So, it's no secret that I have a Major Thing for bookish candles - and one of my favorite shops (in fact the first one I ever bought bookish candles from) is Icey Designs, run by designer, author, and fellow blogger Hafsah Faizal. I adore pretty much everything in the Icey Designs shop - pencils,... Continue Reading →
Whether you're shopping for your sweetie who loves reading as much as you do - or making a wish list for your sweetie to buy YOU gifts - or shopping for your bestie for Galentine's Day, there are plenty of romantic bookish gifts to satisfy this Valentine's Day. Here's a look at my picks for... Continue Reading →
When it comes to my slow and cautious foray into bookish boxes, I couldn't resist giving one of the new Icey Designs boxes a try - so when their January theme was announced as Sherlock Holmes, I snatched one up right away - and I'm so glad that I did! It's no secret that I've... Continue Reading →
2017 seemed to be the year of the subscription box, especially for the bookish world. At least, that's what Instagram would have you believe. It seemed a new box turned up every month, at least -- and while I was certainly tempted by themes or teasers, I resisted all year (more on why at the... Continue Reading →
So if you're anything like me, and love following amazing #bookstagram accounts over on Instagram (and you should be following me, too!) - then you've probably discovered a new craze in the book community. Bookish candles. I confess, I've fallen down a rabbit hole and fallen in love with these bookish candles -- which combine... Continue Reading →
Most reviews here at Novel Novice are for books -- but let's face it. Even the most diehard reader needs to surface from the pages of a book sometime. And when we do return to the real world, we want to cling to our love of books and share it with the world. That's where... Continue Reading →
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