Book Mail
Book Mail: A Roundup of the Book Mail I Received Last Week
Receiving book mail during the first week of February feels like a love letter to your winter self. With the world still wrapped in frost and Valentine’s Day around the corner, each package delivers the thrill of new adventures and heartfelt stories waiting to be explored. The weight of the books in your hands is a promise of cozy evenings ahead, a companion to the flicker of candlelight and the quiet of snow-dusted nights. It’s a gentle reminder that even the coldest months are warmed by the simple pleasure of a good book.
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Wine:
2021 Autentico Verdicchio Del Castelli Di Jesi
The 2021 Autentico Verdicchio Del Castelli Di Jesi is a vibrant and refreshing white wine that captures the essence of its varietal. On the palate, lively notes of green apple, lime, citrus, and pear dance harmoniously with a crisp, clean acidity that keeps each sip invigorating. The bouquet is equally enticing, with floral hints mingling with delicate mineral nuances and the inviting aromas of apricot, peach, and acacia. This Verdicchio is a beautifully balanced expression, perfect for those who appreciate a wine with freshness, complexity, and a touch of elegance. A true standout for any occasion!
What I Wore:
Sweater | Similar Hoops | Makeup
Wrapped in a cozy red and tan wool sweater, its warm tones mirroring the flicker of a winter sunset, she feels both grounded and vibrant as February begins. Paired with her favorite jeans, the outfit strikes the perfect balance between casual comfort and understated style. Gold hoop earrings catch the soft, golden glow of the fading afternoon light, adding just the right amount of elegance. As she sips a crisp glass of white wine, its bright, refreshing notes complement the stillness of the season. In this simple yet perfect moment, she feels like the main character in her own life—confident, cozy, and savoring the quiet beauty of late winter.
This Week’s Book Mail Includes:
The Secret Daughter by Anne Gracie (also listed in Books Set in Paris)
The Library of Lost Dollhouses by Elise Hooper
Strike and Burn by Taylor Hutton
Gate to Kagoshima by Poppy Kuroki (also listed in Books Set in Japan)
Spiral by Bal Khabra
Wedding Dashers by Heather McBreen (also listed in Books Set in London)
Will's Race for Home by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson
The Last Hamilton by Jenn Bregman
When Stars Align by Melissa de la Cruz
Left on Rancho by Francesco Paola
True Gretch by Gretchen Whitmer
It's a Love/Skate Relationship by Carli J. Corson
I am Not Jessica Chen by Ann Liang
The Wilde Trials by Mackenzie Reed
The Moonlight Healers by Elizabeth Becker
Babylonia by Costanza Casati
The Oligarch's Daughter by Joseph Finder
And She Was Loved by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Daniel Minter
Greatness by Regis and Kahran Bethencourt
