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In 2020, I was reading a ton during the COVID shutdown. I started my Bookstagram account in July 2020, right in the middle of the chaos, in an attempt to avoid dying of boredom. Bookstagram has become my favorite corner of the internet, my creative outlet, and a passion project of mine. 

A few things about me:
*  I’m 27 and I live in Greenville, SC!
* I’m currently planning my wedding to my wonderful fiancé (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 clothes, shoes, accessories, and home decor, especially colorful options
* My favorite genre is literary fiction, but I also enjoy thrillers!

Bookmarked by Erin 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 “rich people behaving badly” 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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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 🌀

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 “rich people behaving badly” 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 ⏩ Now: The Idiot 🪨 Next: The Names Now/next/last ⏩

Now: The Idiot 🪨
Next: The Names 💐
Last: These Summer Storms 🌀
What are you reading now/next/last?
Spring is here and so are April book releases* 🌥️🍵 Spring is here and so are April book releases* 🌥️🍵💐👒

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 :)
Reading update ✨ Currently reading too many books Reading update ✨

Currently reading too many books lol 

I’m reading These Summer Storms for book club (it was my turn to pick the book this month and sadly I am not loving the book so far 😬) AND Project Hail Mary (attempting to finish before seeing the movie on Friday) AND Throne of Glass. 

I’ve been reading a lot this week, but I’ve been in a major reading slump for close to a month now. It’s super disappointing because the first few books I read this year were so amazing. Fingers crossed it’ll pick back up soon 🤞🏻

What are you reading this week?
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Food · April 18, 2020

Spiced Bourbon Cherry Pie (Gluten + Refined Sugar Free)

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Spiced Bourbon Cherry Pie (Gluten-Free)

Kissed with whiskey and a hint of cinnamon and chile and nestled in a gluten-free, whole-grain crust, this wildly flavorful dessert will make all your spiced bourbon cherry pie dreams come true.

Crust:

  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons ice water
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup sweet white rice flour
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free oat flour
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons millet flour
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons tapioca flour
  • 4 tablespoons finely ground white chia seed
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons organic granulated dried cane juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, (sliced 1⁄4" thick)

Filling:

  • 6 cups pitted sweet cherries (fresh or frozen; about 2 ½ pounds)
  • 3/4 cup organic granulated dried cane juice
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey

For Finishing:

  • 1 tbsp milk or cream
  • 1 tbsp smoked sugar or coarse sugar
  • vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Make the crust:

  1. Combine the ice water and buttermilk in a small pitcher and chill until needed. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the sweet rice, oat, and millet flours with the cornstarch, tapioca flour, ground chia seed, sugar, and salt. Scatter the butter pieces over the top and place the lid on the food processor, but don’t process yet! Simultaneously pour the cold buttermilk mixture through the feed tube in a slow and steady stream while pulsing the food processor all the while until all the liquid is added and the butter is broken down into chunks of varying sizes from tiny peas to lima beans. The dough should hold together when squeezed; if it needs more liquid to come together, gently pulse in a tablespoon or two more ice water.
  2. Press the dough into a ball, flatten into a disc in a large piece of plastic wrap, wrap tightly, and chill for up to 3 days.
  3. Let the dough soften at room temperature for 10 – 20 minutes to make it easier to roll. On a surface dusted lightly with oat flour, roll the chilled dough out into a rough square that is about ¼” thick. As you work, dust the top of the dough with oat flour, using a dry pastry brush to sweep away the excess. If the dough begins to stick to the work surface, use a bench scraper to move it to one side, dust the surface with more flour, and return the dough to the surface to continue rolling. Don’t worry if the dough crumbles and wants to fall apart, just press it back together. Once the dough is rolled out, fold it in thirds like folding a letter, then roll it up from a skinny end into a loose spiral. Gently press to flatten it slightly, and chill for 30 minutes. Optionally (preferably), repeat this step once more. The dough will get smoother and easier to work with as you make these turns.
  4. Divide the dough into two portions of approximately two-thirds and one third. Roll the larger piece of dough into a 12-inch round, dusting with flour as needed to prevent sticking, and ease the dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the dough to a ¾-inch overhang and fold it under itself. Crimp the crust with your thumbs and forefingers, and prick the bottom all over with the tines of a fork. Chill until firm, at least 30 minutes, or wrap and chill for up to 1 day.
  5. On a surface dusted lightly with oat flour, roll out the smaller piece of dough to a 9-inch (23-cround about 1⁄4-inch (6-mthick. Use a fluted cookie cutter or biscuit cutter (or small glasto cut out shapes measuring about 2-inches in diameter. Place the dough shapes on a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill until firm, 20 minutes. Optionally, press the dough scraps together, wrap and chill until firm, and repeat the rolling/cutting process once more.

Make the pie:

  1. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven, top with a baking stone if you’ve got one and preheat to 425ºF (220ºC). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. To make the filling, in a large bowl whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt to combine. Add the cherries and bourbon, tossing to combine, and let sit 10-20 minutes to draw out the juices a bit.
  3. Spoon the fruit and juices into the chilled crust, smoothing it flat. Place the chilled dough shapes over the top of the fruit, overlapping them slightly and leaving lots of windows for the steam to escape. Brush the rounds with the cream or milk and sprinkle with the smoked or coarse sugar.
  4. Place the pie on the lined baking sheet and slide into the oven on the baking stone. Bake at 425ºF (220ºC) for 15 minutes, then decrease the oven temperature to 375ºF (190ºC) and continue baking until the crust is golden and the fruit is bubbling thickly, 35–50 more minutes. (Err on the side of overbaking lest you wind up with soupy filling that doesn’t set.) Let the pie cool completely to set the fruit, at least 2 hours, then cut into wedges and serve at room temperature with ice cream. The pie is best shortly after baking and will keep at room temperature for up to 1 day, or refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Recipe & Image from BojonGourmet.com

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First pool weekend of the summer is in the books 🌞 First pool weekend of the summer is in the books 🌞📚💅🏼
I’ve had this account for over 5 years and have so I’ve had this account for over 5 years and have somehow never done an intro post! 
 
In 2020, I was reading a ton during the COVID shutdown. I started my Bookstagram account in July 2020, right in the middle of the chaos, in an attempt to avoid dying of boredom. Bookstagram has become my favorite corner of the internet, my creative outlet, and a passion project of mine. 

A few things about me:
*  I’m 27 and I live in Greenville, SC!
* I’m currently planning my wedding to my wonderful fiancé (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 clothes, shoes, accessories, and home decor, especially colorful options
* My favorite genre is literary fiction, but I also enjoy thrillers!

Bookmarked by Erin 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 “rich people behaving badly” 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 🤗 Here are some books t I am lovingggg this trend 🤗

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 🌀

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 “rich people behaving badly” 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 ⏩ Now: The Idiot 🪨 Next: The Names Now/next/last ⏩

Now: The Idiot 🪨
Next: The Names 💐
Last: These Summer Storms 🌀
What are you reading now/next/last?
Spring is here and so are April book releases* 🌥️🍵 Spring is here and so are April book releases* 🌥️🍵💐👒

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 :)
Reading update ✨ Currently reading too many books Reading update ✨

Currently reading too many books lol 

I’m reading These Summer Storms for book club (it was my turn to pick the book this month and sadly I am not loving the book so far 😬) AND Project Hail Mary (attempting to finish before seeing the movie on Friday) AND Throne of Glass. 

I’ve been reading a lot this week, but I’ve been in a major reading slump for close to a month now. It’s super disappointing because the first few books I read this year were so amazing. Fingers crossed it’ll pick back up soon 🤞🏻

What are you reading this week?
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Told through alternating POVs, The Encore follows Lottie, Anna, and Will during transformative periods in their lives. All three are wildly talented musicians on wildly different paths. Although their lives are different, they are connected in ways they could have never imagined, and the discovery of these connections leads them on quite the journey. They embark on a cross-country tour and are forced to reconcile with their past choices. 

What I loved:
•  The NYC setting 
•  The fashion designer uncle/father figure
•  I learned a LOT about music (as someone who knows next to nothing about music this was very cool to learn about)
•  I appreciated how delicately the author handled heavy topics

What I didn’t love:
•  I was not a huge fan of the big choice Anna made (this choice basically drove the plot of the whole book). I wished it had played out differently, and I had a hard time accepting why she did it. But after more was revealed about her past, I came to understand and respect her decision

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