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Books That Feel Like Gilmore Girls
Books That Feel Like Gilmore Girls
If you've ever wished you could live in Stars Hollow, drink endless coffee at Luke's, wander through a cozy bookstore, and spend your days surrounded by quirky townspeople, this blog... Read more...
What Is A Book Subscription? Everything You Need To Know
What Is A Book Subscription? Everything You Need To Know
If you've ever spent longer searching for a book than actually reading one, you're not alone. At Bookish Blindside, we believe discovering your next favourite book should feel exciting, not... Read more...
Books So Addictive You’ll Forget Your Phone Exists ☁️📚✨
Books So Addictive You’ll Forget Your Phone Exists ☁️📚✨
We’ve all had those books 😭 The ones where suddenly: you stop checking notifications you stay up way too late you think about the characters all day and your entire... Read more...
5 Cozy Books To Read This Summer
5 Cozy Books To Read This Summer
There’s something about summer reading that just feels different ☁️ Slow mornings, golden sunsets, iced coffee, and getting completely lost inside a good book for hours 😭✨ If you’re looking... Read more...
What Should I Read After ACOTAR?
7 Fantasy Books That Give Similar Vibes  Finishing A Court of Thorns and Roses honestly changes your brain chemistry. One minute you’re completely obsessed with the world, the romance, the tension, and the characters… …and then suddenly it’s over and NOTHING feels good enough afterwards ☁️ If you’re currently stuck in that “what do I even read after ACOTAR?” phase, these fantasy books might help fill the void ✨ Think: emotionally addictive fantasy morally grey characters magical worlds slow burn romance found family and books that completely consume your life... Read more...
The Best Comfort Books To Escape Reality For A While ☁️📚✨
Sometimes life feels overwhelming and you just want to disappear into another world for a little while 😭 Not think about emails.Not think about stress.Not think about real life at all. Just a cozy blanket, a warm drink, and a book that completely pulls you in ☁️📖 Honestly, comfort books feel like therapy sometimes 💛 So if you’ve been craving books that feel comforting, immersive, emotional, and impossible to put down, here are some of the BEST comfort books to escape reality for a while ✨ 1. The House in... Read more...
Top 10 Bookish Apartment Ideas For The Ultimate Cozy Reading Vibes
Yhere’s something about a cozy bookish apartment that just feels comforting. Soft lighting. Stacks of books. Rain against the window. A warm drink beside your current read ☕📖 Whether you live in a tiny apartment or simply want your space to feel more peaceful and aesthetic, creating a cozy reading atmosphere can completely change how your home feels. And honestly? You don’t need loads of money or a Pinterest-perfect apartment to make it magical ✨ Here are 10 cozy bookish apartment ideas every reader will absolutely love. 1. Create A... Read more...
How To Create The Ultimate Cozy Reading Routine
Reading feels completely different when you turn it into a ritual instead of just another thing squeezed into your day 😭💛 There’s something so comforting about slowing down, putting your phone away for a while, making a warm drink, and escaping into a good book. And honestly? A cozy reading routine can make reading feel magical again — especially if you’ve been in a reading slump or feeling overwhelmed lately ☁️ So here’s how to create the ultimate cozy reading routine  1. Create A Cozy Reading Space  You don’t need... Read more...
Cozy Books To Read When Life Feels Overwhelming
Sometimes life just feels… loud 😭 Too many notifications. Too much stress. Too many things happening all at once. And honestly, one of my favourite ways to slow everything down again is disappearing into a cozy book for a few hours ☁️ Not books that emotionally destroy you (even though we love those too 😭).I mean books that feel comforting. Soft. Gentle. The kind of stories that make you feel safe for a little while. So if life has been feeling overwhelming lately, here are some cozy books that feel... Read more...
Why Throne of Glass Is One of the Best Fantasy Book Series for Romance Readers
I genuinely don’t think I will ever recover from this series 😭 Some books are entertaining.Some books become favourites.And then there are books that completely consume your life, ruin every other fantasy series for you, and leave a permanent mark on your soul. That’s exactly what Throne of Glass did to me. And honestly? I would do ANYTHING to read this series again for the first time. It Starts Small… Then Suddenly It Owns Your Entire Life 😭 When I first started the series, I genuinely wasn’t expecting it to... Read more...
Bookish Self-Care Ideas To Romanticise Your Reading Life
Sometimes self-care isn’t skincare or productivity routines. Sometimes it’s putting your phone down, making a cup of tea, lighting a candle, and disappearing into a book for a few hours. Reading can feel so healing when you slow down and make it an experience instead of just another thing on your to-do list. So if life has been feeling overwhelming lately, here are some cozy bookish self-care ideas to help romanticise your reading life again. 1. Create A Cozy Reading Corner ☁️ It doesn’t have to be Pinterest perfect. A... Read more...
10 Books To Read When You're In A Reading Slump
We all have those moments where nothing sounds good, every book feels meh, and your TBR starts silently judging you from the corner of your room 😭 If you’ve been stuck in a reading slump lately, don’t worry — you’re definitely not alone. Sometimes all you need is one book that completely pulls you back into reading again. The kind where you accidentally stay up until 2am saying “just one more chapter…” So here are 10 addictive, cozy, emotional, and easy-to-get-into books that might just bring back your reading spark... Read more...
I Dreamed of Owning a Bookshop—Now It’s Real
As a little girl, I used to dream of having my own cozy bookshop — a place filled with stories, stacked shelves, and the warm scent of paper and imagination. I’d spend hours pretending my bedroom was a shop, arranging books, scribbling pretend receipts, and recommending titles to invisible customers. Fast forward to today, and that dream has taken shape in the form of Bookish Blindside. What started as a small idea — wrapping surprise books in brown paper with a touch of magic — has turned into a growing... Read more...
How to Break Free from a Reading Slump and Fall in Love with Books Again
We’ve all been there: You’re a book lover, but for some reason, the thought of picking up a book feels more like a chore than an escape. Your TBR pile is staring at you, but nothing seems to spark the excitement you once felt. It’s a reading slump — that dreaded feeling where your love for books feels distant, and every time you try to read, your attention drifts away. But don’t worry, you’re not alone, and a slump doesn’t have to last forever. Whether it’s been days, weeks, or... Read more...
Top 10 Bookshops You Have to Visit in the UK (A Book Lover’s Dream List)
There’s something magical about walking into a bookshop—the scent of paper, the promise of adventure, and the cozy corners calling your name. Whether you’re a fan of second-hand treasures, collector's editions, or just looking for your next great read, the UK is full of enchanting bookstores worth exploring. So grab your tote bag, put on your comfiest shoes, and let’s wander through the top 10 bookshops in the UK every book lover needs to visit at least once! 1. Daunt Books – London 📍 Marylebone High StreetStep into a time... Read more...
10 Best Gifts For Book Lovers That Aren’t Just Books
10 Best Gifts For Book Lovers That Aren’t Just Books
We all know the easiest gift for a book lover is, well… a book. But what if you want to surprise your favorite reader with something a little different—something just... Read more...
10 Cozy Books to Read This Summer
Summer is here, and there’s nothing better than escaping into a good book—whether you’re lounging in the garden, relaxing on the beach, or enjoying a slow Sunday with iced coffee in hand. This summer reading list is full of romantic escapes, thrillers, and cozy reads that feel like sunshine in a book. Click the titles to grab your copy and make your summer extra dreamy. You can also try our monthly book subscription — handpicked for your taste with no repeats. 1. People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry Genre:... Read more...
10 Cosy Autumn Reads to Snuggle Up With – Best Fall Books for Book Lovers 2025
  Because nothing says “main character energy” like a blanket, hot chocolate, and emotional damage from fictional characters.   🍁 Autumn Is Coming... and So Is My Seasonal Reading Personality Let’s be honest:I’ve been waiting all year to aggressively transition into my autumn aesthetic era. The minute I feel a slight chill in the air (which might just be the fridge door), I’m suddenly craving: Oversized jumpers I can’t functionally move in 🧶 A hot drink I forget to drink until it's cold ☕ And a book so emotionally devastating it... Read more...