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The Bookish Algorithm: My Q1 2025 Reads

If this video found you, the algorithm is adding at least one of these to your TBR 📚✨

Every book I read from January through March 2025, star- rated and honest - from emotional Rebecca Yarros reads to thrillers romance and unforgettable favorites.

💬 tell me which one you’ve read - or which one you’re adding to your TBR.

⭐️ follow for monthly recaps, 5-star deep dives, and algorithm-approved book picks.

#BookishAlgorithm #ReadingRecap #TBR #BookRatings

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The Bookish Algorithm: How I Source My Reads

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The open 2026 Reading Journal shows its cover page on the left and a '2026 Days of Reading' calendar on the right, displaying monthly grids for tracking reading days.

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Tour my 2026 Book Journal

Inside my 2026 Book Journal 📝 This is my second year with a book journal that I made myself. I love the idea of tracking my reading progress but could not find a book that had all the pieces I wanted and would actually complete. So, a work in progress but this is what this year’s looks like!

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Wednesday Addams Bookish Bundle: Embrace the Dark

🎃 Halloween is here! Snag your Wednesday Addams Bookish Bundle before it disappears into the darkness — link in bio! 🖤💜 #WednesdayAddams #HalloweenVibes #BookishBundle #SpookySeason #CozyReads #BookLoversUSA #BookTokUSA #Halloween2025 #GothicVibes #BookishCommunity

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Six book covers are shown: Normal People, The Year of Magical Thinking, Never Let Me Go, The Midnight Library, Educated, and A Little Life. Text asks 'STRUGGLING TO FINISH ONE?' with a right arrow.

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Must Reads For Blue Readers

1. Normal People by Sally Rooney 2. A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara 3. Educated by Tara Westover 4. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig 5. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro 6. The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion These books are perfect for the over thinkers and the deep feelers! If

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The Bookish Algorithm: Updating my Book Journal

There’s something so satisfying about adding new entries to my book journal! Today I’m logging four more reads and filling in the little details that make the journal feel complete. It’s part memory keeping, part reflection, and honestly one of my favorite parts of reading. Do you keep a boo

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March Reads, Part 1: Book Journal Updates!

There’s something about documenting your reads that makes the stories stay with you a little longer 🤩 March has been full of reflection, fresh starts, and a few unexpected favorites… and this is just part one!! Come journal with me as I flip through the books that shaped my month so far— hone

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Part 2 of my March reading journal is here and she’s abundant! Added 6 more books to the lineup—some I loved, some surprised me, and a couple I’m still thinking about! This month is really shaping up to be a very reflective reading month. There’s just something about slowing down, journaling

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This Month’s Priority Reads

This month, I’m continuing to be intentional about what I reach for—and this stack feels like the perfect mix of storytelling, depth, and perspective. On my priority list: The Song of Achilles, Heart the Lover, Yours Truly, The Brain That Changes Itself, How the García Girls Lost Their Accents,

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5 Nonfiction Reads on my TBR for 2026

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A pink and white graphic titled 'ROMANCE BOOKS Flying Under the Radar' with 'BOOKISH ALGORITHM READING SINCE 1990'. It features a stack of books with a pink ribbon, hearts, and 'SWIPE' with an arrow, set against a floral background.

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Underrated Romance Reads Waiting to go Viral 📖⭐️

Not every great romance ends up on your #FYIP … These are romance reads for your February inspiration that never really went viral — but absolutely deserve a spot on your TBR. If you’re looking to branch out beyond the usual recommendations, this one’s for you. Tropes you’ll find here: Fri

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The Bookish Algorithm: 5-4-3-2-1 Reading Challenge

Playing the 5-4-3-2-1 Book Challenge! 5 Books I love 4 Books on my TBR 3 Books I always recommend 2 Books I recently read 1 Book I’m currently reading Tell me - what’s your number 1 book right now?? #bookishalgorithm #lemmon8partner #54321challenge #readersoflemon8

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2025 Reads - Bodyguard My Heart by A. Blossom

Tbh I enjoyed Monroe and Royales’ story the best but this was still a great read… “You’re secrets your heart I’m the bodyguard of both of them” Demetrius Meechie Augustine ☺️ ⭐️Overall rating: 5/5 #bookish #bookshelf #authorblossom

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2025 Reads - Take A Chance by Miyeko May

Short read it was cute, I enjoyed it ⭐️Overall rating: 5/5 #2025reads #bookish #bookwormsoflemon8

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The Bookish Algorithm: Intimidating Reads

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Desiree X Granger can do no wrong “I am what happens when a wolf loves the moon” YAAASSSS 10 out of 10 couldn’t get enough and I’m once again left wanting more ⭐️Overall rating: 5/5 #drewcollins #drewcollinsunivesity #maggiegrey #bookwormsoflemon8 #bookish @

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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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⭐️Overall rating: 3/5 #lemon8bookclub #bookwormsoflemon8 #bookish #overduefeelings #ablossom

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70 Books That Will Make You Smarter in 2025📖

When I looked around at the people I admired at work and in life, they all had one thing in common: they read. Not just for fun, but to grow their mindset, sharpen their skills, and stay ahead. That’s why I put together this list of 70 nonfiction books that can actually make you smarter this yea

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2025 Reads - Oathbound by Tracy Deonn

OHMMGG…My most anticipated read for the year and for good reason. Tracy Deonn I am shook I did not see that coming. I need more NOW !!! ⭐️Overall rating: 5/5 #tracydeonn #oathbound #bookwormsoflemon8 #bookish #bookworm

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2025 Reads - Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana

⭐️Overall rating: 3/5 #bookwormsoflemon8 #lemon8bookclub #bookish #loreofthewilds #analeighsbrana

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Starting 2025 strong with 25 must-reads that are guaranteed to wreck my TBR! From dark romance to epic fantasy, these books are calling my name (and possibly my tears). Who’s with me on this chaotic reading journey? Swipe to see my picks! 📚✨ #BookishGoals #2025Reads #darkromancebooks #B

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5 books you must read in 2025

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2025 Reads - Our Vicious Oaths by N.E Davenport

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To be just a short story this was a wild ride it had me giggling. I was very much entertained and the TENTACLES omg ⭐️Overall rating: 4/5 #lemon8bookclub #bookwormsoflemon8 #bookish #myboyfriendsareallmonsters #bookworm

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A digital book cover for 'Daughter of the Dead: Remnants of Rage' by K. Jamila, displayed on an e-reader. It features a woman with dark curly hair and intense eyes, with flowing red and orange elements, and the tagline 'Every Room She Entered, Death Followed.'

2025 Reads - Daughter of The Dead by K. Jamila

I just love when I can feel the female rage through the pages. This was a great read. From the first page this had me on the edge, the mystery and gore that is laid out makes it almost impossible not to continue and it just kept getting better. The world building and magic systems are quite unique.

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Amazing ⭐️Overall rating: 5/5 #bookwormsoflemon8 #bookish #bookworm #kennedyryan

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Yes no maybe 2025 reads!

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2025 Reads - Eternal Ruin by Tigest Girma

Eternal Ruin..I am not ok Tigest Girma what have you done to me ⭐️Overall rating: 5/5 #lemon8bookclub #bookish #bookwormsoflemon8 #eternalruin #tigestgirma

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YES, NO, MAYBE of 2025!! 📚

Hi Book Besties! Here’s my #yesnomaybe of 2025!! Did I read your favorite book? Did I read something that caught your eye? Any bookish goals? #2025bookreads #bookrecommendations #Lemon8 #thrillerbooktok Orlando

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The first like 12 chapters had me wanting to DNF. But after that it picked up and i was able to get back into it ⭐️Overall rating: 3/5 #bookwormsoflemon8 #bookish #bookworms #queenofmythandmonsters #scarlettstclair

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2025 Reads - The Front Runner by Elsie Silver

I really enjoyed the story but the last few chapters dragged on for me. Stefan being mad at Mira even after she told him why she kept the secret that wasn’t really a secret she just wanted to be sure and then had her blaming herself for why they split 🙄 ⭐️Overall rating: 4/5 #bookwormsoflemon8

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Likosa is forever in everybody business, another great read from Ms Jessica Cage ⭐️Overall rating: 4/5 #iaccidentallyhiredashadowwalker #lemon8bookclub #bookish #bookwormsoflemon8 #jessicacage

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2025 Reads -A Night with Ms.Grinch by Lauren Lacey

This was absolutely delicious. I don’t know why I’m always so surprised when authors can fit an entire story that has not only spice but substance in such a short story. I could feel the emotions through the pages. I want more of Kandi and Cole it was too short. ⭐️Overall rating: 5/5 #lemon8boo

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I love when the FMC gets her lick back. ⭐️Overall rating: 3/5 #theirviciousgames #lemon8bookclub #bookwormsoflemon8 #bookish

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Top 5 Least Favorite Reads of 2025 ✨

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2025 Reads - Kissed by the Gods by Caty Rogan

This was a fantastic read. This book grabs you from the beginning and doesn’t let up even after you’re done. I loved everything about this story from the characters to the magic system. Our FMC is a real badass and takes no BS but the poor girl just keeps getting traumatized left and right I couldn

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My Bookish New Year Goals for 2025

My 2025 bookish goals! •The reading goal of 100 sounds crazy but I rly think I can do it😅 •I haven’t been as active on my bookish socials as I wanted to be so I wanna make sure im keeping up with my Lemon8, IG, and TikTok. •I don’t want to have a bunch of books sitting unread on my shelf!

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January’s Reads + Granny Squares

One of my 2025 Bookish Goals is to complete a granny square for each book I read this year and make it a blanket. Here are my January reads and their corresponding granny square (and rating!) #yearofbooks #bookwrapup #cozybookseason #crochetandbooks #januaryreads2025

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Before the emails. Before the noise. Just coffee, intention, and a book journal waiting to be filled. If this found you, the algorithm knew you needed a quiet moment. #BookishAlgorithm #CozyMorning #Bookish Life #RoutineIdeas

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2025 Reads I Accidentally Hooked Up with a Vampire

These books are so funny and the action starts from the jump. It just keeps getting better ⭐️Overall rating: 5/5 #iaccidentallyhookedupwithavampire #lemon8bookclub #bookish #bookwormsoflemon8 #jessicacage

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2025 Reads - King Of Envy by Ana Huang

The yearning the drama the sex and a touch of murder 😂 and let’s not forget shadow. I loved it all ⭐️Overall rating:5/5 #bookwormsoflemon8 #bookish #bookworm #kingofenvy #anahuang

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