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Hannah Marie Brankley
Life In My 30's
  • A top-down, slightly cluttered photo of several paperback and hardcover books scattered on a textured, mustard-yellow sherpa or fleece blanket.
    2026 | Books

    12 New Releases // February 2026

    Hours 2 February 202628 February 2026

    The 12 new releases significantly kept my book buying down last month. With some on this month’s list already pre-ordered, I wonder if I can…

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  • A neat stack of five books sits on a light coloured wooden surface against a cream wall. From top to bottom, the books are The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald in a slim navy hardback, Middlemarch by George Eliot in a lilac hardback, Freeing the Wild by Paisley Hope in teal, People Watching by Hannah Bonam-Young in cream, and Brimstone by Callie Hart in a dark black hardback at the base. A small green succulent in a grey plant pot stands to the right of the book stack.
    2026 | Books

    12 New Releases // January 2026

    Hours 1 January 20261 January 2026
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    A new year, and we have 12 new releases for January. There are so many new book releases every single month that it can feel…

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  • A small round cake inside a white bakery box, decorated with piped beige frosting around the edge and chocolate writing in the centre that reads “Happy New Year!”, with small star-shaped decorations.
    2026 | Lifestyle

    Goodbye 2025, Hello 2026

    Hours 1 January 202631 December 2025

    Another year and we say Goodbye to 2025, and Hello to 2026. I wasn’t sure how I wanted to approach this post. In previous years…

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  • A vertical stack of colourful paperback and hardback books on a light surface. Visible titles include A Scandinavian Christmas, The Place Where They Buried Your Heart by Christina Henry, Two Twisted Crowns and One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig, The Keeper of Magical Things by Julie Leong, A Scar in the Bone by Sophie Jordan, The Bookshop Below by Georgia Summers, A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross, Good Spirits by B.K. Borison, and The Last Wish of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson. The books feature decorative spines in teal, pink, blue, and dark tones.
    2025 | Books

    The Last Book Haul of 2025 // Bookmas Day 12

    Hours 24 December 202524 December 2025

    As we wrap up Bookmas 2025, I wanted to share the last book haul of the year. Plus 2 books I was gifted from a…

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Picture is of myself. A white woman, with long brown hair, brown eyes and wearing a blue floral pattern dress.

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Happy New Year 🎊 With 2025 coming to an end, I c Happy New Year 🎊 

With 2025 coming to an end, I couldn’t resist joining this trend again. It’s made me realise how important it is to document the good moments. 

Even the quiet ones 📸

2025 was a year of growth, connection, and learning what a steadier life can look like. When I look back through my photos and memories, I can see just how much has changed. Gently, but meaningfully.

This year I…

💼 Started a new job that I love.
📚 Grew within the book community, joined some fantastic readathons, and made so many lovely book friends.
🎟️ Went to my very first book event.
✨ Met the wonderful Lucy Jane Wood.
☀️ Spent more sunny days reading in the hammock.
💻 Had my most productive year yet with my blog and content creation.
🍽️ Enjoyed more time with friends and many more meals out.
🚗 Travelled better and further than I have in years.
❤️‍🩹 Took part in more bowel and stoma-related events online and met some truly amazing people.
🧬 Uncovered new ancestors and family records.
🎃 Said hello to even more trick or treaters this year.
🔥 Went through my first full year with no flare-ups.
🏋🏻‍♀️ Joined the gym (it didn’t last as long as planned, but I’m hopeful for the year ahead).
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Reconnected with family I hadn’t seen in a long time.

But, as with life, there were lows too.

We said goodbye to our beloved girl, Gwen, after 15 years 🤍 Losing her has been the biggest change to daily life since my stoma surgery. And not one I’ve adjusted to quickly. She is missed every single day.

2025 wasn’t perfect, but I’m ending the year proud, grateful, and hopeful.

Here’s to 2026 🥂

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Merry Christmas!! 🎅🏻🎄 I hope everyone has an ama Merry Christmas!! 🎅🏻🎄 

I hope everyone has an amazing day ❤️

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Christmas sweet table - Done ✅ #Christmas #Christ Christmas sweet table - Done ✅

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Some festive shopping the last couple of weeks 🛍️🎄 Some festive shopping the last couple of weeks 🛍️🎄

Of course, there were books…

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It is time… ☀️ I love my hammock. I talk about it It is time… ☀️ I love my hammock. I talk about it way too much 😂 It’s my comfort place for reading during the warmer months, and honestly… I’m very happy right now 💛

Day 98 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book by a neurodivergent author 🧠

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It may only be spring, but I am ready for the summ It may only be spring, but I am ready for the summer reads ☀️

Day 97 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a non-fiction book about health

I thought this prompt was perfect for World Health Day, but it’s also broad enough for you to choose what kind of health book suits you. A recipe book for a healthier diet, a mental health read to help during a stressful time… it’s completely up to you 💛

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Just a few books hauled this past March 👀📚 Day 96 Just a few books hauled this past March 👀📚

Day 96 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book with tartan on the cover 🧣

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Books and chocolate, Happy Easter! 🍫🐣 I hope you’v Books and chocolate, Happy Easter! 🍫🐣 I hope you’ve had a lovely day 💛

Day 95 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book with Sunday in the title 📖

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