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Literary lifestyle & seasonal rituals
The Summer Reading Ritual is here!
Free guide for slow, bookish summer days ↓![Summer is not just a season—it’s a mood, a pace, a possibility.
I created The Summer Reading Ritual as a gentle companion for slow days, good books, and small, meaningful moments.
Inside this free guide, you'll find:
🌿 Cooling rituals and lifestyle inspiration
📚 Book recommendations for summer journeys
🥗 Garden-inspired recipes
🌊 Waterside and Alpine reads
🖋 Journal prompts for reflection
✨ Whether you’re staying home or traveling far, let this be your invitation to pause and read more beautifully.
Download it here → theritualofreading.com [link in bio]
Save this post to revisit all summer long 🌞
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The Summer R
Coming June 21st — The Summer Reading Rit
