Oh my bookish heart, this episode of Read My Shelves is practically bursting with all sorts of literary shenanigans! Your host, moi, Jessa, is spilling the tea (or should I say, Earl Grey?) on my recent escapades, which involved swooning over the charm of some seriously delightful indie bookstores and maybe, just maybe, getting a little starstruck at some author events! We'll have a little chat about why our local libraries are basically the unsung heroes of our communities. Plus, I'm going to confess my current reading struggles – there's a book on my shelf that might just get the dreaded DNF stamp! But fear not, dear listeners, because there's also exciting news brewing about a certain upcoming ball (ooh la la!) and a costume reveal that's taking on a life of its own! So grab your comfiest reading socks and let's dive in! And don't forget to find me on the socials – I want to hear all your thoughts! Takeaways: * Guess what?! I stumbled upon the cutest independent bookstore right here in sweet Alabama! You know the kind – the ones that smell like old paper and dreams? Pure magic! https://sweethomebooks.com/ * Okay, bookish confession time: I actually met the wonderful Colleen Oakley! And yes, there might have been a tiny squeal involved when she signed my copy of her book. Pinch me! https://colleenoakley.com/ * Seriously though, can we all just take a moment to appreciate our local libraries? They're like literary treasure chests for everyone, and we need to shower them with love and support! https://hmcpl.org/foundation/waystogive * Calling all you lovely listeners! There's a chance to snag tickets to the High Court Ball! Keep your ears peeled for details on how to enter – it's going to be epic! https://www.instagram.com/p/DIZOGPDJ9CR/?igsh=a3oycW5zaDZxczR0 * My costume for the ball? Well, let's just say it's evolving in ways even I didn't expect! Prepare for a possible plot twist in wing form! https://www.instagram.com/share/reel/_ulCVnKGR * Come say hi on social media! I absolutely adore hearing from you all – your bookish thoughts, your life updates, your costume ideas! Let's connect! https://linktr.ee/readmyshelves * And as always, if you're enjoying our bookish chats, don't forget to like and subscribe so you don't miss any future literary adventures!