Yesteryear is E V E R Y W H E R E. It was publishe Yesteryear is E V E R Y W H E R E. It was published just over a month ago and already has a whopping 336,00+ ratings on Goodreads 🤯

I enjoyed the influencer aspect, the farm, and the twist at the end. I didn’t care for Natalie or her husband, but that was obviously not supposed to be the case. This book touches on a variety of timely topics, but in my opinion, it didn’t spend enough time on any single topic to offer meaningful commentary. It’s leaning on a flashy and (admittedly) intriguing premise, but it doesn’t deliver anything deeper than surface-level shock.

Overall, I found it to be highly entertaining, but nothing groundbreaking. The whole time I was reading, I kept thinking about how this would be a GREAT book club pick. It’s also being made into a movie with Anne Hathaway, so if you’re planning to watch the adaptation, you may want to give the book a read first.
A few of my recent reads! - Homegoing - The Art A few of my recent reads! 

- Homegoing
- The Art of Racing in the Rain
- Yesteryear (review incoming, I have SO many thoughts on this one)
- Audition

What's the last book you finished?
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* I’m 27 and I live in Greenville, SC!
* I’m currently planning my wedding to my wonderful fiancĆ© (November 2026) <3
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Several weeks ago, I asked the internet about thei Several weeks ago, I asked the internet about their favorite ā€œrich people behaving badlyā€ books. Personally, it’s one of my favorite genres/tropes (tied with campus novels, which I’ll also be dedicating an entire post to). Full of drama and strong character development, these books offer a glimpse into a world I’ve never been part of. The richer and more badly behaved, the better.

In my post, I asked for more recommendations from this genre, and the responses did NOT disappoint. I rounded up all the responses and threw in some of my personal recommendations, and curated a list of 23 books that I think fit this trope perfectly. 

• The God of the Woods
• Big Little Lies
• The Privileges
• Brideshead Revisited
• These Summer Storms
• Pineapple Street
• The Paradise Problem
• Culpability
• Bad Summer People
• Malibu Rising
• The Only One Left
• Good Rich People
• Seating Arrangements
• The Perfect Couple
• Retreat
• Long Island Compromise
• We Were Liars
• The Great Gatsby
• Very Bad Company
• Park Avenue
• The Social Climber
• The Heiress
• Cover Story

What’s your favorite rich people behaving badly book? Let me know so I can add it to the top of my TBR!
Happy Indie Bookstore day! There's just something Happy Indie Bookstore day! There's just something special about an indie bookstore. Go support them today & always 🩷
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Do we have any in common?
I’m in a monthly book club, and our March pick was I’m in a monthly book club, and our March pick was These Summer Storms šŸŒ€

Unfortunately These Summer Storms was not a hit for our group. The writing felt clunky and the characters fell flat. The premise is intriguing and I love the ā€œrich people behaving badlyā€ trope, but the execution just wasn’t there. BUT…even when we all dislike the book (aka this month’s book), the convo is always flowing, and the other girls bring such funny and insightful thoughts!
Now/next/last ā© Now: The Idiot 🪨 Next: The Names Now/next/last ā©

Now: The Idiot 🪨
Next: The Names šŸ’
Last: These Summer Storms šŸŒ€
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Uncategorized · August 2, 2022

Book Review: The Highland Fling

Synopsis (taken from Goodreads):

In this steamy tale by USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn, an American searching for her purpose escapes to a Scottish town but finds more questions than answers when she meets a brooding yet handsome handyman.

Freshly fired from her third job in a row, Bonnie St. James has lost her way. So when she and her best friend stumble upon a ā€œhelp wantedā€ post to run a coffee shop in the Scottish Highlands, they apply on a whim. Who knows? Maybe traveling to a new place is just what she needs to figure out her next move.

When the friends arrive in the tiny idyllic town of Corsekelly, they instantly fall for the gorgeous Highland landscape and friendly townspeople. But Bonnie finds a less-than-warm welcome in Rowan MacGregor, the rugged local handyman. Busy wrestling his own demons, Rowan’s in no mood to deal with the quirky American—even if she is a bonny lass.

As Bonnie and Rowan’s paths inevitably cross, insults—and sparks—fly. Can the pair build on their similarities to help each other find purpose and direction…and maybe romance too? Or will their passionate tempers fling them apart?

The Highland Fling (3.5/5)

I was pleasantly surprised by this book and added a 3rd star after the ending. The first two-thirds I was struggling; felt like it was super cheesy but then it started to get deeper and I ended up really enjoying it.

Not much else to say, it’s your typical spicy romance!

You can purchase the book here or download on Kindle for free with Kindle Unlimited! ((As an Amazon Associate I may earn commission from qualifying purchases).

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Yesteryear is E V E R Y W H E R E. It was publishe Yesteryear is E V E R Y W H E R E. It was published just over a month ago and already has a whopping 336,00+ ratings on Goodreads 🤯

I enjoyed the influencer aspect, the farm, and the twist at the end. I didn’t care for Natalie or her husband, but that was obviously not supposed to be the case. This book touches on a variety of timely topics, but in my opinion, it didn’t spend enough time on any single topic to offer meaningful commentary. It’s leaning on a flashy and (admittedly) intriguing premise, but it doesn’t deliver anything deeper than surface-level shock.

Overall, I found it to be highly entertaining, but nothing groundbreaking. The whole time I was reading, I kept thinking about how this would be a GREAT book club pick. It’s also being made into a movie with Anne Hathaway, so if you’re planning to watch the adaptation, you may want to give the book a read first.
A few of my recent reads! - Homegoing - The Art A few of my recent reads! 

- Homegoing
- The Art of Racing in the Rain
- Yesteryear (review incoming, I have SO many thoughts on this one)
- Audition

What's the last book you finished?
First pool weekend of the summer is in the books šŸŒž First pool weekend of the summer is in the books šŸŒžšŸ“ššŸ’…šŸ¼
I’ve somehow never done an intro post after having I’ve somehow never done an intro post after having this account for 5 years! 
 
I've been an avid lifelong reader, but in 2020, I was reading more than usual during the COVID shutdown. I started myĀ BookstagramĀ account in July, right in the middle of the chaos. It was my attempt to overcome the boredom and isolation everyone was feeling.

Over the years, BookstagramĀ has become my favorite corner of the internet: my creative outlet and a space for me to share the things I love.

A few things about me:
* I’m 27 and I live in Greenville, SC!
* I’m currently planning my wedding to my wonderful fiancĆ© (November 2026) <3
* My entire life, I’ve loved to read. My dad is an English professor and I grew up literally surrounded by books
* I work as a media buyer at an advertising agency and I love my job! 
* I love fashion and home decor, especially colorful/unique pieces
* My favorite genre is literary fiction, but I also enjoy thrillers!

Bookmarked by ErinĀ is a space for me to share my love for all things reading with a side of fashion and home decor. Thank you for being here, and I hope you stick around!
Several weeks ago, I asked the internet about thei Several weeks ago, I asked the internet about their favorite ā€œrich people behaving badlyā€ books. Personally, it’s one of my favorite genres/tropes (tied with campus novels, which I’ll also be dedicating an entire post to). Full of drama and strong character development, these books offer a glimpse into a world I’ve never been part of. The richer and more badly behaved, the better.

In my post, I asked for more recommendations from this genre, and the responses did NOT disappoint. I rounded up all the responses and threw in some of my personal recommendations, and curated a list of 23 books that I think fit this trope perfectly. 

• The God of the Woods
• Big Little Lies
• The Privileges
• Brideshead Revisited
• These Summer Storms
• Pineapple Street
• The Paradise Problem
• Culpability
• Bad Summer People
• Malibu Rising
• The Only One Left
• Good Rich People
• Seating Arrangements
• The Perfect Couple
• Retreat
• Long Island Compromise
• We Were Liars
• The Great Gatsby
• Very Bad Company
• Park Avenue
• The Social Climber
• The Heiress
• Cover Story

What’s your favorite rich people behaving badly book? Let me know so I can add it to the top of my TBR!
Happy Indie Bookstore day! There's just something Happy Indie Bookstore day! There's just something special about an indie bookstore. Go support them today & always 🩷
I am lovingggg this trend šŸ¤— Here are some books t I am lovingggg this trend šŸ¤—

Here are some books that met my expectations, didn't meet my expectations, exceeded my expectations, and some that I'm really looking forward to reading! 

Do we have any in common?
I’m in a monthly book club, and our March pick was I’m in a monthly book club, and our March pick was These Summer Storms šŸŒ€

Unfortunately These Summer Storms was not a hit for our group. The writing felt clunky and the characters fell flat. The premise is intriguing and I love the ā€œrich people behaving badlyā€ trope, but the execution just wasn’t there. BUT…even when we all dislike the book (aka this month’s book), the convo is always flowing, and the other girls bring such funny and insightful thoughts!
Now/next/last ā© Now: The Idiot 🪨 Next: The Names Now/next/last ā©

Now: The Idiot 🪨
Next: The Names šŸ’
Last: These Summer Storms šŸŒ€
What are you reading now/next/last?
Spring is here and so are April book releases* šŸŒ„ļøšŸµ Spring is here and so are April book releases* šŸŒ„ļøšŸµšŸ’šŸ‘’

Save this post for your next trip to the bookstore! 

Which April releases are on your radar?

*As always, this is not an exhaustive list of all books being published in April, and pub dates are subject to change :)
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