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If I Ain't Readin'

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If I ain't readin', then I'm watchin' anime, loom knittin' and writin'. Expect recs & revs for amazing books, mangas and more😎
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If I Ain't Readin'

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Geesh! Is everyone ending up on Augustus’s hit list??? #BondsofHercules #DarkRomance #booksky #fantasy

Black background, gold letters , golden roses on Bonds of Her Ike’s book cover

February 4, 2026 at 2:56 PM

If I Ain't Readin'

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Well, Daughters of Rome have some POP to it… around page 50 is what woke me up lol. #Rome #historicalfiction #booksky #blueskybookworms #books

Happy MLK DAY!!!💖

January 19, 2026 at 4:15 PM

If I Ain't Readin'

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My first Barnes and Noble buy of the year! Book 3 in the Empresses of Rome series by Kate Quinn. I kept to my one book budget. #historicalfiction #currentlyreading #booksky #blueskybookworm

Woman with blonde hair and green and gold gown on the front cover

January 18, 2026 at 2:49 AM

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Ok so apparently it’s better to read Book 2: Daughters of Rome, BEFORE Book 1: Mistress of Rome🤦🏾‍♀️ I wish I read the reviews first! Mistress of Rome was so good that I may read this origins story…I may IDK. I hear Book 3 is AMAXING #booksky #blueskybookworms #historicalfiction #currentlyreading

Purple title against pale beige background, a woman stands with with purple and pink fabric while a woman sits below her wearing white and gold.

January 17, 2026 at 2:57 AM

If I Ain't Readin'

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I’m TIRED of Lepida Pollia!😩😡 please exit stage left!!!! #currentlyreading #MistressofRome #historicalfiction #booksky #blueskybookworms

January 16, 2026 at 11:22 AM

If I Ain't Readin'

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I need to go back to sleep. Why am I up reading this? Addicting!!!😩😂 #mythology #roman #women #historicalfiction #booksky #blueskybookworms

Book cover shows beautiful artwork of a Roman woman with a gold stola or wrap about her arms overlooking the city from a balcony. Title Mistress in Rome written in gold against reddish banner

January 14, 2026 at 10:46 AM

If I Ain't Readin'

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I am getting chills because I know how Medusa becomes… Medusa but leading up to it?😳😤 #IMedusa #greekmythology #booksky #blueskybookworms

Emerald green silhouette of Medusa and title in gold overlay that reads, I Medusa

January 9, 2026 at 7:44 PM

If I Ain't Readin'

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Y’all could have warned me about Blood of Hercules😭5/5 stars #mythology #darkromance #booksky #blueskybookworms #booktok
✅lore
✅Sexy
✅dangerous
✅dark romance
✅stalking
✅obsession
✅supreme god sexy men
✅addictive

January 6, 2026 at 3:45 PM

If I Ain't Readin'

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On to another adventure. #BloodofHercules #Myths #fiction #DarkAcademia #Fantasy

Blood of Her Ike’s white, gold, and gray book cover. Title is in gold.

Inside flap of book with beautiful art of blonde woman wearing ancient Roman or Greek fashion ,
holding a dark serpent with purple eyes.

January 4, 2026 at 8:42 PM

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I’ve been INCREDIBLY busy y’all. Moving takes a lot😮‍💨— anyway, I am 54% in #TheWickedKing and the SPICE is climbing! My “ emoji thoughts on the book so far: 🤔😳🥵 #TheCruelPrince #booksky #romantasy #blueskybookworms

The Wicked King book, title in gold and black colors against a white and turquoise background.

December 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM

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I’m reading Book 2 in the The Folk of the Air series… I’m only onchapter 5, but I looooove the momentum already and the tension😀💖 #TheWickedKing #HollyBlack #AirFolk #booksky #blueskybookworms

The Wicked King by Holly Black white and green cover with turquoise waters.

November 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM

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My expressions for Chapter 16-20: 🤬😲😱 My goodness, Madoc!!! The horror! #TheCruelPrince #Fantasy #fiction #booksky #blueskybookworms

Screenshot of white background , blue storygraph line indicating pages read and chapter summary for The Cruel Prince.

November 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM

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My reaction to chapters 11-15: 😩 #fantasy #TheCruelPrince #blueskybookworms #booksky

Book cover of The Cruel Prince— white and gold with a crown hanging off the branch.

November 18, 2025 at 12:56 AM

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Just started The Cruel Prince! On page 5 and already am intrigued!! #fantasy #romance #faerie #booktok #booksky #blueskybookworms #popularfantasies

Photo of The Cruel Prince: white and gold cover with image of a gold crown hanging from a tree branch.

November 16, 2025 at 2:13 AM

If I Ain't Readin'

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Ohhh! I’m a shelf-less diva at the moment🫣 #booksky 📚 #BookishQOTD💖💖

Image of my book room with hot pink wall labels, multicolored panda teddy bears, blue and red floor pillows and books along the wall.

November 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM

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Nothin’ wrong with my two favorite things in life: donuts and romance #romcom #books #blueskybookworms #fiction #DeniseWilliams

Pink cover rom com by Denise Williams , curvy brown woman with handsome man

November 2, 2025 at 10:44 PM

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I feel like I am reading current headlines. This book was published in 2021😳 #blueskybookworms #dystopia #sciencefiction

Words in a dystopian novel about crappy times.

October 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM

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I thought I’d never need a #KindleFire7 cover… but apparently it’s much easier to deal with than a naked Kindle 🤭 #eBookReader #blueskybookworms

October 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM

If I Ain't Readin'

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Just got back from a library haul. They had none of the (romances)books I wanted, but I found what I needed 👀 #nonfiction #bookhaul

October 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM

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Cool!!! I love my purple phone case too and I adore y’all’s selfies!!😃

Pink hair purple iPhone case bathroom selfie

October 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM

If I Ain't Readin'

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Guess what just arrived at my door? ( Happy Dance) 🥰🥰🥰
Title: Burning Daylight, modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet #paperback #fiction #sprayededges #blueskybookworms #unboxing