Journal

Sarah Hodges

Beyond Valentine's: Darkly Romantic Reads for February

For those who crave passion tinged with darkness, February demands stories that haunt as profoundly as they beguile. Let us tempt you with forbidden romances, ambitious obsessions, and supernatural seductions from the shadows. Surrender to the pull of these intoxicating tales, rich with Gothic mystery and academic intrigue. But be warned - such affairs of the heart come at a perilous price.

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Sarah Hodges

January's Book Picks: 5 Captivating Reads to Start the New Year

As we begin 2024, it's the perfect time to get lost in a great book. Stories have the power to transport us to different times and places, sparking our imagination and providing much-needed escapism. This January, curl up with these engrossing page-turners that will whisk you away.

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Sarah Hodges

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

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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