I use Goodreads to track my reading habits and, similar to Spotify, they do a year-end data wrap-up called My Year in Books: 2025 . I gave 4 books this year 5 out of 5 stars: Death in the Spires by KJ Charles - "dark academia" romance mystery set in 1905 around Oxford. I read this book based on Goodreads monthly challenge and I'm grateful. It was a lot of fun. The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett - "multimedia" contemporary mystery so it is told prima

Art I'm currently loving that I've seen online! (1) Megan Zaniewski Megan is a 3D embroidery and thread-painting artist who creates sculptural works using fiber and other materials. Here is a link to her Etsy store . (2) Heidi Becker Heidi is a spoken-word poet, often focusing on feminist topics. (3) Katie Makkai Heidi Becker's popularity on Instagram made me think of all the poetry slam videos I used to watch with my friend Gabby in sophomore year in college. I can't reme

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ABC's The Bachelor  first premiered in March 2002, forever changing the way we think about reality TV romance. Its over-the-top drama, elaborate dates, and the idea of "finding love in a competitive setting" have inspired countless romance novels over the years. From heartfelt contemporary love stories to dystopian thrillers, this cultural phenomenon has left its mark on fiction. Below is a list of books inspired by this dating reality tv show! I've noticed fascinating trend