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thecw-unicorn · 3 months

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“𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅, 𝑺𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒂 𝑭𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘.” 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒗𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆. 𝑺𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒂 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚, 𝒔𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓-𝒔𝒐𝒇𝒕 𝒌𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒌. “𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘, 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓. 𝑰 𝒔𝒘𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒑 𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒇𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖.”

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Thank you to the always amazing Nana for bringing to life for Caroline and me one of our most favorite scenes from the gorgeous Foxglove by Adalyn Grace!!

This sequel to Belladonna is such a gorgeous read, further evolving the epic romance between Signa and Death and setting the stage for another couple’s future romance. The world within these books is so enriching and we can’t wait for the final book, Wisteria, this year!

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#gothic books #gothic art #gothic romance #gothic fantasy #signa farrow #bookish community #bookish #book fanart

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battyaboutbooksreviews · 3 months

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🦇 Good afternoon, my beloved bookish bats. Whether you identify as a bookish bat, bookworm, or book dragon, it's our shared love of books and the vivid stories they hold that unite us all.

📚 No, we will not pick just one favorite book. Yes, we do carry a book (or ereader) with us everywhere we go (social events included). Yep, we'll definitely talk your ear off about the last book we read (good or bad).

🔖 Feeling called out? Let me know in the comments!

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heavenssexiestangelreads · 4 months

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My thoughts on: The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman

This book was a re-read for me. I buddy-read it with @michaelmilligan, who had never read it before so that I could try to get back into reading. I managed to finish it, and it gives me confidence that I can go back to reading regularly again! Perhaps not as many books as I used to before, but still, reading! Golden Compass is truly a classic for me, and I love the world created by Philip Pullman. The characters also also extremely complex and interesting, and I found myself crying or being affected by the story... Even while at work, ops. Lyra is clearly a kid, but very smart, and she tries to do the right thing. The other characters are complex, just like she is, and it's definitely a plus for me when I read a book. I hope to re-read the second book in the series soon :)

#booklr #bookworm #dean talks #philip pullman #the golden compass #bookish community #book review #fantasy books

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thatfantasynerd10 · 2 years

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No but the shades of magic series is just Holland being "this is my boyfriend Kell and Kell's girlfriend Lila and her bestie Alucard who's also Rhy's boyfriend"

argue with the wall😔

#a darker shade of magic #shades of magic #ve schwab #holland vosijk #delilah bard #kell maresh #rhy maresh #lila bard #a gathering of shadows #a conjuring of light #alucard emery #na fantasy #ve schwab books #ya fantasy #fantasy books #bookish community #bookish #threads of power #kell x lila

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cnrodgerswrites · 17 days

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Hello, friend! Welcome to CNRodgersWrites, where I’m all about the magic of books and the thrill of storytelling.

If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the lookout for your next literary escape. Well, you’re in luck! I’ll be sharing my honest thoughts on all sorts of books, from page-turning thrillers to heartwarming romances. If you have any recs please feel free to let me know!

But hey, I’m not just about reading here. I’m also diving headfirst into the writing process of my own novel. And let me tell you… I have not the faintest idea where to begin. I’ll be sharing all the highs and lows though, so buckle up and join me on this crazy journey. I have a feeling it’s going to be a long one!

Grab your favorite drink, cozy up, and let’s geek out over books and writing together. Can’t wait to share all the bookish goodness with you!

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erileigh-defunct · 1 year

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#bookish community #to be read #fantasy books #fantasy reads #gideon the 9th #bloodmarked #legendborn #the fifth season #for the wolf #an ember in the ashes #babel by rf kuang #the poppy war #crooked kingdom #six of crows #a song of wraiths and ruin #the way of kings #read more books #books

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rogue-indshadows · 1 month

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Jeremy and Cecily ❤❤❤🖤

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bibisbooktalk · 2 months

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I don't know what I'm doing (again) :D

Hello, I'm Bibi, I'm a writer and I love talking about books. I wanted to try something new, so I impulsively decided to try Tumblr. I posted this yesterday, but I had no idea how this app worked, so I had to re-post all of my posts cus I did not quite understand how blogs here worked. But I think I got it now.

Anyway, I'll be posting bookish stuff, from memes to reviews, so I hope you enjoy my content.

I don't promise to be consistent, but I'll try to be as active as possible.

#books #writing #bookish #book blog #book review #book recommendations #bookish community #delulu is the solulu #novel #novels #books and reading #books and libraries #reading

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nkeshyy · 6 months

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People are messy, and love can be ugly. I’m inclined to always err on the side of compassion.

—Taylor Jenkins Reid, from "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo."

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erileighbooks · 1 year

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My book club chose The Foxglove King by Hannah Whitten for March. Below were all our choices…

#booklr #bookish community #books #book poll #the foxglove king #can’t spell treason without tea #one dark window #paladin’s grace #a psalm for the wild built #that time i got drunk and saved a demon #book club

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thecw-unicorn · 8 months

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“𝑅𝑜𝓈𝑒𝓈 𝒽𝒶𝓋𝑒 𝒷𝑜𝓉𝒽 𝓅𝑒𝓉𝒶𝓁𝓈 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝑜𝓇𝓃𝓈, 𝓂𝓎 𝒹𝒶𝓇𝓀 𝒻𝓁𝑜𝓌𝑒𝓇. 𝒴𝑜𝓊 𝓃𝑒𝑒𝒹𝓃’𝓉 𝒷𝑒𝓁𝒾𝑒𝓋𝑒 𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓌𝑒𝒶𝓀 𝒷𝑒𝒸𝒶𝓊𝓈𝑒 𝒾𝓉 𝒶𝓅𝓅𝑒𝒶𝓇𝓈 𝒹𝑒𝓁𝒾𝒸𝒶𝓉𝑒. 𝒮𝒽𝑜𝓌 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓌𝑜𝓇𝓁𝒹 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝒷𝓇𝒶𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓎.”

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✮♱✮ art by @lauriques

✮♱✮ commissioned by me

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One of the very first book series I read at the start of my journey was the Stalking Jack the Ripper series. Ever since then, it’s been very near and dear to my heart, especially Audrey Rose Wadsworth. She’s such an inspiration and I love everything about her, and it’s always a joy to reread and see her journey. I love how she’s a forensic pathologist, and it’s always so fascinating reading about her and her love for what she does. I also love that she isn’t afraid to be girly and always enjoys stunning and beautiful dresses, despite her macabre job. I seriously cannot get enough of this beautiful piece by the insanely awesome and talented @lauriques who added such gorgeous and fitting elements I didn’t even think of! She truly made this piece come to life and I cannot thank her enough for taking my request!

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✮♱✮ quote is from Stalking Jack the Ripper.

✮♱✮ character is Audrey Rose Wadsworth from the Stalking Jack the Ripper by @kerrimaniscalco.

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✮♱✮ likes, saves, and shares are always appreciated!

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#my commissions #commission #stalking jack the ripper #kerri maniscalco #bookish #bookish community #book art #gothic aesthetic #gothic romance #gothic #gothic art #victorian gothic #hunting prince dracula #escaping from houdini #capturing the devil #audrey rose wadsworth #audrey rose #thomas cresswell #cressworth

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battyaboutbooksreviews · 3 months

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What are you leaving behind in 2023?

#bookish community #bookish musings #musings #bookish #books #reading #book blog #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #book reader #book reading #batty about books #battyaboutbooks #new books

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felfiramoondesigns · 11 months

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Limited slots available for these enamel pins but there will be extra stock after pre-orders are fulfilled.

Reminder these are pre-orders and WILL NOT SHIP TILL SEPTEMBER!

Shares would be hugely appreciated 💜

#Enamel Pin #Book Merch #Small Biz #Pre Orders #Bookish #Bookstagram #Fantasy Books #reading📖#Fantasy Reader #Book Pin #Bookish Community

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bookofmirth · 2 years

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What do you think of the current view of YA lit in the book community? A lot of it seems to be negative - YA doesn’t explore themes as deep as adult novels, people who read YA are limiting their reading experience, YA is too immature, etc. I’ve always been a YA defender because I’ve enjoyed many YA books and I do hate that many of these reasons can be rooted in misogyny since teen girls and women are the primary audience for YA. But also I’ve recently been reading more adult books and it’s hard for me to be satisfied with a lot of YA novels now and they just seem so formulaic and superficial. The genre just seems to have changed so much nowadays - like I remember when The Hunger Games came out and it was critically claimed, as it should be since it’s a fantastic series that examines a lot of complex issues like classism, authoritarianism, and consumerism. Since it boosted the popularity of the YA genre, though, it seems like now quantity > quality with so many YA books constantly being released that really don’t say or add anything new to the genre. They’re fun, but they aren’t as meaningful. But then again, YA books tend to have more diversity than many of the adult books I’ve read and less graphic sexual violence, which I prefer. And maybe we shouldn’t be holding YA books to the same standards as adult books. what are your thoughts?

Holy shit you sent this on April 10th, I am soooooo sorry lmao I was saving it until I had time to really put effort in and uh... time, man. idk.

I totally agree with you about how YA is viewed as being lesser, though it's... really, really not. I also agree that YA tends to be viewed that way because of who reads it. However, I don't think this problem is exclusive to YA. I don't even think it's exclusive to genre fiction, because I see people say things like "literary fiction is just white professor dudes getting a hardon for their pretty barely-legal student". Um, no, it isn't? But congrats on dismissing the variety of voices and perspectives available in literary fiction.

***WAIT I do need to add on the fact that I recognize that those two things are not the same - people being dismissive of what they think is a bunch of teen girl readers, and being dismissive of what they think is a bunch of straight white male readers. HOWEVER, my annoyance is based on the fact that it's actually dismissive of POC, women, queer people, people with disabilities in both cases. "Oh only teen girls read this" is supposed to be insulting to teen girls, and "oh only white dudes write this" is dismissive of the marginalized people who do in fact write in other genres.

Readers can be real snobs, no matter what they read 😂

I also understand the conundrum of wanting to defend YA when you're in it, and then starting to expand your reading horizons and being like "ohhhhh... that's what they meant.... uh...." There is a stark difference in craft between authors. And sometimes that's hard to see until you start to read more widely.

it seems like now quantity > quality with so many YA books constantly being released that really don’t say or add anything new to the genre.

Yes yes yes. It seems like so much of the YA community is just marketing. Book covers. Special editions. Book boxes. All this bookish junk that comes in the boxes. They are expanding to other genres now, like romance and stuff, because they realize these other genres can be profitable too.

On the one hand, I hope those authors are making bank from all this licensed content. Lord knows they don't make enough, unless they hit that tipping point where they become an SJM/Leigh Bardugo.

But on the other hand, I have felt for a few years now that I have been less of a reader in the online bookish community, and more of a customer. You need to be an influencer, you need to read the right - read: popular - books, you need to check those diversity boxes, you need to be up to Twitter book purity standards.

YA books tend to have more diversity than many of the adult books I’ve read and less graphic sexual violence, which I prefer.

Agreed. YA has strengths. It does seem more responsive to what readers ask for than adult fiction does, which is a plus. There is a reason that people are so into YA. If it's entertaining people, then who the fuck cares?

But then again, yeah. Sometimes those deficiencies are more glaring when you start reading more widely. However, I don't think that it's because of YA itself, I think those perceived deficiencies come from our expectations, and because, just like with literally everything, there are great examples and not so great examples! There are amazing romances and shitty ones. Amazing literary fiction and shitty literary fiction. I have read the most beautiful, captivating stories that were written for YA readers. I have read the shittiest, most boring crap that was written for adult readers. It's not useful to paint it all with the same broad brush.

To answer your last question, definitely - we shouldn't be judging these genres using the same standards. They are written for different reasons, for different audiences, the authors all have their own styles. Every reader has a type of story they are looking for, and tbh all that matters to me is if they can find it? When I need something that I just want to enjoy, I read for YA or romance. When I want to think more, or enjoy prettier prose, or more character-focused books, I will probably pick up adult or literary fiction.

#booklr #books #bookish community #ask #anon

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jessread-s · 2 years

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✩🌌🖤Bookish Merch: I am absolutely obsessed with this limited edition bag that @torbooks sent me as part of their preorder campaign for “Book of Night,” @hollyblack ’s adult debut novel. It is the perfect size for carrying my favorite books! In her most recent newsletter, Black confirmed that “Book of Night” is the start of a duology! I cannot wait to get my hands on book 2 so that I can spend more time with Charlie Hall in Black’s world of shadow magic! What is your favorite book / series written by Holly Black? Comment down below and let me know!

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erileigh-defunct · 1 year

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“No, I mean it’s all in pieces.”

“Yes. So are we all.”

Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki

#30% in and I’m loving this book #light from uncommon stars #ryka aoki #currently reading #bookish community #book quotes #book blog #booklr #to be read #tbr pile

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