Diary of a Bookworm: ‘And they lived happily ever after, the end!’

Julie Blunt|May 31, 2023

Dear diary,

As the current chapter of my story ends, so does my time at The State Hornet.

Unfortunately, that means my time writing Diary of a Bookworm has come to an end… for now.

So, let’s end it on a “happily ever after."

-Julie Blunt

The First Chapter

Originally, “Diary of a Bookworm” started as an idea to bring awareness to the negative stigma behind romance books.

I was able to share with readers why it’s important to embrace romance books and not categorize them as “just sex” or “cringy.”

Romance books are a healthy way for people to learn about and express sexuality. The more you read, the more you learn.

Once I got the hang of writing my diary entries, I focused a lot on exploring recommendations of my favorite things to do while reading.

I included detailed books that represent underrepresented communities.

But, most of all I wrote about what I love: books.

So I wrote my first book review, which is where my passion lies now.

Months later I finally graduated, which means it's time to say goodbye.

My favorite entries

Diary of a Bookworm: Romance books are real books, not just sex

Diary of a Bookworm: ‘The Bromance Book Club,’ a disappointing read, like most contemporary romance novels

Diary of a Bookworm: Books are always better than their movies

Diary of a Bookworm: ‘If We Were Villains;’ a tragedy you’ll never forget

Diary of a Bookworm: Learn to annotate books aesthetically, mistake free

Diary of a Bookworm: Physical vs digital books and their pros and cons

Turning the page

I keep wondering where “Diary of a Bookworm” will go now. I thought maybe I might continue it on my own time, but I’ve been struggling to find the motivation to keep writing.

Maybe I'll write reviews on my own. Maybe I’ll move to New York and work for a publishing company. Maybe I'll write my own book one day.

No matter where I go, I know that I was able to help readers learn to love books as much as I do.

All I ask is that you read a book I reviewed, listen to my reading playlist, take my advice about annotating books or find a diary entry that you love and learn to love the little things that come from it.

While I'm still in the unknown, this is goodbye for now. And like almost every good novel, there's a possibility of a sequel in the future.

Sincerely, a bookworm.

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About the Writer

Julie Blunt, social media editor

(she/they)

Julie Blunt is working as the social media editor for their second semester at The State Hornet. They are also the author of a weekly column, "Diary of a Bookworm" and co-hosts an LGBTQ+ podcast called "Shamelessly Relevant" with co-editor Elena Burge. In the future, they hope to work for a publishing company as a part of an editorial team or to travel as a freelance journalist.