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Another double posting kind of day, and for a very good reason!! I’ve learned that @lichen_and_limestone are having a rep search, and after yesterday’s debacle, I’d really love the chance to promote & advocate for a really great candle company! #lichenlimestonespring 🙏💖 Hi! My name is Cassie, and I live in Northern California with my boyfriend & our three little dogs! In case it wasn’t already super obvious, I’m super into rainbows, books, and “art stuff”. Aside from reading, for hobbies I love to draw, paint, and work on embroidery - the last of which is something I just recently picked up last year, and have a lot of fun with!! I’m not sure how personal I should get with these rep searches 😂, but I don’t have a lot of in person friends, and suffer from pretty awful social anxiety. Finding the bookish community online over the last year has been AMAZING, and sharing things I love - from books to candles!! - with all the folks I’ve met would be a dream! 🥰❤️🕯 If chosen as a rep, I promise to bring lots of color & enthusiasm to the team! And whether I’m chosen or not, thank you for the opportunity!! 🙏🎉 ALSO!! I forgot the lovers part - my favorite star crossed ones are Joel & Clementine from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind! 🎥 Sorry for not being able to format this dang post - I’ve tried like 5 times and it remains a solid paragraph 😂 #bookstagram #bibliophile #bookstagrammer #bookcollector #bookstack #bookish #bookcollection #constantreader #stephenking #stephenkingbooks #hodder #rainbowstephenkingbooks #repsearch #bookishlove #bookishlife #bookworms #bookclubofig #bookishcommunity

I finished THE LUMINOUS DEAD last week, and wow! I loved it!⁠ It's one of my favorite books of the month, so I'm using this as my #nightwormschallenge entry for Day 29 - Fav January Read!⁠ ⁠ I'll admit it was a little slow going for me at first, since a majority of the book's plot takes place underground and between just two people. But once I got really into it, I was completely absorbed & couldn't put it down for the last half!⁠ ⁠ I usually only give a quick once-through of the synopsis for books, since I like going in mostly blind and not really knowing what's happening. I enjoy knowing the general theme - like if there's a haunted house, or a creepy child for example - but I don't like to be given a bunch of details before reading usually.⁠ ⁠ For this one, I honestly skipped the synopsis entirely and just bought it based on how highly it was recommended by some of my book pals on here. Because of this, I thought it was about some underwater horror, or zombies. I was very, very wrong, lmao! 😂⁠ ⁠ This one is about cave exploration, but done in a terrifying way, and I really liked it! I started feeling a little claustrophobic just reading about the suit in the book, ahh!⁠ ⁠ Have you read this one? What did you think?!⁠ ⁠ #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #theluminousdead #caitlinstarling #bookcollector #bibliophile #booklover #bookcollection #horrorfiction #ladiesofhorrorfiction #booklover #booknerd #rainbowshelfie #rainbowbookshelf #constantreader #bookish

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
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Just the Tips: Advice for Book Reviewers and Authors/Publishers Seeking Reviews

Posted by Let's Get Galactic on January 16, 2020 · 3 Comments

We’re on our way into the new year now and as we move into 2020, I find that I’m working with a lot more authors and publishers than I have maybe ever! I love helping to promote books and reading, and being able to use my little corner of the internet – whether that be … Continue reading →

Category Books, Featured Posts, Just the Tips, Social Media Strategy · Tagged with advanced reader copies, book blogging, book reviewer, book reviewers, Just the Tips

6 Collections of Horror Poetry That I Love

Posted by Let's Get Galactic on January 12, 2020 · Leave a Comment

I’ve been reading poetry for as long as I can remember. When I was little, I’d read classic poets, and still have a huge fondness for them. I have two poetry-based tattoos – one with a line by Robert Frost, and the other a line from a Bukoswki poem. I dabbled in writing a bit … Continue reading →

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26 of the Best Books I Read in 2019

Posted by Let's Get Galactic on January 1, 2020 · 3 Comments

It was super hard for me to put this list together, ’cause I originally intended to only include 10 titles – but quickly realized that’d be impossible. I genuinely had such an amazing reading year! So many books came out that I couldn’t wait to dive into, and the anticipation paid off in the best way – … Continue reading →

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My Most Anticipated Reads of 2020

Posted by Let's Get Galactic on December 24, 2019 · 7 Comments

Friends, 2019 was such a great year for books. I’m not sure if I just didn’t pay attention hard enough all the years before, but wow! So many knock out books were published in 2019, and so many of the ones I was anticipating at the start of the year ended up being amazing! Most of what … Continue reading →

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DIY: Make Your Own Rainbow Christmas Tree!

Posted by Let's Get Galactic on November 29, 2019 · 3 Comments

I’m so excited to be sharing this with you all! I’ve gotten so many questions about my Christmas tree – where I got it is one of the most common questions, and people are usually surprised when I tell them I made it myself! Don’t get me wrong – I love the regular red & … Continue reading →

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Thursday 10: Horror Authors to Read if You Love Stephen King

Posted by Let's Get Galactic on October 17, 2019 · 4 Comments

Alright, so before I go into the list, I want to start this off by saying that the recommendations in this blog post are not identical copies of Stephen King, his writing, or his books. The point of this list is to open a few more horror doors to those of you whose only experience in … Continue reading →

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