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Should you start a reading journal?
General Erin Vickers, Chief Reading Enthusiast General Erin Vickers, Chief Reading Enthusiast

Should you start a reading journal?

Ever finish a five-star book and immediately forget why you loved it? This post explores reflective reading and how journaling (even just a few messy notes!) can help you connect more deeply with the stories you love. Includes a free reading prompt sheet to help you start.

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Romanticize your reading routine
Lifestyle Erin Vickers, Chief Reading Enthusiast Lifestyle Erin Vickers, Chief Reading Enthusiast

Romanticize your reading routine

Curating a reading routine is about more than just the perfect book. For me (and I’d wager many of you) reading isn’t just reading. It’s teleportation. It’s soul-soothing. It’s therapy. And when life feels chaotic, there’s something incredibly comforting about settling down with a book and making the moment feel magical.

Here’s a peek into how I do just that, and hopefully some inspiration to help you create your own version of reading bliss.

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A new chapter for Story Sippers
Lifestyle Erin Vickers, Chief Reading Enthusiast Lifestyle Erin Vickers, Chief Reading Enthusiast

A new chapter for Story Sippers

Story Sippers has always been a space for book lovers, but lately I’ve felt the pull to share more — creativity, small wins, and the imperfect, everyday moments that shape who we are. In this post, I reflect on the shifts happening both here and in my own life, and why sometimes the smallest resets matter most.

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