3789 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/2

2 saved

18

10

books I lost track of time while reading 🕰️🍂

fall back stack 🍂🕰️

Books I stayed up late to read and lost track of time 📖🧡

Qotd: Who else gets seasonal depression during the winter since it gets dark at like 5pm?

Or what is one thing you have planned for this week?

_______________

Books pictured-

1. Heartless @authorelsiesilver

2. The Masked Flower @erinbooklore

3. Seeing Red @baileyhannahwrites

4. The Nightingale @kristinhannahauthor

5. Here For The Cake @jenmillwrites

6. Alive and Wells @baileyhannahwrites

7. Darling Girls @sallyhepworth

8. The Drowning Kind @jennifermcmahonwrites

9. The Seven Year Slip @heyashposton

10. Reckless @authorelsiesilver

11. The Inmate @fmcfaddenauthor

12. Homebound @authormeredithtrapp

_______________

Candle in the background image is from @novelwicks code JULES10

@dreamerwithabook did a spring forward stack that I loved so I had to make a fall back one too ◡̈

_______________

#books #bookrecommendation #bookreccomendation #bookrecs #bookwormsoflemon8

2024/11/5 Edited to

As the days get shorter and autumn sets in, it's the perfect time to delve into some immersive reads that make you forget the world around you. Seasonal reading can be a delightful way to cope with winter blues. Books like 'Here For The Cake' and 'The Drowning Kind' not only provide an escape but also enrich your imagination and spark your creativity. Whether you're into heartwarming tales or gripping thrillers, this season offers a treasure trove of literary gems to choose from. Remember to choose books that resonate with your mood, as they can act as a comforting balm during those colder months. Don’t miss out on recommendations from fellow book lovers. Engaging in conversations, like those sparked by hashtags such as #bookrecs and #bookrecommendation, can lead you to discover new favorites. Explore the works of authors such as Elsie Silver, Kristin Hannah, and more to expand your literary horizons. Share your thoughts and feelings about seasonal changes in reading preferences too!

Related posts

Stand Alone Fantasy Books That Are Worth Reading

I love a solid stand-alone and these are some of my favorite atmospheric fantasy reads. #fantasybookshelf #fantasybooks #fantasybookrecommendation #standalonebooks #booksoflemon8

2503 likes

An overhead shot of several books stacked on a white textured surface, with text overlay 'Books To Add To Your October TBR' and 'I wish I could read again for the first time'.

The book cover for 'We Used to Live Here' by Marcus Kliewer, featuring a blue house. Keywords like 'Intense' and 'Creepy' describe this horror, psychological thriller recommended for October.

The book cover for 'The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches' by Sangu Mandanna, showing a whimsical witch scene. Described as a 'magical, cozy & witchy' fantasy romance.

Spooky Books I’m Reading This October 👻

There's nothing I love more than a curated book list based on VIBES 💫🍂 So, here's exactly what I would tell you to read in October because I WISH I could read these books again for the first time along with a schedule for reading them this month: 👻We Used to Live Here, Marcus Kliewer

930 likes

A young woman smiles while holding a cup in a cafe, with text overlayed that reads "BOOKS THAT STOPPED ME Wasting Time" and "Lemon8 @meredithjao."

The book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear is displayed on a wooden table next to a laptop and coffee, with text highlighting its focus on building good habits through small steps.

The book "Deep Work" by Cal Newport is shown on a table with a croissant and water, accompanied by text emphasizing its rules for focused success and managing distractions.

4 books to get your life back

Okay, so picture this: You're scrolling through your phone, another notification pops up, and you think, "Ugh, where did the day go?!" 🙋‍♀️ If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. I used to be the queen of "busy but not productive," constantly juggling tasks but feeling l

2084 likes

A person's lap with blue jeans and green grass, holding a phone with a clear case covered in book-themed stickers. Red text overlay says 'short books TO READ IN ONE SITTING on ku!' for quick reads.

An e-reader displays the cover of 'Evidence of the Affair' by Taylor Jenkins Reid, a short story about spouses having an affair. The book is 88 pages long.

An e-reader displays the cover of 'The Never King' by Nikki St. Crowe, featuring a dark skull. It's described as a dark Peter Pan retelling and is 198 pages.

short books to catch up on your reading goal! 📖✨

hey y’all! it’s been a minute. i’ve had a lot happen this past month from my best friends wedding, having to put my dog down, and moving into my new townhouse with my husband. therefore, i have not been able to read hardly at ALL this past month. but i’m finally back into it! are you also behin

1594 likes

An iPad displays a book titled 'The Body Keeps the Score', with a stylus poised for annotation. Text overlays promote reading books for free on an iPad, emphasizing annotation features. A coffee cup is in the background.

An iPad shows the Internet Archive website, displaying 'The Body Keeps the Score' for download. Text highlights downloading book PDFs from sites like Internet Archive and Project Gutenberg.

A hand holds an iPad displaying the PDF cover of 'The Body Keeps the Score'. An arrow points to the 'Open in Books' option, illustrating how to open downloaded PDFs in the Books app.

How to read books for free on your ipad!

Ready to dive into the world of books without spending a dime? 📚✨ Here’s how you can read books for free on your iPad and even annotate them! 1. Find Free Books: Download book PDFs from websites like Internet Archive and Project Gutenberg. These platforms offer a vast collection of books availa

1865 likes

Books to become a people magnet

🧲 The people magnet secret I used to be that person who blended into the background, always wondering why some people just naturally drew others to them. It felt like a secret club I couldn't track. But over time, I realized it wasn't about being the loudest or the most outgoing. It was

1807 likes

The book "Lost in the Garden" by Adam S. Leslie is displayed with keywords like "surreal horror" and "fever dream." A plot summary about three women going to Almanby and five purple stars indicating a "six star read" are also shown.

The book "One's Company" by Ashley Hutson is featured with keywords such as "literary fiction" and "mental health." A plot summary about Bonnie Lincoln recreating a TV set and four yellow stars are also visible.

books that need to be adapted into movies NOW!!

SOMEONE CALL ARI ASTER I HAVE THE PERFECT BOOK FOR HIM TO MAKE THE NEXT BEST BLOCKBUSTER FILM Honestly, any of these books would make for a fantastically weird, trippy a24 movie. I absolutely LOVE surreal weird literature and i LOVEEEEE surreal weird films and if someone could give any of these

1776 likes

A stack of books on a white textured surface with the overlay text "books that made me feel okay with being lost in my 20's ✨", indicating a collection of recommended reads.

The cover of "Just Kids" by Patti Smith, a black book featuring a black and white photo of two individuals, accompanied by text describing its impact on feeling okay with being lost in one's 20s.

The cover of "Everything I Know About Love" by Dolly Alderton, a blue book with colorful text, alongside a description of how it captures the chaos and evolving friendships of one's 20s.

Books for Women in their 20’s

If you’re in your 20s and feel like you’re floating between jobs, relationships, places, versions of yourself… These are the books that reminded me that floating isn’t failing. These stories helped me fall in love with being a little lost, a little messy, and fully human! They’re not “how-t

1727 likes

The Cutest Way to Track Your Books 📚

A little Christmas gift to myself 🎁📖 This reading journal is the perfect way to track my TBR, wishlist, and all the books I’ll be reading in 2025 & I can’t wait to fill it out ✨ Who else got themselves a little bookish treat this year? 📚🎁 #readingjourney #bookishaesthetic #journ

2167 likes

A collage of distressed documents with 'MISSING PERSON' text, featuring a black and white image of a woman with her mouth covered. A large text overlay reads: 'Six books so f*cking clever, I just wandered my house for a full f*cking hour after'.

A book cover for 'WE ARE ALL GUILTY HERE' by Karin Slaughter, showing a silhouette against a sunset, overlaid on distressed documents. A text box provides a review about the small town feeling wrong.

A book cover for 'LIES AND BONES' by T.J. Law, depicting a woman in a dark alley, overlaid on distressed documents. A text box shares a review about losing track of time while reading.

Clever books that outsmarted me

Here are some definite must read mystery thriller books. #thrillerbooks #crimefiction #mustread #crimebooks #thrillerbooktok

15 likes

A flat lay of several books on a blue quilted surface, with the text overlay "weird books *for weird readers." Books include 'The Writing Retreat,' 'The Extinction of Irena Rey,' 'Venomous Lumpsucker,' 'Monstrilio,' 'Our Wives Under The Sea,' and 'Rouge.'

The book 'The Extinction of Irena Rey' by Jennifer Croft, featuring a blue forest cover. A Goodreads summary describes translators investigating a disappearance. Keywords include '320 pages,' 'literary fiction,' 'mystery,' and 'meta take on translating.'

The book 'Monstrilio' by Gerardo Sámano Córdova, with a cover showing a dark creature and geometric shapes. A Goodreads summary details a boy transforming into a monster. Keywords include '336 pages,' 'horror,' 'magical realism,' and 'LGBTQ+.'

books that will never leave your brain

Love love love me some weird ass books!! These are perfect to end the summer with! OR!! Save them for October to give them a more ~spooky vibe~. Who says we can’t have spooky/weirdo vibes in July, though?? If you want a meta plot about writing or translating, check out The Writing Retreat o

835 likes

short, weird books to have a short, weird time

All of these books are less than 300 pages and two of them are under 200 👀 These books may not be easy reads, but they do go by fast! I love having short books on hand after finishing a longer series or even just for a break between bigger, heavier-themed books. That’s not to say that small book

423 likes

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

767 likes

Books I plan to read this last quarter of the year

as I searched through the books in my room, I am ready for this next quarter, the last quarter of 2024, so let me make sure I am book fed. These are books I’ve started and never finished, so I plan to finish these books before the end of the year, by - Reading daily - Taking notes on importa

134 likes

A collection of personal development books and a journal, including "101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think," "Mindset," "The Psychology of Money," "This is How You Heal," and "The Lucky Girl Journal," displayed on a fluffy white surface.

The cover of the book "101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think" by Brianna Wiest, featuring a minimalist design with black text on a white background, resting on a fluffy white surface.

The cover of the book "This is How You Heal" by Brianna Wiest, with black text on a white background, including the subtitle "A collection from the bestselling author of 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think," on a fluffy white surface.

The Best Personal Development Books 🧠🪴

Here are a bunch of my favorite personal development books! A few tips when going into these books: 1. Be open-minded: If you’re reading a book like “This is How you Heal”, chances are you’re trying to come back from a negative experience. Be open to trying new techniques, considering new ideas,

309 likes

A woman holding a book, sitting in front of a yellow wall with "FRENCH TRUCK Coffee" text. Overlay text states "How I gained $0-$100K in one year by reading these books" and "Books to transform my finances."

The book "I Will Teach You To Be Rich" by Ramit Sethi on a desk with a computer and a window view. Overlay text highlights "Envelop method," "debt-free secure future," and "your financial compass."

The book "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert T. Kiyosaki on a desk with a keyboard and monitor. Overlay text mentions "a financial wake-up call" and a warning "Not applicable everywhere!".

3 Books that will help you get RICH 🤑

Real talk about building wealth Forget the overnight millionaire fantasies! Building wealth is a journey, not a magic trick. But fear not, fellow adventurer! I've embarked on a quest to uncover the wisdom hidden within the pages of these powerful books. These babies have helped me going from

1118 likes

An infographic titled 'READ 10+ BOOKS A MONTH' outlines 10 tips for achieving this goal, such as prioritizing reading, setting goals, choosing inspiring books, and using audiobooks. It displays a stack of popular books and an example reading plan, emphasizing consistency and community engagement.

How to Read 10+ Books a Month

Here are some of the tips I follow to meet my reading goals. Let me know some of your tips.

22 likes

A white journal with pink bows and "Hot girls read books" text, a blue pen, and a green book rest on a textured white couch with a pink blanket. The image is overlaid with "Reading Tracker - my favorite journal."

The best journal for keeping track of books!📚☕️💗

My favorite way to keep track of the books I’m reading and have finished!☺️ Journal is from Xoxo Charley on Etsy!💌 #journal #reading #readingjournal #booktok #bookwormsoflemon8 #journaling #favorites #Haul

696 likes

A stack of five non-fiction books related to forensics and mortality, including 'Body of Work,' 'All That Remains,' '18 Tiny Deaths,' 'Forensics,' and 'Death's Acre,' with 'It's time to Read' and 'My current reads Day 01' overlaid.

A hand holds 'Body of Work' by Christine Montross, a book about meditations on mortality from the human anatomy lab, described as facing mortality beautifully.

A hand holds 'All That Remains' by Sue Black, a book by a forensic scientist on death, mortality, and solving crimes, featuring a skeleton illustration on the cover.

Books books books!

Hey there! Let me share some books that have shaped my thinking in regards to my career. I love to read and I love to learn and I honestly don’t see non-fiction books in relation to a career or multiple disciple track. But, first, some background. My love of reading began with Nancy Drew bo

157 likes

A collage of book covers including 'Wild', 'The Handmaid's Tale', 'Milk and Honey', 'I Am Malala', 'Pride and Prejudice', 'Little Women', 'The Age of Innocence', 'The Awakening', and 'The Beggar Maid', with text overlay '9 Books Every Woman SHOULD READ' and 'YOU WON'T BELIEVE THE LIFE-CHANGING BOOKS EVERY WOMAN NEEDS TO READ!'

The book cover for 'The Age of Innocence' by Edith Wharton, featuring a classical painting of a woman, with a text bubble describing it as a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about love, society, and individual freedom.

The book cover for 'The Awakening' by Kate Chopin, featuring a classical painting of a woman looking out a window, with a text bubble describing it as a groundbreaking novel about defying societal conventions and embracing desires.

9 Books Every Woman Should Read 🌸

Hi, lemons! As women, we often find solace, inspiration, and empowerment in the words and stories of remarkable authors who capture the essence of femininity, resilience, and strength. Whether you're seeking tales of sisterhood, reflections on identity, or calls to action for gender equality, t

36 likes

A hand holds a smartphone displaying the LibraryThing app icon, with text overlay "catalog your books with librarything." The background shows bookshelves filled with books, emphasizing the app's purpose for organizing personal libraries.

A hand holds a smartphone scanning the barcode of a book, demonstrating how to add books to the LibraryThing catalog. Text overlay explains that users can scan barcodes or manually search for books.

A hand holds a smartphone showing the LibraryThing app with a list of recently added books. Text overlay explains that books appear in the catalog in real-time after scanning or adding.

📖 📱catalog your books FOR FREE with librarything!

attention bookworms!!! if you have a growing book collection and want to keep track of everything you own, LibraryThing is a great tool to help you catalog your books! simply scan the barcode, and they’ll be added to your personal library in real time. even if a book isn’t scannable, you can ma

698 likes

A digital reading tracker calendar on a grid background, titled 'Reading Tracker' and 'Total Pages Read'. It displays daily page counts for the first 22 days of a month, with numbers like 209, 26, 62, 101, 74, 123, 158, 59, 113, 283, 439, 175, 257, 176, 223, 106, 86, 145, 101, 334, 267, and 164. A color-coded legend at the bottom indicates page ranges.

Reading Tracker

I created this calendar and layout on my iPad and I’m having a ridiculously great time filling it out every day 😂 It’s also helping motivate me to read. How do you guys track your reading? #bookjournal #bookgirlie #booktalk #pagesread

97 likes

books to get you into reading 💫📖

need a book to get you into reading?! these are all books I will always recommend! these are bingeable and perfect for keeping you invested in the story and the characters 🫶🏼 The Housemaid by Freida McFadden ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A super fast paced psychological thriller that you won’t be able to put down!

107 likes

book recs: random books off my shelf edition

Sometimes i don’t have any better ideas than pulling random books from my shelves and showing you 🤷‍♀️ There are several genres here: fantasy, literary fiction, science fiction, mythology, mystery thriller, etc etc. so there’s something for everyone!! And they’re all standalones! (Aside from The

125 likes

A yellow book titled '4% FIX HOW ONE HOUR CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE' by Karma Brown, with a 5-star review slip calling it a top self-help book. The image has a 'BOOK REVIEW' overlay.

An open book showing a page from Karma Brown's 'The 4% Fix', highlighting text about finding what's worth getting out of bed for. The next page shows 'THE FIRST 4%'.

An open book page from Karma Brown's 'The 4% Fix' with the heading 'What's worth getting out of bed for?' followed by numbered lines. 'PLAN YOUR PROJECTS' is visible below.

Books to help you figure your life out ✨🥰

📚 Title and Author: Karma Brown 🌟 Genre: Self-Help 💬 Short Summary: The 4% Fix” by Karma Brown is a productivity guide that presents a simple yet effective strategy for achieving significant personal and professional goals. Brown argues that individuals can make substantial progress and meani

15 likes

reading books 4 school without getting distracted

I would say the thing I struggle the most with in school is required reading. I am a pretty slow reader so I find myself getting distracted a good bit. Also for school reading, it is typically not a book you necessarily enjoy reading. I have worked a lot to find ways that help with my brain won

52 likes

A handwritten-style table of contents titled "Bible Genres 101 For Beginners," listing books of the Old and New Testaments categorized by genre like law, history, poetry, prophets, gospels, and letters, along with corresponding page numbers.

A graphic defining biblical genres as different writing styles (history, law, poetry, epistles, gospels, prophets, apocalyptic) and explaining their significance for interpreting text, understanding purpose, audience, and literary techniques.

A graphic detailing biblical genres: Law, History, Poetry, and Prophets. For each, it provides a description, interpretation tips, and lists associated books of the Bible, accompanied by relevant icons.

Breakinging Down the Books of the Bible Genres

This helped me tremendously, hope it helps you too! 😁And download these tools totally free in my products in the link in my bio. Just find "Biblical Genres Breakdown". Best of luck and hope you have a blessed study sis ❤️🙏🏻 #biblestudysupplies #biblestudyforwomen #biblestudy #chri

50 likes

10 Productivity Books on my reading list for 2024

Hey folks! Just a heads-up: I've lined up an amazing stack of books for 2024, and it's all about levelling up our productivity game. These picks are all about getting smarter with our time and being kinder to our minds. 🌿🕒 Reading more is my mantra this year, especially books that unwrap

365 likes

cozy reading routine for autumn🍂

while I read horror and mystery all year round, my craving for fall is at a all time high. I’m saving my favorite fall/halloween movies for next month but I have started reading more fall themed books this week! Here’s my guide on how to get into a fall mood for cozy reading! set the ambiance:

244 likes

3 Books to Get You Into Reading!

If you’re looking to get into reading in 2024, I have so many recommendations! Here is part 2 of books to get you into reading! 1. THE ONLY ONE LEFT This was a 5⭐️ read for me! Absolutely loved the twists and turns of this murder mystery. 2. ARCHERS VOICE This was such a cute and heartfel

87 likes

See more