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Elaine Howlin – Lost in the pages of books.

Welcome to my blog!

I started this blog in 2018 to gush over books with whoever would listen. The blog has evolved since then, but I’m still pretty rooted in my love of all things bookish. Now you’ll find me gushing over reading journals, junk journals, planners, and books! If those things interest you, then please follow along and let’s geek out over our bookish joys together.

For more content, visit my YouTube, and if you want to make some of the things I create, check out my Etsy and Ko-fi.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog! It means the world that you’ve taken the time to stop by.

Recent Blog Posts

Friends of Fantasy Day: Support Your Local Bookstore

Because there’s no better time to fall head-first into a magical world. ✨ Why Friends of Fantasy Day Is a Big Deal Hello, my friends! If you love fantasy books, independent bookstores, or discovering your next favourite audiobook, you’re going to want to mark your calendar for this one. Friends of Fantasy Day is a…

Rediscovering the Joy of Vlogging | Ditching the Analytics in the Name of Cosy

What would you make if the algorithm didn’t exist? ❤️‍🩹TL;DR After years of letting hustle culture drain the joy from my YouTube channel, I’m returning to vlogging on my own terms. My new cosy living vlog series focuses on gentle, joyful moments instead of trending topics and analytics. I’ve been experimenting with filming formats and…

2026 Reading Goals: Why I’m Doing Less to Achieve More

When did reading – the thing we do for pleasure – become another item on our productivity checklist? 📚 TL;DR After an introspective 2025, I’m done with hustle culture in my reading life. My goals: read just 24 books (my lowest ever), complete Bookopoly for fun, read more Irish authors (especially Sally Rooney and Catherine…

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  1. Elaine, love your site and your taste in books – in particular literary fiction. I am an author of one titled Life in a Box. I would love to be considered for a review. Please let me know how to contact you and if you are interested. JoDee Neathery

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