6.5.26 | 📚 99 romantasy books to escape into this summer

June 5, 2026

Happy Friday! Be all kinds of good to yourself, and your loved ones, this weekend. x

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Warmly,
AmyAnn Cadwell
& The Good Trade Team

"Little Wide Open," the newest release by Kevin Morby is the kind of album that sounds best when driving with the windows down.

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"The books on our list of 99+ romantasy novels are here to inspire you, crack you open, and transport you to another realm. They’re ranked from mild to medium to hot — some of our mild choices only contain PG love stories — so you can choose your own adventure when it comes to how spicy you want it!"

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​Read 99 Best Romantasy Books For Traveling To Another Realm​

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We love these dresses for summer events — weddings, dinners, and everything in between. They’re the kind you buy once and keep reaching for whenever you want to feel a little dressed up!

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​Browse Sustainable Cocktail And Wedding Guest Dresses​

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We're making this summer pasta recipe on repeat. 🤌

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​Make Summer Garden Pasta Recipe​
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🚚 On demand: This app is like Uber for your furniture — skip the U-Haul and simply hire someone move your sofa.

💛 Join us: Come enjoy a short personal meditation and dive into creating your own personal summer curriculum with us.

🪴 Green thumb: Whether you're a seasoned gardener or you're just trying to keep your house plants alive, Bloom Buddy is an app that can help you nurture your seedlings and potted friends alike.

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📝 A good question: If your life were a novel, what story would it be telling right now?

​Join us Monday, June 8 at 10am on Zoom for a guided meditation and community discussion based on the article How To Create A Personal Curriculum You’ll Actually Stick To. ✏️

"Soft sweatshirt feel with short sleeves for the spring-to-summer transition?! Perfect. I’m loving this top from Seeker — it’s sustainably made of GOTS certified organic cotton. Seeker is a really cool women-owned brand and everything is made in Los Angeles." [Check it out]

A reader comment we love: "I made a commitment to myself not to purchase a single piece of new clothing in 2026, and to find ways to better express myself with the beautiful things I already have. I have spent my life in fashion, and it is a passion, but I found that the more I accumulated, the less I appreciated their uniqueness." - We love to hear it, T!

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