What time of day do you find yourself reading the What time of day do you find yourself reading the most? 📖

No matter what happens during my day, without fail you will absolutely find me curled up in bed with a book every night 🛏️ I can’t let a day go by without reading, so getting an hour (or three) in before I catch some zzz’s is the best 🥱

However, I also spend a bit of time each day listening to my audiobooks - usually while I’m working on mindless tasks in the morning 🎧 And of course, if I wind up with free time in my afternoon or it’s a relaxing weekend, I love curling up in my library’s reading nook with my current read and a cup of coffee ☕️

What was the last book that kept you up way too late because you had to know what happened next? 💤

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What’s one series installment you’re excited f What’s one series installment you’re excited for this year? 📚
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After the dramatic ending of The Ballad of Never After, I’m counting down til the release of A Curse for True Love! 🦊 I need to know what happens next because I’m going absolutely nuts right now 😅
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I’m also so excited for Foxglove, The Brothers Hawthorne, This Cursed Light, and Threads of Power - a few series continuations that I just know are gonna be phenomenal! 🙌🏼
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Are any of these on your radar? 👀
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Do you plan to read romance books during Love Mont Do you plan to read romance books during Love Month? 🤎
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Pretty much my entire TBR this month is just cute romances and I can’t wait to dive in 📖 
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Some of the titles I’m most excited about:
🎓 Begin Again by Emma Lord
📚 Exes and O’s by Amy Lea
🌻 In the Weeds by B.K. Borison
💕 Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
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Have you read any of these or are any of them on your TBR? 📝
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What are your favorite high seas adventure books? What are your favorite high seas adventure books? 🏴‍☠️

If I’m being totally truthful, I haven’t read that many of them BUT I just finished my reread of All the Stars and Teeth and was reminded how much I love it 😍 I need more books like this! 🌊

Give me recommendations for books with pirates, mermaids and sirens, island curses, and other high seas goodness ⚓️

Have you read All the Stars and Teeth? 🧜🏼‍♀️

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How would your favorite book character take their How would your favorite book character take their coffee? ☕️
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My favorite fictional character of all time is Genya Safin from the Grishaverse 🤍 This badass Tailor has a taste for the finer things and would absolutely drink a deliciously dark roast with notes of cherry, walnut, and rich chocolate 🤤 I think she would enjoy a café au lait -- drip coffee with steamed milk -- that David prepared for her in a drip coffee contraption of his own making 🫶🏼
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Did I go way too in-depth on this just because I love these characters and coffee a little too much? 🙈 Maybe I did, but it was fun 🤷🏻‍♀️
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How do YOU take your coffee? 🤎
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What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️ It What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️

It was absolutely wonderful to end 2022 with Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez 😍 I don’t like to pick favorites when it comes to my top authors, but this adorable fake dating romance may very well be my favorite book by her! 🙌🏼

I’m a seriously picky romance reader, but Abby’s blend of sweetness and substance never ceases to amaze me and Yours Truly was no exception 🤎 Just like her previous novels, this one made me cry my eyes out as I saw bits and pieces of myself in each of the characters 🥹 It was just SO GOOD, y’all, and you can find the full review on my blog! 🫶🏼

Are you planning to pick up Yours Truly when it comes out in April? 📖 Have you read any of Abby’s other phenomenal romance novels? 🥰

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What was the last book you read in one sitting? 🐒

Honestly, it’s not very often that I finish a book in one day - either because I find myself too busy or I just can’t concentrate for such a long period of time 😅

BUT every once in a while, I have a weekend day where I can just fully sink into a story and enjoy it from start to finish without distractions 📖 That’s what I did with BEACH READ last Sunday and it was wonderful 🥰 I read it when it first came out, but this time, I really got to enjoy it in a new way - and I couldn’t put it down! 🙈 

If only I could have more days like that 😂 Have you read Beach Read or anything else by Emily Henry? ☀️

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Today is my third bookstaversary, friends! 🤎 I can't begin to express how thankful I am for this wonderful community and how it has impacted my life over the last three years 🥹
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As many of you know, I was a full-time fashion blogger for over five years and somewhere along the line, I found that I just didn't love it anymore 🤷🏻‍♀️ I wanted to find somewhere I could truly be myself and spend more time talking about fantasy novels, crisp autumn mornings, a great cup of coffee, and how to achieve the ultimate cozy lifestyle ☕️
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I joined bookstagram in 2020, thinking it would just be a fun little hobby to have on the side while I continued my fashionista hustle... and a year later, I rebranded EVERYTHING to The Espresso Edition 🙌🏼 I've made talking about books and coziness my full-time gig and I couldn't be happier about it 😍
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However, from my current reads, I would NOT take anyone from Jade Legacy (because you never know who might end up unaliving), I'd definitely take both Kell and Lila from A Darker Shade of Magic, I'm not entirely sure I'd enjoy coffee with Katniss from The Hunger Games (since she's not the most exciting conversationalist), but I'd absolutely love chatting it up with Alina from Shadow and Bone! 🙌🏼
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Books · August 15, 2022

30+ Props You Need for Beautiful and Cozy Book Photos

This post has been updated to reflect the best and most beautiful props to use for cozy book photos.

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Cozy bookstagram photos are my jam.

Instagram is filled with bookish content creators. Some accounts categorize themselves as cottagecore, others are dark academia, and some people don’t prefer to stick with a theme at all. When I launched my account in January of 2020, I already knew what kinds of vibes I wanted to give off: cozy, autumnal (year-round), and Gilmore Girl-level coffeeholic. This felt like a natural progression, because those are the elements that I love the most in photos, and it gave me the opportunity to be really creative!

The next step was to choose my go-to photo props. I already had a list of flatlay products that worked really well for my fashion posts and the styled photography that I used for Pinterest graphics. However, rounding up items that fit my new cozy bookstagram theme was slightly more time-consuming, and it took a bit of trial and error, along with some internet deep-diving!

If you’re hoping to start a cozy bookstagram, in this post you’ll find a FREE DOWNLOADABLE CHECKLIST with over 30 props that I recommend, plus the bookish stores I frequent for additional items that suit my content.


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Easily Elevate Your Book Photos With Over 30 Props

I’ve created a simple checklist with all of the items that I find most useful to create a cozy bookstagram aesthetic. Sign up below to get access to this exclusive list that will make photo-taking 10x easier for you!

I highly recommend looking on both bookstagram and Etsy for wonderful small businesses to support. I’ve already discovered so many favorites!

When you order from these shops, you’re helping out a small business owner, purchasing products that you’ll absolutely love in your everyday life, and getting great props in the process! You can find over 21 bookish shops to browse for props and other fun merch in this post!

In addition to both the checklist and my list of recommended stores, below you can shop some of the items found in my own photos!

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  1. Loïne says

    February 12, 2021 at 5:55 AM

    This article is everything!!! Taking pictures for bookstagram is so difficult! I can’t wait to receive the checklist! 🥰

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 15, 2021 at 9:01 AM

      It can definitely be a challenge, but once it becomes a routine and you get to have fun with it, it’s not so difficult anymore! Let me know what you think of the checklist!!

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  2. Jessica Khater says

    February 12, 2021 at 9:49 AM

    I absolutely loved the article, the advice and most importantly the photos. They made me feel warm and cozy. I will keep them in mind whenever taking the picture of a book.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 15, 2021 at 9:01 AM

      That’s so kind of you, thank you! I definitely always try to provide cozy warmth with my photos. These are from last year, but they still make me happy 🙂

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  3. Charley Allison says

    February 12, 2021 at 9:53 AM

    I love these suggestions!! One of my friends is setting up a Bookstagram page so I’ll definitely be sharing this with her! Thank you!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 15, 2021 at 9:02 AM

      That’s so exciting! You’ll have to let me know their handle so we can connect 🙂

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  4. Lucy says

    February 12, 2021 at 11:04 AM

    Your photography is always aesthetically pleasing and I always look forward to not only reading your posts, but seeing what photo’s are in it too! x

    Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 15, 2021 at 9:02 AM

      That’s so sweet of you! Thank you, friend! I absolutely love having a creative outlet. It has given me so many great opportunities to grow with my photography.

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  5. Rach says

    February 12, 2021 at 4:31 PM

    This post is so helpful! I love to write about the books I read, but I have zero creativity when it comes to taking photos with books. So I am for sure using your recommendations!

    http://www.rdsobsessions.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 15, 2021 at 9:03 AM

      I don’t think that’s true! I always look forward to seeing your book posts – and your photos stay within your theme: bright and colorful and happy! I think they’re great 🙂

      Reply
  6. Lee says

    February 12, 2021 at 5:52 PM

    I LOVE all your bookstagram photography – it has such a specific style I can always tell when a photo is yours. Its so quality and so pretty!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 15, 2021 at 9:03 AM

      Awwwww that makes me so happy to hear, thank you! I definitely work to maintain that aesthetic that I dreamt up before I launched. It’s so fun to see how it all flows together now.

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  7. Stephani says

    February 13, 2021 at 5:20 PM

    I love your photos! They are always so warm and inviting and instantly give me all the cozy vibes! You’re really good at putting different items together to get that look and feel!

    Xo, Steph

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 15, 2021 at 9:04 AM

      That’s so wonderful to hear! Thank you very much for the encouragement 🙂 I definitely want to provide a cozy and inviting space for people (bookish or not).

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  8. Marissa says

    February 13, 2021 at 8:59 PM

    What a lovely and useful post! Props are really so important, I’ve bought many over the past few months to take nice photos of my products for my Etsy store. It just occurred to me that I don’t take anything BUT flatlays, and I think that needs to change soon!

    Your photos are very beautiful by the way! Actual goals.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 15, 2021 at 9:05 AM

      Props are super important! I started with just some dollar store items, then some from Etsy or other bookish shops, and now my collection is quite extensive haha. I think they’re so much fun to utilize in photos. I love your pics! Everything is so bright and cheery!

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  9. Lindsey says

    February 14, 2021 at 3:20 AM

    I love your aesthetic! I have to admit I don’t put nearly the effort into Instagram that I should just because I can never get my pictures to do what I want – I still haven’t worked out what I’m going for. There are some great tips here, thank you!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 15, 2021 at 9:06 AM

      I understand that! Sometimes I schedule an entire day to take photos – only for them to all flop. But if you just keep trying, you’ll definitely succeed and create photos you love!

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  10. Merry Sari says

    February 14, 2021 at 9:44 PM

    I alwaaayss love your photos! I make the list and hope can buy them one by one haha thank you for sharing this 😀

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 15, 2021 at 9:07 AM

      Ahh thank you so much! Let me know what you think when you receive the checklist! I hope it’s helpful 🙂

      Reply
  11. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    February 15, 2021 at 7:45 AM

    I love you cozy, Autumn vibe and you totally nail it! You’re such a talented photographer! Following you has definitely motivated me to elevate my game a lot of flat lays.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 15, 2021 at 9:08 AM

      That’s so sweet of you! Thank you so much for the encouragement. It makes me giggle when I think back to my first few flatlays 6+ years ago. They were dreadful. I think I’ve upped my game a bit since then. Flatlays are a blast, though. You can get so creative with them!

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  12. Sarah Lindner says

    February 15, 2021 at 8:20 AM

    Always love how cozy your book photos look and these are some great tips. Props can make all the difference!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 15, 2021 at 9:08 AM

      Thanks so much! I definitely agree. Props are a huge game-changer, if used properly!

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  13. Lizzie says

    February 15, 2021 at 11:15 AM

    What an awesome post! I always love your photos – they definitely give me that cozy vibe. You have the best props too!

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 18, 2021 at 1:09 PM

      That’s so sweet of you, thank you! I try to stay creative with my props as much as I can 🙂

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  14. Candace Hampton says

    February 15, 2021 at 5:35 PM

    Supporting small businesses is the way to go. Thank you for emphasizing this in your post. I love how you have accessorized your book photos. Having a good check list makes it easier and less likely to forget something. Keep up the great work!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 18, 2021 at 1:09 PM

      Absolutely! I do my best to try and use lots of fun items from bookish shops whenever I can. There are so many awesome ones I’ve found on bookstagram!

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  15. Amanda says

    February 16, 2021 at 5:22 PM

    You are absolutely nailing this aesthetic, I adore your photos! Thanks for sharing these shops, I’d like to purchase more unique items from small shops so this is a perfect resource.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 18, 2021 at 1:10 PM

      Thank you so much! It’s so much fun to find those unique pieces from smaller shops – and then I feel even better about making the purchases!

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  16. ShootingStarsMag says

    July 28, 2021 at 12:03 PM

    Ooh fun post. I’m always trying to do new things with my Bookstagram. I don’t have a set theme, because I like to mix it up, but I’m all about props you can reuse. I need to check out some of these shops.

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  17. K.J. Haakenson says

    July 29, 2021 at 7:52 PM

    Ahh you’re bookstagram is SO aesthetic and you are absolutely right: it totally gives off all year round Gilmore Girls vibes!! I love all of these ideas! I think I have sort of a light academia aesthetic on my bookstagram right now but I am dying for autumn so I’ll have to start incorporating some coziness in soon 😉

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  18. Alexis says

    August 3, 2021 at 3:59 PM

    Ahh, I don’t have the money to be buying new props but now I want to! I’ve also been wanting to try out Janzy Wax Co after seeing all of your photos and positive thoughts on them!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      August 4, 2021 at 11:14 AM

      That makes me so happy. Janzy’s candles are the literal best. Well, I know I’m biased, but I’m also super allergic to soy so it’s nice to have one company I can buy bookish candles from!

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  19. Megan says

    January 13, 2023 at 2:23 PM

    HERE FOR THIS POST!! Thank you for the checklist!! ♡ I subscribed + can’t wait for your 2023 content!! xx

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What time of day do you find yourself reading the What time of day do you find yourself reading the most? 📖

No matter what happens during my day, without fail you will absolutely find me curled up in bed with a book every night 🛏️ I can’t let a day go by without reading, so getting an hour (or three) in before I catch some zzz’s is the best 🥱

However, I also spend a bit of time each day listening to my audiobooks - usually while I’m working on mindless tasks in the morning 🎧 And of course, if I wind up with free time in my afternoon or it’s a relaxing weekend, I love curling up in my library’s reading nook with my current read and a cup of coffee ☕️

What was the last book that kept you up way too late because you had to know what happened next? 💤

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What’s one series installment you’re excited f What’s one series installment you’re excited for this year? 📚
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After the dramatic ending of The Ballad of Never After, I’m counting down til the release of A Curse for True Love! 🦊 I need to know what happens next because I’m going absolutely nuts right now 😅
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I’m also so excited for Foxglove, The Brothers Hawthorne, This Cursed Light, and Threads of Power - a few series continuations that I just know are gonna be phenomenal! 🙌🏼
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Are any of these on your radar? 👀
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Do you plan to read romance books during Love Mont Do you plan to read romance books during Love Month? 🤎
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Pretty much my entire TBR this month is just cute romances and I can’t wait to dive in 📖 
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Some of the titles I’m most excited about:
🎓 Begin Again by Emma Lord
📚 Exes and O’s by Amy Lea
🌻 In the Weeds by B.K. Borison
💕 Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
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Have you read any of these or are any of them on your TBR? 📝
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What are your favorite high seas adventure books? What are your favorite high seas adventure books? 🏴‍☠️

If I’m being totally truthful, I haven’t read that many of them BUT I just finished my reread of All the Stars and Teeth and was reminded how much I love it 😍 I need more books like this! 🌊

Give me recommendations for books with pirates, mermaids and sirens, island curses, and other high seas goodness ⚓️

Have you read All the Stars and Teeth? 🧜🏼‍♀️

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How would your favorite book character take their How would your favorite book character take their coffee? ☕️
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My favorite fictional character of all time is Genya Safin from the Grishaverse 🤍 This badass Tailor has a taste for the finer things and would absolutely drink a deliciously dark roast with notes of cherry, walnut, and rich chocolate 🤤 I think she would enjoy a café au lait -- drip coffee with steamed milk -- that David prepared for her in a drip coffee contraption of his own making 🫶🏼
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Did I go way too in-depth on this just because I love these characters and coffee a little too much? 🙈 Maybe I did, but it was fun 🤷🏻‍♀️
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How do YOU take your coffee? 🤎
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What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️ It What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️

It was absolutely wonderful to end 2022 with Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez 😍 I don’t like to pick favorites when it comes to my top authors, but this adorable fake dating romance may very well be my favorite book by her! 🙌🏼

I’m a seriously picky romance reader, but Abby’s blend of sweetness and substance never ceases to amaze me and Yours Truly was no exception 🤎 Just like her previous novels, this one made me cry my eyes out as I saw bits and pieces of myself in each of the characters 🥹 It was just SO GOOD, y’all, and you can find the full review on my blog! 🫶🏼

Are you planning to pick up Yours Truly when it comes out in April? 📖 Have you read any of Abby’s other phenomenal romance novels? 🥰

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What was the last book you read in one sitting? 🐒

Honestly, it’s not very often that I finish a book in one day - either because I find myself too busy or I just can’t concentrate for such a long period of time 😅

BUT every once in a while, I have a weekend day where I can just fully sink into a story and enjoy it from start to finish without distractions 📖 That’s what I did with BEACH READ last Sunday and it was wonderful 🥰 I read it when it first came out, but this time, I really got to enjoy it in a new way - and I couldn’t put it down! 🙈 

If only I could have more days like that 😂 Have you read Beach Read or anything else by Emily Henry? ☀️

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Why did you join bookstagram? 📖 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Why did you join bookstagram? 📖
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Today is my third bookstaversary, friends! 🤎 I can't begin to express how thankful I am for this wonderful community and how it has impacted my life over the last three years 🥹
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As many of you know, I was a full-time fashion blogger for over five years and somewhere along the line, I found that I just didn't love it anymore 🤷🏻‍♀️ I wanted to find somewhere I could truly be myself and spend more time talking about fantasy novels, crisp autumn mornings, a great cup of coffee, and how to achieve the ultimate cozy lifestyle ☕️
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I joined bookstagram in 2020, thinking it would just be a fun little hobby to have on the side while I continued my fashionista hustle... and a year later, I rebranded EVERYTHING to The Espresso Edition 🙌🏼 I've made talking about books and coziness my full-time gig and I couldn't be happier about it 😍
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Thank you all for welcoming me to this wild and wonderful corner of the internet 🙈 Cheers to tons more bookish goodness! 📚
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How long have you been on bookstagram? 📱
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Would you take the protagonist of your current rea Would you take the protagonist of your current read for a cup of coffee? ☕️
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There have been quite a few characters I've read about this month who I'd love to sit down and chat with over a hot bev 🥰
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However, from my current reads, I would NOT take anyone from Jade Legacy (because you never know who might end up unaliving), I'd definitely take both Kell and Lila from A Darker Shade of Magic, I'm not entirely sure I'd enjoy coffee with Katniss from The Hunger Games (since she's not the most exciting conversationalist), but I'd absolutely love chatting it up with Alina from Shadow and Bone! 🙌🏼
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Have you read any of the books I'm currently reading? 📚
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What is a spin-off series that you prefer over the What is a spin-off series that you prefer over the originals? 📚

This past year, I either began or finished a few spin-off series that I found myself enjoying even more than their predecessors 🙈 The Dreamer Trilogy (the first of which is featured here) BLEW ME AWAY even though I just *sorta-kinda* liked The Raven Cycle 😱 But there I was, sobbing my eyes out at the end of Greywaren 😭 So freaking good! 🙌🏼

Typically I’m all about the OG series (like Shadow and Bone), but every once in a while, there’s a really great spin-off or continuation that I wind up just loving! 🤩 I’m excited to discover even more this year 🗓️

Have you read The Dreamer Trilogy yet? 💭

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