The must-read thriller that belongs on your nightstand

Hi, I'm Ali!

I'm a writer on the BuzzFeed market team! I recently worked with our affiliate video team for a few months, and am now back to writing full-time. Regardless of my small hiatus, I've still continued to troll the internet for the cutest things and continued to spend obscene amounts of money on things I certainly didn't need — but also did?!

Photos: Ali Faccenda, unless otherwise noted

I recently got a new puppy, his name is Franklin (you can follow him @franklinfacc on IG) and a lot of what I have been buying lately has been for him because he deserves all of the cute things. I'm also moving out in September so I've also been spending a ton of time finding super aesthetic home decor pieces for my new place. Here are some of my current fave things at the moment!

Hope you enjoy my picks!

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WHAT I'M LOVING NOW

Verity by Colleen Hoover — $12.01

Okay so I cheated, I technically read this book in 2020, but it's too good not to share. I am a major fan of thriller books (The Guest List is also a fab thriller), and I read this book in 12 hours. I NEVER do that with a book, and it's the first book I tell people to read when they ask for recs. You're literally on the edge of your seat the ENTIRE read, and you won't be able to put it down. It's about a writer who accepts a job finishing the book contract for a famous author who's no longer capable to finish writing them. Everything that happens after that is pure adrenaline. Read it (you won't regret it!) and then let me know your thoughts.

Byredo Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum — $190

A few months ago, I walked into the Byredo store in SoHo because I was in the area, and always heard so many good things about the brand, saw it on so many influencers' 'grams, and love the aesthetic (we all know I'm a sucker for a good aesthetic). I spent about an hour in the store where the person behind the counter took their time letting me smell so many perfumes and walking me through a true scent experience. Mojave Ghost was one of the last ones I smelled and literally audibly gasped (I wish I was kidding) when I smelled it. Perfume selecting is such an interesting experience and it was amazing to see how different the scents I was drawn to were different from my friend's who was with me. I wasn't superrrr thrilled with the price tag, but I don't regret this splurge at all. It's become my favorite perfume of all time, and savor it every time I spritz it on. It wears beautifully throughout the day and I feel so luxurious when I wear it, and what's better than that?

Dog Baseball Cap — $29.90

Photo: CityBearCo / Etsy

I have yet to receive the product, but I just about died from the cuteness of this little bb Yankee hat made for puppers. I bought a tan NYY one for Franklin and can't wait to see how cute he looks in it. Clearly this is more of a gift for me than for Franklin, and the true gift that keeps on giving will be all the adorable content I take of him in it. #GoYanks

Fleurs des Frites Pale Pink Contemporary Vases — $250

Photo: ResinCollectionShop / Etsy

Here's to another splurge-worthy purchase that I finally bit the bullet on and got on Etsy. I have been eyeing these bad boys for so long, but just couldn't bring myself to buy them. I searched high and low to see if I could find something similar online and literally found zilch. Once I signed my lease for my new apartment, I decided to treat myself to these one-of-a-kind vases (hey, life is short), that can be hung on the wall or even set on a surface. These give me major Carrie Bradshaw vibes and you will certainly be seeing them in a future 'gram post once I move in and put them up.