe you’re newly married and can’t wait to trim your first tree with your spouse, but you aren’t sure what to buy first. Maybe you just moved houses and feel like you’re starting your decor from…
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Book Themed Gifts for Book Lovers
Fellow readers, the day has come. It’s time for Anna’s literary gift guide! If you’re looking for a book-themed gift for a reader you love – or you’re a book lover looking to fill out your own wish list! – you’ll find something to love on this list. The t-shirts! The prints! The decor! Gah. I’ve been collecting ideas for…
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Travel Clothing Guide for Men and Women: The Versatile, Time-Tested Travel Clothing We Use Over and Over
Have you ever started packing for a trip and realized that you have nothing to wear? It’s forecast to rain and you don’t have a waterproof jacket. You realize that none of your shoes other than your workout sneakers are actually comfortable enough for a day full of walking. You start packing and realize that, to bring clothes that work…
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How to Create a Smart Home: The Devices We Recommend Even for Skeptics
Wondering whether investing in smart home devices is worth it? Both Anna AND Adam are here with a co-written post to tell you all about the smart devices we own, how we use them, and which ones are actually worth your money and energy. This post does include some affiliate links, but no one has payed us anything to make…
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Anna’s Favorite Things of 2023
One more 2023 round-up for you — this time it’s my favorite products, listens, and digital discoveries! (If you’re looking for the books, head right this way.) These are truly my most-worn, most-used, or most-visited discoveries from this year that have withstood lots of testing in my everyday life. No companies have asked me to talk about these products (though…
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Every Book I Read in 2023, Ranked: The Very Best Books, Honorable Mentions, and Everything Else, Too
The best bookish season is here! I’m jumping into the best-of book list fray and sharing not just my favorite books of the year, but all 66 books I read this year in order of my favorite to least favorite. The best of each genre and honorable mentions are noted so you don’t miss any great books as you skim….
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Why is friendship so hard? How to make adult friends? Real readers share their thoughts!
I’ve been thinking a lot about friendship recently. But this is one area where I am decidedly not an expert. Quite honestly, I have a lot of questions and not a lot of answers. So this post is going to look a little different than usual: instead of attempting to tackle the huge topic of friendship from my limited perspective,…
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