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A grand hall with a glass ceiling, ornate walls, and classical paintings, featuring a framed portrait, a crying cherub statue, and a yellow lemon character. Overlay text asks, "WHAT BOOK GIVES OFF THE PERFECT DARK ACADEMIA VIBE?" with "Lemon8 @lemon8bookclub" branding.
quick! what’s the best dark academia book? 🕯️🖼️🏛️
Dark academia is one of my favorite sub genres, and it’s especially great to read during the fall! Now that October is on its way, I want to know - what book gives off the perfect dark academia vibes? 🖤☕️ Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! ⬇️ The Portrait of Dorian Grey will al
Lemon8 Book Club

Lemon8 Book Club

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An open book with colorful page tabs is held by a hand, with the text 'spiciest book series I've read' overlaid. A TV screen and a green plant are visible in the background.
Four black books from 'The Sinner Series' by Sierra Simone are displayed, including 'Priest' and 'Saint'. Overlaid text describes it as an 'emotional read' with 'religious guilt' and 'fm/mm' themes.
Four white books from 'The Brutal Birthright Series' by Sophie Lark are shown, with titles like 'Brutal Prince' and 'Bloody Heart'. Overlaid text highlights 'morally grey men' and 'spicy art included' in this mafia/underworld series.
spiciest book series I’ve read
For the besties who want to get into dark romance the brutal birthright series is the perfect series to start #lemon8bookchallenge #lemon8bookclub #lemon8bookworm #book #booktok #bookaesthetic #booksoflemon8 #bookrecommendations #bookrecs
Readers.archive

Readers.archive

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A physical copy of The 52 Book Club's 2025 Reading Journal, featuring a detailed illustration of books and reading accessories, is shown inside a cardboard box. Overlays read 'join Lemon8 Book Club' and 'Book lover life'.
An open page of The 52 Book Club 2025 Reading Journal displays a welcome message to 'HELLO BOOK FRIEND', detailing the club's history since 2018, its 50,000+ members, and the excitement for the eighth annual challenge.
An open page of The 52 Book Club 2025 Reading Journal lists 52 prompts for the reading challenge, including 'A PUN IN THE TITLE' and 'PUBLISHED IN 2025'. An overlay asks 'Which prompt should I do first?'.
Prep the 52 Book Club’s 2025 Reading Journal w Me✨
Hello, book friends and Lemon8 peeps! 📚✨ The 52 Book Club 2025 Reading Challenge Journal is here. (I made a previous post about the 2024 challenge.) It’s more than just a journal—an invitation to join a global community of passionate bookworms. With over 50,000 members worldwide, this challenge has
Hannahwillard

Hannahwillard

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A hand holds the book "Frientimacy" by Shasta Nelson, with the subtitle "How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness." The image is overlaid with "1st Book Review of 2024."
An open book displays a section on "How the Frientimacy Triangle Works," featuring a triangle diagram with P, C, V, representing Positivity, Consistency, and Vulnerability. The text explains these three requirements for healthy friendships.
An open book shows a page detailing "The Eight Vital Friend's Roles," listing descriptions for roles like Builders, Champions, Collaborators, Companions, Connectors, Energizers, Mind-Openers, and Navigators. The "Energizers" role is highlighted.
1st Book Review of 2024 ✨
Frientimacy by Shasta Nelson Genre: self-help Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: I started reading Frientimacy after seeing the book discussed on TikTok and feeling like it would help me develop greater intimacy with my female friends. Understanding the frientimacy triangle which includes positivi
Alex Davis

Alex Davis

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A pair of hands holds an open book titled "50 BOOK RELEASES THIS YEAR," displaying text from a romance novel excerpt on both pages.
Six book covers are displayed with their release dates: Spiral, Out of the Woods, Dream Girl Drama, Unloved, Deep End, and First-Time Caller.
Six book covers are displayed with their release dates: Scythe & Sparrow, You Between the Lines, The Charlie Method, Book Boyfriend, Wild Side, and Story of My Life.
2025 book releases
save for later 🤍 so many good books coming this year <3 ——— (these are mostly romance but the last slide has some fantasy/sci fi) #lemon8bookclub #lemon8bookchallenge #lemon8challenge
mads

mads

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RUNNNN DON’T WAIT TO GET THIS BOOK!!! 🙌🏾
I realized how much I’m losing myself, how bad and deep it all is, at this life changing event in ATL. Sarah Jakes Roberts’ book tour was so intimate and inspiring and healing! I couldn’t have gone to a better event within the last year. I needed this so much and I am SO excited to start this new j
Talia Mom Magic

Talia Mom Magic

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A large pile of various books scattered on a light-colored surface, with the neon blue and pink text overlay 'LETS ORGANIZE MY BOOKSHELF'.
A white bookshelf shelf displaying romance novels, including 'The Long Game', 'The Spanish Love Deception', 'Better Than The Movies', and the 'King of Wrath' series.
A white bookshelf shelf featuring 'Love & Other Words' and Lauren Asher's 'Dirty Air' series, adorned with a cascading faux plant.
spring cleaning (book girlie edition) 📖➡️
i recently upgraded my bookshelf to the ikea billy bookcase, and i’m absolutely in love and can’t wait to add more of them! so that means it’s time to reorganize! i love doing this. final product posted in the comments! ⤵️ #lemon8bookclub #lemon8bookchallenge #book #books #bookto
kalees reads

kalees reads

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Books I’m too scared to pick up thanks to booktok
I haven’t read any of these books yet, but I’ve seen so many negative reviews and comments. I don’t think that will stop me from reading them in the future, but they’re definitely not on my TBR right now. #lemon8bookclub
✨📚CulliferBooks📚✨

✨📚CulliferBooks📚✨

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A title card for 'February Bookworms of Lemon8' featuring a cartoon open book with a smiling face and a cup of coffee, set against a background of book pages. Hashtags #lemon8bookclub and #lemon8challenge are visible.
A collage showcasing five February Book Club winners. It includes images related to 'Free BOOKS', 'Black Girl Required Reading List', 'Spicy Dark Romance Books', 'Dystopian Fiction Reading Guide', and 'Horror Books by Black Authors', with corresponding usernames.
A collage showcasing five more February Book Club winners. It features images related to 'Dark Romance', 'I Will Not Be Smut Shamed', 'Bookish Finds', 'A Book No One Talks About', and 'Read A Book By The First Page', with corresponding usernames.
February Book Club Winners! 🥳
Thank you to everyone who participated in the #lemon8bookclub challenge last month! Here are the winners for February… go show them some love! 💗 Winners, you will be contacted by in-app message soon for next steps on how to claim your prize! @Margarita @ama b. @Readers.archive @ir
Lemon8 Book Club

Lemon8 Book Club

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A hand holds a thick book with white pages, against a white textured background. Overlay text reads: "FAVORITE BOOK I'VE READ SO FAR IN 2024."
The cover of "The Mindf*ck Series Books 1-5" by S.T. Abby, featuring hands holding an apple pierced by nails. Text bubbles describe the book as "Dark romance" with "Criminal Minds vibes" and a "serial meets FBI agent" plot.
A close-up of a book page with highlighted text about healing and protecting someone, from "The Mindf*ck series."
Favorite book of 2024
My favorite book so far this year is 100% the Mindf*ck series by S.T. Abby!! It is a five book series that is in one book. It is beautifully written and the author, unfortunately, has passed away. This series is by far my favorite series I have read ever and I am not a dark romance girlie. SUMM
Hannah Pilgrim

Hannah Pilgrim

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