#afterlightbyillumicrate

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★ How long have you been on #bookstagram? How did you discover it? I’ve been here since October 2017 and it’s changed my life in many, many wonderful ways (I definitely would not be pursuing an MFA right now if it weren’t for bookstagram and the book community as a whole). Today I am unboxing @afterlightbooks’ January box! The book of the month is Exes and O’s by @amyleabooks, a fun romcom featuring a bookish influencer! This edition is a signed, exclusive B-format hardcover, and features: all exclusive cover, sprayed edges, and illustrated endpapers by @lgions. ♥️ Also featured in the box: - Meet Cute page tabs designed by @catarinabookdesigns - Love Letters Notebook designed by @coverdungeonrabbit, featuring a quote by Rumi - Author Letter featuring artwork by @kf1n3 I’m also in love with Afterlight’s brand new boxes! The green is gorgeous! Swipe to get a closer look at everything in the box and use LIGHT5 to save on Afterlight subs 💋 ★ HASHTAGS //   #bookstagram #bookaesthetic #readromance #bookaddict #bibliophile #booklover #booksofig #booksofinstagram #bookpics #romcoms #romancereader #afterlightbooks #afterlightbyillumicrate #afterlightunboxing #exesandos #amielea #prettybooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CqbXzEWvnXY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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★ Are you traveling for the holidays or staying home? Happy holidays to those who celebrate! It’s Christmas Eve for us, and we are visiting my in-laws in CA for the weekend. Last weekend we celebrated in OR with my family! Today I am unboxing @afterlightbooks’ November box! This was a lovely, holiday themed box and featured one of my favorite items to receive in a box: socks! Fun socks always make my heart happy. ♥️ The book of the month was Make You Mine This Christmas by @littlehux! This exclusive hardcover features an exclusive cover, sprayed edges, foiling on the hardback, a digital signature and an author letter with art by @gibb.arts! Also featured in the box: - Snowman socks with Grumpy/Sunshine snowmen by @pinapali - (Not Pictured 🙈😅) Snowflake tree ornament by @dalandan.ielle We’re going to ignore the fact I forgot the ornament when I snapped this pic. Just picture a beautiful snowflake ornament in there somewhere… 🤣 If you’re interested in subscribing, make sure you snag a spot on the Afterlight waitlist! ★ HASHTAGS // #bookstagram #bookaesthic #readromance #bookaddict #bibliophile #booklover #booksofig #booksofinstagram #bookpics #happyholidays #holidaybooks #romancereader #windowview #afterlightbooks #afterlightbyillumicrate #makeyouminethischristmas https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmj9qk1P8jk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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★ Who are some of your most read authors? Christina Lauren are in my top ten most read authors! I’ve read almost all of their books and am always happy to pick up another one. I enjoyed The Soulmate Equation quite a bit when it first released and am looking forward to reading The True Love Experiment, which was featured in @afterlightbooks’ May box! This edition (and The Soulmate Equation add-on) is a digitally signed, exclusive B-format hardback and features all exclusive: Cover with artwork by @nekokonut22 and design by @chattynora, digitally printed edges, and foil on the hardback. Also included were author letters featuring the exclusive cover artwork by @nekokonut22! Have you read any Christina Lauren books? Which are your favorite? My favorite is Love and Other Words! Use LIGHT5 to save on Afterlight subs! ★ HASHTAGS //⠀ #afterlightbooks #afterlightbyillumicrate #afterlightmay23 #christinalauren #thesoulmateequation #thetrueloveexperiment #RomanceBooks #ReadRomance #bookcart #prettybooks #booksbooksbooks #bookseverywhere #bookstagram #bookstack #bookish #booklover #bookhoarder #homelibrary #bookshelf #shelfie — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/vkIjS21

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★ What are your summer reading plans? I want to get caught up on a few authors, such as Ali Hazelwooe and Olivia Dade, who have had their books featured a few times with @afterlightbooks! Their exclusive hardback editions are so pretty! Use LIGHT5 to save on Afterlight subs! ★ HASHTAGS //⠀ #afterlightbooks #bookshelf #bookbox #booksubscription #RomanceBooks #ReadRomance #alihazelwood #oliviadade #romanticcomedy #readerlife #shelfie #afterlightbyillumicrate #fivestarreads #rainbowshelf #booksbooksbooks #booknerd #homelibrary #momentsofquiet #bookworm — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/iKIbBHM

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★ What is the last movie you saw in theaters? The March pick from @afterlightbooks has me itching to go to the movies! I think we’re going for a Boppeheimer (Barbie + Oppenheimer double feature) in July and I’m pretty excited to see both! For Her Consideration by @thatames is a fun, heartwarming queer rom-com about an actress and a writer and it feels uncannily timely, considering the writer’s strike! 🪧✊🏼This edition features exclusive: Cover variant, digitally printed edges, foil on the hardback, and endpaper artwork. The included author letter also features character artwork by @siminiblocker! Also in this box: - SUPER CUTE Hollywood inspired frosted mug with artwork by @stacey.mcevoy.caunt (obsessed with this mug!) - Art Deco-themed glasses case designed by @creativewannabe_ I’m late to the party unboxing this one, but swipe for a closer look and use LIGHT5 to save on Afterlight subs! ★ HASHTAGS //⠀ #afterlightbooks #bookshelf #bookbox #booksubscription #RomanceBooks #ReadRomance #amyspalding #forherconsideration #romanticcomedy #readerlife #shelfie #afterlightbyillumicrate #fivestarreads #booksbooksbooks #booksbooksbooks #booknerd #homelibrary #bookworm — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/j7tCiH3

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★ Which 2023 releases are on your TBR? I still need to read The True Love Experiment by @christinalauren! I have the audiobook on hold with one of my libraries, just working on getting through some other holds before I start it. I really enjoyed The Soulmate Equation and love Christina Lauren’s books—I have high hopes for this one, too! The True Love Experiment was featured in @afterlightbooks’ May box, along with The Soulmate Equation as an optional add on! These editions are STUNNING! They are digitally signed, exclusive B-format hardbacks and feature all exclusive: Cover with artwork by @nekokonut22 and design by @chattynora, digitally printed edges, and foil on the hardback. The author letter also features exclusive cover artwork by @nekokonut22! Also in the box: - Fizzy Feeling Bubble Bar designed by @ascent_bath_and_body - Great Adventure Passport Cover designed by @creativewannabe_ Swipe for a closer look! A few weeks ago I also featured the books with a view of the lovely edges! Use LIGHT5 to save on Afterlight subs! ★ HASHTAGS // #afterlightbyillumicrate #afterlightbooks #christinalauren #thesoulmateequation #thetrueloveexperiment #RomanceBooks #ReadRomance #spicybooks #bookbabe #bookcommunity #bookcovers #afterlightunboxing #bookbox #bookish #readersofinstagram #cozybooks #prettybooks #bücherliebe #librosrecomendados — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/G06hBWb

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★ Do you tab or annotate your books? I enjoy tabbing when I read physical books (which isn’t often) but can’t bring myself to annotate! 😅 I started using clear post-it’s though so I can write on those rather than annotate and love that option instead! These Meet Cute page tabs were included in @afterlightbooks’ January box (featuring Exes and O’s by amyleabooks) and were designed by @catarinabookdesigns! Use LIGHT5 to save on Afterlight subs! ★ HASHTAGS //   #RomanceBooks #bookstagram #ReadRomance #afterlightbooks #exesandos #amylea #bookishmerch #bibliophile #lovebooks #meetcute #afterlightbyillumicrate #romcom #prettybooks #booksandflowers #springreads #bookworm #booklover — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/mTM9d0w

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★ What are some of your recent book purchases or borrows?    Happy #ShelfieSunday, friends!  This afternoon I changed out my other #bookcart to only feature romance books and I am digging the change. I think you’ll be seeing a lot more of this cart now. 💕     Back in July I subscribed to @illumicrate’s new quarterly romance box, Afterlight, and received my first box a couple weeks ago. It was everything I could have hoped for and included The Heart Principle by one of my favorite romance authors, @hhoangwrites!    This edition came with yellow sprayed edges and a signed book plate, too! Have you read any of Helen’s books?    If you’re new to Illumicrate, you can use code LIBRARY5 to save on 3&6 month subscriptions of their main box!    ★ CURRENTLY //  🎧 Hello Stranger by Lisa Kleypas  🎧 Isn’t It Bromantic? by Lyssa Kay Adams  📖 The Savage and the Swan by Ella Fields    ★ HASHTAGS //  #bookstagram #bookworm #bookphotography #bibliophile #booklover #bookaddict #instareads #bookblogger #bookobsessed #readersofinstagram #bookish #booksbooksbooks #beautifulbooks #booktag #prettybooks #goodreads #bookdragon #bookhoarder #bookstack #photooftheday #bookishfeature #romancebooks #romancereader #romancereadersofinstagram #homelibrary #shelfie #afterlightbyillumicrate #illumicrate https://www.instagram.com/p/CTdcRPqFS__/?utm_medium=tumblr

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★ What are some of your favorite romcoms? I love romcoms, they’re the perfect pick-me-up when I just need something fun and heartwarming to sink into. ♥️ Today I’m unboxing the February Afterlight box from @illumicrate! The book of the month was Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by @ashleyhblake and featured an exclusive hard back, featuring an exclusive cover, sprayed edges, a digital signature and a bound in author letter. Also included in the box was a beautiful tote bag with artwork by @rosdottir featuring an excerpt from one of my all time favorite poems, The Old Astronomer to His Pupil by Sarah Williams. My heart was filled with joy when I saw the tote because this poem means so much to me. The other item in the box was For Love crescent moon wax melt and affirmation kit from @lunarandwild. The kit included a rose quartz tumblestone and I was so impressed by this inclusion, I’d love to see more boxes do the same! Swipe to get a closer look at everything! Afterlight is Illumicrate’s quarterly romance box subscription and I’ve really enjoyed every choice they’ve made so far and can’t wait to see what they pick next! If you’re considering signing up for Illumicrate, you can use my code LIBRARY5 to save on 3&6 month subscriptions ♥️ ★ HASHTAGS //     #Bookstagram #Bookworm #BookPhotography #Bibliophile #BookLover #BookAddict #InstaReads #BookBlogger #BookObsessed #ReadersOfInstagram #BooksBooksBooks #BeautifulBooks #BookTag #PrettyBooks #Goodreads #BookDragon #ReadRomance #BooksOfInstagram #RomanceBooks #RomanceReads #AfterlightbyIllumicrate #illumicrate #IllumicrateUnboxing #DelilahGreenDoesntCare #AshleyHBlake #LGBTRomance https://www.instagram.com/p/CbN7l2ZvRoy/?utm_medium=tumblr

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★ Have you ever bought a book without even knowing what it was about? I absolutely have! I pre-ordered Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by @ashleyhblake last year without even knowing what it was about beyond beautiful cover and sapphic romance. Don’t have to twist my arm at all. 🤣 Now, imagine my excitement when @illumicrate decided to feature it in their February Afterlight box! This edition is an exclusive hardback, featuring an exclusive cover (with the gorgeous original cover art!), sprayed edges, a digital signature and a bound in author letter. Afterlight is Illumicrate’s quarterly romance subscription box and they’ve hit it out of the park every time. Hands down, big recommendation from me! ★ HASHTAGS //     #bookstagram #bookworm #bookphotography #booklover #bookaddict #instareads #bookobsessed #readersofinstagram #booksbooksbooks #beautifulbooks #booktag #prettybooks #goodreads #bookdragon #bookstack #bookcart #romancebooks #romancereader #readromance #myfavoritethings #delilahgreendoesntcare #ashleyherringblake #afterlightbyillumicrate #queerromance #lgbtqreads https://www.instagram.com/p/CbBcEA1vLKF/?utm_medium=tumblr