Inspired By: January's Best Selling Books

This past month I read four novels, all of which I would highly recommend: The Ocean at the End of the Lane (a magical tale about the unimaginable things that make up the universe), Cinnamon and Gunpowder (a chef is kidnapped by a female pirate captain who forces him to cook a gourmet meal for her every week), Paper Valentine (Hannah, a teenager, is being haunted by her dead best friend, Lillian, while a serial killer murders young girls), and Templar (a cool graphic novel about when the Templars fell). 

Hollow City

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Written by Ransom Riggs, this is the second novel, after Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, in which Jacob continues his unusual journey with his new friends in 1940. I can't say too much about the plot without giving away the ending to the first novel, which is amazing and combines storytelling with vintage pictures. I'm so excited to read the second in the series!

For a look based on the cover, go with a black and white peter pan collar dress, a pocket watch necklace, knee high socks, and burgundy oxfords. Or if you're a modern kid, like Jacob, trying to blend into the past, wear a bomber jacket, graphic tee, jeans, floral backpack, and blue sneakers. 

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The Goldfinch

Written by Donna Tartt, this story follows Theo Decker, who as a 13-year-old boy survives an accident that kills his mother and is taken in by the family of a wealthy friend. He takes comfort in a painting that reminds him of his mother. As an adult, Theo works at an antique store and gets drawn into the underworld of art. I heard this novel is a masterpiece and everyone says it's worth the 800 pages!

For a cute casual look, wear a bird print shirt, green pants, gold locket, and burgundy flats. Or get inspired by art itself by donning a watercolor print dress, mint belt, sparkly jewelry, and gray booties. 

Buy the book: B&N | Amazon

Lost Lake

Written by Sarah Addison Allen, this novel is about Kate, a widow, and her daughter, who find heating at a quirky summer resort on Lost Lake in Southern Georgia run by her eccentric great-aunt Eby. While trying to heal, Kate interacts with all the oddball guests.

I couldn't resist floral outfits, so wear a floral dress, green jacket, gold bracelets, and taupe booties, or instead go for a purple blazer, black tank top, floral pants, blue necklace, and black heels. 

Buy the book: B&N | Amazon

Love Monster

Written by Rachel Bright, this adorable children's story is about the Love Monster, a hairy monster who just wants to fit in with the cuddly residents of Cutesville, but it's hard for him to fit in, so he decides to find someone who loves him for who he is. 

If you're in a warm climate, wear a coral heart-print tee, burgundy shorts, heart-print scarf, and brown moccasins. Or dress up a little by wearing a purple necklace, red and purple chiffon dress, and black bow wedges. 

Buy the book: B&N | Amazon

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