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Mar 2025
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#1: The Books That Made Me A Reader

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In our FIRST ever episode, I'm talking about all the books that turned me into a reader — from the ones that made me fall in love with stories as a kid to the unforgettable reads that kept me up way too late (and maybe freaked me out a little lol). Whether it’s the chaotic dystopian era, the romantasy books that completely changed my life, or those BookTok faves that took over my feed, this episode is all about the stories that shaped me as a reader.


Here’s a full rundown of the books I mentioned:


📚 CHILDHOOD FAVOURITES:

  • Step into Reading series
  • Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows
  • And Then It Happened series by Michael Wade
  • Dreamer Wisher Liar by Charise Mericle Harper
  • The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau


🔥 DYSTOPIAN ERA READS:

  • The Raft by S.A. Bodeen
  • The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
  • Divergent by Veronica Roth
  • Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
  • Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead


💫 ROMANTASY READS

  • Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
  • A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) by Sarah J. Maas
  • A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas


📖 2017 READING HIGHLIGHTS (AKA PEAK READING YEAR):

  • The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
  • Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
  • Die for Me by Amy Plum
  • After by Anna Todd
  • All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven


📈 EARLY BOOKTOK HITS

  • The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
  • Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
  • Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas
  • Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi


Whether you're feeling nostalgic or looking for your next obsession, this episode is packed with bookish recs you'll want to add to your list! ✨


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