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Happy weekend everyone! I’m doing a little nighttime reading with my favorite nighttime beverage - decaf coffee. I know, I know, decaf is not ideal but it’ll have to do because I can only have one to two cups of regular coffee a day. Also, a quick shoutout to @bonescoffeecompany which I will gladly admit I’m addicted to. It’s my very favorite reading setup because I’m too OCD to eat anything around my precious books. 🤣
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How about you? What’s your favorite reading setup?!

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@berkleypub #partner || When I read QUEEN OF HEARTS in 2018 I knew I would pick up whatever @kimmerymartin wrote next. One of the things that drew me to pick up her book in the first place is her background in medicine. She’s an ER doctor so her talent is not just in her writing but in her ability to make the setting believable. She writes from experience and from the heart which is so important.

THE ANTIDOTE FOR EVERYTHING is different from her first book, but does feature a hospital setting, a strong female character, a romance, and a lovely friendship. The basic plot details a physician’s dismissal for refusing to follow the hospital’s rule of denying treatment to transgender patients. The main character, Georgia, and her best friend, Jonah, are my favorite storyline. By the by, it’s reprehensible that we are in the year 2020 and people are still dealing with such discrimination - ugh, don’t get me started. I enjoyed the pacing and there were couple of things I didn’t see coming. All in all, a great contemporary fiction read for tackling such an important topic. ★★★★ .
Oh yea... HAVE YOU NOTICED THE COVER?!! SO BEAUTIFUL - just like the first one!
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How’s your Friday going?! Do you have a Valentine? Trust me, beloved pets and books definitely count! ❌⭕️❌⭕️

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@aaknopf #partner || "There are so many ways to haunt a person, or a life”
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#CurrentlyReading THE GLASS HOTEL and I am absolutely entranced. The plot is multifaceted, beautifully written, immersive, and filled with fantastic characters. Emily St. John Mandel is a true talent. STATION ELEVATION is one of my favorite books so I had high expectations - and right now this novel has exceeded them. This novel is on the road to brilliance.

What about it.... is this book on your #TBR ?!!

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FEATURING Abby’s come hither look. 👀 BUT scroll ← to see the rest of her adorable expressions. If she could only talk, she would most definitely tell me to stop taking photos of her. I love her sweet face.

It’s another @night_worms book party (holla 🙌🏻). And this one is a doozy! WHISPERS IN THE DARK by Laurel Hightower is everything I hoped it would be. This debut novel is a perfect blend of horror and thriller with supernatural elements. Not to mention a badass female protagonist! So far @mother.horror and @bookishmommy have not disappointed with their book choices! Watch this space for my full review.

Many thanks to @laurelhightower, JournalStone, and the @night_worms for my copy!
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#nightwormsbookparty #nightwormswhispers #horror #cat #whispersinthedark #promotehorror

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Happy Tuesday lovelies! 🌈🌈 It’s National Make a Friend Day!
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@jennsbookvibes aka the #rainbow queen asked to see our rainbow stacks! I spent a bazillion hours organizing this one, so with a few minor changes here’s mine! #Friendship is a beautiful thing and I admire Jenn’s ability to be inclusive and embrace others with nothing but #kindness 💕 I am so grateful for this #bookstagram community! In honor of Jenn’s challenge, tell me a random act of kindness or tag a #bookstabuddy 👇🏻
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#jennsrainbowchallenge #colorful #rainbowstack #bright #bookfriends #nationalmakeafriendday

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🌹🌹 WILL YOU BE OUR VALENTINE? A THRILLER GIVEAWAY 🌹🌹
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Lindsey and I are so excited to ask one of you to be our Valentine. We want to gift one thriller loving fan TWO new release books from 2020! Because nothing says love like murder! 🔪🔪
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All you have to do is...
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1. Like this post (obvi 💁🏼‍♀️💁🏼‍♀️)
2. Make sure you follow @shereadswithcats & @readingbetweenthe__wines
3. Tag some friends and tell us the last thriller you devoured ♥️🔪
4. Please share this giveaway in your Insta story for 24 hours and be sure to tag us!
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International, wherever book depository or Amazon delivers! Winner will be announced on Valentine’s Day! This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram or anyone else! We love you - Ciao! 🌹🌹
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#bookstagram #booksaremagic #booknerdigans #readstagram #valentines #blogger #bookblogger #thriller #readersofinstagram #instablogger

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Happy weekend my beautiful friends! 💀🖤
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I continue to be behind on things but I’m not going to be down about it. January was terrible with a capital TERRIBLE. So February is my official start to 2020. I have some fun changes in store for my account. BUT I’d love to know what content you either LOVE or would want to see on here! Always looking for constructive feedback so please feel free to comment! Or just tell me what you are reading!
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This photo is dedicated to my deep love and affection for GIDEON THE NINTH by #TasmynMuir and my not so new @yoshigoods bag. They both bring a smile to my face. Fantasy is not a genre that I love naturally - it doesn’t always work for me. But @franzencomesalive made this trilogy impossible to ignore and I’m forever grateful. 💀🖤
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#gideontheninth #yoshibags #read #torbooks #harrowtheninth #fantasy #myfavoritecolorisblack

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Thank you to @aaknopf @randomhouse & @avidreaderpress for the free books |
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Let’s play a round of rapid fire, mini reviews! 👏🏻👏🏻 These are last week’s #newreleases and I thought since I was late I would try to read them all. Well, I got to most of them 🤣 And guess what?!...I enjoyed them all. Here’s what I read:
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THE OTHER PEOPLE by CJ Tudor ★★★★★: unsettling, suspenseful, binge-worthy

INTERIOR CHINA by Charles Yu ★★★★★: brilliant, provocative, hilarious

A BEAUTIFUL CRIME by Christopher Bollen ★★★★★: atmospheric, scandalous, love story

PROSPER’S DEMON by K.J. Parker ★★★★★: clever, sardonic, exorcism

CHILDREN OF THE LAND by Marcelo Hernandez Castillo ★★★★★: important, poetic, phenomenal

THE CIRCUS by Jonas Karlsson ★★★½: creative, strange, friendship

THE TRUANTS by Kate Weinberg ★★★½: infatuation, college, Agatha Christie

Based on these un-wordy reviews, which one would you pick up and read first?

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This cover is🔥🔥🔥 Thank you so much @berkleypub for my free copy.

As soon as @simonestjames’ THE SUN DOWN MOTEL arrived I immediately knew it was my next read! I loved THE BROKEN GIRLS back in 2018, so I am drooling over this book! I believe it was chosen as a @bookofthemonth selection so I hope it made its way into your cart.

How ‘bout it...is this book on your #TBR ?!!

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Thank you so much @booksparks for this lovely free package! #ApresSkiReads #WRC2020

I’ll tell you a story about life. You walk along and go about your day then POOF... your best friend sends you the most beautiful flowers. Even though she lives far far away she just knew I needed to be cheered up. I am so lucky we met and got into tons of mischief in high school.

@christinamac79’s BEHIND EVERY LIE and EPIC SOLITUDE by @katherine.keith both look perfect for February! I can’t wait to dive in!
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How is your week going?! ✨✨

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Happy Monday to you all! I was tagged by @mother.horror @marcyreads & @thebookdad for my #fivefingerstack so here goes:
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THUMB: A 👍🏻 to A HEAD FULL OF GHOSTS by @paulgtremblay. I will yell at everyone to read this book if they want to experience good writing and amazing characters.😈 It’s one of my favorites, and I cannot wait for his upcoming release SURVIVOR SONG. Holding my breath actually.

FOREFINGER: @tjenkinsreid’s DAISY JONES & THE SIX 👆🏻is one I’m constantly recommending and even though it’s not my typical book, it’s so universal that I’m confident you will love it. Also, the audiobook is phenomenal.🤘🏻Just sayin’.
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MIDDLE FINGER: I am going to take a play from @bookishmommy since I don’t keep books I hate. I chose Michelle McNamara’s I’LL BE GONE IN THE DARK because🖕🏻the Golden State Killer. 👿 Any excuse to post this amazing book really.

RING FINGER: My book husband is my forever love, Aragorn, from Lord of the Rings 💍 but I was not about to cart my precious edition outside of the house. Roland from the THE DARK TOWER SERIES is a close second. He’s my affair if you will (so dreamy💋). Also, I love to dabble in a little Hot Priest from FLEABAG: SCRIPTURES 🙏🏻 - hey, it’s my imagination.

PINKY FINGER: I pinky swear 🎗, come high or hell water, I will read MYSTIC RIVER - I have yet to read any of Dennis Lehane’s books, mostly because I’ve watched all of his movie adaptations a bazillion times. BUT my bookish heart knows it’s time to read, what I imagine is, a phenomenal book 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Thank you so much @torteen for this adorable free package. Pictured are the first and second books in the Vale Hall series. THE DECEIVERS is now available in paperback and SCAMMED will be available February 4th.

Check out this blurb about SCAMMED ☟☟☟
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SCAMMED takes readers back to Vale Hale Academy - the elite academy for aspiring con artists, and this time the stakes are higher, the cons are riskier, and nothing is what you think it is. This is the perfect next read for fans of One of Us is Lying, Pretty Little Liars and Heist Society.

On another note...IT’S SUPER BOWL SUNDAY! I’ve been a 49er fan since birth so I AM SO EXCITED! 🏈🏈🏈 #49ers #niners #goniners

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Happy #Caturday Bookworms! I love #buddyreads - and even when I’m not able to keep up on the group chats for whatever reason, it’s nice knowing I’m reading great books with friends. My @night_worms friends are some of my favorite people to buddy read with. They are all so nice and hilarious - I feel very lucky.

UNTIL THE SUN by @chandler.morrison and NIGHT SHOOT by @davidsodergren are both 5 star reads! I’m so thankful I got to read these awesome books with my horror-loving friends.

What are you all reading this weekend?!

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Hey all! Here are 3 books I highly recommend... 🌼🌼🌼
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QUALITYLAND by Marc-Uwe Kling is a unique take on dystopian literature that will make you question the merits of free will. It’s hilarious and so much fun to read and ponder.

THE BLACK CATHEDRAL by Marcial Gala is a story based in Cuba about a man obsessed with building a cathedral. It’s dark, violent, fast-paced, humorous at times, and stars an array of interesting characters.

THE WIVES by Tarryn Fisher is a fast-paced, unpredictable binge-read of a book. It revolves around one man with three wives who are unaware of each other’s existence. I loved every crazy page of it. #scaredsuspensebookclub
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Which one of these would you read first?!

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Thank you @atriabooks and @getredpr for my free copy.

How is everyone doing this week? Reading anything good? Today I reluctantly saw A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and it gave me all the feelings. It’s very heartwarming and of course, Tom Hanks nailed it. Not to mention my man, Matthew Rhys, from one of my favorite shows, The Americans, was so good. I didn’t watch much Mister Rogers as a kid but I find him fascinating, both as a human being and how he interacted with people. So much kindness and compassion.

M.J. Rose’s new book, CARTIER’S HOPE is on sale wherever books are sold - view the synopsis in the comments below 🥀🥀🥀

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Thank you so much @penguinbooks for this gorgeous free paperback copy of THE WINTERS - available now!
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I read this book a year ago and standby my five star review. Daphne du Maurier’s REBECCA is one of my all time favorites, so Lisa Gabriele had some big shoes to fill. It’s so fantastic and it’s now out in paperback! And doesn’t it pair so nicely with my @daedal_goods mug?! I’ll leave a quote from my review below for you read. Have you read this one?!!
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I could not get enough of this book. I love that it keeps the signature feel of the original, such as the unnamed narrator, which has always been brilliant. And, like the original, it’s an atmospheric, gothic psychological thriller that builds and builds to the very end. Gabriele makes just the right amount of changes to make this classic story modern. She writes with eerie, descriptive language from the very first sentence that will suspend you in suspense until you reach that perfect ending.” 🥀🥀🥀

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Thank you so much @randomhouse and @thedialpress for my free copy.

Ann Napolitano’s DEAR EDWARD is a coming-of-age story about twelve-year-old Edward Adler, the sole survivor of a plane crash. I’m already crying. 😭 Has anyone read this one yet? I believe @jordys.book.club gave it a glowing review. Also, @readwithjenna selected this for January so I’m definitely going to be reading along. #ReadwithJenna

Thank you to @sewhappystitchhappy for making this special #booksleeve that just happens to match my book perfectly. As soon as I see an alpaca, I immediately smile - they are so silly. Head on over to the shop and be sure to use code SHEREADS to save 10%! 🦙🦙🦙

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Hey all 👋🏻 Here are some #ownvoices and #diversespines books from my bookshelves. Most of them I’ve read and LOVED. I love being an eclectic reader because I get to dip my toe into another person’s experience. I am a very empathetic person - sometimes I love that about myself and sometimes it’s a curse, but I wouldn’t change it. I have my own experiences and tragedies, but who wants to constantly dwell in their own world? I certainly don’t because I wouldn’t learn a thing - opening my eyes to what others experience is what makes the world so interesting.

Can you tell me the last #ownvoice book you loved? I love all the #bookrecommendations ☟

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Who doesn’t like to match their drink with their book and outfit?!! 💁🏼‍♀️
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What are you all reading this weekend? I just started STRANGER DIARIES for #buddyreadstodiefor because I’m the biggest procrastinator. I’m not too far in, but I’m curious where the story is going.

And thank you so much @crookedlanebooks for my free copy of ONE LITTLE SECRET. I really enjoyed this book - @cateholahan is such a lovely person!

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How are YOU doing this fine day? I’m someone who cares deeply about the people in my life. And for some reason, I feel like I know my peeps on #Bookstagram so I want to know HOW YOU ARE because I care.

#BookReview of @carmenmmachado’s IN THE DREAM HOUSE.... When @belletrist selected a short story collection called HER BODY AND OTHER PARTIES in December 2017, I fell madly in love with Machado’s writing. She’s a uniquely talented voice that I couldn’t get enough of.

When IN THE DREAM HOUSE was announced, you bet your beautiful butt that I preordered it. I had the highest of expectations when I started reading it, and Machado did nothing but exceed every one of them. She is nothing short of amazing and this memoir is nothing short of phenomenal. Not only should you run out and beg / borrow / buy HER BODY AND OTHER PARTIES but you also need to do the same for IN THE DREAM HOUSE. @carmenmariamachado continues to be one of my favorite authors and I can’t wait for her next book! ★★★★★
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Synopsis: In the Dream House is Carmen Maria Machado’s engrossing and wildly innovative account of a relationship gone bad, and a bold dissection of the mechanisms and cultural representations of psychological abuse. She looks back at her religious adolescence, unpacks the stereotype of lesbian relationships as safe and utopian, and widens the view with essayistic explorations of the history and reality of abuse in queer relationships. Machado’s dire narrative is leavened with her characteristic wit, playfulness, and openness to inquiry. She casts a critical eye over legal proceedings, fairy tales, Star Trek, and Disney villains, as well as iconic works of film and fiction. The result is a wrenching, riveting book that explodes our ideas about what a memoir can do and be.

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@booksparks #partner #WRC2020

Happy weekend everyone! I’m doing a little nighttime reading with my favorite nighttime beverage - decaf coffee. I know, I know, decaf is not ideal but it’ll have to do because I can only have one to two cups of regular coffee a day. Also, a quick shoutout to @bonescoffeecompany which I will gladly admit I’m addicted to. It’s my very favorite reading setup because I’m too OCD to eat anything around my precious books. 🤣
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How about you? What’s your favorite reading setup?!

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@berkleypub #partner || When I read QUEEN OF HEARTS in 2018 I knew I would pick up whatever @kimmerymartin wrote next. One of the things that drew me to pick up her book in the first place is her background in medicine. She’s an ER doctor so her talent is not just in her writing but in her ability to make the setting believable. She writes from experience and from the heart which is so important.

THE ANTIDOTE FOR EVERYTHING is different from her first book, but does feature a hospital setting, a strong female character, a romance, and a lovely friendship. The basic plot details a physician’s dismissal for refusing to follow the hospital’s rule of denying treatment to transgender patients. The main character, Georgia, and her best friend, Jonah, are my favorite storyline. By the by, it’s reprehensible that we are in the year 2020 and people are still dealing with such discrimination - ugh, don’t get me started. I enjoyed the pacing and there were couple of things I didn’t see coming. All in all, a great contemporary fiction read for tackling such an important topic. ★★★★ .
Oh yea... HAVE YOU NOTICED THE COVER?!! SO BEAUTIFUL - just like the first one!
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How’s your Friday going?! Do you have a Valentine? Trust me, beloved pets and books definitely count! ❌⭕️❌⭕️

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@aaknopf #partner || "There are so many ways to haunt a person, or a life”
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#CurrentlyReading THE GLASS HOTEL and I am absolutely entranced. The plot is multifaceted, beautifully written, immersive, and filled with fantastic characters. Emily St. John Mandel is a true talent. STATION ELEVATION is one of my favorite books so I had high expectations - and right now this novel has exceeded them. This novel is on the road to brilliance.

What about it.... is this book on your #TBR ?!!

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FEATURING Abby’s come hither look. 👀 BUT scroll ← to see the rest of her adorable expressions. If she could only talk, she would most definitely tell me to stop taking photos of her. I love her sweet face.

It’s another @night_worms book party (holla 🙌🏻). And this one is a doozy! WHISPERS IN THE DARK by Laurel Hightower is everything I hoped it would be. This debut novel is a perfect blend of horror and thriller with supernatural elements. Not to mention a badass female protagonist! So far @mother.horror and @bookishmommy have not disappointed with their book choices! Watch this space for my full review.

Many thanks to @laurelhightower, JournalStone, and the @night_worms for my copy!
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Happy Tuesday lovelies! 🌈🌈 It’s National Make a Friend Day!
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@jennsbookvibes aka the #rainbow queen asked to see our rainbow stacks! I spent a bazillion hours organizing this one, so with a few minor changes here’s mine! #Friendship is a beautiful thing and I admire Jenn’s ability to be inclusive and embrace others with nothing but #kindness 💕 I am so grateful for this #bookstagram community! In honor of Jenn’s challenge, tell me a random act of kindness or tag a #bookstabuddy 👇🏻
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#jennsrainbowchallenge #colorful #rainbowstack #bright #bookfriends #nationalmakeafriendday

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🌹🌹 WILL YOU BE OUR VALENTINE? A THRILLER GIVEAWAY 🌹🌹
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Lindsey and I are so excited to ask one of you to be our Valentine. We want to gift one thriller loving fan TWO new release books from 2020! Because nothing says love like murder! 🔪🔪
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All you have to do is...
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1. Like this post (obvi 💁🏼‍♀️💁🏼‍♀️)
2. Make sure you follow @shereadswithcats & @readingbetweenthe__wines
3. Tag some friends and tell us the last thriller you devoured ♥️🔪
4. Please share this giveaway in your Insta story for 24 hours and be sure to tag us!
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International, wherever book depository or Amazon delivers! Winner will be announced on Valentine’s Day! This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram or anyone else! We love you - Ciao! 🌹🌹
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#bookstagram #booksaremagic #booknerdigans #readstagram #valentines #blogger #bookblogger #thriller #readersofinstagram #instablogger

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Happy weekend my beautiful friends! 💀🖤
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I continue to be behind on things but I’m not going to be down about it. January was terrible with a capital TERRIBLE. So February is my official start to 2020. I have some fun changes in store for my account. BUT I’d love to know what content you either LOVE or would want to see on here! Always looking for constructive feedback so please feel free to comment! Or just tell me what you are reading!
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This photo is dedicated to my deep love and affection for GIDEON THE NINTH by #TasmynMuir and my not so new @yoshigoods bag. They both bring a smile to my face. Fantasy is not a genre that I love naturally - it doesn’t always work for me. But @franzencomesalive made this trilogy impossible to ignore and I’m forever grateful. 💀🖤
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#gideontheninth #yoshibags #read #torbooks #harrowtheninth #fantasy #myfavoritecolorisblack

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Thank you to @aaknopf @randomhouse & @avidreaderpress for the free books |
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Let’s play a round of rapid fire, mini reviews! 👏🏻👏🏻 These are last week’s #newreleases and I thought since I was late I would try to read them all. Well, I got to most of them 🤣 And guess what?!...I enjoyed them all. Here’s what I read:
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THE OTHER PEOPLE by CJ Tudor ★★★★★: unsettling, suspenseful, binge-worthy

INTERIOR CHINA by Charles Yu ★★★★★: brilliant, provocative, hilarious

A BEAUTIFUL CRIME by Christopher Bollen ★★★★★: atmospheric, scandalous, love story

PROSPER’S DEMON by K.J. Parker ★★★★★: clever, sardonic, exorcism

CHILDREN OF THE LAND by Marcelo Hernandez Castillo ★★★★★: important, poetic, phenomenal

THE CIRCUS by Jonas Karlsson ★★★½: creative, strange, friendship

THE TRUANTS by Kate Weinberg ★★★½: infatuation, college, Agatha Christie

Based on these un-wordy reviews, which one would you pick up and read first?

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This cover is🔥🔥🔥 Thank you so much @berkleypub for my free copy.

As soon as @simonestjames’ THE SUN DOWN MOTEL arrived I immediately knew it was my next read! I loved THE BROKEN GIRLS back in 2018, so I am drooling over this book! I believe it was chosen as a @bookofthemonth selection so I hope it made its way into your cart.

How ‘bout it...is this book on your #TBR ?!!

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Thank you so much @booksparks for this lovely free package! #ApresSkiReads #WRC2020

I’ll tell you a story about life. You walk along and go about your day then POOF... your best friend sends you the most beautiful flowers. Even though she lives far far away she just knew I needed to be cheered up. I am so lucky we met and got into tons of mischief in high school.

@christinamac79’s BEHIND EVERY LIE and EPIC SOLITUDE by @katherine.keith both look perfect for February! I can’t wait to dive in!
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How is your week going?! ✨✨

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Happy Monday to you all! I was tagged by @mother.horror @marcyreads & @thebookdad for my #fivefingerstack so here goes:
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THUMB: A 👍🏻 to A HEAD FULL OF GHOSTS by @paulgtremblay. I will yell at everyone to read this book if they want to experience good writing and amazing characters.😈 It’s one of my favorites, and I cannot wait for his upcoming release SURVIVOR SONG. Holding my breath actually.

FOREFINGER: @tjenkinsreid’s DAISY JONES & THE SIX 👆🏻is one I’m constantly recommending and even though it’s not my typical book, it’s so universal that I’m confident you will love it. Also, the audiobook is phenomenal.🤘🏻Just sayin’.
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MIDDLE FINGER: I am going to take a play from @bookishmommy since I don’t keep books I hate. I chose Michelle McNamara’s I’LL BE GONE IN THE DARK because🖕🏻the Golden State Killer. 👿 Any excuse to post this amazing book really.

RING FINGER: My book husband is my forever love, Aragorn, from Lord of the Rings 💍 but I was not about to cart my precious edition outside of the house. Roland from the THE DARK TOWER SERIES is a close second. He’s my affair if you will (so dreamy💋). Also, I love to dabble in a little Hot Priest from FLEABAG: SCRIPTURES 🙏🏻 - hey, it’s my imagination.

PINKY FINGER: I pinky swear 🎗, come high or hell water, I will read MYSTIC RIVER - I have yet to read any of Dennis Lehane’s books, mostly because I’ve watched all of his movie adaptations a bazillion times. BUT my bookish heart knows it’s time to read, what I imagine is, a phenomenal book 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Thank you so much @torteen for this adorable free package. Pictured are the first and second books in the Vale Hall series. THE DECEIVERS is now available in paperback and SCAMMED will be available February 4th.

Check out this blurb about SCAMMED ☟☟☟
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SCAMMED takes readers back to Vale Hale Academy - the elite academy for aspiring con artists, and this time the stakes are higher, the cons are riskier, and nothing is what you think it is. This is the perfect next read for fans of One of Us is Lying, Pretty Little Liars and Heist Society.

On another note...IT’S SUPER BOWL SUNDAY! I’ve been a 49er fan since birth so I AM SO EXCITED! 🏈🏈🏈 #49ers #niners #goniners

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Happy #Caturday Bookworms! I love #buddyreads - and even when I’m not able to keep up on the group chats for whatever reason, it’s nice knowing I’m reading great books with friends. My @night_worms friends are some of my favorite people to buddy read with. They are all so nice and hilarious - I feel very lucky.

UNTIL THE SUN by @chandler.morrison and NIGHT SHOOT by @davidsodergren are both 5 star reads! I’m so thankful I got to read these awesome books with my horror-loving friends.

What are you all reading this weekend?!

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Hey all! Here are 3 books I highly recommend... 🌼🌼🌼
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QUALITYLAND by Marc-Uwe Kling is a unique take on dystopian literature that will make you question the merits of free will. It’s hilarious and so much fun to read and ponder.

THE BLACK CATHEDRAL by Marcial Gala is a story based in Cuba about a man obsessed with building a cathedral. It’s dark, violent, fast-paced, humorous at times, and stars an array of interesting characters.

THE WIVES by Tarryn Fisher is a fast-paced, unpredictable binge-read of a book. It revolves around one man with three wives who are unaware of each other’s existence. I loved every crazy page of it. #scaredsuspensebookclub
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Which one of these would you read first?!

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Thank you @atriabooks and @getredpr for my free copy.

How is everyone doing this week? Reading anything good? Today I reluctantly saw A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and it gave me all the feelings. It’s very heartwarming and of course, Tom Hanks nailed it. Not to mention my man, Matthew Rhys, from one of my favorite shows, The Americans, was so good. I didn’t watch much Mister Rogers as a kid but I find him fascinating, both as a human being and how he interacted with people. So much kindness and compassion.

M.J. Rose’s new book, CARTIER’S HOPE is on sale wherever books are sold - view the synopsis in the comments below 🥀🥀🥀

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Thank you so much @penguinbooks for this gorgeous free paperback copy of THE WINTERS - available now!
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I read this book a year ago and standby my five star review. Daphne du Maurier’s REBECCA is one of my all time favorites, so Lisa Gabriele had some big shoes to fill. It’s so fantastic and it’s now out in paperback! And doesn’t it pair so nicely with my @daedal_goods mug?! I’ll leave a quote from my review below for you read. Have you read this one?!!
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I could not get enough of this book. I love that it keeps the signature feel of the original, such as the unnamed narrator, which has always been brilliant. And, like the original, it’s an atmospheric, gothic psychological thriller that builds and builds to the very end. Gabriele makes just the right amount of changes to make this classic story modern. She writes with eerie, descriptive language from the very first sentence that will suspend you in suspense until you reach that perfect ending.” 🥀🥀🥀

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Thank you so much @randomhouse and @thedialpress for my free copy.

Ann Napolitano’s DEAR EDWARD is a coming-of-age story about twelve-year-old Edward Adler, the sole survivor of a plane crash. I’m already crying. 😭 Has anyone read this one yet? I believe @jordys.book.club gave it a glowing review. Also, @readwithjenna selected this for January so I’m definitely going to be reading along. #ReadwithJenna

Thank you to @sewhappystitchhappy for making this special #booksleeve that just happens to match my book perfectly. As soon as I see an alpaca, I immediately smile - they are so silly. Head on over to the shop and be sure to use code SHEREADS to save 10%! 🦙🦙🦙

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Hey all 👋🏻 Here are some #ownvoices and #diversespines books from my bookshelves. Most of them I’ve read and LOVED. I love being an eclectic reader because I get to dip my toe into another person’s experience. I am a very empathetic person - sometimes I love that about myself and sometimes it’s a curse, but I wouldn’t change it. I have my own experiences and tragedies, but who wants to constantly dwell in their own world? I certainly don’t because I wouldn’t learn a thing - opening my eyes to what others experience is what makes the world so interesting.

Can you tell me the last #ownvoice book you loved? I love all the #bookrecommendations ☟

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Who doesn’t like to match their drink with their book and outfit?!! 💁🏼‍♀️
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What are you all reading this weekend? I just started STRANGER DIARIES for #buddyreadstodiefor because I’m the biggest procrastinator. I’m not too far in, but I’m curious where the story is going.

And thank you so much @crookedlanebooks for my free copy of ONE LITTLE SECRET. I really enjoyed this book - @cateholahan is such a lovely person!

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How are YOU doing this fine day? I’m someone who cares deeply about the people in my life. And for some reason, I feel like I know my peeps on #Bookstagram so I want to know HOW YOU ARE because I care.

#BookReview of @carmenmmachado’s IN THE DREAM HOUSE.... When @belletrist selected a short story collection called HER BODY AND OTHER PARTIES in December 2017, I fell madly in love with Machado’s writing. She’s a uniquely talented voice that I couldn’t get enough of.

When IN THE DREAM HOUSE was announced, you bet your beautiful butt that I preordered it. I had the highest of expectations when I started reading it, and Machado did nothing but exceed every one of them. She is nothing short of amazing and this memoir is nothing short of phenomenal. Not only should you run out and beg / borrow / buy HER BODY AND OTHER PARTIES but you also need to do the same for IN THE DREAM HOUSE. @carmenmariamachado continues to be one of my favorite authors and I can’t wait for her next book! ★★★★★
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Synopsis: In the Dream House is Carmen Maria Machado’s engrossing and wildly innovative account of a relationship gone bad, and a bold dissection of the mechanisms and cultural representations of psychological abuse. She looks back at her religious adolescence, unpacks the stereotype of lesbian relationships as safe and utopian, and widens the view with essayistic explorations of the history and reality of abuse in queer relationships. Machado’s dire narrative is leavened with her characteristic wit, playfulness, and openness to inquiry. She casts a critical eye over legal proceedings, fairy tales, Star Trek, and Disney villains, as well as iconic works of film and fiction. The result is a wrenching, riveting book that explodes our ideas about what a memoir can do and be.

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