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In a world where everyone is busier than bees, Stories for Coffee is a home for you to wind down and relax – whether that means meditating, finding your new favorite book, watching a classic film, or discovering who you really are, this site has everything you need to put a smile on your face.

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― Carlos Ruiz Zafón, The Shadow of the Wind

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What are your favorite reads for autumn? I don’

What are your favorite reads for autumn?

I don’t read a lot of spooky books, but some books that remind me of autumn are:
• Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
• Macbeth by William Shakespeare
• Security by Gine Wohlsdorf
• The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
• The Diviners by Libba Bray
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#bookaholic #vscobooks

“And the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled

“And the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep and autumn was awakened.”.
– Raquel Franco

What are you looking forward to most during autumn?

For me, it’s gloomy mornings, rainy days, burning autumnal scented candles, wearing my combat boots, putting on cozy turtlenecks, chilly afternoons, watching Halloween movies, playing Clue with friends, and simply feeling happiest during my favorite season.
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“The most ordinary mortal bodies are housed by s

“The most ordinary mortal bodies are housed by spectacular souls.”.
– Julie Berry, Lovely War

If you're looking for a historical fiction with outstandingly beautiful prose that you'll want to highlight and bookmark endlessly and some fantastical elements in the forms of gods and goddesses watching over mortals at war, then you have to read Lovely War, following four different characters, from different walks of life as their worlds converge during WWI.

Anyone have historical fiction recommendations? Or recommendations for gorgeously written books, in general?
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What’s your favorite mythological retelling? - #

What’s your favorite mythological retelling?
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#AD The 3rd book in The Shadow Crosser series by J.C. Cervantes is out now! This middle-grade series, presented by @ReadRiordan , features both Maya and Aztec mythology in an action packed series.

I absolutely loved listening to the first installment to this series on audiobook because it’s so full of wit and adventure, so if you’re looking to read an exciting story about gods, a bold Latine protagonist, and a ton of twists and turns, then this is the series for you.

And, now you don’t have to wait for the next release because the series is all wrapped up. So, go pick it up!
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💌 S n a i l M a i l 💌. Do you have penpals

💌 S n a i l M a i l 💌.

Do you have penpals?

I adore sending letters to my friends that I’ve made online. We all live across the world and can connect via pen and paper to communicate in a slow way. I’ve sent letters to penpals in Portugal, Chicago, California, and I think it’s so cool to have a letter go from my home, across the nation, to another’s doorstep.

If you want to see my process in sending letters to my penpals, I just released a video of it over on my channel, Stories For Coffee! If you’re looking for calming + autumnal vibes, this is the video for you.
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T h r i f t e d F i n d s I think we all know th

T h r i f t e d F i n d s

I think we all know this dress is one of my favorite finds from Goodwill. I got it for $9, didn’t even try it on, and it fits like a glove! It gives me major Belle vibes while also having the shape of a Mrs. Maisel dress.

The Edward Hopper book I got at a café for $3. They were selling a ton of books when I noticed this copy. If you’ve seen my Dark Academia Book Tag on my channel, you know I’m fascinated with Hopper’s art, so it was a stroke of serendipity to find a book full of his pieces to peruse.
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“But Kazu still goes on believing that, no matte

“But Kazu still goes on believing that, no matter what difficulties people face, they will always have the strength to overcome them. It just takes heart.”.
– Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Like a nice cup of coffee on a rainy day, this book warmed my heart and put a smile on my face. Split into four parts, this wonderful, quick read that will transport readers to a mysterious cafe where its patrons are able to time-travel to any period they want but must return before the coffee gets cold.

While this book is slow-moving and heavily reliant on dialogue rather than descriptions, I absolutely fell in love with the story and the little lessons woven into each narrative. It was bittersweet, endearing, and touching to see people from all walks of life try to reconnect with loved ones where they learn that they might not be able to completely fix the past, but they can learn from it and be touched by it.

What’s a book that took you by surprise?
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“When you're given an opportunity to change your

“When you're given an opportunity to change your life, be ready to do whatever it takes to make it happen. The world doesn't give things, you take things. If you learn one thing from me, it should probably be that.”.

Guess who customized her hardcover of #TheSevenHusbandsOfEvelynHugo by @tjenkinsreid ! This is actually my second deface of a favorite book of mine where I find aesthetics that speak to the essence of the story and I paint it onto my hardcover to have it personalized and be completely completely unique.

I made an entire video about the process of me customizing my copy of Evelyn Hugo and how I came up with the inspiration for all the pieces, so be sure to check that out on my Youtube!
#LivsBookAesthetics
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#LivsMustReads: LONG WAY DOWN BY @jasonreynolds83

#LivsMustReads: LONG WAY DOWN BY @jasonreynolds83 .

I listened to Long Way Down in one sitting and am in awe of Jason's narration and the life that he breathes into this story simply by the way he speaks.

This YA novel takes place over the course of one minute, in an elevator, as our protagonist, Will, contemplates taking revenge on someone who recently murdered his brother.

The way this story, which is told in verse, is structured and told is absolutely magnificent. From page one tension is rising, leaving you on the edge of your seat, wondering what's going to happen next. If you’re looking for a novel in verse, I cannot recommend this book enough.

[Thank you to Courtnee for gifting me this copy off my wishlist! I’m so happy to be able to add this to my personal library]
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“It was mid-August, which I found continually st

“It was mid-August, which I found continually strange: It's still summer, I'd think. How can so much have happened and it's not even autumn?”.
– Gillian Flynn
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“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne

“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”.

Who else feels like a 🤡 for thinking they’d live out their life like a Gatsby party the moment 2020 rolled around only to realize this year is more like the end of the book?

*raises hand*.

All jokes aside, The Great Gatsby is one of my favorite classic novels, and I’m so happy that they are making graphic novel adaptations of it! I cannot wait to collect every Gatsby adaptation to add to my collection.

[The Great Gatsby Graphic Novel was gifted to me by @scribnerbooks ]
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*is slowly running out of caption ideas*. Tell me

*is slowly running out of caption ideas*.

Tell me some of your favorite things and I’ll tell you mine!

• FAVORITE SEASON: Autumn

• FAVORITE MOVIE: Casablanca + The Dark Knight

• FAVORITE DRINK: Lemonade + Iced Mochas

• FAVORITE BOOK: Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton

• FAVORITE GENRE OF BOOKS: Contemporary + Historical Fiction
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#readerlife #bookaholic #bookish #lightacademia #fortheloveofbooks #whattoread #readersofig #bookobsession #bookishpost #totalbooknerd #storiesforcoffee #thrillerbooks

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