Welcome to the July Edition of the Study Hall Press, the monthly zine that lives inside Her Thoughts Exactly. Part magazine, part scrapbook, and part cultural field guide, each issue is filled with essays, recommendations, rituals, and small curiosities designed to help you romanticize everyday life.
This month’s issue is centered around sparkling: not the performative kind, but the kind that comes from being unapologetically yourself. Inside, you’ll find summer reads, poolside recipes, cultural commentary, playlists, rituals, and other small joys designed to help you romanticize July.
For the first time, I’m sharing the zine directly in this post. Rather than downloading a PDF, you can simply scroll through the pages below like a digital magazine.
Grab something cold to drink, find a patch of sunlight, and stay awhile.
A collection of smart-girl summer essentials: what’s in my tote bag, what I’m reading, and a few recommendations worth packing alongside your sunscreen and library card.
A peek inside my July carryall: practical necessities, summer accessories, and a few things that simply make life more fun.
Shop the Tote Bag:
My July reading list is filled with atmospheric strange-girl fiction, seaside mysteries, and campy escapist fun—perfect companions for long afternoons by the pool.
Books Mentioned:
A recurring Study Hall Press feature highlighting articles, essays, and Substack posts that have been occupying my brain lately. Consider it a personalized syllabus for staying intellectually curious this summer.
Further Reading:
The second half of this month’s issue is dedicated to slowing down, checking in, and creating space for the small rituals that help us feel more like ourselves. Think summer reflections, monthly mantras, celebrations, and tiny practices worth carrying into August.
Three recipes for the kind of lunch that deserves a beach chair, a paperback, and a very cold drink.
A short cultural essay on Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Festival, the legacy of Lilith Fair, and what female artistic community can still teach us in 2026.
The final pages of this month’s issue are dedicated to slowing down. Think summer reflections, monthly mantras, nostalgic scrapbook moments, and small rituals designed to help you sparkle a little brighter.
A recurring Study Hall Press tradition—designed for gathering, hosting, and romanticizing dinner with friends.
A summer soundtrack for long drives, pool days, and doing nothing in particular.
Answer Key
Across:
Substack
Mantra
Wicker
Daisy
Peach
Down:
Trap
Summer
Library
Fair
Card
Tote
White
Until next month. ✨
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