The 55 Most-Anticipated New Books Coming In 2025 We Can’t Wait To Read

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I'm not trying to rush into a new year, but 2025 is looking incredibly promising based on the new books coming our way. At this point, I'm going to need more bookshelves to keep up with the influx of electrifying novels I keep adding to my growing TBR pile. So, here's the inside scoop on all the most-anticipated books for next year that you'll want to start thinking about — and even pre-order!

You know I love being your book bestie, so let's jump into these juicy titles and plots that have me buzzing with excitement!

The most-anticipated books we're ready to add to our reading journals in 2025

Some of my standout picks are:

The Most-Anticipated New Book Of 2025:

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Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley (February 25, 2024)

During the fall of 2000 at Berkeley University, Percy Marks and Joe Morrow have a chance encounter that changes the course of their lives forever. Instead of finding Percy's ability to deep dive into the meanings of songs, Joe thinks she's fascinating and has the makings of something great. So when he asks her to give her opinion about songs he's written, Percy doesn't hesitate.

It's the very thing that leads to a long collaboration where they begin writing songs together. However, Joe is the only one who's thrust into the spotlight. As such, Percy feels the rising fury of being in his shadows and longs for more. At this point, she knows she's more than capable of introducing the world to the songs in her heart.

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Bearer of Bad News by Elisabeth Dini (April 29, 2025)

Based in Las Vegas, Lucy Rey lives life as a hairdresser who has a thing against people who can't be upfront with her. Call it karma, manifestation, or bad luck, but she seems to run into the worst secret when she finds out her fiancé hasn't been faithful. With not many options in sight, down-on-her-luck Lucy decides to take on the role of bearing bad news to people.
She's not 100% sure about the job, but it takes her to the Italian Dolomites and promises to render a nice sum of cash if she completes her job. However, she doesn't anticipate the world of secrets she's thrust into nor will she be prepared when she realizes how much she's connected to them.

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For One Night Only by Jessica James (January 7, 2025)

Valerie Quinn's show is on the verge of being canceled because of her wild choices, and she's not ready for that to happen. In a hasty attempt to save it, she decides to put her band Glitter Bats back together. It's just the thing she thinks her public image needs. That and a certain bassist — Caleb Sloane.

Sadly, Valerie and Caleb aren't on speaking turns due to an icky breakup that didn't fare well for the latter. But, Caleb's always found it hard to resist Valerie's charm so he decides to give their reunion and faux relationship another chance. It seems like a good ideas, but they'll have to figure out to avoid all the pitfalls that led to their demise if they want things to work in their favor.

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Accidentally Amyby Lynn Painter (January 14, 2025)

Isabella Shay's knee-jerk reaction to claim a pumpkin spice latte that isn't hers backfires when the cute businessman she runs into ends up being the VP of her new job — and he is not happy about her little lie. Blake Phillips isn't who she thought he was at work and she'd rather not have anything to do with him. But, something keeps pulling them towards each other and it makes things harder when they're supposed to maintain their professional composures.

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Better Than Friends by Jill Shalvis (January 21, 2025)

Nothing shakes up your life quite like the disappearance of your parents and the fact your ex is the only person you trust to help you find out what happened to them. Reaching out to Noah Turner isn't at the top of Olivia Porter's to-do list, but she doesn't have a choice because he was a special investigative agent for the National Park Service. Of course he was good at his job and terrible at maintaining a relationship — at least that's what Olivia seems to think.

When they're forced to be in each other's orbit again, old feelings start to come up as the race to find Olivia's parents gets underway. But, Noah and Olivia will have to decide if they trust each other to stop living in their heads so they can have give love a real chance.

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The Matchmaker by Aisha Saeed (February 4, 2025)

Nura Khan's following in her family's footsteps by continuing in the matchmaking business. She's super successful and has an amazing clientele due to how hard she works. Sadly, she's yet to put her skills to good use in her own romantic life. But, her childhood best friend decides to step in when she needs him the most. He's her childhood best friend who conjures up deep feelings in her even if he doesn't know it yet.

However, someone seems to have it out for her when a curated wedding crashes and burns among other odd occurrences. The more her work is sabotaged, the more Nura becomes convinced someone has it our for her. With the help of Azar and her team, she'll try to solve the mystery of who's toying with her before people get hurt.

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First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison (February 11, 2025)

Aiden Valentine's become jaded by love even though he's hosting Baltimore's romance hotline, Heartstrings. He's tired of giving everyone else advice while his romantic life is all over the place, but he can't escape it after an interview with a young girl about her mom's dating life becomes popularized. That mom happens to be Lucie Stone.

In her eyes, she's doing a great job at work and has the support of her family. She never questioned things until her daughter called into Heartstrings and it makes her become open to love. Enter a collaboration with Aiden.

Though they're supposed to be helping Lucie's love life, there's a magnetic connection between them that's undeniable. Lucie knows this little "find romance" thing is meant for her, but she can't but wonder if it's closer than she or Aiden are willing to admit.

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Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley (March 11, 2025)

Jane and Dan's 19-year-old marriage has reached a crossroads that's threatening to send them in different directions. Well, it's mostly Jane who's become disenchanted with her life. She feels lost in motherhood, her career, and believes she's not the only person Dan has been with. Still, the couple decide to head to the luxurious restaurant La Fin du Monde in celebration of their anniversary. It's just Dan isn't suspecting Jane wants to drop a bombshell on him.

However, her plans are slashed into pieces when a climate activist group takes over the dining area. It's not just that, it seems like they've taken pages from book she wrote. She thought it was a failure, but apparently someone has been drawing inspiration from it.

Jane and Dan must rely on each other since they're privy to how this hostage situation will unfold. Although it's not what she had in mind, maybe it could be the very thing to put the spark back into their marriage.

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Love and Other Paradoxes by Catriona Silvey (March 11, 2025)

In the year 2005, Cambridge University student Joe Greene has been aimlessly writing in his notebook about the way he'd like to impact the lives of others. He couldn't have ever predicted that his life would change with the arrival of Esi and time travel. According to her, Joe actually goes on to become a famous poet even if she doesn't really care for his future work. All that matters is Joe is incredibly close to meeting Diana, another Cambridge student who dreams of becoming a celebrated actress. She's part of the reason his romantic prose does so well in the future.

Where does Esi fit into the picture? She wants to stop something from happening in the past, but ends up meeting Joe instead. To stop their future timelines from going haywire, she decides to help give Joe's romantic life a boost. However, she couldn't have planned that Joe would think she's the one he wants instead of Diana.

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Early Thirties by Josh Duboff (March 18, 2025)

Victor and Zoey aren't twenty-something college students anymore, and they're starting to feel every ounce of it. While Victor's found his lane covering the lives of celebrities, Zoey is stuck working for a fashion company that's yet to find a successful way to work with influencers. Still, it's clear to them that the carefree days of their youth seem to be over.
Even worse is the fact their friendship feels like it's falling apart. They're not talking to each other like they use to and it seems to boil down to the fact they're starting to see each other as more than friends in this hilarious second coming-of-age novel.

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Swept Away by Beth O'Leary (April 1, 2025)

One night stands are meant to be a "hit it and quit it" sort of thing, but running into a former fling is inevitable sometimes. What makes things awkward is when you become stranded with the person you didn't think you'd see again after a fun rump. That's exactly what happens to Zeke and Lexi when their sexy time overshadows logic.

While on Zeke's father's houseboat, neither of them make sure it's connected to the dock so they drift out and realize it much too late. Surrounded by a large body of water and minimal resources, Zeke and Lexi go from a one night stand to a mini version of Gilligan's Island, except they're not exactly laughing at their predicament at first.

But, their long talks begin to develop into much more and it proves that disasters are the best way to see what someone is made of.

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Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry (April 22, 2025)

Emily Henry's gearing up for the release of a new Spring 2025 read and it has all the makings of a juicy rom-com, according to People.

When two writers find themselves on Little Crescent Island for a chance of a lifetime, a hilarious chase ensues as they rush to be chosen to write the biography of the mysterious Margaret Ives. Whereas Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning success, Alice Scott has been looking to make her mark as a writer. Though Alice doesn't want to think of it this way, she's pulled into the competitive nature of receiving Margaret's blessing because Hayden isn't letting up.

The problem is that Margaret isn't sharing everything she knows and the NDA the two have signed are making it difficult to decide what's worth adding to her story or not. The closer Alice and Hayden get to the finish line, the more their competition pulls them closer together for a steamy tale that'll leave your jaw on the floor by the time you read the last page.

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One Golden Summerby Carley Fortune (May 6, 2025)

Alice grew up believing that the lake is sort of magical thanks to something her grandmother used to tell her and it seemed like she was right. Just one summer there changed Alice in a way she always remembers, but life has been mundane as an adult.

She's a decent photographer who spends time making other people look good, but she wonders if this is how she'll spend the rest of her life. No sooner than she has that thought, something happens to Nan that makes Alice want to take them back to Barry's Bay.

As soon as they arrive, someone familiar comes roaring by on the lake — Charlie Florek — and she feels like a giddy teen all over again. Though they're both adults, Charlie has a way of making her feel carefree, but she's afraid to open her heart. Could the change she's been looking for live in Barry's Bay?

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Can't Get Enoughby Kennedy Ryan (May 13, 2025)

Hendrix Barry is the single, carefree, and sexy 'auntie' out of her friends — not that she's complaining. From the outside looking in, it seems like she doesn't have room to worry about anything. I mean, she's literally #careergoals in the flesh! But aside from the glitz and glamour of her life, Hendrix has to learn how to deal with being a caregiver for a parent.The last thing she needs is to add a man to her busy schedule — or so she thinks.

Her world bursts into a beautiful explosion of color when she meets sexy tech mogul Maverick Bell. He's as charming as as he is business savvy and seems to know how to knock Hendrix off her carefully planted feet. But, Maverick is the last person she's supposed to be with. The problem is that she can't seem to stay away from him.

Can't Get Enough is the final book of the Skyland series so make sure you read Before I Let Go and This Could Be Us to get introduced to the friends at the heart of each moving book!

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The Drowning Game by Barbara Nickless (January 1, 2025)

Nadia and Cass Brenner have inherited Ocean House along with everything that comes with it. This means they've been set up for success by way of a successful yacht business that had elite clientele from America to Europe and are on their way to securing even more funding with the commission of an even bigger build for a wealthy billionaire. But just as they're on the brink of securing things, Cass' life is abruptly cut short.

The police wave it off as a suicide, but Nadia's intuition and sleuthing help her uncover the dangerous things Cass was involved in before her death. Unfortunately, she doesn't do a good job of evading the same world her sister was involved in and becomes embroiled in the dark web that eventually caught up with her sister.

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The Perfect Home by Daniel Kenitz (January 7, 2025)

Dawn and Wyatt Decker are one of reality TV's beloved couples thanks to their show, The Perfect Home, but it seems like ego and fate have different plans for them. For starters, Dawn's never been keen to the idea of being a 'celebrity,' but Wyatt's always welcomed fame to the point he wants even more of it. One thing they agree on is the expansion of their family, but infertility issues have made it difficult for them to conceive due to Wyatt's medical issues.

However, his hunger to improve the situation turns sinister when he has an adverse reaction to fertility drugs. Though he and Dawn receive their miracle twins, Wyatt becomes a darker version of himself that Dawn can't recognize. When she decides to go on the run with their babies to protect them from her husband's new cruel nature, Wyatt convinces viewers and closed loved ones that Dawn is the one with the problem.

This mother will have to use her intellect and their past to put an end to the man she once knew. But it'll require her to trust allies in this fast-paced thriller.

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The Unbecoming of Margaret Wolf by Isa Arsén (January 7, 2025)

Margaret Shoard may shine onstage as an actress, but her love life has stalled. She's married to her best friend Wesley, but she knows she's not the only one he shares his affections with. This causes her depression to plummet further than it's ever gone until she's prescribed medicine to help pull her out of her funk.

Before long, Wesley receives a prestigious invitation by director Vaughn Kline to take part in a new Shakespeare project in New Mexico and Margaret makes the decision to tag along. But, they both find salacious things in the desert which threaten their marriage and sanity.

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A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriageby Asia Mackay (January 14, 2025)

Hazel and Fox look like any normal couple who've just had a baby, but they're harboring murderous tendencies behind their normalcy. In their mind, they only killed those who used the patriarchy to their advantage, but a killer is still just that, right?

They decided to stop reaping the rewards of helping the world in their own twisted way to become a nuclear family and almost fooled themselves into thinking they'd put their pasts behind them. But Hazel can't stop thinking about the thrill of killing and it's really starting to bother her.

The slight problem is Fox is settling into the life they've built, especially where fatherhood is concerned. At the same time, he knows Hazel is struggling and completely understands her. There's no judgement from him until Hazel does the unthinkable and the police follow the breadcrumbs right to their front door.

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Dead Money by Jakob Kerr (January 28, 2025)

Mackenzie Clyde is so great at fixing the problems of the most successful (and "ruthless" venture capitalist in Silicon Valley that she doesn't even blink twice when given tasks. She knows she's capable of handling them and seems to do so with great ease.

But when the CEO of a hot new startup is found murdered and leaves behind 'dead money,' Mackenzie realizes she's never played this kind of game before. The huge problem is that Mackenzie's boss was a chief investor in the startup which means there's money and cops on standby.

As always, Mackenzie is expected to fix this problem. Even though she's never dealt with something so grand, she's prepared to go down the list of high-value suspects until she discovers the necessary information that grants her to opportunity to move ahead in life.

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You Are Fatally Invited by Ande Pliego (February 11, 205)

Mila del Angél may have been an aspiring writer at one point, but her passion is reignited when famous author J.R. Alastor picks her to host a writing treat in Maine. No one knows Alastor's identity, but that's all a part of the fun. What's even more thrilling is the fact Mila isn't exactly best friends with one of the other guests that'll be attending.

Between the two of them, Alastor and Mila have created a week full of fun for the thriller authors, but no one knows that the latter is willing to kill the guest she's not a fan of. Before she can act, someone else is found dead and it has nothing to do with Mila.

Whoever is doing the killing knows every single trick there is to murder someone and disappear into obscurity which makes Mila wonder why she was truly chosen to host a retreat.

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Kills Well With Others by Deanna Raybourn (March 11, 2025)

After the events of Killers of a Certain Age, Billie, Helen, Mary Alice, and Natalie are back. Having survived the events that threatened their lives, they're ready to get back to work instead of biding their time at different classes that have no thrill to them.
Their prayers are answered when the head of the Museum calls them to complete the toughest mission they've ever faced. There's a mole within the organization that's connected kills to a powerful Eastern European figure and is eliminating them one by one. What makes it difficult for Billie, Helen, Mary Alice, and Natalie is the fact they're next in line to receive this mole's special attention.
They'll have to use their wits and experience to uncover this person's identity before it's too late.

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Claire, Darling by Callie Kazumi (March 11, 2025)

Claire goes from excited to devastated to raging mad when she realizes her fiancé 'Noah' has seemingly disappeared from the face of the earth. What started off as a sweet lunch surprise for him turned into the heartbreaking realization that he's avoiding her.
When Claire finally discovers 'Noah's' other life — one that includes his actual girlfriend — she begins spiraling into obsession. She's willing to take him back if he'll just explain why he lied to her. The problem with obsession is that it can bring out the worst parts of our past and personalities.
It'll be up to Claire to decide if she's willing to stop letting the ghost of her scheming mother haunt her or if she'll succumb to the effects of her childhood trauma.

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All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman (March 11, 2025)

Florence Grimes is in her early thirties and has still maintained her carefree [read: lazy] approach to life. She's also a single mom who's career didn't pan out the way she'd hope it would. Her son Dylan is the only reason she gets up and attempts to try every morning. Life seems normal until Dylan's bully — Alfie Risby — doesn't come home after a class trip and everyone places the blame on Florence's son.
Suddenly having to do more than she's ever done in the past few years, Florence decides to figure out what happened to Alfie so Dylan isn't implicated any further. There's just one little problem: she's unliked by other mothers and she doesn't think Dylan is telling everything he knows.

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Killer Potential by Hannah Deitch (March 18, 2025)

Evie Gordon checked all the boxes of what a successful student should be, but all her hard work seemed to amount to was debt and the knowledge she's just another tutor for rich kids in L.A. Thinking her life is boring, she arrives at the Victors' home in Beverly Hills to discover dead body parts in their garden along with someone locked in a closet. However, the two become the main suspects of the murder and are forced to go into hiding.
The only thing Evie can do is find a way to prove they're not responsible for what happened, but her work is made harder by the mute woman by her side. She's unfortunately become the most popular woman in the world but for the wrong reason.

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Gothictown by Emily Carpenter (March 25, 2025)

Billie Hope's prayers are answered when she's given the chance to purchase a gorgeous Victorian home in Juliana, Georgia for $100. Anyone else wouldn't touch this offer with a 10-foot pole, but it's just the thing Billie's been waiting for. It'll give her a chance to leave bustling NYC behind and all of the pain that followed her family once she was forced to close her restaurant. And that's the other thing — the offer to buy the new home comes with the promise of a business grant to help her open a new eatery!

It doesn't take long for Billie, her husband Peter, and their young daughter Meredith to move to Juliana. They start to settle into their new life, oblivious to the tiny red flags that keep appearing. Over time, Billie begins having nightmares coupled with the hardships her marriage begins facing. Also, the town's elders continue to make their presence known in uncomfortable ways.

Despite the sugary sweet charm of the south, Billie begins wondering if she made a grave decision by moving her family to Juliana.

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This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead (March 25, 2025)

The death of Jane Sharp's father has left her looking for an escape from her heavy feelings so she turns to true crime as a distraction. The further she goes, the more Jane becomes close to those who've also turned to studying methods of killers so they can spot patterns from a mile away. It's exactly what leads Jane and her friends to try to solve the mysterious deaths of college students in Delphine, Idaho.

Convinced the police aren't telling the truth about what happened, Jane and her friends try to start solving the case themselves. But, nothing is as clear as they'd hope it would be and they're convinced that someone may be waiting until the right moment to trap them.

Though she survived what happened in Delphine, Jane's never talked about it until now.

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The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose (April 15, 2025)

Attorney Sarah Morgan's life has moved forward after she successfully proved her ex-husband Adam didn't kill the woman he had an affair with. With her new husband Bob Miller, all that matters is the bright future she's envisioned for herself. Unfortunately, Bob follows in Adam's footsteps by cheating and this angers Sarah.

It seems that her decision to file for divorce from him creates a ricochet effect that results in her ex-husband's case being reopened. Not only will Sarah have to deal with getting divorced, she'll also have to face the fact that some things don't stay buried.

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The Murder Show by Matt Goldman (April 15, 2025)

Ethan Harris was once a popular showrunner whose series The Murder Show used to bring in high ratings. Following a private detective who solved hard cases, it was a fan favorite until the network decides Ethan's latest pitch isn't cutting it for them.

This sends him on a journey back home to Minnesota where he runs into his former classmate Ro Greeman. As luck would have it, she's a police officer who's recently started looking into the death of the friend Ricky. Though he was killed one summer, nothing truly was uncovered about his murder until now.

Ro feels that it'll be a great idea for Ethan to help figure out what really happened, encouraging him to pitch the hit and run death for The Murder Show. Ethan feels there's more to Ricky's death, but he agrees to the idea so their friend can receive the justice he never got.

But, Ethan and Ro have no idea what they've signed up.

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Follow Me by Elizabeth Rose Quinn (May 6, 2025)

Adrienne Shaw's twin sister Chiara's mom-influencer trip has taken a deadly turn because she didn't come back home. Truthfully, she's missing and Adrienne isn't having it despite their aloof relationship. All she knows is that no one has found out what happened to Chiara, not even the police or her sister's husband. So, Adrienne decides to pretend she's another social media mom-fluencer at the same event that didn't end well for her sister.

Everything starts off well, especially given how gorgeous the ranch in North California is. It seems like the perfect place for a crime to occur and be covered up given it's remote location. It's exactly why Adrienne immediately knows something is wrong the more she interacts with the host of the event and other guests.

But this time, it's the so-called social media stars that'll have to be on guard because Adrienne is coming there with a plan that's fueled by vengeance.

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You Can't Hurt Meby Emma Cook (November 5, 2025)

Eva Reid was born without the ability to feel an ounce of pain no matter how mild or severe it is. As such, she's gained popularity for something that's rare and is consistently being attended to by everyone — including her husband, scientist Dr. Nate Reid, and journalist Anna Tate. That's why it's so shocking when Eva is found dead in her own home.
Anna begins to become obsessive about Eva's life, career, and the fact she was Dr. Nate Reid's patient before becoming his wife. Their seems to be more to the couple than they'd let on and Anna is determined to figure out what these things were.
Under the impression that she'd like to help Dr. Reid complete an extensive novel about Eva, Anna begins hunting for the truth every chance she gets. It's not that she won't find it, but more so she'll be shocked when she realizes who the Reids were and what darkness awaits her.

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The Rules of Fortune by Danielle Prescod (February 1, 2025)

Written by veteran journalist Danielle Prescod, The Rules of Fortune follows the lives of the Carter Family. True to tradition, they gather for a moment of celebration in Martha's Vineyard and expect nothing out of the ordinary to happen. But when the patriarch dies, the media quickly swoops in with questions about the family's booming business. At the center of it all is Kennedy Carter.

She planned to debut a documentary she'd been working on prior to her father's death, but her plans shift when she begins wondering about who her father was. She's never cared for the niceties of coming from a wealthy family or the ruthless nature it takes to have the things they've been afforded.

The more she digs into her father's past, the more she realizes how little she knew about her family's empire and will be faced with a moral task that will follow her for the rest of her life.

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The Motherload: Episodes from the Brink of Motherhood by Sarah Hoover (January 14, 2025)

Sarah Hoover wants everyone to cut the BS about the "sunshine and rainbows" aspect of motherhood. She peels back that first layer and dives into everything else that happens when you become a mother in The Motherload: Episodes from the Brink of Motherhood.
Having painted a picture of the life she wanted to live, Sarah Hoover seemed like she was on the right path when she moved to NYC as an art history major and later secured a role in an art gallery. She didn't have a shortage of friends and even met her husband during this time. Unfortunately, her pregnancy upended what she thought was a perfect life.

She stopped feeling sure of herself and began to push everyone away as she grappled with everything from anxiety to shame. It didn't help that one of doctors traumatized her either. And when she gave birth? She didn't feel the flood of emotions other mothers did and it was confusing because she couldn't understand what was wrong with her.

Sadly, Sarah didn't realize she was dealing with a severe case of postpartum depression that would take time to heal from. Having made it through to the other side, Sarah's ready to normalize the other side of the picture-perfect view of motherhood.

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We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes (February 11, 2025)

Lila Kennedy's suffering in the wake of having an unhappy marriage, daughters who won't listen, and more. She doesn't even know what's going on with her career anymore and feels like everything is in limbo.

Life seems to think she needs more hiccups when her dad decides to enter her life again. The wound he left when he decided to pursue a life in Hollywood over three decades ago is reopened, leaving Lila on the brink of exploding. Instead of doing that, her father's presence begins to crack the wall around her heart and teach everyone the most important lessons about having a family you love.

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Tiltby Emma Pattee (March 4, 2025)

Annie is looking forward to the end of her nine-month pregnancy and is almost at the finish line when a detrimental earthquake shocks her town in Portland, Oregon. Having been at IKEA when it struck, she's left without a means to contact anyone which forces her to try to walk through destruction.She comes across others who are in need of help and even experiences the care of people she's never met before. The more Annie walks, the more she begins unpacking thinks about her marriage and her thoughts surrounding motherhood in a way that makes her want to approach life differently.

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The Californians by Brian Castleberry (March 11, 2025)

Tobey Harlan's down on his luck in 2024, and he's willing to do anything to secure a better life for himself even if it means stealing three valuable pieces of artwork from his father. The Northern California wildfire stole his last shred of hope so he's willing to work with a shady person so he can move far away.
100 years before that, Klaus Aronsohn finesses his way into the film industry by reinventing himself as director Klaus von Stiegl. People buy into what he's selling and he begins to go after everything Hollywood has to offer. However, his career halts while he's directing the controversial TV show Brackett.

In between Tobey and Klaus' story lies that of the latter's granddaughter. Diane "Di" Stiegl began to make a career for herself as an artist in NYC during the 80s who manages to use art to paint a tale of the American presidency and pop culture at the time. Somehow this garners her the things her grandfather tried to hold onto.

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Rabbit Moon by Jennifer Haigh (April 8, 2025)

Claire and Aaron Litvak's horrible divorce seems to be the least of their concern when their young daughter Lindsey is involved in a terrible car accident. They rush to her side at the hospital and wait with bated breath to see if their daughter will survive or not. Somehow this begins to not only unravel what caused Claire and Aaron to get divorced, but the former couple will begin to look at why Lindsey stopped talking to them. The only person who knows everything about Lindsey is her sister Grace.

Deciding to stay in Shanghai, Claire and Aaron struggle to adjust. Over time, they deal with the fact Lindsey's life may end along with the idea that she may have been hiding much bigger secrets.

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The Beauty of the End by Lauren Stienstra (April 8, 2025)

Twin sisters Charlie and Maggie Tannehill watched the world go up in flames when they were merely children. A scientific discovery led to every living thing being given a time limit on their life with humans set to meet their demise in only four generations.
Now that they're older, Charlie and Maggie are counselors at a "human-husbandry program" that pays participants for reproducing. The ultimate goal is to halt the death of humanity while also searching for something that'll put an end to their fears forever. The problem is Charlie and Maggie are on opposite ends of the moral spectrum. Charlie feels uneasy about what they're doing, but Maggie's blinded by her desire to succeed.

Not sure what to do , Charlie must decide what's important to her and humanity which proves to be a huge feat.

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The Bright Yearsby Sarah Damoff (April 22, 2025)

Ryan and Lillian Bright are in love with each other as well as the fact their young infant Georgette has been born. Everything seems great aside from the fact Lillian and Ryan are hiding things from each other. One has a secret son while the other grapples with a terrible alcohol addiction that manifests in huge ways as Georgette grows.

Things eventually reach a boiling point, leaving Georgette feeling jaded by the parents she thought she knew. It's around this time her half-brother begins searching for the his true family that pulls Georgette back. Somehow, they'll have to ask themselves if family is worth forgiving or not.

Old School Indian by Aaron John Curtis (May 6, 2025)

Abe Jacobs' unexpected diagnoses rattles him, but it also leads him back home to the Mohawk Reservation. It's the same place he was born and decided to leave once he became an adult. Somehow his healing journey, aided by his great uncle, exposes the parts of himself he's buried and allows him to see there's still much to look forward to in life.

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The Outcast Mage by Annabel Campbell (January 28. 2025)

Though Nalia is one of the many gifted students who attend Amoria's prestigious academy, she's the only one who doesn't know how to control the magic in her veins. Time is dwindling down which leaves her at a crossroads — learn how to get things under control, become an outcast, or allow her magic to control her.
Things are made even worse when her life has to be saved by Haelius Akana, a well-known powerful mage. However, he quickly takes to her and begins do his best to teach her everything he knows. But, Haelius isn't free from disdainful eyes either and they'll do whatever the can to sabotage Naila's lessons.
Naila will have to do everything she can to learn about her magic or stand present as violence consumes Amoria.

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Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf by C. L. Clark (February 18, 2025)

Ambessa Medarda is one of the most fearless women. Not only is she a mother, but she's proven herself ten times over as a general and warrior. It's to the point where everyone knows the Medardas can be ruthless when they're on a mission. In Ambessa's case, this has allowed her to reach the level of leading the Noxian empire. But, there's one person that stands in her way: her cousin and former friend, Ta'Fik.

He alone knows everything about Ambessa and doesn't believe she should be afforded such a powerful opportunity. This causes a split in the Medarda clan as family members because choosing sides. Among those who remain loyal to Ambessa is her daughter Mel. She's able to soften anyone's heart except her own mother. Ambessa doesn't think Mel has what it takes to fight for her right to rule, but that doesn't stop Mel from trying.

It's the reason why she's so willing to thrust herself in harm's way to prove her and her mother's worth...

The Most-Anticipated Self-Improvement & Spiritual Books Of 2025

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Happy to Help by Amy Wilson (January 7, 2025)

Amy Wilson's people-pleasing nature stems from her childhood. From being an elder sister to becoming a mom of three, she's always loved to help others. But this quickly spiraled into sacrificing her needs and wants so others were always taken care of first.

This caused her to question why she'd allow herself to become a people-pleaser and she sought to delegate her tasks to others. Fed up with the way no one seemed to want to help, she decided that maybe she wasn't the only one with a problem.

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Intention Obession: Rituals and Witchcraft for Every Season by Erica Feldmann (January 14, 2025)

There's no need to fear because magic is here! Rather, it's always been around us. Erica Feldmann's goal is to show us how to tap into it through self-care and other other rituals that are simpler than we think. In other words, this is the book you'll want to dive into if you're truly fed up with hustle culture.

Feldmann takes great care to prioritize Intention Obsession by the zodiac so we're able to learn about each's archetypal powers. There's also a host of "DIY projects" that range from starting your own garden to hosting an epic dinner party!

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Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life's Purpose by Martha Beck (January 7, 2025)

It's no secret that anxiety has permeated every facet of our society, but Dr. Martha Beck wants to negate the fact we can simply think good thoughts to rid ourselves of being stuck in "fight or flight" mode. She pinpoints why we're seeing rising cases of anxiety and how it can be used as a tool instead of something to get ride of.
Backed by neuroscience and her own background, Beck helps us understand the way our brains work and why they seem to gravitate towards an "anxiety spiral." She also shows how we can nurture our "creativity spiral" more so we can reach for more joy.

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Go Higher: Five Practices for Purpose, Success, and Inner Peace by Big Sean (January 21, 2025)

You may know him as the successful rapper Big Sean, but Sean Anderson proves there's more to him than meets the eye in Go Higher: Five Practices for Purpose, Success, and Inner Peace. Despite his success, he's still experienced highs and lows like everyone else, even going as far to name his anxiety and depression.

He introduces readers to key moments that shaped his life — from signing with Kanye West to learning how to cultivate healthy relationships with others. Along the way, Sean has learned how to self-reflect and do the work to become a better person which is why he decided to write Go Higher: Five Practices for Purpose, Success, and Inner Peace.

Outlined as accepting, strategizing, trying, trusting, and manifesting, these five practices will help you work out your day to day life in a way that feels practical.

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Single: Living a Complete Life on Your Own Terms by Nicola Slawson (February 11, 2025)

Journalist Nicola Slawson has had it with the idea that something is wrong with single women. Originally covering topics that uplifted single women via her newsletter The Single Supplement, she decided to formulate everything she's discovered into Single: Living a Complete Life on Your Own Terms. Readers will find charming and welcoming anecdotes about being single that doesn't feel like trauma dumping. She knows it's not always easy to live a single life, but she doesn't want you to succumb to the idea that it's impossible to find joy.

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Me, But Betterby Olga Khazan (March 11, 2025)

Olga Khazan couldn't figure out why she was unhappy despite having a beautiful relationship and the career she'd always wanted. She's always known she's been an overachiever, but she started to fear that it was getting in the way of her enjoying the fruits of her labor. Thus began an experiment that lasted 365 days.

She wanted to know if it's possible to completely change your personality so she dived into the five traits that make it up — extroversion, conscientiousness, agreeableness, openness, and neuroticism. Based on the research she looked at, Olga realized that consistency plays a role in shaping or changing our personalities — except she had to do a ton of faking to even remotely see a change.

What she found is everything she's willing to share in Me, But Better, but it doesn't end the way you think it does.

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Renegade Grief: A Guide to the Wild Ride of Life After Loss by Carla Fernandez (March 11, 2025)

Experiencing loss and the subsequent grief that often follows in inevitable, but what happens when time seems to move on in the midst of your heartache? Carla Fernandez explores this in Renegade Grief by sharing how she navigated life once her father passed. She helped found The Dinner Party to help teens and kids face death head-on instead of pretending it's something that shouldn't be discussed.

You'll find stories of people who experienced true grief and what they learned in the process. In turn, it'll serve as a guide that none of us are as alone as we think when suffering from loss. Even more, you'll be inspired to find ways to learn how to start living again.

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Good Stress: The Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things by Jeff Krasno with Schuyler Grant (March 25, 2025)

Good Stress: The Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things not only gives readers an inside look at the diabetes diagnosis that surprised Commune Media's CEO, Jeff Krasno, but it also explores how health is looked at today. Along with this wife Schuyler Grant, they interviewed over 300 doctors to help other people learn how to truly change their health.
Surprisingly, they discovered that some of the very things that are supposed to make life easier are what's aiding in our ability to have strong immune systems. As such, it's no wonder things like diabetes or heart disease runs rampant amongst us. In other words, "Chronic disease is the result of chronic ease."
Readers will learn how things like light therapy and strengthening our "psychological immune system" actually helps our overall wellbeing.

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How to Giggle: A Guide to Taking Life Less Seriouslyby Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo (April 15, 2025)

Besties Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo are bringing Giggly Squad to a bookshelf near you next year! Known for their infectious laughter and sheer joy, they're ready to help readers lean into the joy of laughing. Covering topics that range from spotting red flags in all relationships to being a little delulu to accomplish your heart's desires, you'll feel like your own best friends are talking to you.
And yes, you'll find conversations about sex, social media no-nos, and more in How to Giggle: A Guide to Taking Life Less Seriously.

The Most-Anticipated Historical Books Of 2025

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Give Her Credit by Grace L. Williams (January 1, 2025)

Though feminism was gaining popularity in the '70s, women were still receiving the lower end of the financial stick. Did you know women weren't allowed to have credit unless their father or husband co-signed for them or that income was scoffed at if you weren't a man? All of this ran rampant until the Women's bank opened.

Grace L. Williams dives into that and more in Give Her Credit, shining a light on how women like B. LaRae Orullian, Carol Green, Judi Foster, and more changed the way the world looked at women's finances. They dared to break barriers in Denver so that marginalized communities would have the resources to do the unthinkable — kind of like how we've been doing ever since.

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Jane Austen's Bookshelf by Rebecca Romney (February 18, 2025)

Book dealer Rebecca Romney has always loved reading Jane Austen's work because she appreciates how the author has always centered women, but she always wondered about other writers who dared to do the unthinkable during a time where women weren't taken as seriously.

Though she knew Jane Austen had to have been influenced by them, Romney wanted to know more about them. To her surprise, it was hard to find information on the other great literary minds of during that time that weren't men. So, Romney decided to write Jane Austen's Bookshelf to uncover where these women went by highlighting names like Ann Radcliffe, Elizabeth Inchbald, and Maria Edgeworth.

By the time you finish reading this insightful novel, you may feel compelled to do a bit of research yourself!

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Smother by Rachel Richardson (February 18, 2025)

Rachel Richardson's new poetry collection examines a question we've all asked ourselves: "Can children be raised in a world plagued with climate control issues?" As a mother who's grieving the loss of a dear friend, Richardson lyrically documents the Californian fires via poems filled with despair and other heavy emotions. She also finds a way to connect the world's burning to the injustices and changes women's bodies experience in a lifetime.

Smother is beautifully written and invites us to find ways to answer tough questions while sitting with emotions we'd rather run from.

Most Anticipated Cookbooks

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Eat What Elephants Eat: Vegan Recipes for a Strong Body and a Gentle Spirit by Dominick Thompson (January 7, 2025)

Kick off the new year with a very promising cookbook full of the yummiest vegan recipes I've ever seen! You'll find 80 meals you can easily recreate at home from Saturday Morning Nostalgia Pancakes to Jackfruit Tacos with Mango-Corn Salsa and Avocado "Cream." My mouth is already watering thinking about how amazing these recipes will taste.

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The Fishwife Cookbook: Delightful Tinned Fish Recipes for Every Occasion by Becca Millstein & Vilda Gonzalez (February 25, 2025)

Think you can't create a ton of meals based on tinned fish? Think again because The Fishwife Cookbook wants to debunk that myth. These recipe are for the busy soul who can't be bothered to thaw out fish and want to spend more time binge watching Sullivan's Crossing like they've never seen it. You'll find everything from Tinned Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs (OMG!) to Lamb Bolognese with Cantabrian Anchovies! If you ask us, these recipes sound like the best thing to eat while sipping a nice glass of wine!

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Just like Gilmore Girls fans, The Holiday movie lovers get very passionate about which couple they love most: Iris and Miles (Kate Winslet and Jack Black) or Amanda and Graham (Cameron Diaz and Jude Law). But despite the fact Miles composing a song for Iris makes me swoon every single time, when I watch the movie, I can't help but think about how the true love story of the movie isn't between any of the romantic couples — it's between Iris and her new BFF Arthur.

Here's why the true love story in The Holiday is actually between Kate Winslet's Iris and Eli Wallach's Arthur.

Iris life changes forever when she meets Arthur in Los Angeles.

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The premise of The Holiday movie is pretty simple: Iris and Amanda swap homes for two weeks over Christmas to avoid their disastrous love lives, unknowingly agreeing to an adventure that ultimately changes them — and their love lives — forever. (Oh what I wouldn't give to hop on a plane to Europe to avoid boys. What a dream). When she lands in Los Angeles, Iris is totally overwhelmed by Amanda's gorgeous home, the DVD setup, and gigantic bed, but the aspect of her holiday that really shines is her ability to connect with people.

We see Iris learn all of the gardeners' names (as well as the mailman's) barely a week after arriving, and when she notices Amanda's elderly neighbor Arthur walking alone, she immediately pulls over to help him find his house. (Also, sidebar: this scene always terrifies me because why is Arthur in the middle of the street?! Why aren't you on a side walk, A?!).

Iris helps Arthur home and takes a look around his living room (which boasts at least one Emmy and Academy Award each) before inviting him to have dinner with her and boom! The greatest relationship in the movie is born.

Arthur empowers Iris to be "the leading lady in her own life."

These two become fast friends, as Iris confides in him about her disastrous love life that very same night, and he offers her a beautiful piece of advice about acting like "the leading lady in your own life" (remember folks, this was decades before main character energy). Iris also reminds him just how much of a role he played in Hollywood by helping him prep for his Writers Guild of America gala with strength training so he can climb the stairs without his walker.

So though it's not romantic, Iris and Arthur's relationship is the true love story of The Holiday because of how much love and confidence they offer each other. Neither of them expect anything in return — they just enjoy being together.

And Iris gives Arthur his confidence back too!

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Soon, it's time to head off to the WGA gala, and Arthur gives Iris a corsage, apologizing if it's corny or doesn't match her outfit. Iris declares she's "looking for corny," and it's such a small moment that really illustrates that the way they've empowered each other has changed their lives forever.

Iris helps Arthur feel sure of himself again, while Arthur's encouragement helps Iris find her power...and kick her ex Jasper out of her life forever! (Plus Arthur definitely picks up on the vibes between Iris and Miles during their Hanukkah dinner party. The ultimate wingman!).

When Iris and Arthur arrive at the WGA gala, and a sold-out crowd gives Arthur a standing ovation, it's clear he wasn't expecting so many people to care about his work. And in his overwhelming shock, he has Iris to lean on. Iris and Arthur don't only care about each other, they depend on each other, and their trust, love, and understanding is just the cherry on top. And sorry Jude Law, but I'll take that over romance any day.

Do you love relationship hot takes? Check out why The Best Bridgerton Relationship Has Nothing To Do With Romance either.

Fashion trends come and go, but not all of them are missed. Just like outdated shoes or makeup, there are some things we'd rather leave in our confused or wild party days. From thinking it was cute to wear teeny vests to not caring if our boobs spilled out of scarf tops, we cringe every time we think of these 10 nostalgic things we used to wear.

We're also sure you happily wore one or few of them at some point. Like us, it's possibly you have a relic from the past stuffed in the deepest part of your closet.

All we can say is that we sincerely hope you don't plan to wear any of these cringey fashion trends next year!

Here are the 10 outdated fashion trends you definitely need to retire for 2025!

1. Cropped Vests

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You didn't have to look far if you wanted to spot a celeb wearing a variation of a vest. From under boob designs to cropped versions, they used to dominate fashion. We're willing to bet you even wore the latter in middle or high school. If think we've been sneaking to look at your closet, we haven't nor are we psychic.

We know you had at least one cropped vest because we did too. Some of us had a punk rock era while others thought we were adopted the business casual style that seemed appropriate for our younger selves. Needless to say, this trend won't cut it in 2025.

2. Ponchos

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If you didn't own a poncho when you were younger, what were you doing? It was one of the 'it girl' trends that dominated whether you were deemed stylish or not, and guess who couldn't get enough of wearing it? Us...and maybe you too!

Thankfully, we've outgrown our desire to be seen in something that wouldn't get us in trouble at church because we realize it's actually not flattering. Besides, the goal is to let your outfit shine without hiding it under a shapeless garment.

3. Scarf Tops

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Unless you're headed to a festival or vacationing somewhere where wearing minimal clothing isn't given a side eye, scarf tops are to be left in the past. We actually don't have the words to describe just how much we'd prefer for you to wear everything BUT this trend. Since we're currently glitching, we'll say that we'd prefer to see you wear a poncho in 2025 before you try to revive this.

4. Shorter Leather Jackets

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This is more of our more controversial takes, but we'll say it anyway: shorter leather jackets don't belong in your closest in 2025. They were great when we were in college, but now? It just seems like they're reserved for 20-year-olds who are still trying to figure out who and what they want to be in life. An oversized, vintage-esque option always looks best!

5. Puffy Faux Fur Coats

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Sigh, It seems like everyone wanted their hands on a faux fur coat, but we think this is one of the most outdated fashion trends. It looks like it belongs to the street style during 2016-2018's fashion weeks. While we're add it, please don't pair it with anything camo if you decide this is one thing you're not ready to give up yet.

6. Low Rise Jeans & Skirts

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All we can think about when we see super low rise jeans or skirts are our middle school days. Unfortunately, we saw too many pairs of thongs being exposed because of this style and it scarred us! Unlike other styles we've mentioned, we're adamant that you shouldn't pass 'go' for the sake of reviving low rise anything. Gen Z may say otherwise, but let's just let these lie where they belong: the 2000s.

7. White Sunglasses

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Sunglasses are a cute way to spice up your outfit when you're looking for an accessory that doesn't feel distracting. BUT, it's possible to still get that wrong if you're wearing sunglasses that have glaring frames. They're known for making a statement, but not in a good way. Let's leave the white sunnies behind, please!

8. Page Boy Hats

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We're sure you can pull of a great page boy hat, but it's the quickest way for most stylish people to wonder if you're trying to hold on to a time where they made everyone look great.

Sigh...Okay, we're just not a fan of this trend, and find that it may unintentionally age you.

9. Overdone Ruffles

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Unless you're trying to show Lord Farquaad you would make an excellent wife, leave the overdone ruffles alone! They're not going to make anyone look good even if you've pulled them off in the past. Honestly, the above outfit would be really cute if it weren't for the layered ruffles around the neck so let this be a lesson to keep them in the past.

10. Tiny Denim Shorts

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"Who wears short shorts?" Well, we used to before we realized that they're not the most stylish option. They're great for summer vacation or days where you want to give your legs breathing room, but we don't think they should be a part of your everyday uniform anymore. There's other denim styles you can rely on like balloon jeans, dresses, or even longline shorts!

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2023 was the "Year of the Girl" thanks to Barbie, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift — and it looks like we could be getting another year of all things empowering because Barbie 2 is reportedly in the early stages of development. The movie, which brought in $1.4 billion (yes, BILLION!) worldwide follows Barbie (Margot Robbie) and Ken (Ryan Gosling) as they explore the real world, meet Gloria (America Ferrera) and Sasha (Ariana Greenblatt), and deal with everything from existentialism to Will Ferrell & the patriarchy. And we can't get enough.

Here's everything we know about those Greta Gerwig Barbie 2 movie rumors.

A 'Barbie 2' is reportedly in "early stages" from Great Gerwig & Noah Baumbach.

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Greta Gerwig is currently gearing up to film her first Narnia Netflix movie during the summer of 2025, but multiple sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the writer-director is in the "early stages" of developing an idea for a Barbie movie sequel. (Even though both Greta & Noah Baumbach's team and Warner Bros. say this is not true). So only time will tell!

The Little Women director has been vocal about only wanting to pursue a sequel should the story be just right, “My North Star is, what do I deeply love? What do I really care about? What’s the story underneath this story?” Greta said in her acceptance speech at Time’s Women of the Year honors (via THR). “If I find the undertow, then we get it. If I don’t find an undertow, there’s no more.”

She also told People ahead of the first film that she hoped the movie "is the launch of a world and a bunch of different Barbie movies."

"There’s a tone and a humor and a joy, and obviously the world is so beautiful," she says. "I want to go back to Barbie Land."

And there's one detail I would love to see from Margot Robbie's Barbie & Ryan Gosling's Ken.

While we're nowhere near learning what Greta Gerwig's potential Barbie sequel could be about, I'd love to see Ken play more of an active role in the second movie. I found it so fascinating that the first movie ended, not only with Ken realizing his entire life revolved around Barbie and that he needed to let her go, but also with Barbie admitting all the women took the Kens for granted.

If we get a Barbie 2, I want to see Barbie flourish alongside Sasha and Gloria, but I'm also hoping we get a peek into the new Barbieland to see how the Barbies and Kens have created a different, harmonious world together. (Although I'm hoping everything's still pink). Who knows — maybe it could inspire some IRL peace and love too. Art is meant to comfort, inspire, and push us to be better, and nobody is doing that better than Greta Gerwig.

What would you want to see in a Barbie 2? Let us know in the comments and check out our Barbie movie review for more on the worldwide sensation.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's engagement is the marquis diamond ring heard 'round the world — and Justin Bieber may have just reacted to it. Our collective jaws were already on the floor after Hailey Bieber liked the Instagram, but this has taken everything to a whole other level. The "Sorry" singer took to Instagram himself, making a post that fans couldn't help tying to the recent engagement news. Here's what he said (in not so many words).

Here's how Justin Bieber (maybe) reacted to Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's engagement!

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We all know that Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco announced their adorable Taco Bell picnic engagement on December 12, 2024. The post is chalk-full of friend, fan, and celebrity support — including a 'like' from Hailey Bieber, herself. If you're wondering why that may be a big deal, let me break it down for you.

Hailey and Selena both dated Justin Bieber in the 2010's, and there was seemingly a bit of back-and-forth between the three for a few years there. This erupted a "feud" of sorts, leaving Hailey and Selena at odds in the public eye. However, they've continued to show us that any remaining "beef" is squashed.

But now? Now, Justin is sorta stirring the pot a little bit.

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On December 16, 2024, Justin posted a selfie with Hailey kissing his cheek — innocuous enough, right? Well, fans noticed he attached "All My Ghosts" by Lizzy McAlpine to the post. The song has since been deleted, but Page Six still has the screenshot to prove it.

People attach songs to posts every day, but this tune in particular caught everyone's attention. In the very sentimental song, Lizzy McAlpine sings:

I can see it now, the wedding of the year

I can see it now, he stands up there and wipes his tears

I can see it now, when all my ghosts disappear

I can see it crystal clear.

Sensing any parallels to Justin's life? Yeah, us too. He could have truly just liked the song — it's great! — but it's pretty hard to ignore the underlying message there. All I know is, I hope these ghosts "disappearing" mean the drama between this trio is officially gone for good. We don't want the girls fighting anymore!

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Finding the perfect stocking stuffers for the style-savvy people in your life doesn’t have to be a challenge. From chic accessories to must-have gadgets, this list of stylish picks is packed with thoughtful and trendy gifts they’ll actually love. Whether you’re shopping for fashion enthusiasts, beauty gurus, or design aficionados, these small but mighty finds will impress. Prepare to fill those stockings with gifts big on style and guaranteed delight.

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These Woobles Are Perfect for Kids

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The Woobles make gifting for kids effortless and delightful! These beginner-friendly crochet kits are designed to inspire creativity and teach a lifelong skill. The Holiday Collection features festive designs perfect for seasonal fun, while the Limited Edition Barbie Collection adds a touch of iconic style. The Animal Stocking Stuffers are the perfect petite gifts that deliver big smiles.

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Revolutionize Their Life With a Wellbeing Pod

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Give the gift of tranquility with the NEOM wellbeing pod. Perfect for creating a spa-like experience at home, this chic diffuser releases natural essential oils designed to uplift, relax, or energize. Its modern design blends seamlessly into any decor, making it a thoughtful and stylish gift for anyone who could use a little calm this holiday season.

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The Best Glassware for Your Party People

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Serax glassware is the ultimate upgrade for the entertainer in your life. These stunning, artisanal glasses add a touch of sophistication to any table setting, whether for holiday parties or intimate dinners. They’re a gift that combines practicality with elegance, perfect for those who appreciate beautiful, functional design.

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Hand-Poured Luxury With Candlefish Candles

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Warm their hearts and homes with Candlefish candles. Crafted with premium ingredients and available in various seasonal and signature scents, these candles set the perfect ambiance for holiday gatherings. Their charming packaging means they’re ready to gift—ideal for stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, or a cozy treat for yourself.

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Upgrade Their Sleep With Egyptian Cotton Sheets

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Wrap someone you love in pure luxury with Pura Prima’s 100% egyptian cotton sheets. Perfectly soft and breathable, these sheets promise a restful night’s sleep, making them an exceptional gift for anyone who values comfort and quality. Elevate their bedtime routine with this indulgent and practical present.

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Gift the Perfect Smile With a Teeth Whitening Set

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Give the gift of confidence with the Luminex teeth whitening set. This easy-to-use kit brightens smiles without sensitivity thanks to its gentle and effective formula. Perfect for beauty enthusiasts or anyone preparing for holiday photos, it’s a thoughtful and practical gift that leaves a lasting impression.

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Your Bookworm Needs This Book Light

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Reviewers rave about the different lighting settings on this portable book light, which lets them read next to a partner without disturbing their sleep. Its compact size and rechargeable design also make it an ideal travel companion.

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Fashion Footwear at Home With Fuzzy Slippers

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This pair of fuzzy slippers features a soft, cross-band plush design with a fluffy fleece finish for cozy comfort. The open-toe style is perfect for year-round wear, combining warmth and a trendy touch for home lounging. Their stylish look and comfortable feel make them a thoughtful and practical gift.

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Keep Them Warm With a Rib Knit Beanie

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The Carhartt rib knit beanie combines cozy warmth with iconic style. Made with soft, durable fabric, it’s perfect for chilly days. A versatile and timeless accessory, it’s a great gift for anyone who loves functional fashion.

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Fashion-Forward Glasses for a Fashionista

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These stylish blue light-blocking glasses combine a chic, preppy rectangle design with multicolor frames. They offer stylish protection against eye strain from screens and are perfect for work or play. They make a thoughtful and trendy gift for tech-savvy individuals.

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Warm Them Up in Style With Fur Earmuffs

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Combine practicality and style with these genuine rabbits fur earmuffs, a perfect stocking stuffer for trendsetters who want to stay warm in style. The adjustable design ensures a comfortable fit, while the plush fur adds a touch of luxury to any winter outfit. Ideal for chilly mornings or après-ski chic, these earmuffs are a thoughtful gift that blends function and fashion seamlessly.

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This Lip Balm With Nourishing Ingredients

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This lip balm is a necessity when you're leaving the house. The soothing vanilla scent adds a sweet twist, while the nourishing ingredients hydrate your pout while serving as the perfect pick-me-up for the dry days of the winter.

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An Artsy Fartsy Pen Holder

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This gift will surely delight with its funky sculptural face that is not only a pen holder but also a handy eyeglasses holder on the bridge of the nose. Give the gift of easy organization while adding to their unique art collection.

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This Mask Uses Watermelon Enzymes

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Not only does watermelon smell incredible but the enzymes in this mask can work to gently exfoliate the skin, and even promote cell turnover. Reviews say the cooling sensation of the mask feels so refreshing on the skin, and it's perfect for use overnight.

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This Adorable Alarm Adds Modern Charm

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Add something a little different to your home with this home-shaped alarm. The beautiful gadget uses bright LED lights to display the time clearly across the side of the sweet house.

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The Best Journal Paper Decorating Set

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Bullet journaling has taken the stationary game by storm, and we are all about gifting this entire paper decorating set to our doodle-loving, list-making friends. This kit will give them everything they need to create gorgeous, personalized notebook spreads.

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Get Rid of Knots with a Detangler Brush

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With this detangler brush, you won't have to spend time removing knots and tangles from your hair. It is great for any hair type and uses softball tips and a soft cushion that won't tear or pull the hair.

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A Creative and Meditative Puzzle

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This is the perfect gift for the floral-print-obsessed friend in your life. This bright and colorful botanical printed puzzle includes 500 pieces for a challenging yet relaxing adult craft that makes an excellent holiday gift.

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Stay Juciy and Hydrated With Ultra-Fine Spray

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This refreshing facial mist infuses watermelon extract, hyaluronic acid, and hibiscus AHAs to hydrate, brighten, and refine the look of tired skin. This ultra-fine spray delivers a dewy, glowing finish, perfect for setting your makeup or boosting moisture throughout the day.

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Gift Your Sugar a Cocktail Mix Kit

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Just in time for the holidays, this gold-brushed stainless steel cocktail mix kit includes a glamorous version of all the basic mixology tools for impressively crafted beverages at home.

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Skincare Girlies Love Hydrogel Face Masks

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Gift the ultimate glow with these snail mucin hydrogel face masks, an ideal stocking stuffer for skincare enthusiasts. Infused with nourishing snail mucin and collagen, these masks deliver intense hydration and a radiant glass-skin finish. Compact and travel-friendly, they’re perfect for on-the-go pampering or self-care nights, making them a luxurious yet practical treat for anyone’s beauty routine.

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Everyone Will Appreciate This Lip Balm Pack

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Keep lips soft and nourished with this Burt’s Bees lip balm pack, a perfect stocking stuffer for anyone who loves natural beauty products. Featuring classic beeswax and fruity favorites like strawberry, coconut & pear, and vanilla bean, these balms deliver long-lasting moisture with natural ingredients. Compact and festive, they’re a thoughtful addition to any stocking, ensuring smooth, kissable lips all winter.

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A Neoprene Sleeve for Your Coffee Lover

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This neoprene sleeve is designed to fit 22-28oz cups and features a chic “Like Fine China” pattern, combining practicality with flair. Perfect for on-the-go sippers, it’s a gift they’ll use daily, making it a thoughtful and trendy addition to their stocking

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Ultra-Cozy Unisex Sleep Socks

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These unisex sleep socks are made from ultra-soft, cloud-like fabric and provide unmatched warmth and coziness. Perfect for chilly nights or lazy mornings, they’re a thoughtful gift that brings relaxation to the next level.

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Silky Smooth Hand Cream

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Formulated with 20% organic shea butter, this vegan hand cream provides intense hydration while leaving skin soft and smooth. Perfect for winter care, it’s a thoughtful and indulgent treat for anyone on your list.

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Instant At-Home Spa With Shower Steamers

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Compact and travel-friendly, these shower steamers release soothing aromas, transforming daily showers into moments of self-care.

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Reusable and Eco-Friendly Cotton Rounds

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Made from soft cotton and bamboo, these cotton rounds are perfect for applying toner or removing makeup while reducing waste. The set includes ten pads and a washable laundry bag for easy storage and cleaning, making them a thoughtful gift for beauty and sustainability enthusiasts.

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Portable and Compact Jewelry Box

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This compact jewelry box, personalized with a stylish letter of your choice, features a plush velvet finish that combines elegance with practicality. Ideal for storing rings, earrings, and more, it’s a thoughtful gift for Christmas, birthdays, or any occasion.

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Tighten Those Cheek Bones With a Sculpting Tool

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This jade sculpting tool is perfect for facial and jaw massages, promoting relaxation and enhancing skincare routines. Compact and elegant, it’s an ideal stocking stuffer for women and teenage girls who love wellness and beauty.

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Luxe Manicure Maintenance With a Glass Nail File

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Upgrade their nail care routine with this premium glass nail file, a sleek and practical stocking stuffer for both women and men. Its crystal diamond surface is designed for natural and acrylic nails and ensures gentle and precise buffing. Complete with a protective case, this apricot-colored file is a stylish and thoughtful gift for anyone who values polished perfection.

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Voluminous Hair is Easy With Spiral Hair Ties

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Treat her to tangle-free styling with Kitsch spiral hair ties, the perfect stocking stuffer for all hair types. These no-crease, no-damage coil hair ties are ideal for thick or thin hair, providing a secure hold without pulling or snagging. The brunette blends seamlessly with darker hair tones, making them practical and stylish for everyday use.

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A Microfiber Hair Towel for the Long Hair Girls

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Give the gift of faster, frizz-free drying with a microfiber hair towel, an ideal stocking stuffer for women. This super-absorbent, extra-large towel dries hair 50% faster while being gentle on strands, reducing frizz and breakage. It’s a thoughtful and practical gift she’ll love, perfect for everyday use or as a spa-like treat.

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A Cute and Portable Pocket Mirror

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It's ideal for touch-ups on the go, featuring 1X/3X magnification and built-in LED lighting. This sleek pocket mirror, 2-sided folding design fits easily in a purse, combining practicality with style—a thoughtful and portable gift for beauty lovers.

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Instant Glossy Lips With Glowy Balm

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Treat lips to the perfect blend of hydration and shine with the LANEIGE lip glowy balm, an excellent stocking stuffer for beauty enthusiasts. Infused with shea butter, this lightweight balm delivers a glossy finish while moisturizing and adding a hint of tint.

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Gift These Gorgeous Gel Pens

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These aesthetic gel pens are the perfect stocking stuffer for anyone who loves stylish and functional stationery. Featuring a fine 0.5mm point, they’re ideal for precise writing, whether for school, work, or journaling. Perfect as gifts for teen girls, nurses, or office enthusiasts, these cute Japanese-inspired pens are both practical and chic.

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Treat Them to a Travel-Ready Beauty Set

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This travel-ready beauty set includes body oil, scrub, balm, and butter, all housed in a chic vegan leather pouch. Clean beauty formulations are ideal for anyone who loves indulging in high-quality, skin-nourishing body care.

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Remind Them With Badass Affirmation Cards

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Empower the women in your life with these badass affirmation cards, a perfect stocking stuffer for daily motivation. Packed with uplifting and inspiring messages, these cards are designed to boost confidence and positivity. Ideal for personal growth, mindfulness, or simply a daily dose of encouragement, they make a thoughtful and empowering gift.

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This Designer Makes the Best Pendant Necklace

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Elevate her style with the Kendra Scott pendant necklace, a chic and timeless stocking stuffer. This delicate piece of fashion jewelry features a dainty design, making it versatile for everyday wear or special occasions. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance, it’s a thoughtful gift that she’ll treasure.

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An Instant Headache Relief Cap

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Soothe stress and migraines with this headache relief cap, a thoughtful stocking stuffer for the women in your life. This cooling gel mask doubles as a cold compress and head wrap, effectively relieving headaches and tension. Perfect for moms, sisters, or teachers, it’s a comforting and practical gift they’ll appreciate.

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Mini and Portable Essential Oils

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Made with 100% natural ingredients, this roll-on promotes relaxation and tranquility, making it ideal for busy days or winding down—compact and easy to use, essential oils thoughtful gift for everyday wellness.

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A Traveling Manicure Set

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This manicure set is a practical and thoughtful stocking stuffer for anyone who values self-care. Featuring nail clippers and essential grooming tools for both men and women, it’s perfect for personal care at home or on the go. The sleek travel case keeps everything organized, making it a great gift for family, friends, or spouses.

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Everyone Could Use This Multitool

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Surprise the women in your life with this handy multitool, a thoughtful and versatile stocking stuffer perfect for moms, wives, sisters, or grandmas. Compact yet practical, it’s ideal for everyday tasks or on-the-go needs. Whether for Christmas, Mother’s Day, or birthdays, this multitool is a unique and functional gift they’ll love.

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