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Hannah Marie Brankley
Life In My 30's
  • A person lies on a carpeted floor surrounded by dozens of open books, arranged in a loose circle. They are holding a mug in one hand while reading, with their hair tied up and wearing a sleeveless top. Warm fairy lights are scattered among the books, and a lit candle and a small flower in a vase add to the cosy, intimate atmosphere, creating a calm and bookish scene.
    2025 | Books

    Reading Challenges For 2026 //Bookmas Day 7

    Hours 14 December 202514 December 2025

    This week, I have reflected on readathons I have loved, ones I am excited for in 2026, and now reading challenges I am excited for….

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  • A tall stack of assorted books is arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree, decorated with a string of warm fairy lights. A rustic burlap ribbon is tied around the top books, and a geometric gold candle holder sits at the very top like a tree topper. The books vary in size and colour, some hardback and some paperback, with visible spines and covers. The background shows blue patterned curtains and soft natural light coming through a nearby window, creating a cosy, festive atmosphere.
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    Readathons I Am Excited For In 2026 // Bookmas Day 6

    Hours 12 December 202512 December 2025

    As mentioned in my last Bookmas post, there are some Readathons in 2026 that I’m really excited for. If this is the first post you…

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  • A tall stack of old, worn hardback books sits on a white surface against a plain light grey background. The books vary in size and colour, with frayed edges, faded covers, and visible signs of age, creating a soft, vintage feel.
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    Readathons I’ve Loved In 2025 // Bookmas Day 5

    Hours 10 December 202510 December 2025

    I’ve taken part in quite a few readathons this year, and I’ve loved them. They’ve been a great way to add a bit of structure…

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  • A hand holds a stack of four books in front of a brightly lit Christmas tree decorated with blue, silver, and white ornaments. The books, from top to bottom, are Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, and Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber. The tree’s lights create a soft, festive glow behind the books.
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    Four Books I’m Rolling Over Into 2026 // Bookmas Day 4

    Hours 8 December 20258 December 2025

    As we creep closer to a new reading year, there are a few books I’ve been desperate to pick up… and yet, I haven’t. Not…

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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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