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"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

Here's to another #nightwormsbookparty! Have I mentioned how much fun these are? Reading with a group of people and seeing how different our reactions are to the same books is amazing!⁠ ⁠ This one is our #nightwrapper book party, for SKINWRAPPER by Stephen Kozeniewski - published by @sinistergrinp! Big thanks to them, and to the Night Worms organizers, for offering me a copy of this awesome little book to read!⁠ ⁠ I loooved this one, friends! Space horror is so much fun - I've been a huge fan in all media, from Dead Space to Reavers, and this was no exception. I read this entire thing in a single sitting, and probably finished it in an hour - it's short, it's gripping, and it immediately made me add THE HEMATOPHAGES to my book wishlist!⁠ ⁠ What are some of your favorite situations or scenarios in books? Space-y stuff is so terrifying to me, so the blend of sci-fi with horror is always exactly what I want! 👽⁠ ⁠ #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookworm #booklover #bookreview #holoreaderreviews #bookcollector #constantreader #rainbowbooks #rainbowshelfie #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowbooks #skinwrapper #sinistergrinpress #stephenkozeniewski #bookshark #booknerd #ilovebooks #spacehorror #horrorscifi

Took a little shelfie the other day, and figured what better time to share it than on #shelfiesunday? Or is it #sundayshelfie...? I never remember and always use both, just in case! 😂⁠ ⁠ Aside from those gorgeous rainbow spined Hodder edition King books, my next favorite edition collection are these Dark Tower books with cover art designed by Tony Mauro. It was thanks to one of my gracious fellow bookstagrammers, @tracy_reads79, that I was able to complete my collection - I seriously tried buying one of those books FOUR TIMES from the internet, and kept being sent the wrong edition! Tracy is an angel and CAME THROUGH, and I'm so grateful to her for not just this but her overall friendship while we've known each other through this great little community!⁠ ⁠ This bookshelf is immediately to my left when I walk into my bedroom, and this is how it looks during the day with daylight streaming in through my bedroom windows. It's so bright & pretty, and almost always puts me into a good mood! Do you have any books that do that, or maybe just your shelves in general? I'm pretty sure I could look at ANY bookshelf and have an instant mood boost, to be honest! 😂⁠ ⁠ #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #bookshelf #shelfie #bookshelfie #rainbowbooks #rainbowshelfie #rainbowstephenking #stephenkingbooks #rainbowstephenkingbooks #thedarktower #bookcollector #bookcollection #constantreader #booklover #booknerd #bookworm

I've been thinking of doing an updated Pennywise print from the new movies - what do you all think? These are the two Pennywise ones I have available in my Etsy right now, although I only have 1 of the top ones left!⁠ ⁠ I know I've said it before, but how cool are these Hodder edition Stephen King books? Combining rainbows and horror isn't something I see a lot of - MUCH TO MY DISAPPOINTMENT, LET ME TELL YOU - so when I do, I go bananas over it. I've loved King since I was a kid, and having these pretty spines staring at me from my shelves really just makes me happier than I can express!⁠ ⁠ Link in profile if you'd like to purchase a Pennywise print!⁠ I've also been considering adding him to some mugs... Hmmm! Possibilities!⁠ ⁠ #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookworm #booklover #bookish #booknerdigan #bookcollector #constantreader #pennywisetheclown #pennywise #stpehenkingsit #stephenking #hodder #stephenkingbooks #stephenkingrainbowbooks #stephenkingrainbow #rainbowbooks #rainbowstack #bookstack #rainbowshelfie

Hi! 🌈 I'm participating in a new tag by one of my favorite people on here - @brianamorganbooks! She's doing a #FaceFriday post every week where she shares a photo of herself, along with a personal caption - so you can get to know the person behind the account! I thought it was a great idea, and you all already know how pro-selfie I am - feeling good about yourself enough to want to document it is a wonderful thing, and you'll never see me talking down about anyone for feelin' themselves. 😘 Here is Wednesday dress & rainbow head, which you've all probably seen a billion times - and will see for a billion more if I can remember to use the tag each week, haha! Sorry if you're sick of my mug, but doctors recommend at least a weekly dose of rainbow in your life for optimal health - so here I am! 🌈 All joking aside, here's a bit about me (I'll share a few new random facts every week, or we'll switch it up and get fun with a personal anecdote, who knows! We like to live on the edge here, amiright?): 🌈 I'm the most impressionable person ever, esp when it comes to books & food. If I see a good book photo or read a good review, I'll immediately want to buy the book (even if it's not a genre I normally read and never get to the damn thing after buying it, lol). I also am very weak regarding food - if I see something I like on TV or even in a cartoon, I'll start craving it, lol. 🌈 I'm also super gullible! I give everyone the benefit of the doubt and can be led to believe some really weird shit sometimes. I regularly ask people if they're joking or not 'cause I can't really tell otherwise, oops! 🌈 I looove doing hobby stuff, and usually prefer it to IRL socializing. I've been reading & drawing for as long as I can remember, painting for 5 years, and doing embroidery for almost a year I think! I try to divide my time equally between those, and other stuff I enjoy, like cooking or video games! So, who else wants in?! Use the tag, and let's see those gorgeous faces! I'd love to learn more about you! #bookstagram #meetthebookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookworm #booklover #constantreader #girlswhoread #rainbowhair #constantreader #bookstagrammer #colorfulhair

How do you handle book buying bans? Are you pro-ban, or are you one of those people that never stop yourselves from buying the next book you want?⁠ ⁠ I got A LOT of new books last year, and am really focused on making a dent on my shelves upon shelves of TBR books. Aside from review copies I've been receiving, I haven't gotten any new books since before Christmas - not counting my actual Christmas gift haul, of course!⁠ ⁠ In addition to that, financially, I've had to make some decisions for myself and for my budget that maybe aren't very bookstore-friendly. I'm trying to go all of January without purchasing ANY new books (so close, we're halfway done!), and then for the rest of the year I'd like to stick to only buying a couple of books I really, really want each month - not every single one that strikes my fancy, but ones with a really compelling synopsis that intrigues me, or that's written by an author whose other books I collect & love.⁠ ⁠ Because of this little self-imposed ban, I haven't gotten the newest entry to the Wayward Children series (pictured) - and while it hurts my heart that I don't know what happens in the fifth installment - YET! - knowing that it's because of my newfound self-control sort of lessens the blow. (Plus, HELLO FEBRUARY, mwahaha!).⁠ ⁠ What are some books you want, but can't buy right now (for whatever reason)? Do you love the Wayward Children series as much as I do? Seanan McGuire is a GIFT.⁠ ⁠ #bookcollector #bookbans #booklover #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #seananmcguire #thewaywardchildrenseries #waywardchildren #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm #booknerd #bookish #rainbowbooks #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowshelfie #everyheartadoorway #bookcollection #bookaddict #fantasybooks

Happy publication day to TRUE CRIME by @sarukokole! Jeez Louise, what a page-turner! I couldn't put this one down after starting it, and honestly don't even know what to say other than: read it. ASAP.⁠ ⁠ As someone who had a pretty unfortunate childhood, reading about certain things is sometimes tough for me. This one pushed a lot of buttons, but I couldn't stop - and I'm glad I didn't, 'cause while it's a difficult story to tell, it's one that feels important to be told. ⁠ ⁠ The impact that trauma can have on a person is horrifying, and can create monsters out of the very people who have been victimized. Finding a way to make monsters seem relatable and worth empathizing with in story form takes a skilled writer, and Samantha Kolesnik is definitely that. I'm very eager to see what else she releases - she's on my radar for great new authors to watch after this!⁠ ⁠ Go out and grab a copy of this one now that it's officially out! Captivating, haunting, and filled with pain - you won't easily forget it.⁠ ⁠ #bookstagrammer #holoreaderreviews #bookreview #booklover #bookish #bibliophile #bookworm #booknerd #bookstagram #bookcollector #constantreader #truecrime #samanthakolesnik #bookaddict #grindhousepress #serialkillers #horrorfiction #rainbowbooks #rainbowshelfie #rainbowbookshelf

Have you heard the news? I restocked my two original mug designs - Poe & King - and have finally released the next 2 in my mug collection: Wednesday Addams & Jack Skellington! Link in my profile!⁠ ⁠ I also added HORROR VALENTINE'S DAY CARDS to my Etsy, too! These are all original watercolor paintings of well known horror villains/icons - with a loving heart-day twist! All card orders are shipped out with a red envelope, perfect to deliver to your horror loving sweetie on Valentine's Day! 💖💀⁠ ⁠ * None of the gorgeous books in this photo were harmed by my mugs, I swear! See any titles you loved, or ones that are on your TBR? My book carts are out of control!⁠ ⁠ #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookworm #constantreader #stephenkingart #stephenkingbooks #stephenking #edgarallanpoe #wednesdayaddams #jackskellington #thenightmarebeforechristmas #mugaddict #bookaddict #etsymakers #bookcollector #booklover #bookish #theaddamsfamily

Terrifying children in books & movies are some of the creepiest things to me - they look so sweet and innocent, but they can be SO EVIL!⁠ ⁠ Hanna from BABY TEETH is a great example of a creepy, unsettling child - reading this made me glad I don't currently have a 7-year-old daughter, 'cause holy heck! 😂😂⁠ ⁠ I buddy read this one as my first read of the year, and as a part of the @ladiesofhorrorfiction #ladiesfirst20 - and really enjoyed it! I did feel some parts (mostly, the overall plot, haha) was a bit formulaic and repetitive. But once stuff picked up, boy, did it pick up hard!⁠ ⁠ The author of this one, Zoje Stage, has a new book coming out this year called WONDERLAND, and I'm really looking forward to it!⁠ ⁠ #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookworm #booklover #booknerdigan #bookcollector #ilovereading #girlswhoread #babyteeth #zojestage #bookishlove #booklovers #bookcollector #bookcollection #constantreader #amreading #bookish
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Thursday 10: Short Story Collections Perfect for October

Posted by Let's Get Galactic on June 6, 2019 · 6 Comments

I’ve got lots and lots of books on my TBR – so many, I doubt I’ll ever finish everything I want to read before I’m either too old to see properly, or dead. Wow, that was a bleak way to start a blog post – let’s start over! I’m VERY HAPPY to have so many options for … Continue reading →

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TBR: What I’m Reading in June 2019

Posted by Let's Get Galactic on June 2, 2019 · 3 Comments

Another month, another TBR! I’m really excited for so many of these, as a majority of them are recommended by my friends whose opinions I value a lot in the bookish community. I’ve grabbed a bunch of books I’ve wanted to read for awhile, and have owned, but haven’t gotten to – and I’m super … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tag: The A – Z Book Tag

Posted by Let's Get Galactic on May 28, 2019 · 8 Comments

I’m going to be combing through old book tags from blogs to do these, even if I wasn’t tagged in them at the time, ’cause they’re fun and I have no shame. 😂 The A – Z Book Tag a | author you’ve read the most books from: Christopher Pike, without a doubt! … Continue reading →

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Try-A-Chapter Challenge #1: Haunted Houses

Posted by Let's Get Galactic on May 25, 2019 · 5 Comments

I’m always excited for new things, and new blog post themes / challenges are no exception! I’d seen variations of this challenge floating around but didn’t have an idea of how to incorporate it into a regular blog feature until seeing Destiny’s over on her blog. I was immediately inspired, and held a poll on … Continue reading →

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Readalong Announcement: We Live Inside Your Eyes by Kealan Patrick Burke

Posted by Let's Get Galactic on May 21, 2019 · 6 Comments

I have a super exciting announcement today! I’m going to be co-hosting a readalong of one of #bookstagram’s favorite horror authors newest short story collections – We Live Inside Your Eyes by Kealan Patrick Burke! It’s no secret that many of us familiar with bookstagram have been able to use the platform to add to our own … Continue reading →

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TBR: What I’m Reading in January 2019

Posted by Let's Get Galactic on January 1, 2019 · 9 Comments

I decided to start off the year by being as ambitious and extra as ever – I’ll be reading a book over 1,000 pages, and I’m participating in FOUR group/buddy reads, including a 7 month group readalong of the entire Harry Potter series. I also want to read a couple of ARCs I’ve received recently if … Continue reading →

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