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My Jan/Feb Design TBR List
The theme is color. I recently added three color books after seeing one of them pop up in my Threads feed. It’ll be fun and interesting to learn about the histories and stories behind color, how it’s applied in different ways and the psychology of it in terms of user experience. Hopefully, I’ll be able…
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New “Hidden Legacy” Book Covers
I prefer the tastefully done nekked Rogan cover ???? [source: ilona-andrews.com]
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Beach Reading
When I first saw that Rick Rubin clip, I thought he was out of his mind. But, as I skimmed this book at the local bookstore, the things he said resonated with me. So, I bought it and it’s just helping me to get outside of my head…outside of my own way. These past few…
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To the Library
Renewed my library card + libby app + hoopla app which means you will never see me now.
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Downward spiral
I stayed up until 3:30am reading a Lisa Kleypas book. The kiddo did not care that I was only running on a few hours of sleep. I mean, I did this knowingly to myself but it still hurts.
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“Hellishly Ever After” by Nadine Mutas
Hellishly Ever After by Nadine Mutas is SO good! If you love banter and chemistry, then this book is for you. The humor + sarcasm made hell a lot of fun. And the steam? Yes, please and thank you Nadine Mutas for your service. I proceeded to purchase and download all her other books to…
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“Love on the Brain” by Ali Hazelwood
Did I stay up late last night finishing Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood even though I had to get up ass early for the kiddo’s doctor’s appointment? Pretty much. Do I regret it? No. All books by Ali Hazelwood are worth it! I love the characters she creates; love getting a glimpse into…
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Book Design Evolution
The lettering on romance covers dances with bouncy baselines, flirts with right alignment, and tantalizes with enjambment-style line breaks; all faux pas under the academic standards of design, but powerful at eliciting an emotional response. Type is often large-scale and boldly colored, calling out to be touched. But this emphasis on typography shouldn’t be a…
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“Northanger Abbey” by Jane Austen
Love this passage from Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen. ‘Tis timeless.
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“Hidden Legacy” series by Ilona Andrews
I’ve just discovered urban fantasy romance with The Hidden Legacy series by Ilona Andrews and I am obsessed – obsessed. There’s magic, action, amazing chemistry, and strong female leads. But this line from Rogan from White Hot made me melt. I am currently reading Diamond Fire.