Book Blog
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October’s Best Fantasy Picks for Cozy Escapes
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October’s chilly days call for stories that sweep you into magical worlds. Fantasy novels, with their epic quests and touches of wonder, offer the perfect escape. Here are five immersive picks, each with unique settings and themes, to spark your imagination. Dive into these tales, available in bookstores or as audiobooks, and let the…
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Read Our October Book of the Month: Frankenstein
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As October’s chilly days settle in, we’re excited to invite you to read Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein with us! This haunting classic was the first book my sister and I read when we started our book club years ago. Join us for a month-long journey through this gothic tale, and at the end of October,…
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How to Start a Reading Journal
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Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Pastries and Prose! Gather Your Journaling Supplies Choose tools that inspire you to write and keep your journal organized: Notebook: Pick a sturdy, portable option like the Leuchtturm1917 Hardcover Notebook…
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Pastry Pairing: Pride and Prejudice with Madeleines
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Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Pastries and Prose! As September’s golden light softens into cozy evenings, curling up with a classic novel and a sweet treat feels just right. Picture yourself lost in Jane Austen’s…
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Design a Cozy Reading Nook You’ll Never Want to Leave
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Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Pastries and Prose! September evenings, with their crisp air and golden light, are perfect for curling up with a good book in a cozy reading nook. Imagine a space that…
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5 Cozy Fall Reads to Curl Up With This Season
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Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Pastries and Prose! As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, there’s nothing quite like sinking into a cozy book that feels like a warm hug. My sister…
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Welcome to the Cozy World of Pastries and Prose
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Three years ago, my sister and I launched a cozy book club for two. As introverts, we loved our quiet time bonding over books and pastries. Inviting others felt overwhelming, so we kept it simple. Each month, we chose a book and met weekly on Facebook Messenger to chat about it. Weekly meetings? Only…