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I LOVED THESE!! these are all amazing sunny books for this summer for any teen girls who love to read! #teenreads #summereads #reading #books #mustread #mustreads #booktok #bookaesthetic #lemon8bookclub #teengirlbooks

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My 5 ⭐️ Must Reads!

Out of my HUGE book collection these are the ones I would love to reread. They just hit the right spot to get 5/5 stars on Story Graphs 📖📖📖 1. Emma of 83rd Street by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding 2. Home Before Dark by Riley Sager 3. The Sunday Girl by Pip Drysdale 4. It Ends with Us by C

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These books are absolutely a must read! They are suspenseful and mysterious, they make you never want to put the book down!! #booktok #mustreadseries #twisted series #myfault #veritybycolleenhoover

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100+ spicy romance book recs

how many of these have you read? in honor of reaching 3k followers i thought i’d drop some of my spiciest book recs. i hope you love all these books. #bookrecommendations #lemon8bookchallenge #lemon8bookclub #booktok #darkromance

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A flat lay image on a white bed shows a black tray with a book titled 'who it's like in words' by Eliza Moss, a drink, and fruit. The image is overlaid with text 'THE DIRTIEST SPICIEST BOOKS I'VE EVER READ' and chili pepper emojis.

A book cover for 'The Kiss Quotient' by Helen Hoang, featuring a couple over math equations. Text describes it as 'sweet as it is spicy,' 'heartwarming and hot,' and having a 'perfect balance of spice,' with electric chemistry and emotional connection.

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The dirtiest, hottest books I’ve read...

Alright, let’s talk about *those* books—the ones that leave you blushing, sweating, and maybe texting your bestie like, “Girl, YOU NEED TO READ THIS NOW” 😳🔥 Some stories just hit different, you know? They’re steamy, addictive, and sometimes a little (or a lot) taboo. But here’s the thing—they’re

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BOOKS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD READ

Feminine embodiment & women’s health books that I truly believe every woman NEED to read. These books changed my life and I promise they will change yours too, if you allow them to open your mind and shake everything you’ve ever been told by society. WOMEN WHO RUN WITH THE WOLVES by Clarissa

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Romance books you should read

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Book Recommendations(YA 12-16)

I will make a part 2. I’m not gonna be doing MA recommendations because I only read YA books. I hope my recommendations can help you young readers! ❤️ #books 🫶🏼

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spiciest romance books of 2024

what was the spiciest book you read this year? as we say goodbye to 2024, it’s only fair to highlight some of the spiciest romance books of the year! whether you’re finishing strong or building your 2025 tbr, these titles are must-reads. which one was your favorite? let me know if there’s a book

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Books for Social Anxiety: Part One 📚🦋

Hey there! 👋🏽 Some of you have been asking me for book suggestions that helped me cope with my social anxiety, so here they are! Here is what I benefited from reading each book. These books helped me through my biggest insecurity. I hope that this helps! I want you to know that I’m here and you’re

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Emergency bible verses pt1

Bible verses to read whenever you need them ✨🤍 #prayinggirl #prettygirlspray #closertogod #prayerlife

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must read book🦋💕🌿🌼

this page is exactly how i see love🥹 #reading📖 #book #summer #read📚 #mustread #Lemon8 #booktok #books #bookrecommendation #goodreads

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5 must-read webtoons!

I’m a webtoon fanatic so I thought I’d pick 5 off my favorites list and share them with you! 🧀 Cheese in the Trap - Drama, Romance Cheese in the Trap is my all time favorite webtoon. Soonkki is a spectacular storyteller really well versed in not just writing, but also using art to tell the sto

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DARK ROMANCE BOOK RECOMMENDS 🥀🩸

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These thrillers are must reads!

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✨✨MUST READ BOOKS 📚 ✨✨

I’ve read a great deal of these starting from 2019-Present…. The most impactful one for myself, personally, Make Your Bed. Absolutely loved it and completed it by the end of my work day. I could have finished it faster with no distractions lol. #readingaesthetic #reading #booksoflemon8 #boo

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Must-Read Books for a Glow-Up 🤩

If you’re on a 30-day glow-up journey, you’ll want books that transform your mindset, habits, and overall well-being. Here’s a mix of self-improvement, wellness, and confidence-boosting reads to help you glow up mentally, physically, and emotionally! Week 3: Beauty, Style & Self-Care 💄 E

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Books that left my jaw on the floor

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Your Next Must-Reads 📚

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📖 Books Every Woman Should Read Once

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Beauty X Brains | Healing Books 🫵 Need To Read ❤️‍🩹📖✨

Give Yourself 3 Months!! 📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚 ✨Take care of your body, mind, & soul. Give yourself 3 months to organize your time, eliminate procrastination, get into the habit of practicing radical self-care & self-love. ✨Delete the apps, block the numbers, wake up earlier, get dressed up e

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9 must reads for me this year!

This is the year I read for vibes and vibes alone! No reading goal. Just fun times! #reading #bookreccomendation #bookish #bookthings #readersoflemon8

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a must read for women in their 20’s 💌

Everything I Know About Love - A memoir by Dolly Alderton 📖 Lately I have really been loving reading memoirs. Taking a look into people’s lives and things they have been through and what they learned is so fascinating to me! Dolly’s writing is really enjoyable to read. She involves humor int

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9 books girl must read

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BOOKS YOU SHOULD READ

More recommendations for your book shelf! 🫶🏽 ⬇️ Don’t forget to SAVE the post for later! ⬇️ • The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F**K | 100/10 ⭐️ • Maps of the Modern World | 10/10 ⭐️ • Honey & Spice | Partial read. Started but haven’t finished. I’m loving what I’ve read so far and love

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MUST READ Graphic Novels📚👻🩰

In 2023 I read my first graphic novel (Heartstopper) and fell in love! I’ve since read a ton of graphic novels and here are some of my very favorites!💗 🏳️‍🌈Heartstopper Series - this series is absolutely everything to me! It’s since been adapted into an incredible Netflix series and it explores

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best books to read in your 20’s

Here’s a few transformative self help books that I’ve read in my 20’s. I think back to a lot of these teachings often, and have even read a few more than once 🥰 📖101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think by Brianna Wiest: this book is so helpful when it comes to navigating adulthood and a lo

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Poems that just hit hard

These are poems that hit hard and I relate to them. The first one is about love, the second one is about self growth, the third one is about depression, the fourth one is about falling in love, and the last one is about the pain of healing

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books that will leave you sobbing

what’s the saddest book you’ve read? warning: these books will leave you sobbing, but in the best way possible. if you're looking for a good cry, these books have you covered. make sure you have tissues ready! #lemon8bookchallenge #lemon8bookclub #booktok #darkromance #bookre

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magical realism at its best

this is such a fun, cozy read. Absolutely perfect for this time of year. I don't read a ton of fantasy or magical realism but I try to dive into the genre once or twice a year. the enchanting world-building really draws you in, making it easy to escape reality for a while. and the characters fe

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Must Read Books

Purchased from: -Target -Amazon -Barnes and Nobles #booksoflemon8 #books #bodytransformation #finacialknowledge #selfdevelopment #fyplemon #targetbookshelf #personalgrowth #changeyourlife #habitsthatchangedmylife

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Must Read Manga 🫢❤️🔥

Let me tell you Picolo's art is amazing 🙏🏻🫶🏼 I been following their instagram for a while now. Always getting that nostalgic feel whenever i would see the posts on my feed. I grew up watching Teen Titans on the Cartoon Network and I always rooted for Beast Boy, and Raven 😭 So on my weekly ta

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A MUST READ BOOK! 😧

jeneva rose has a way of creating the most visual and thrilling novels out there. my most recent read from her shocked me at the ending, taking a turn I never saw coming from the beginning!!!! a week spent in Wyoming, Grace and Calvin slowly fall in love during her stay at his Airbnb. slowly the

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Must Read Thrillers🔪🩸

Here are 12 absolute must read thrillers coming from someone who reads at least 100 thrillers every year! Most of these authors have become some of my very favorites of all time, and I’ll truly read anything they write! 🔪🩸 #lemon8partner #lemon8bookclub #thrillerbooks #targetbooks #boo

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