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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I put the Betch in You Betcha! 🫶✨

Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

My September Reading Wrap Up! 📚💙 I’m shocked about my score for LOTR: Fellowship as well. But Tom Bombadil was insufferable yall…

Stack of books in hands, from top to bottom
All systems red, and artificial condition by Martha wells
All the sinners bleed by SA Cosby
Dying in the wool by Frances Brody
Threshing day by Rebecca yarros
Anathema by Keri lake
Kiss of the black flame by Helen scheuerer
Vicious, Vengeful by VE Schwab
The widow by John Grisham
A snake among swans by Hannah Kaner
Fellowship of the ring by JRR Tolkien
Court of Venus by Bel Banta

Grid view is books, naming row by row
Vicious, Vengeful and Victorious by VE Schwab
A snake among swans by Hannah Kaner
The bookshop woman by Nanako Hanada
Written in starlight by sloane brooks
Dying in the wool by Frances Brody
All the sinners bleed by SA Cosby
The widow by John Grisham
Kiss of the black flame by Helen scheuerer
Fellowship of the ring by JRR Tolkien
All systems red, and artificial condition by Martha wells
Anathema by Keri lake
Threshing day by Rebecca yarros
Court of Venus by Bel Banta

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Happy Hobbit Day! Aka happy birthday Bilbo and Frodo! 💙📚

Screenshot of audio book Lord of the rings, fellowship of the ring

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

JUST finished the Villains trilogy by V.E. Schwab this week, and dang y’all. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Thoroughly enjoyed Victorious. One of the most consistently well done book series. If you enjoyed 1 & 2, then you will love 3! Huge thank you for the ALC from #netgalley 💙📚

Hand holding two books, Vicious and Vengeful by VE Schwab

Screenshot of audiobook Victorious by VE Schwab

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Witch’s Guide is a great one going into fall! V cozy!

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

CR: (ARC) Written in Starlight by @sloanebrooksauthor.bsky.social Huge thank you to Atria for the eARC 💙📚 Went into it blind in all honesty, and I’m loving it!! Chapter 2 I thought I was having a stroke, but it’s actually an intentional mechanic of the book & a brand new trope. Initial high hopes!

Cover of book, Written in starlight by Sloane Brooks

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Yessss Book of Azrael!!! 🫶 Enjoy!

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It’s tiiiiime! We’re officially in the BER months! ❄️ I started on a pair of gloves to celebrate, while listening to The Will of the Many on audiobook. Reached the halfway mark just in time to start on the second glove! Shout out Woodland Knits for the pattern! 💙📚 #knitting

Hand holding knitting book Woodland Knits

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The Good Parts was really good! But I think it was just barely pushed out by the fun of Adventures of Amina Al Sirafi!

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

My August 2026 Reading Wrap Up! Honestly might be my best month of reading this year because there were so many winners! 💙📚

Hands holding stack of books
Psycho shifters by Jasmin’s MAs
I punch an alien and now we’re in couples therapy by Kimberly lemming
He who ate the wild by GJ Terral
Iron widow and heavenly tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao
Splintered Kingdom by Gretchen Powell Fox
The good parts by Evann Normandin
Empire of Shadows by Jacquelyn Benson
The adventures of Amina Al sirafi by Shannon chakraborty
A good person by Kirsten king
A viper among kings by Sydney Olivia

Tile image view of covers, titles moving down columns
The good parts by Evann Normandin
A good person by Kirsten king
Louis Lamour
I punched an alien and now we’re in couples therapy by Kimberly lemming
A viper among kings by Sydney Olivia
Iron widow and heavenly tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao
Louis Lamour
Louis Lamour
The adventures of Amina Al sirafi by Shannon chakraborty
He who ate the wild by GJ Terral
Splintered Kingdom by Gretchen Powell Fox
Louis Lamour
Louis Lamour
Empire of Shadows by Jacquelyn Benson
Psycho shifters by Jasmin’s MAs
Penrics demon by Lois McMaster behold
Louis Lamour
Halls of the dead by SM hallow
Louis Lamour

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Oo yeah, I haven’t read that one. Let me know what you think of it, if it lives up to Starless Sea! (I’ve heard mixed reviews but from folks who also didn’t like Starless so I don’t think I trust them 🤣)

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

LOVED Starless Sea! 💙🐝

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

A Viper Among Kings by Sydney Olivia 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 World building was insane! But accessible, because I never once checked a family tree or map. Magic was sentient, BIPOC was the standard - and I second guessed who I was rooting for! I can’t wait for the next one 💙📚 #netgalley #aviperamongkings

Hand holding out book, A Viper among kings by Sydney Olivia

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I loved how unusual Snake Eater was!! Enjoy! 🫶

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

@kedoki.bsky.social thank you for the Bookish starter pack shout out 🫶 What a great start to Tuesday!

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Empire of Shadows by @jbensonink.bsky.social 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Loved 1999s The Mummy, and I LOVE the similar vibes of this book! The Mesoamerican history is rich, the descriptions are lush, and there’s PINING GALORE! I’m absolutely hopping on the authors website and ordering the rest of the series 💙📚

Hand holding book, Empire of Shadows by Jacquelyn benson

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We were gone for a long weekend, and came back to SO many cucumbers 🥒 Looking forward to trying some of these recipes!!

Colander full of 8 cucumbers, 1 tomato and 1 zucchini, and some strawberries nearby

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

*why they do this, I meant! Curse angry typos!

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Publishers, don’t do this! I almost picked up the wrong book!! (It is not lost on me that’s exactly what they do this…) 💙📚

Hand holding two books with very similar cover art
A good person by Kirsten king
Heap wart upon it by chloe Michelle Howarth

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Happy Trad Pub Day for Splintered Kingdom!! 🫶 by @gretchenpowellfox.bsky.social 💙📚 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Welcome to YEARN CITY!! Mutual pining and simping were rampant and I LOVED it! So many tropes are flipped on their head in a really fun way, and I’m dying for the conclusion of this trilogy! #netgalley

Hand holding Shattered crown books, prominently Splintered Kingdom by Gretchen Powell fox

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

My local indie bookstore was carrying these, so I’m actually not sure if there’s a specific brand or if it’s locally made..

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Oh man, it’s great! Just strap any book in! It’s mostly book display, but there is a pocket on the back to carry money, etc

Single piece of leather with straps and buckles, used to carry books like a purse!

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Happy National Book Lovers Day! Yesterday made it out to the Washington Midsommer Ren Faire, on Pirate weekend! I ate 3.5 pickles and picked up a handmade mug and a new book. Great weekend! 🏴‍☠️🫶 💙📚

Two folks at a pirate ren Faire! Book bag is The Adventures of Amina Al Sirafi by Shannon chakraborty.
Hat is a literal PieRat hat!

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

My first ripe tomato from the garden! YAYAYAYAY!! BLTs on deck for lunch today!

Hand outstretched holding a ripe beefsteak tomato

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I’ve had my eye on this one for a while! Let me know what you think!

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Heck yeah, same here on all counts 😍 Cheers when it comes up at the library!

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

My July 2026 Reading Wrap Up! Had some ups and downs this month, but I reeeeeeally loved the gems that I did get! 🫶 💙📚

Hands holding stack of books.

The emperor’s soul by Brandon Sanderson
Sunbearer trials by Aiden Thomas
House of rayne by Harley laroux
The dragon has some complaints by John Wiswell
Daggermouth by HM Wolfe
The secret dinner by Raphael Montes
The familiar by Leigh bardugo
Bloodsinger by Juliette cross
1776 by David McCullough

Grid view of book covers

Bloodsinger by Juliette cross
The secret dinner by Raphael Montes
Daggermouth by HM Wolfe
House of rayne by Harley laroux
Witch hat atelier manga
The familiar by Leigh bardugo
Sunbearer trials by aiden Thomas
The dragon has some complaints by John Wiswell
1776 by David McCullough
The emperor’s soul by Brandon Sanderson

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Enjoy the Dragon Has Some Complaints!! 🫶

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

This is truly so validating, thank you for the honesty!

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Omg I gotta know - was Snow Crash good?? I started it forever ago and couldn’t get into it. Do I need to push thru?

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Good morning from my little sleepy friend! 🐝 #bloomscrolling

Pink Dahlia with little bee sitting near center

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Bahaha the mental image is perfect 🤣 I really loved this one! And I’m keeping an eye out for any PNW signings because I’m itching to know the alternate title!

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

The Dragon Has Some Complaints by @wiswell.bsky.social 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Heartwarming, cozy, slow coasting comedy - until it grabs you by the shoulders and thrusts you into the center of the action! ♥️💛💚💙💜, found family, and a disabled dragon. I loved it!! Elated I had it on a long flight! 💙📚 #netgalley

Hand holding a book, The dragon has some complaints by John Wiswell

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Brando Sando, he’s the man-do! The Emperor’s Soul by @brandonsanderson.com 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 This was an excellent quick novella, especially while on vacay. V under hyped. Perfect for anyone who’s a scaredy cat like me, and intimidated by the size of Mistborn and Stormlight… 💙📚

Hand holding book, The Emperor’s Soul by Brandon Sanderson

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Can someone please freak out with me - BECAUSE LOOK WHO GOT HER FIRST BOOKMAIL 🥹😭 HUGE thank you @celadonbooks.bsky.social for the gifted ARC! Just finished the ALC. V macabre commentary on how far people will go when pushed to their limits. Pls check trigger warnings, this is bloody detailed!! 💙📚

Hand holding book, the Secret Dinner by Raphael Montes

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Literally me when I tell myself I’m going to bed… 💙📚

Patrick from SpongeBob in bed with a kindle, with headline “one more chapter” and he looks real devious about it

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The Reformatory is on my TBR! What did you think??

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Omg same feelings! I was working and listening when that scene happened and I had to take a break.

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Also really enjoyed, appropriately hyped! Heard going in that it was horror, but it’s a very slow build up to start. I questioned whether it was just suspense / action as a genre for the first half. I did audio book, and highly recommend for the ending alone, which was fantastic to listen to!

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

It was so much more fun than I expected!! Read it for a book club and it was the first time in a long while we unanimously agreed and all enjoyed it! BUT I fully recommend having this open. I needed it! ilona-andrews.com/blog/this-ki...

ilona-andrews.com

This Kingdom’s Cast of Characters - ILONA ANDREWS

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I loved it!! It’s not high octane, not fantasy. It’s just middle aged folks figuring out life, and it was honestly so refreshing from my usual read! But also looking at reviews, I’m in the minority on it…

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

My June 2026 Reading Wrap up! 💙📚

Hands holding stack of books
The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown
The soulmate equation by Christina Lauren
Butcher and blackbird by brynne weaver
Nightlight by The Harvard lampoon
This kingdom will not kill me by Ilona Andrews
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Nemesis mine by amy archer
American fantasy by Emma straub
Molka by Monika Kim
The Buffalo hunter hunter by Stephen graham jones

Grid of book covers, left to right
Molka by Monika Kim
The Buffalo hunter hunter by Stephen graham jones
You won’t forget me by mazey eddings
This kingdom will not kill me by Ilona Andrews
Nightlight by The Harvard lampoon
Butcher and blackbird by brynne weaver
American fantasy by Emma straub
Nemesis mine by amy archer
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
The soulmate equation by Christina Lauren
The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Happy release day to Nemesis Mine by Amy Archer! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 Just such a fun romp, and perfect for Pride Month ♥️💛💚💙💜 A mischievous villain, a do gooder champion, a secret deal to work together, and my favorite micro trope: a grumpy horse side character! 💙📚

Hand holding book, Nemesis Mine by Amy Archer

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

CR: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke I’m about 40% thru. Holy cannoli, I wasn’t prepared for how close to a horror this feels… 💙📚

Hand holding book, Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Oh man, same! Almost all of our earlier ones have been itty bitty and not strawberry shaped 🤣

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Last year, bunnies got to all my strawberries before I had a chance to try one. This year, we’ve got giant fruit on deck!! AAAHHH I’m so happy 🥹

Hand holding a relatively large-ish strawberry

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