The April E.D.I.T.

Hi, my bookish friend! As a “wordy” person, I can’t resist a good acronym. So, when I saw other writers sharing their monthly roundups of their favorite things and calling it an “Edit,” I decided why not turn it into a fun acronym for this week’s post!?

So, as you may have noticed from the subtitle, E.D.I.T. stands for everything I’ve found entertaining, delightful, interesting, and trendy … that’s also bookish. So, you’ll discover:

E - Two entertaining book adaptations on Netflix

D - My delightful new habit of spending my reading time outside among the blossoms and blooms

I - Five interesting book recommendations, including from friends and family

T - A trendy way to show off your personality on your e-reader

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Each and every newsletter/post has brought me so much enjoyment. I fit Bookish AF in between writing for my ghostwriting clients. And it’s been the highlight of my week to share all this bookish fun with you!

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Happy Reading!

Your friend, Audry

Designed on Canva by Audry FryerEntertaining

In a post earlier this month, I shared “Bookish Entertainment News” about a book adaptation, The Life List on Netflix, which is based on the international bestselling novel with the same name.

Well, I ended up watching it and loving it!

The premise is a bit sad. Alex Rose, who’s still quite young, is dealing with her mother’s untimely death by fulfilling her mother’s dying wish to check off every desire on her teenage bucket list. The movie was so sweet and heartwarming, with a satisfying ending. I enjoyed it so much that I want to read the novel even though I know what happens!

Also, the fifth and final season of You just released on Netflix. The popular series is based on the page-turning bestseller You: A Novel by Caroline Kepnes. This stalker-style thriller chronicles how a chance meeting turns into the “perfect” relationship with a sinister twist.

Delightful Photos by Audry Fryer

What’s more delightful than a glorious spring day with comfy temps, flowers blooming, and a book!? I just bought two more Adirondack chairs like the one pictured because they’re so perfect for sitting back and relaxing. The new ones I bought have a cup holder and another one for a stemmed wine glass.

My outdoor reading space is pretty simple. I have a small patio with a fire pit and a side table that overlooks my flower garden on one side and a pair of miniature apple trees behind it. The photo above shows several of my flowers in bloom around my yard (including my pug, Waffles, photobombing in the tulips!) and the beautiful blossoms on my Gala apple tree.

If you’re thinking about creating an outdoor reading area, check out this post, How to Create a Relaxing Outdoor Reading Nook, from the Bookish AF archives.

Bookish Quote of the Week

“Your heart is a seed. Go, plant it in the world.” – The Dance of the Dissident Daughter, Sue Monk Kidd.

Interesting Designed on Canva by Audry Fryer | Book covers from Bookshop.org

Bookish Breaking News: Lighting up the bookish headlines yesterday was the release of an “interesting” new memoir, Uptown Girl by Christie Brinkley. As far as celebrity memoirs go, this one should keep you turning pages. This “tell-all” details Brinkley’s rocky marriage to Billy Joel, her traumatic relationship with her father, and how her modeling career began when she was pursuing a career as an artist while living in Paris.

Bookish Recs: from Bookish Friends!

What’s more interesting than finding out what everyone is currently reading? So, I’ll go first: I just finished The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (It took me a while because it’s long and I’m a slow reader, easily distracted, and probably have ADHD, but that’s another topic for a future post). Despite taking my time with it, I enjoyed this well-written mystery and would definitely recommend it. (See my review on Goodreads.)

My friend Julia recently read Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck and rated it five stars on Goodreads. The premise of the book definitely qualifies as “interesting.” It’s the story of newlyweds who must confront the diagnosis that the husband, within one year, will … wait for it … transform into a great white shark. Yes, you read that correctly. And here’s the other interesting part: it very well may become one of the most captivating books you’ve ever read.

My mom took my recommendation from my first newsletter here on Substack and read Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall. She confirmed what everyone has been saying about this book: it’s amazing, a page-turner, and a must-read! Add it to my “Currently Reading” list on Goodreads!

My sister-in-law, Missy, asked me over the Easter holiday if I had read *The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid? I told her I hadn’t. It was one of those books I wanted to read but missed. I even featured it on my Bookshop.org list of Best Books with Strong Female Characters! Missy says she really enjoyed it and has the print book for me, so I’ll finally get a chance to read it.

Bookish Thoughts: Books You Wanted to Read, But Missed

Have you ever had a book on your “want to read” list that you couldn’t believe you never got around to reading?

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If you’re wondering what books you might have missed, last fall, Goodreads compiled a list: From No. 1 to No. 60, Readers' Top Books Published in the Past Five Years. It’s perfect for celebrating the books you read that made the list and for finding ones you wanted to read but may have forgotten about.

(*Side note: If you’ve already read and liked Seven Husbands, I’m hearing that Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry has a similar premise and vibe.)

Trending

Earlier this month, I shared a post on how your reading habit can make you happier, but I didn’t have space to add this happy-inducing trend. So, this week’s April E.D.I.T. is the perfect chance to finally share it with you!

Decking Out Your e-Reader

A personalized, attractive case for your e-reader is a great way to add a little fun and happiness to your reading routine. If you love how your e-reader looks, you’re more likely to pick it up or pack it with you, which leads to keeping up with your reading habit, which means you’ll gain all those joy-inducing benefits I talked about!

Here are a few options to elevate the feel-good vibe of your e-reader case:

This stand case comes in a ton of designs. Plus, it has a built-in handstrap and kickstand for extra convenience.

Buy a clear case and then go crazy adding stickers (like these) that match your reader vibe!

Page the Shop, a woman-founded Kindle accessory brand, is worth checking out for colorful, well-made cases as another option to buying from Amazon.

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