Journal — books

Sarah Hodges
Beyond the Usual Suspects: Spellbinding Tales for December

Beyond the Usual Suspects: Spellbinding Tales for December

Haven't we all cozied up with Rebecca, Wuthering Heights, and The Secret History enough times? This December, our book recommendations embrace the darkly magical and marvelously obscure. Prepare to discover your next obsession. Led by irresistibly complex characters, these underground stories conjure the ghostly, the ambitious, and the philosophical. Let their otherworldly allure carry you away on chilly nights. Just don't read them by candlelight if you scare easily...

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Sarah Hodges
November's Nocturne: Enchanting Reads for the Darkening Days

November's Nocturne: Enchanting Reads for the Darkening Days

As November's chill sets in, it's the perfect time to curl up with tales that stir the soul and challenge the mind. Winsome Wicks invites you to embrace the longer nights with books that reflect our brand's unique essence of warmth and shadowy comfort. Here's this month's curated list of reads, paired with candle scent recommendations to illuminate your journey through their pages.

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Sarah Hodges
October's Bookshelf: Dive into Spine-Tingling Tales

October's Bookshelf: Dive into Spine-Tingling Tales

Ah, October. The leaves are turning amber, the air carries that crisp promise of winter, and the nights... well, they become longer, darker, and filled with whispers of the past. At Winsome Wicks, we're not just about the warm glow of candles, but also the enchanting glow of a good book. Especially during this magical month. So, cozy up with one of our signature candles and dive into our recommended reads for October. This list is bound to send delicious shivers down your spine. "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry JamesA classic that needs little introduction. Dive into this...

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Sarah Hodges
Literary Whispers of September: Unveiling This Month's Reading Picks

Literary Whispers of September: Unveiling This Month's Reading Picks

Our quest for captivating tales leads us deeper into the realms of gothic tales, mysteries, and thrillers, where intellectual intrigue, enigmatic settings, and the scent of knowledge intertwine. As we transition from the warmth of summer to the introspective coolness of autumn, our reading list mirrors this change.

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