Hey earth muffins! Reading is one of my favorite pastimes; many people agree with me too! Curling up with a good book is such a great way to settle down after a long day at work or to enjoy some much needed self-care time without turning on the TV. As an eco-friendly queen, it is important to choose secondhand reads to reduce your impact on the planet. Keep reading for a list of the best places to buy used books!
The Top Places to Find Used Books Near You:
First up, do a quick Google search to see when your local library puts on a used book sale! Libraries often get a ton of book donations, which means they can sell some pretty great reads at these sales. Plus, if you’re a bookworm, you’ll be happy to know that the proceeds from these sales often support the library in your community. Such a great way to get some new used books!
Hey earth muffins, I hope everyone is having a great week so far! I found out a couple of days ago that I passed my last CPA exam, so my week has been FANTASTIC! 🥳 To celebrate, I thought I would share some of the recent books and movies I have been indulging in. After many years of writing these “recent read” posts, I have decided to transfer them in the future to my Instagram. This will allow me to write reviews as soon as I finish the book/movie, so definitely give me a follow if you haven’t already! 😀
Now that my boyfriend and I moved to a new city, I have a new library to explore! While the building is closed due to Mister Corona, they have a great book pick up system. Their online catalog is also incredibly impressive; I did some browsing and picked up this book from the sustainability section. I think it does an excellent job of briefly sharing the dangers of plastic for every part of your daily routine. From plastic water bottles to unnecessary plastics, SanClements covers it all! He gives easy solutions to replace these “ugly”/”bad” plastics. But, he doesn’t bash all plastics and talks about the “good” plastics of the world (such as medical, etc.). This was a breath of free air as most books hate on all plastics. I think this was a great recent read after not reading for a long time; I would recommend it! Rating: 8.5/10
Along with checking out the sustainability section, I also searched through books about blogging. Now that I have extra free time (no more studying!), I want to work hard to improve Life of an Earth Muffin. This book seemed like a good read… And it was! Getting an undergrad degree in Business and masters in accounting, I have read a lot of business books. But, I think this one lays out content creation and building a business extremely well! The book is in 6 different sections following the steps of Pulizzi’s content model. While the last few sections didn’t apply to me (as I am not trying to sell any physical products in the marketplace), the rest of the book was SO helpful to thinking about my audience and content. If you have any sort of side hustle (blog, online shop, etc.), you must read this book! Rating: 10/10
This book was in the “New” section of the online catalog; it sounded like something I would enjoy! I didn’t realize that the author was actually the actress Hilarie, who is famously known for playing Peyton on One Tree Hill. The book chronicles her adult life from finding her husband to buying a farm in the middle of nowhere. It was cool to see how a couple in Hollywood can live (and work!) on a farm, all while supporting their family in the entertainment industry. I always thought every celeb lived in a mansion in California! Whenever my family visited my grandparents on their farm, I always felt like I was returning home. It seems that Hilarie felt this way too, so maybe I will also end up on a farm in the middle of nowhere too. 😅 This was a great read overall! Rating: 8/10
After seeing the trailer for this movie a long time ago, I stumbled upon it on Amazon Prime the other day. IT IS AMAZING!! I am a huge fan of rom coms and everything cheesy, and this movie had that AND tons of humor and sexy Italians. The story is basically a modernized version of Romeo and Juliet, with pizza playing a huge role in the plot. I am quite Italian, and if I wasn’t raised on the East Coast I bet this is how my love story would have been. 😂 If you are looking for a fun movie to watch, please watch this one! Rating: 11/10
I have a confession to make: I never read or watched the Twilight series growing up. 😬 I learned recently that my boyfriend also never watched the films, so we decided to watch Twilight on a recent date night. What a ride – this movie was so bizarre! From Edward shining in the sun to the quote “You’re like my own personal brand of heroin” my boyfriend and I couldn’t keep it together. But, as soon as it ended he wanted to watch the next one… So maybe it was so bad it was good. Rating: 6/10
Work It (2020)
I saw this film being advertised on YouTube, so watched it during a study break a week ago. I thought it was surprisingly good! Some Netflix movies aren’t that great (I’m pointing my finger at you The Kissing Booth)… But this one I enjoyed! The characters were relatable, the dancing was fun, and the bits of humor here and there made me laugh. The cast is also full of rockstars: Liza Koshy, Sabrina Carpenter, Jordan Fisher, etc. While it’s not the best movie of all time, it was good enough for me! 😄 Rating: 7/10
Thank you all for loving these recent read posts for the past few years! While I won’t be getting rid of the recent reads page, I hope you do follow me on Instagram to never miss any other thoughts on books and films! What have you been reading/watching lately?
