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Blog Tour: THE BOOKISH LIFE OF NINA HILL by Abbi Waxman

Janelle July 17, 2019 Berkley Publishing, BLOG TOUR, Book Reviews, Book Spotlight, Contemporary, Finished Copy, From Publisher, Humor, Salt Water Reads Leave a Comment

Thank you so much Berkley Publishing for my free copy.  Description:  The only child of a single mother, Nina has her life just as she wants it: a job in a bookstore, a kick-butt trivia team, a world-class planner and …

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Blog Tour: THE ACCIDENTAL BEAUTY QUEEN by Teri Wilson

Janelle December 9, 2018 BLOG TOUR, Book Reviews, Contemporary, From Publisher, Gallery Books, Humor, Women's Fiction Leave a Comment

The Accidental Beauty Queen by Teri Wilson On Sale: December 4, 2018 Gallery Books | Trade Paperback Original ISBN: 9781501197604 | $16.00 E-ISBN: 9781501197611 | $7.99 Audio-ISBN: 9781508283553 | $17.99 Thank you very much Gallery Books for my free copy …

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Review: THIS BODY’S NOT BIG ENOUGH FOR BOTH OF US by Edgar Cantero

Janelle August 26, 2018 Advance Copy, Book Reviews, Contemporary, Doubleday, From Publisher, Humor, Magical Realism, Mystery, Satire Leave a Comment

Thank you so much to Doubleday Books for providing my free copy – all opinions are my own.  Book Description:  In a dingy office in Fisherman’s Wharf, the glass panel in the door bears the names of A. Kimrean and …

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Awesome Book Mail from Quirk Books: HOPE NEVER DIES: An Obama Biden Mystery by Andrew Shaffer

Janelle July 18, 2018 Advance Copy, Book Mail, From Publisher, Humor, Mystery, Quirk Books, Series Leave a Comment

Many many thanks to Quirk Books for this fantastic free copy! Please tell me this cover makes you smile!! HILARIOUS!! Book Description:  Vice President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama team up in this high-stakes thriller that combines a mystery …

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Review: HOW TO BE FAMOUS by Caitlin Moran

Janelle July 18, 2018 Advance Copy, Book Reviews, Coming-of-Age, Contemporary, Feminism, From Publisher, Harper Books, Harper Books Ambassador, Humor Leave a Comment

Thank you so much to Harper Books for providing my free copy – all opinions are my own. Description:  Johanna Morrigan (aka Dolly Wilde) has it all: she is nineteen, lives in her own flat in London, and writes for …

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Review: THE GLITCH by Elisabeth Cohen

Janelle June 15, 2018 Advance Copy, Book Reviews, Contemporary, Doubleday, From Publisher, Humor, Literary Fiction Leave a Comment

Thank you so much Doubleday Books for providing my free copy – all opinions are my own. Book Description:  Shelley Stone, wife, mother, and CEO of the tech company Conch, is committed to living her most efficient life. She takes …

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Review: MY EX-LIFE by Stephen McCauley

Janelle June 15, 2018 Advance Copy, Book Reviews, Contemporary, Flatiron Books, From Publisher, Humor, Literary Fiction Leave a Comment

Thank you so much to Flatiron Books for providing my free copy – all opinions are my own. Book Description:  David Hedges’s life is coming apart at the seams. His job helping San Francisco rich kids get into the colleges …

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Review: THE GARBAGE TIMES/WHITE IBIS by Sam Pink

Janelle June 15, 2018 Book Reviews, Contemporary, From Publisher, Humor, Novella, Soft Skull Press Leave a Comment

Thank you so much to Soft Skull Press for providing my free copy – all opinions are my own. Book Description:  From the freezing alleys of Chicago to the dew-blanketed bayou of Florida. From bouncing drunks and cleaning up puke …

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Review: OTHER PEOPLE’S HOUSES by Abbi Waxman

Janelle April 11, 2018 Advance Copy, Berkley Publishing, Book Reviews, Contemporary, From Publisher, Humor, Literary Fiction Leave a Comment

Thank you so much to Berkley Publishing for providing my free copy of OTHER PEOPLE’S HOUSES by Abbi Waxman – all opinions are my own. “She’d read somewhere that hurricanes had winds so powerful that a piece of straw could …

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Review: BRUNCH IS HELL by Brendan Francis Newnam and Rico Gagliano

Janelle January 31, 2018 Book Reviews, Cookbooks, Finished Copy, From Publisher, Humor, Little Brown Ambassador, Little, Brown and Company Leave a Comment

Thank you so much to Lauren from Little, Brown and Company for providing my free copy of this witty, fun book! I did not realize how much I would enjoy this book until I started reading through it. I’ve never …

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Instagram post 2183145945586268747_5480751027 It’s my first official @night_worms review and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. . I haven’t read a ton of westerns but when I do, it’s an adventure I usually enjoy. But this one is a bit different in every aspect - it’s a strange combination of western, horror, and folklore. I cannot stress this enough: I am obsessed with this story and every single one of its characters. . “This, this… person was carved from bad dreams. He was a quilt of scary stories and fearsome fables. Stitched in scars and ratty whiskers.” . WALK THE DARKNESS DOWN by John Boden is a dense book. It’s only 154 pages, but it’s all grit. I couldn’t just speed read it; I had to pace myself to let it all sink in. . We follow four distinct characters: Jones who seeks vengeance; Keaton and Jubal who are looking for a fresh start; and Levi, who is a loathsome, grotesque character that I kind of adore. He might even be one of my favorite villains in any story I’ve ever read. They all take their own journey, but inevitably cross paths to the most unexpected and repulsive, yet brilliant, ending. . When we start reading, the pace is slow and steady. The desolate, western atmosphere is a character in the story and sets the mood for what’s to come. The chapters are short, but the content is heavy. As we switch perspectives between Jubal and Keaton, or Jones, or Levi we start to put the pieces together, but we never quite know what’s in store until Boden intends us to. Every word, every sentence is deliberate. . As the story goes, the land all around is aflame and everything and everyone is in harm’s way, but it’s up to these characters to find the answers. I am not going to go into further detail, but even the lesser, side characters pack a big punch. . Boden’s writing is true poetry. I highlighted quote after quote because I couldn’t get enough. Yes, this is horror, but it’s also a story, a quest, and even though there are fantastical, horrifying elements, you will get invested in WALK THE DARKNESS DOWN. . I’m very grateful to @shineynobuttons @mother.horror and @pageandparlor for taking me on this adventure. ★★★★★
Instagram post 2182428544012053315_5480751027 It’s #Thursday ...thank goodness. I took this photo while we were at a gorgeous winery I visit every year in the fall when we go to Apple Hill. The book is LONG BRIGHT RIVER (out Jan’20), which I haven’t started but I am so excited about. I’m actually reading THE ROAD TO JONESTOWN because @bookishmommy #mademedoit - Guys, it’s so good! ✨✨ . What are you reading this evening?! . Featured in this photo is a gorgeous @bookartbookmarks #artmark that Margaux sent me. I love everything this lovely lady makes. She has some new ones up in the shop so you better go hurry and check them out. Be sure to use code SHEREADS to save 10% at checkout ✨✨
Instagram post 2181705426599543280_5480751027 @gallerybooks [partner] . When I saw the cover of FISHNET by Kristin Innes I knew I needed to read it. I love shiny objects and that includes a gorgeous cover with a bold neon sign on it. Then once I started reading, I couldn’t stop. . Set in Scotland, our main character, Fiona Leonard, is bored at her menial administrative job and looking for something to get herself motivated. There are picketers outside her office protesting the demolition of a shelter for sex workers. Because of this, Fiona becomes obsessed with the lives of sex workers and cannot stop searching online. Additionally, her sister, Rona, disappeared 6 years ago leaving her daughter behind. Her parents have stopped looking, but Fiona can’t let it go. She decides to enter the world of sex workers as she suspects her sister may have ended up as one. At first, it feels glamorous: she’s envious of these women and their strength, sense of community, and sexual freedom. But after befriending and spending time with them, she realizes it’s actual work. Fiona’s eyes open up to a world that’s very different from her own and like nothing she has ever encountered. She grows up a bit and learns what it means to survive and be a feminist. . So here’s the thing: the writing style and format of the book is like nothing I’ve seen before, so it’s difficult to follow. I personally love a challenging book, and I knew it was going to be one going in. The story is told from different perspectives, changing from second to third person and jumping through timelines, which takes some getting used to. Also, I thought it was a nice touch that Innes writes in the Scottish dialect and I always appreciate small detail ms such as that. I couldn’t put this book down – the atmospheric, authentic, and evocative language and eye-opening story engrossed me. And like Fiona, I learned a great deal. . The primary focus of this book is about Fiona’s realization of what it is to be a true feminist and not to judge a book by its cover (pun intended). She learns from people and their experiences – and learns not to be judgmental. Highly recommend to readers looking for a unique and challenging read. ★★★★
Instagram post 2180967597321971130_5480751027 Thank @getredpr @lorijill321 and @rarebirdlit for my copy 🔥🔥 . If there was ever a cover to grab your attention, this is it. PLASTIC by @frankhstrausser not only looks intriguing, the synopsis has that “must read” quality. It totally reminds me of the show Nip/Tuck which I was completely addicted to once upon a time. Have you read this book? Or did you watch the show Nip/Tuck? 🔥🔥 . 𝓑𝓵𝓾𝓻𝓫𝓼: . “Hollywood satire meets crime fiction―an extremely Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup-style combination of two of our favorite flavors!” ― @flavorwire . “Edgy. Pretty shocking. You wonder what the heck is going to happen!” ― @npr . 𝓢𝔂𝓷𝓸𝓹𝓼𝓲𝓼: . Dr. Harry Previn, the renowned Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, is secretly called in to operate on the disfigured face of the ravishingly beautiful teen pop star Fay Wray following an assault. Surrounded by image makers who value beauty over all else, he soon fears Fay is in mortal danger. Will he risk everything to save her beauty, her life, or himself?
Instagram post 2180913651207208492_5480751027 IT’S A GIVEAWAY! Thank you @stmartinspress for my free copy 🎉🎉 . TWENTY-ONE TRUTHS ABOUT LOVE by Matthew Dicks is out today and to celebrate @stmartinspress wants to give away a copy to one of you! Not only is the cover art adorable, Taylor Jenkins Reid has a blurb on it! I mean, enough said. But just in case you need more, the synopsis is in the comments below 🎉🎉 . To enter: . 1. Like this post 2. Please follow myself @shereadswithcats and @stmartinspress 3. Tag 3 friends in the comments below and use emojis to tell me your #currentread 🎉 4. Unlimited entries (use separate comments and please don’t tag the same friends twice 😆) . US ONLY • This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram • Winner will be chosen on Friday 🎉🎉
Instagram post 2180247032537767562_5480751027 @littlebrown #partner | . Another edition of #bookrecquickies because I cannot recommend Leslie Jamison’s collection of essays enough. MAKE IT SCREAM, MAKE IT BURN is part memoir, part journalism, and part criticism, but all of it is intelligent, candid, and emotive. She’s a true talent, a gifted writer, and a unique voice. ★★★★★ . Use emojis to answer this...How was your Monday?!
Instagram post 2179330226125838545_5480751027 @penguinteen #partner | . Happy Sunday lovelies! Today is my husband’s birthday so we are headed to a bar to watch the Niner’s game with his brother and my sister from another mister. Also, make sure you wish @basicbsguide’s a happy birthday - she’s his birthday twin 🎉🥂 . How is your weekend going? Are you relaxing?
Instagram post 2178107285778352864_5480751027 Happy Friday Bookish Pals! ✌🏻This photo was taken at the indie bookstore where I met @joe_hill 💁🏼‍♀️ I’m going to work that little piece of trivia into every conversation possible 😂 . What are you most looking forward to this weekend?
Instagram post 2177380282905192659_5480751027 As always, thank you so much to the amazing tagged publishers #partner | . It’s #nonfictionnovember and I am here for it! I’ve read half of these books and I’m hungry for more. I love #nonfiction because if it’s done right, it’s learning made easy. I am an observer of human behavior and fascinated by experiences other than my own. And on the flip side, knowing there is someone else out there going through a similar experience so you don’t feel so alone. But mostly, I just love to learn 🔥🔥 . What is a #nonfiction book you always recommend or love?!
Instagram post 2176676281595207690_5480751027 *fashionably late* Today is #beautyandthebookbirthday so I dug this one out of the vault. Jamie aka @beauty_andthebook_ has always been kind and is super easy to talk to. She loves contemporary romance, but also reads a ton of thrillers (a gal after my own heart). I love that she’s an eclectic reader with fantastic book recommendations. If you haven’t wished Jamie a happy birthday yet, there’s still time (go, I’ll wait😉) . So there is something else...I’ve seen some bizarre, unnecessary, and unkind chatter about @abookorafewandjavatoo being too old for #bookstagram - that’s just rubbish. Nobody is too old or too anything for that matter to have a passion for reading. Since when did this place become an exclusive club? I’m not saying you’re not entitled to your opinion, but just unfollow a person if you don’t agree or love their book account - there’s no need to be nasty - simply #moveon . YES there is a Ring Pop in this photo and NO I don’t feel the need to explain. This photo was taken in August of this year, the month I turned 42. Yep, I’m 42 years old. I love reading more than anything (except Abby 🐱), and I collect Harry Potter books, misc bookmarks, Funko Pops, coffee mugs, and a ton of special editions I don’t need. Horror, thrillers, and true crime are my happy place. The only thing that shows “my age” per say is my deep love of nonfiction and history 🤓 (if that’s a thing). My advice: DON’T BE JUDGMENTAL - it’s my biggest pet peeve, it does nobody any good, and it’s one of the worst qualities a person can have. Toodles 👋🏻 . Scroll ⬅️ to see my child-like, dorkass smile 😜
Instagram post 2175966279234525146_5480751027 Today is special because this beauty showed up on my doorstep! Thank you so much to @shineynobuttons and @night_worms for my signed copy. 💁🏼‍♀️ . GUYS...it’s my first review copy as a #nightworm - I am super jazzed to start this because EVERYONE seems to be enjoying it✨ . Special thanks to my beautiful model sweet Abby 📸 . What are you reading this evening?
Instagram post 2175218019704387586_5480751027 IT’S A THANK YOU GIVEAWAY 🎉 . If you’ve been following me for a while you know my deep love and obsession with @pitchpinepottery - Now I want to share something I love from my collection with you. I want to give you an unused, beautiful owl mug! This beauty has only been featured in a few photos and is looking for its forever home. 🎉 . This #Bookstagram community has done more for me than words can express. I don’t know what I’d do without all my bookish buddies. Thank you for your love and support - I hope to continue our bookish fun forever and a day 🎉 . To enter: . 1. Like this post 2. Please follow me @shereadswithcats 3. Tag a friend in the comments below and also tell me your favorite quality in a friend . Bonus options: tag as many friends as you want all in separate comments • share this post in your Insta stories for 24 hours & be sure to tag me 🎉 . More bonus: 5 extra entries if you follow @pitchpinepottery but no pressure 🎉 . It’s international (holla 🙌🏻) • not affiliated with Instagram (as if!) • a winner will be selected on Saturday • good luck my homies 😘
Instagram post 2174448194002492029_5480751027 Today’s prompt is to say happy birthday to the lovely and beautiful @storiesandcoffee with a 5★ stack, but with a slight twist. This is a potential 5★ stack as I haven’t read them yet. Yes, this prompt is also @wherethereadergrows’ #bravethebacklist - I predict these will be amazing reads 🍁🍁🍁 . Also, as another fun little thing, I tagged the #Bookstagrammers that influenced me to bump these books up on my #TBR 🍁🍁🍁 . Have you read any of these?! Which one should I start with?
Instagram post 2173749834492802218_5480751027 Do you love to support indie authors and publishers?! 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️ . I sure do and this is one of many reasons why I love the @night_worms subscription box. Not only does it support indies, but it is book focused (although I’m not gonna lie, I need that mug) subscription box. I have been a customer since day one and I’ve never looked back. I’ve discovered so many of my favorite authors that I wouldn’t have known if it wasn’t for @mother.horror and @bookishmommy’s amazing work on promoting what they love...HORROR. I love these ladies for what they do. . If you are looking for recommendations, even if you prefer them on the lighter side, hit me up or better yet, hit up the @night_worms crew for spot on recommendations. My advice to you is don’t be afraid of the dark. And don’t let these scary covers fool you, some of these stories have a lot of heart 🌑🐛 . Who is your favorite indie author or publisher?!
Instagram post 2173618514819116859_5480751027 @gallerybooks #partner | . It’s the weekend! Instead of doing what I want, I’m going to be an adult and clean the heck out of my house. Which includes finally finishing my library. BUT as a gold star for my labor we are going to treat ourselves to see DOCTOR SLEEP tomorrow! Always give yourself something to work for...amiright? I have never been so excited 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 . I wore this shirt on a day when we had hurricane like winds at a charity event called Spirits and Bites for a local animal shelter. The winds were miserable and the power was out most of the time, but it was still a blast. One of the reasons I had so much fun is this shirt. At least 10 people asked what my favorite #StephenKing book is. Anything I can do to generate conversation about Stephen King’s books is a win. Also, I had my tote that said “Ask Me What I’m Reading” and several people did just that. Even though I’m an introvert I love nothing more than to talk about books. I even met an owner at @clementinecoffeebar who wants to collaborate with me on a book recommendation shelf for the coffee shop! I am so jazzed about it 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼 . Any other introverts out there that are willing to talk with strangers about books??
Instagram post 2172922107816694601_5480751027 @booksparks #partner #FRC2019 #hitthebookclub | . Happy Friday all! Are you ready for the weekend?! ✨ . @booksparks definitely loves me because they sent me coffee. In my world, coffee = love ☕️ . I finished @aliwong’s book a few days ago and I have to say, she’s hilarious. I enjoyed her raunchy sense of humor immensely. Her writing style is fresh and she certainly doesn’t hold anything back. I highly recommend this one!
Instagram post 2172280207950730120_5480751027 As always, I am grateful to the tagged publishers #partner for my copies || . Hey hey hey 👋🏻 I’m a little late to the party, but I wanted to wait for my signed copy (yes, signed 💁🏼‍♀️) of THE STARLESS SEA. I also got a signed copy of THE NIGHT CIRCUS *swoon* - many thanks to @erinmorgenstern for making my sparkly dreams come true ✨✨ . I’ve #read THE CRYING BOOK, LITTLE WEIRDS, THE REVISIONERS, THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE, and THE WITCHES ARE COMING (on audio - thank you @librofm #librofmlisteningsquad ) - I’d highly recommend any one of them if it suits your fancy 🎉🎉 . I’m #currentlyreading IN THE DREAM HOUSE and ACID FOR THE CHILDREN - what should I read next?!!
Instagram post 2171556888859223304_5480751027 #BookReview | The cover of @adamlgnevill’s THE REDDENING first caught my eye on @mother.horror’s page when she posted her special edition copy. Unfortunately for me the hardcovers were all sold out, but Adam kindly offered to send me a free signed paperback. He is incredibly generous and I am so grateful for my copy because, guess what?!...I loved it. . Kat is a lifestyle journalist who escapes her past by moving to a coastal area near Brickburgh in Devon England. Artifacts and remains from thousands of years ago are discovered in a nearby cave and this discovery definitely has Kat’s attention. Our second protagonist, Helene, has a very personal tie to the Brickburgh caves. Her brother, Lincoln, vanished six years ago while he spent time there recording subterranean sounds. Helene and Kat are thrown together during the course of their individual journeys and are forced to move forward together in a place where they are not welcome. . Wow, Nevill sure knows how to write folklore, and HORROR. This book hit every mark for me. The writing is exquisite, the storytelling incredible, and the horror unapologetic. And oh my goodness, do I love Kat and Helene. . If you like horror with complex storylines, wonderful characters, a rough coastal setting, archeological digs, cannibalism and cults, then you’ve found the right book. There is a reason why Nevill’s fans have been recommending his books to me - I am so glad I am finally among them. ★★★★★
Instagram post 2170825717342887563_5480751027 @randomhouse @aaknopf #partner . Happy Tuesday! This stack gives me life because every one of these books is a winner! 👏🏻👏🏻 Check out my stories for videos of BIBLIO•STYLE, VISIONS FROM THE UPSIDE DOWN, ASSASSIN’S APPRENTICE, and THE END OF THE WORLD ✨ . I’m sneaking in another #bookrecquickies because I finished THE CHEFFE by Marie NDiaye - it’s so fantastic! Read it if you love foodie books! Also I’m excited to start RUNNING WITH SHERMAN (because a rescue donkey is cute) and LIFE UNDERCOVER (CIA! Coming-of-age! Hello?!) 🎉 . How is your Tuesday going? I’m about ready to give up on Tuesdays myself 😂
Instagram post 2170456587955766307_5480751027 Weekly #bookrecquickies are here! And up first is NINTH HOUSE by @lbardugo. It’s deliciously dark and disturbing which I love! Did I mention IT’S DARK?? So no, it’s most definitely not a YA fantasy. It’s very adult with elements of fantasy, mystery, magic, and ghosts! And it’s phenomenal. Plus every time I look at this beautiful blue edition from @waterstones my eyes sparkle 🐍🐍 . What’s your quickie book recommendation for me? Let me know in the comments ↓ ↓
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Instagram post 2183145945586268747_5480751027 It’s my first official @night_worms review and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. . I haven’t read a ton of westerns but when I do, it’s an adventure I usually enjoy. But this one is a bit different in every aspect - it’s a strange combination of western, horror, and folklore. I cannot stress this enough: I am obsessed with this story and every single one of its characters. . “This, this… person was carved from bad dreams. He was a quilt of scary stories and fearsome fables. Stitched in scars and ratty whiskers.” . WALK THE DARKNESS DOWN by John Boden is a dense book. It’s only 154 pages, but it’s all grit. I couldn’t just speed read it; I had to pace myself to let it all sink in. . We follow four distinct characters: Jones who seeks vengeance; Keaton and Jubal who are looking for a fresh start; and Levi, who is a loathsome, grotesque character that I kind of adore. He might even be one of my favorite villains in any story I’ve ever read. They all take their own journey, but inevitably cross paths to the most unexpected and repulsive, yet brilliant, ending. . When we start reading, the pace is slow and steady. The desolate, western atmosphere is a character in the story and sets the mood for what’s to come. The chapters are short, but the content is heavy. As we switch perspectives between Jubal and Keaton, or Jones, or Levi we start to put the pieces together, but we never quite know what’s in store until Boden intends us to. Every word, every sentence is deliberate. . As the story goes, the land all around is aflame and everything and everyone is in harm’s way, but it’s up to these characters to find the answers. I am not going to go into further detail, but even the lesser, side characters pack a big punch. . Boden’s writing is true poetry. I highlighted quote after quote because I couldn’t get enough. Yes, this is horror, but it’s also a story, a quest, and even though there are fantastical, horrifying elements, you will get invested in WALK THE DARKNESS DOWN. . I’m very grateful to @shineynobuttons @mother.horror and @pageandparlor for taking me on this adventure. ★★★★★
Instagram post 2182428544012053315_5480751027 It’s #Thursday ...thank goodness. I took this photo while we were at a gorgeous winery I visit every year in the fall when we go to Apple Hill. The book is LONG BRIGHT RIVER (out Jan’20), which I haven’t started but I am so excited about. I’m actually reading THE ROAD TO JONESTOWN because @bookishmommy #mademedoit - Guys, it’s so good! ✨✨ . What are you reading this evening?! . Featured in this photo is a gorgeous @bookartbookmarks #artmark that Margaux sent me. I love everything this lovely lady makes. She has some new ones up in the shop so you better go hurry and check them out. Be sure to use code SHEREADS to save 10% at checkout ✨✨
Instagram post 2181705426599543280_5480751027 @gallerybooks [partner] . When I saw the cover of FISHNET by Kristin Innes I knew I needed to read it. I love shiny objects and that includes a gorgeous cover with a bold neon sign on it. Then once I started reading, I couldn’t stop. . Set in Scotland, our main character, Fiona Leonard, is bored at her menial administrative job and looking for something to get herself motivated. There are picketers outside her office protesting the demolition of a shelter for sex workers. Because of this, Fiona becomes obsessed with the lives of sex workers and cannot stop searching online. Additionally, her sister, Rona, disappeared 6 years ago leaving her daughter behind. Her parents have stopped looking, but Fiona can’t let it go. She decides to enter the world of sex workers as she suspects her sister may have ended up as one. At first, it feels glamorous: she’s envious of these women and their strength, sense of community, and sexual freedom. But after befriending and spending time with them, she realizes it’s actual work. Fiona’s eyes open up to a world that’s very different from her own and like nothing she has ever encountered. She grows up a bit and learns what it means to survive and be a feminist. . So here’s the thing: the writing style and format of the book is like nothing I’ve seen before, so it’s difficult to follow. I personally love a challenging book, and I knew it was going to be one going in. The story is told from different perspectives, changing from second to third person and jumping through timelines, which takes some getting used to. Also, I thought it was a nice touch that Innes writes in the Scottish dialect and I always appreciate small detail ms such as that. I couldn’t put this book down – the atmospheric, authentic, and evocative language and eye-opening story engrossed me. And like Fiona, I learned a great deal. . The primary focus of this book is about Fiona’s realization of what it is to be a true feminist and not to judge a book by its cover (pun intended). She learns from people and their experiences – and learns not to be judgmental. Highly recommend to readers looking for a unique and challenging read. ★★★★
Instagram post 2180967597321971130_5480751027 Thank @getredpr @lorijill321 and @rarebirdlit for my copy 🔥🔥 . If there was ever a cover to grab your attention, this is it. PLASTIC by @frankhstrausser not only looks intriguing, the synopsis has that “must read” quality. It totally reminds me of the show Nip/Tuck which I was completely addicted to once upon a time. Have you read this book? Or did you watch the show Nip/Tuck? 🔥🔥 . 𝓑𝓵𝓾𝓻𝓫𝓼: . “Hollywood satire meets crime fiction―an extremely Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup-style combination of two of our favorite flavors!” ― @flavorwire . “Edgy. Pretty shocking. You wonder what the heck is going to happen!” ― @npr . 𝓢𝔂𝓷𝓸𝓹𝓼𝓲𝓼: . Dr. Harry Previn, the renowned Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, is secretly called in to operate on the disfigured face of the ravishingly beautiful teen pop star Fay Wray following an assault. Surrounded by image makers who value beauty over all else, he soon fears Fay is in mortal danger. Will he risk everything to save her beauty, her life, or himself?
Instagram post 2180913651207208492_5480751027 IT’S A GIVEAWAY! Thank you @stmartinspress for my free copy 🎉🎉 . TWENTY-ONE TRUTHS ABOUT LOVE by Matthew Dicks is out today and to celebrate @stmartinspress wants to give away a copy to one of you! Not only is the cover art adorable, Taylor Jenkins Reid has a blurb on it! I mean, enough said. But just in case you need more, the synopsis is in the comments below 🎉🎉 . To enter: . 1. Like this post 2. Please follow myself @shereadswithcats and @stmartinspress 3. Tag 3 friends in the comments below and use emojis to tell me your #currentread 🎉 4. Unlimited entries (use separate comments and please don’t tag the same friends twice 😆) . US ONLY • This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram • Winner will be chosen on Friday 🎉🎉
Instagram post 2180247032537767562_5480751027 @littlebrown #partner | . Another edition of #bookrecquickies because I cannot recommend Leslie Jamison’s collection of essays enough. MAKE IT SCREAM, MAKE IT BURN is part memoir, part journalism, and part criticism, but all of it is intelligent, candid, and emotive. She’s a true talent, a gifted writer, and a unique voice. ★★★★★ . Use emojis to answer this...How was your Monday?!
Instagram post 2179330226125838545_5480751027 @penguinteen #partner | . Happy Sunday lovelies! Today is my husband’s birthday so we are headed to a bar to watch the Niner’s game with his brother and my sister from another mister. Also, make sure you wish @basicbsguide’s a happy birthday - she’s his birthday twin 🎉🥂 . How is your weekend going? Are you relaxing?
Instagram post 2178107285778352864_5480751027 Happy Friday Bookish Pals! ✌🏻This photo was taken at the indie bookstore where I met @joe_hill 💁🏼‍♀️ I’m going to work that little piece of trivia into every conversation possible 😂 . What are you most looking forward to this weekend?
Instagram post 2177380282905192659_5480751027 As always, thank you so much to the amazing tagged publishers #partner | . It’s #nonfictionnovember and I am here for it! I’ve read half of these books and I’m hungry for more. I love #nonfiction because if it’s done right, it’s learning made easy. I am an observer of human behavior and fascinated by experiences other than my own. And on the flip side, knowing there is someone else out there going through a similar experience so you don’t feel so alone. But mostly, I just love to learn 🔥🔥 . What is a #nonfiction book you always recommend or love?!
Instagram post 2176676281595207690_5480751027 *fashionably late* Today is #beautyandthebookbirthday so I dug this one out of the vault. Jamie aka @beauty_andthebook_ has always been kind and is super easy to talk to. She loves contemporary romance, but also reads a ton of thrillers (a gal after my own heart). I love that she’s an eclectic reader with fantastic book recommendations. If you haven’t wished Jamie a happy birthday yet, there’s still time (go, I’ll wait😉) . So there is something else...I’ve seen some bizarre, unnecessary, and unkind chatter about @abookorafewandjavatoo being too old for #bookstagram - that’s just rubbish. Nobody is too old or too anything for that matter to have a passion for reading. Since when did this place become an exclusive club? I’m not saying you’re not entitled to your opinion, but just unfollow a person if you don’t agree or love their book account - there’s no need to be nasty - simply #moveon . YES there is a Ring Pop in this photo and NO I don’t feel the need to explain. This photo was taken in August of this year, the month I turned 42. Yep, I’m 42 years old. I love reading more than anything (except Abby 🐱), and I collect Harry Potter books, misc bookmarks, Funko Pops, coffee mugs, and a ton of special editions I don’t need. Horror, thrillers, and true crime are my happy place. The only thing that shows “my age” per say is my deep love of nonfiction and history 🤓 (if that’s a thing). My advice: DON’T BE JUDGMENTAL - it’s my biggest pet peeve, it does nobody any good, and it’s one of the worst qualities a person can have. Toodles 👋🏻 . Scroll ⬅️ to see my child-like, dorkass smile 😜
Instagram post 2175966279234525146_5480751027 Today is special because this beauty showed up on my doorstep! Thank you so much to @shineynobuttons and @night_worms for my signed copy. 💁🏼‍♀️ . GUYS...it’s my first review copy as a #nightworm - I am super jazzed to start this because EVERYONE seems to be enjoying it✨ . Special thanks to my beautiful model sweet Abby 📸 . What are you reading this evening?
Instagram post 2175218019704387586_5480751027 IT’S A THANK YOU GIVEAWAY 🎉 . If you’ve been following me for a while you know my deep love and obsession with @pitchpinepottery - Now I want to share something I love from my collection with you. I want to give you an unused, beautiful owl mug! This beauty has only been featured in a few photos and is looking for its forever home. 🎉 . This #Bookstagram community has done more for me than words can express. I don’t know what I’d do without all my bookish buddies. Thank you for your love and support - I hope to continue our bookish fun forever and a day 🎉 . To enter: . 1. Like this post 2. Please follow me @shereadswithcats 3. Tag a friend in the comments below and also tell me your favorite quality in a friend . Bonus options: tag as many friends as you want all in separate comments • share this post in your Insta stories for 24 hours & be sure to tag me 🎉 . More bonus: 5 extra entries if you follow @pitchpinepottery but no pressure 🎉 . It’s international (holla 🙌🏻) • not affiliated with Instagram (as if!) • a winner will be selected on Saturday • good luck my homies 😘
Instagram post 2174448194002492029_5480751027 Today’s prompt is to say happy birthday to the lovely and beautiful @storiesandcoffee with a 5★ stack, but with a slight twist. This is a potential 5★ stack as I haven’t read them yet. Yes, this prompt is also @wherethereadergrows’ #bravethebacklist - I predict these will be amazing reads 🍁🍁🍁 . Also, as another fun little thing, I tagged the #Bookstagrammers that influenced me to bump these books up on my #TBR 🍁🍁🍁 . Have you read any of these?! Which one should I start with?
Instagram post 2173749834492802218_5480751027 Do you love to support indie authors and publishers?! 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️ . I sure do and this is one of many reasons why I love the @night_worms subscription box. Not only does it support indies, but it is book focused (although I’m not gonna lie, I need that mug) subscription box. I have been a customer since day one and I’ve never looked back. I’ve discovered so many of my favorite authors that I wouldn’t have known if it wasn’t for @mother.horror and @bookishmommy’s amazing work on promoting what they love...HORROR. I love these ladies for what they do. . If you are looking for recommendations, even if you prefer them on the lighter side, hit me up or better yet, hit up the @night_worms crew for spot on recommendations. My advice to you is don’t be afraid of the dark. And don’t let these scary covers fool you, some of these stories have a lot of heart 🌑🐛 . Who is your favorite indie author or publisher?!
Instagram post 2173618514819116859_5480751027 @gallerybooks #partner | . It’s the weekend! Instead of doing what I want, I’m going to be an adult and clean the heck out of my house. Which includes finally finishing my library. BUT as a gold star for my labor we are going to treat ourselves to see DOCTOR SLEEP tomorrow! Always give yourself something to work for...amiright? I have never been so excited 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 . I wore this shirt on a day when we had hurricane like winds at a charity event called Spirits and Bites for a local animal shelter. The winds were miserable and the power was out most of the time, but it was still a blast. One of the reasons I had so much fun is this shirt. At least 10 people asked what my favorite #StephenKing book is. Anything I can do to generate conversation about Stephen King’s books is a win. Also, I had my tote that said “Ask Me What I’m Reading” and several people did just that. Even though I’m an introvert I love nothing more than to talk about books. I even met an owner at @clementinecoffeebar who wants to collaborate with me on a book recommendation shelf for the coffee shop! I am so jazzed about it 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼 . Any other introverts out there that are willing to talk with strangers about books??
Instagram post 2172922107816694601_5480751027 @booksparks #partner #FRC2019 #hitthebookclub | . Happy Friday all! Are you ready for the weekend?! ✨ . @booksparks definitely loves me because they sent me coffee. In my world, coffee = love ☕️ . I finished @aliwong’s book a few days ago and I have to say, she’s hilarious. I enjoyed her raunchy sense of humor immensely. Her writing style is fresh and she certainly doesn’t hold anything back. I highly recommend this one!
Instagram post 2172280207950730120_5480751027 As always, I am grateful to the tagged publishers #partner for my copies || . Hey hey hey 👋🏻 I’m a little late to the party, but I wanted to wait for my signed copy (yes, signed 💁🏼‍♀️) of THE STARLESS SEA. I also got a signed copy of THE NIGHT CIRCUS *swoon* - many thanks to @erinmorgenstern for making my sparkly dreams come true ✨✨ . I’ve #read THE CRYING BOOK, LITTLE WEIRDS, THE REVISIONERS, THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE, and THE WITCHES ARE COMING (on audio - thank you @librofm #librofmlisteningsquad ) - I’d highly recommend any one of them if it suits your fancy 🎉🎉 . I’m #currentlyreading IN THE DREAM HOUSE and ACID FOR THE CHILDREN - what should I read next?!!
Instagram post 2171556888859223304_5480751027 #BookReview | The cover of @adamlgnevill’s THE REDDENING first caught my eye on @mother.horror’s page when she posted her special edition copy. Unfortunately for me the hardcovers were all sold out, but Adam kindly offered to send me a free signed paperback. He is incredibly generous and I am so grateful for my copy because, guess what?!...I loved it. . Kat is a lifestyle journalist who escapes her past by moving to a coastal area near Brickburgh in Devon England. Artifacts and remains from thousands of years ago are discovered in a nearby cave and this discovery definitely has Kat’s attention. Our second protagonist, Helene, has a very personal tie to the Brickburgh caves. Her brother, Lincoln, vanished six years ago while he spent time there recording subterranean sounds. Helene and Kat are thrown together during the course of their individual journeys and are forced to move forward together in a place where they are not welcome. . Wow, Nevill sure knows how to write folklore, and HORROR. This book hit every mark for me. The writing is exquisite, the storytelling incredible, and the horror unapologetic. And oh my goodness, do I love Kat and Helene. . If you like horror with complex storylines, wonderful characters, a rough coastal setting, archeological digs, cannibalism and cults, then you’ve found the right book. There is a reason why Nevill’s fans have been recommending his books to me - I am so glad I am finally among them. ★★★★★
Instagram post 2170825717342887563_5480751027 @randomhouse @aaknopf #partner . Happy Tuesday! This stack gives me life because every one of these books is a winner! 👏🏻👏🏻 Check out my stories for videos of BIBLIO•STYLE, VISIONS FROM THE UPSIDE DOWN, ASSASSIN’S APPRENTICE, and THE END OF THE WORLD ✨ . I’m sneaking in another #bookrecquickies because I finished THE CHEFFE by Marie NDiaye - it’s so fantastic! Read it if you love foodie books! Also I’m excited to start RUNNING WITH SHERMAN (because a rescue donkey is cute) and LIFE UNDERCOVER (CIA! Coming-of-age! Hello?!) 🎉 . How is your Tuesday going? I’m about ready to give up on Tuesdays myself 😂
Instagram post 2170456587955766307_5480751027 Weekly #bookrecquickies are here! And up first is NINTH HOUSE by @lbardugo. It’s deliciously dark and disturbing which I love! Did I mention IT’S DARK?? So no, it’s most definitely not a YA fantasy. It’s very adult with elements of fantasy, mystery, magic, and ghosts! And it’s phenomenal. Plus every time I look at this beautiful blue edition from @waterstones my eyes sparkle 🐍🐍 . What’s your quickie book recommendation for me? Let me know in the comments ↓ ↓
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