Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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June was a month of cool mornings and curling up with books that felt like stepping into another era. I am bringing you along with me this month as I read through a stack that spanned 1940s vintage romance to classic mysteries to fantasy tales, all of which helped me to slow down and enjoy my reading experience. This wrap-up is part book chat, part cozy companion video. Whether you're here for the vintage romance recommendations, the mystery recs, or just the quiet company of someone who loves reading as much as you do, I hope this feels like sitting down with a friend and a full teacup. Let's close out June together, turn the page, and ease into July.

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What was the most surprising book YOU read in June?!

Here is the time I found a Little Free Library BUILDING 😲: youtube.com/watch?v=ZX015NyJV_g

✨ *Books Mentioned* ✨
Priorsford by O Douglas amzn.to/4vrUgB3
The Nutmeg Tree by Margery Sharp amzn.to/3Tc4Y0K
Summer Pudding by Susan Scarlett amzn.to/4p16Y84
Silver on the Tree by Susan Cooper thriftbooks.com/series/the-dark-is-rising/38971
Thistlemarsh bookshop.org/a/124748/9780593819883
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner thriftbooks.com/w/the-lost-apothecary-a-novel_sarah-penner/26594046/?resultid=3c94be33-ecb8-49dd-98b3-721ab394e401#edition=33021714&idiq=44155234
Sea of Charms by Sarah Beth Durst bookshop.org/a/124748/9781250400673 (will release July 28, 2026
The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith thriftbooks.com/w/the-no-1-ladies-detective-agency_alexander-mccall-smith/264520/?resultid=438c63c2-36c6-4e1b-968f-8c0359b99e56#edition=2300914&idiq=4569986
Miss Buncle's Book by DE Stevenson amzn.to/4eF1FYr
Thornbirds by Colleen McCullough thriftbooks.com/w/the-thorn-birds_colleen-mccullough/297538/?resultid=dd16d433-af6e-4f13-9853-543fc911f96f#edition=75023495&idiq=87982346

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{Rebecca’s Literary Wanderings is the place to find all things bookish: book recommendations, cozy reading vlogs, book hauls, book shopping, and Little Free Library adventures. Discover vintage gems, seasonal TBR picks, and tips for fellow book lovers who enjoy exploring new stories, hidden literary treasures, and cozy reading moments.}

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