Books. Cats. Tea
Life is good.
Merry Meet!
You know that moment when you reach the last page and you don’t want the story to end? Yeah, me too. Here, let’s keep the stories alive.
So, if you’re into the paranormal, enemies to lovers, end of the world, or deeply thought-provoking stories that make you question your reality: Pour yourself a cup and enjoy the tea.
It’s the first day of November. And so, today, someone will die.
Maggie Stiefvater, Scorpio Races
Books.
Stories are the pulse of life. They echo our struggles, joys, grief, and love. They transport us to other worlds for a brief escape. In each journey, they connect us more deeply with our inner worlds and with each other.
If you love exploring these themes, genres, or tropes, you’ll feel right at home at The Reader’s Tea.
Identity
Who am I? Life is a never-ending journey of seeking to answer this question. Every day, we reject, reshape, and invite parts of ourselves. In some stories, we forget our past and question who we were. And maybe we lose ourselves on the quest for glory, love, or justice.
Grief
There is no wrong way to grieve. There are, however, many soul-crushing ways to grieve. And, grieving is not just reserved for the loss of a loved one. Sometimes we grieve for the person we were, or we can never become.
Power
Power is tangible—magic, status, prestige. It is intangible—in institutions, in relationships, within ourselves. In every interaction, power is shared, stolen, or reclaimed. This is a dance on the tightrope between control and vulnerability, justice and oppression, dominance and resistance.
Fantasy
Step into the magic of another world. These stories take us far away from the edges of this galaxy or most of our stories unveil the hidden magic of our world. Where magic makes anything possible, we become assassins, witches, shifters, demons, vampires (or vampyres with magic), or any magical creature of the night.
Literary Fiction
Stories that have something to say, but you have to be willing to get messy, risk feeling exposed or vulnerable, and sit with confusion. There are layers to these words. The longer you look at them, the more they start taking the shape of your life. Is this about our characters… or is it about us?
Dystopian
The world is on fire. What better way to prepare for the apocalypse than to see how our beloved characters handle it? Dystopian worlds challenge us, distorting and bending the fire in our world to show us how we set ourselves on fire. They show us the grit of humanity, the dilemmas, and the power that roars free. Now, when the dead rise, I’m prepared.
Found Family
I didn’t plan on adopting this kid. In fact, I’m not good with kids, but who else is going to keep this child safe? You’re not my sister by blood, but you might as well be. The blood we shed for each other is thicker than the water of the womb.
Enemies to Lovers
They hate each other—at first. In the beginning, they are dismissive, volatile, and throw verbal quips at one another. But something pulls them together. They get stuck together. Now, they have to resolve those pent-up feelings, and hey, maybe you aren’t as evil as I thought you were. Maybe we’re fighting the same fight.
Duos
Their relationship holds the spotlight. Their stories are intertwined, and the hurdles they face are out to destroy and improve their relationship. Whether they are a valiant battle couple, quippy sibling team, loyal best friends, or sworn enemies, their skills and personalities complement one another. They wouldn’t be able to fight the fight without each other.
My words are unerring tools of destruction, and I've come unequipped with the ability to disarm them.
Maggie Stiefvater, The Raven Boys
Cats.
Every reading monster needs a familiar. Cats are the perfect furry companions to curl up next to with a book. You’ll find my cat, Castor, featured everywhere I can boast about her cozy loafness.
Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.
Harper Lee, To Kill a Mocking Bird
Tea.
Ready to spill the tea? Pour yourself a cup of tea and settle in because we have a lot we can say about these stories.
Let’s Talk About Love by Claire Kann
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