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Do you own a lot of bookish or author merch? I own a bunch of bookmarks, but the only real things aside from that are things I've made myself - which is why I started doing bookmarks & embroidery to begin with!! I only opened my shop after being asked about the stuff I was using, and it's been such an amazing experience to see people buying & using the stuff I've made!⁠ ⁠ I have DIY Embroidery Kits in my Etsy available NOW that include everything needed to make one of these "WE ALL FLOAT" hoop projects from start to finish! These kits make great gifts for the crafty folks in your life, or just for yourself - as Donna & Tom always say: TREAT YOSELF!!⁠ ⁠ #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #modernembroidery #contemporaryembroidery #embroideryart #stephenking #stephenkingbooks #stephenkingsit #stephenkingquotes #pennywise #pennywisetheclown #diyembroidery #etsymakers #bibliophile #bookcollector #constantreader #booknerdigan #bookishmerch #bookmerch

I shared my selfie with this one the other day, but don't even have the words to convey my excitement to be holding this book in my hands!! It's one of my absolute top most anticipated 2020 releases, and I'm really looking forward to reading it!⁠ ⁠ It's out later this year, so here's a colorful picture of the pretty cover by @mattryan & the synopsis to get you hyped:⁠ ⁠ "Quinn Maybrook just wants to make it until graduation. She might not make it to morning.⁠ ⁠ Quinn and her father moved to tiny, boring Kettle Springs to find a fresh start. But ever since the Baypen Corn Syrup Factory shut down, Kettle Springs has cracked in half. On one side are the adults, who are desperate to make Kettle Springs great again, and on the other are the kids, who want to have fun, make prank videos, and get out of Kettle Springs as quick as they can.⁠ ⁠ Kettle Springs is caught in a battle between old and new, tradition and progress. It’s a fight that looks like it will destroy the town. Until Frendo, the Baypen mascot, a creepy clown in a pork-pie hat, goes homicidal and decides that the only way for Kettle Springs to grow back is to cull the rotten crop of kids who live there now."⁠ ⁠ I'm about halfway finished so far, and loving it!! Don't miss the release! And again, thank you to @adamcesare for hooking a girl up! 🤡🌽⁠ ⁠ #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookworm #booklover #bookish #bookcollector #bookcollection #bookrainbow #rainbowshelfie #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowbooks #clowninacornfield #harperteen #adamcesare #yahorror #yafiction #horrorfiction #booklovers #currentlyreading #anticipatedreleases #constantreader #bookworms

What are you currently reading? I finished my 16th book of the year so far early this morning, and am starting in on this one now! I’ve been very into anything Titanic-related since I was a kid, and this book is one I’ve been looking forward to ever since first hearing about it last year! I’m also participating in the #Pondathon readathon this year, and my team’s point requirement rule is that I need to read a difference genre every time I switch to a new book. If I read 3 new genres in a row, I get bonus points! This has been a little tough, ‘cause almost all the stuff on my TBR counts as horror 😂 So I’m trying to spread things out as much as I can! So tell me what you’re reading today! How many books have you read so far this month? No stress if you’ve only read 1 - or even none at all! We have the rest of the year! 🌈 Thanks to @almakatsu & @netgalley for the early digital copy! #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookworm #booklover #bookish #bookcollector #almakatsu #ladiesofhorrorfiction #horrorfiction #titanic #booksilove #bookishnerd #booknerd #constantreader #currentlyreading

I still have a couple of these little guys left in my shop! Link in bio!⁠ ⁠ #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookworm #bookcollector #edgarallanpoe #nevermore #edgarallanpoeart #etsyart #etsymakers #muglovers #coffeemugs #booksandmugs #coffeeandbooks #coffeecollectors #bookcollectors #constantreaders #classichorror #classicauthors #poe #poeart

Another week, another #FaceFriday! Thank you again to the gorgeous @brianamorganbooks for the inspiration & tag!⁠ ⁠ Today's selfie is also partially inspired by @astrangerdream - Karlee makes super awesome art, so check out her bookmarks & support independent artists for all the hard work they do! 🌈⁠ ⁠ I decided each week should have a theme or else I'd lose track of what I talked about. For today's facts, we're going to go with FAVORITES! Tell me yours in the comments - or if we share any!⁠ ⁠ 🌈 MOVIE: The Fifth Element & Brazil⁠ 🌈 TV SHOW: Buffy the Vampire Slayer⁠ 🌈 COLOR: All of them, I won't ever choose (but okay, pink!)⁠ 🌈 FOOD: Macaroni & cheese, grilled cheese, pizza... I like cheese a lot, okay?⁠ 🌈 DESSERT: Cheesecake or tiramisu⁠ 🌈 ICE CREAM: Mint Chocolate Chip (but only if it's green!)⁠ 🌈 DRINK: Coffee, tea, or strawberry lemonade (I don't really drink alcohol, it kinda makes my body sick)⁠ 🌈 BOOK: Right now, CRICKET HUNTERS by @jeremyheplerauthor⁠ 🌈 SUPERHERO: Scarlet Witch or Batwoman!⁠ 🌈 ANIMAL: Beluga whales. They're so cuuute!⁠ 🌈 PLACE: Disney World (Disneyland is alright if I have to)⁠ 🌈 STORE: Bookstores. Also, Target!⁠ 🌈 VIDEO GAME: Ocarina of Time, Silent Hill 2, RE: Code Veronica, the Sims⁠ ⁠ I can't think of anything else to give a favorite on?! 😂 If you can, let me know! And feel free to do this & tag me so I can see it and read your answers!⁠ ⁠ #bookstagram #meetthebookstagrammer #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm #bookshark #astrangerdream #bookmarks #bookcollector #constantreader #selfiesforbookstagram #selfies #rainbowhair #gettingtoknowme #gettoknowme #bookish #booknerd #bookaddicted⁠ ⁠

It has taken me WAY TOO LONG to get the full collection, but how gorgeous are these books by @paulgtremblay?! They're the UK editions, and I absolutely looove them!⁠ ⁠ I visited a Waterstones in England a couple of years ago, and brought back over 35 new books - did you know that books in the UK end up being way cheaper than books in the US?! I felt so spoiled while there, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to add to my collection!⁠ ⁠ Of the books I bought, 3 were Tremblay's - and I've shown them off here before 'cause the covers are just stunning in their cohesive and creepy beauty. Love them so much!⁠ ⁠ When I found out his newest would also match, I knew I had to get it - but it took me ordering online 4 times and being sent the US edition 3 of those times (despite me double checking the ISBN with the sellers beforehand!) before I finally got my hands on the right one!⁠ ⁠ FINALLY, FINALLY, it is mine and I am a happy girl! If you haven't checked out these books, you NEED to - they're so good, and A HEAD FULL OF GHOSTS is one of my all-time favs in particular!⁠ ⁠ What's your favorite book by Paul Tremblay? Do you ever go to ridiculous lengths to collect a specific edition of a book you love, or am I being dumb? 😂⁠ ⁠ I also just found out that SURVIVOR SONG is also coming out in this format by @titanbooks and... well, ya girl is gonna go hunting again I think. 😂⁠ ⁠ #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #paultremblay #horrorbooks #horrornovels #bookcollector #bookcollection #constantreader #aheadfullofghosts #cabinattheendoftheworld #disappearanceatdevilsrock #growingthingsandotherstories #titanbooks #bookish #bookworm #bookshark #bibliophile #booklovers #bookaddict #rainbowbooks #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowshelfie

Double posting today because I’m starting CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD after work tonight & I am so excited! This one by @adamcesare is in my Top 5 most anticipated book releases of 2020, and I’m SO thankful to have an early release copy! THANK YOU to Adam & Harper Teen! 🙏 Let’s also ignore the clutter of my bedroom, please & thank you. 😂 What are some of your most anticipated releases coming out this year? #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookworm #booklover #constantreader #clowninacornfield #adamcesare #booknerd #bookcollector #bookish #bookworms #horrorbooks #bookcollector #bookcollection #rainbowhair

It's #covercollage day for the #nightwormschallenge! Day 22's theme is Cover Collage, so I couldn't pass up the opportunity to show off this photo of Christopher Pike's classic book covers - they're some of my absolute favorite things in my collection!⁠ ⁠ What's your favorite Pike book (if you have one)? Mine are Road to Nowhere, Bury Me Deep, Fall Into Darkness, and The Immortal! Tell me yours!⁠ ⁠ #christopherpike #christopherpikebooks #bookcollector #bookcollection #constantreader #bookhoarder #ilovebooks #booklover #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #bibliophile #90sbooks #90shorror #horrorbooks #colorfulbooks #bookstagramchallenge

"Alexa, play Hedwig's Theme!" - me, daily to my Echo 😂⁠ ⁠ Where are all my Harry Potter fans at? I made this finished embroidery project last week and am IN LOVE! These little French Knots are so fun, and it's so rewarding to look at a finished piece comprised of them once it's completely finished.⁠ ⁠ I'm very happy to announce that I now have digital embroidery patterns available in my Etsy! You can make one of these cute little projects for yourself - each purchase includes the pattern, links to my resources, a digital embroidery guide, and a color/stitch guide to help you recreate the project on your own! Even cooler: you can choose your own colors if you want, and theme it after the Hogwarts houses (or something else equally as awesome!)🧵⁠ ⁠ I love these textured, colorful, negative space pieces - and I hope you do, too! I'mselling DIY Embroidery Kits in the shop, too - complete with everything you need to make a whole project, hoop, needle, and floss included!!⁠ ⁠ #bookstagram #harrypotter #jkrowling #harrypotterseries #harrypotterandthedeathlyhallows #thedeathlyhallows #deathlyhallows #harrypotterembroidery #embroidery #handembroidery #contemporaryembroidery #modernembroidery #dmcfloss #bookaddict #shescrafty #makersmovement #embroiderylove #etsymakers #embroiderypattern #digitalpattern
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Book Review – True Crime by Samantha Kolesnik

Title: True Crime Author: Samantha Kolesnik Edition: Paperback Page Count: 143 pages Rating: 4.5 / 5 ✨✨✨✨✨ Short Summary: Suzy and her brother, Lim, live with their abusive mother in a town where the stars don’t shine at night. Once the abuse becomes too much to handle, the two siblings embark on a sordid cross-country … Continue reading →

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Tag Tuesday: The Ultimate Recommendations Book Tag

My amazing friend Destiny tagged me over on her Howling Libraries blog back in November, and I am slow as heck at tags right now, so it has taken me awhile to get here! I’m so grateful for knowing Destiny, and if you haven’t checked out her blog, make sure you do so ASAP – she’s … Continue reading →

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5 Audiobooks I Loved Listening To in 2019

I’ve never been a huge audiobook person. I’m the kind of person that has trouble listening and absorbing information from that alone. When I watch stuff on TV, I always use subtitles. I usually have to watch people’s mouths to understand what they’re saying during parts of conversations. What I’m trying to say is, it’s … Continue reading →

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Etsy Spotlight: “Trust No One” X-Files Embroidery Project, Digital Pattern, and DIY Kits!

I’ve finally got some of my embroidery patterns added to my Etsy shop, which I am super excited about! I’ve wanted to do this since shortly after I picked up the hobby! The idea of sharing my patterns and designs with other people sounds so freaking cool – what’s not to like?! I started out with … Continue reading →

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#Pondathon: Readathon by The Quiet Pond

Oooh, I am SO excited for this! I saw my lovely friend Kal from Reader Voracious post about this readathon on Twitter, and since I’m already participating in The Quiet Pond’s #StartOnYourShelfathon, I thought this would be a super cute & fun thing to do alongside it! What is the Pondathon? The Pondathon is a … Continue reading →

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Book Review – My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

Title: My Sister, the Serial Killer Author: Oyinkan Braithwaite Edition: Hardcover Page Count: 226 pages Rating: 5 / 5 ✨✨✨✨✨ Short Summary: When Korede’s dinner is interrupted one night by a distress call from her sister, Ayoola, she knows what’s expected of her: bleach, rubber gloves, nerves of steel and a strong stomach. This’ll be the … Continue reading →

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