#booksandcandles

[bookocreativity]

The pages whisper of love lost, of letters never sent, of echoes that no longer belong to a voice. The candle flickers, but even its warmth cannot bring back what time has stolen.

[thethornsrose]

“She didn't want someone to hold her while she cried and tell her it would be all right. She wanted fury, she wanted rage, she wanted a villain to tell her she'd done exactly what she needed to do.” - Stephanie Garber, The Ballad of Never After . . . Alright, if you haven’t read the first two books in this series yet, I implore you to drop what your doing and do so! Dive into this beautifully-written fantasy world that is all about adventure, love, betrayal, trust, loyalty, and closed doors being opened! I seriously loved this sequel to Once Upon A Broken Heart, and I can’t wait for the third installment! Have you read The Ballad of Never After? Did you like it? What we’re some of your favorite parts?? . . . . #theballadofsongbirdsandsnakes #onceuponabrokenheart #booksandcandles #purple #bookstagram #stephaniegarber #reading #booknerd #ilovebooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CpAx4tfL9Ou/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[abookwormsnook]

Hey book dragons!! How is your guys Saturday going so far? I’m out and about with a friend today. And later I hope to be making some sour dough bread. 🌿🪴✨🕯️✨🌿🪴🌿✨🕯️✨🌿🪴 This amazing wax melt was created by none other than @blueforestblackmoon and I love the scent! The combination of sandalwood and frankincense is one that works wonderfully! 🪴🌿✨🕯️✨🌿🪴🌿✨🕯️✨🌿🪴 Rep code form @blueforestblackmoon Nook10 🪴🌿✨🕯️✨🌿🪴🌿✨🕯️✨🌿🪴 blueforestblackmoon #blueforestblackmoonaddict #blueforestblackmooncandle #blueforestblackmoonwaxmelts #waxmeltsofinstagram #waxmelts #blackfridaysale #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksandcandles #booksandcandlesmakemehappy #candles #candlesofinstagram #handpouredcandles https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp7wR7FrACG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[words-and-ghosts]

✨REVIEW✨ The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett . Today I tried put something different and wrote a mini review in spanish 💃🏻 . . Now for the English one: I loved, loved, looooved this book. It caught me in kind of a reading slump so it took me about a week and a half to finish it. I guess the beginning was a little slow but then the story diverges in different generations and perspectives so once it gained momentum, so did I. I feel like this is one of those books where you actually start missing the characters once you are finished and that is, of course, a sign that you have a good book in your hands. The story follows Desiree, Stella; two black women with light skin that part ways as one of them decides to live as a black woman and the other as a white one. You get to follow not only their stories and struggles but also the ones of their daughters, so the book allows you to see through the eyes of these very different characters and how they deal with race discrimination, prejudice and secrecy. Definitely I would recommend giving it a go, I even feel like it is important to do so. . have you read this book? What did you think? . . . #bookstagram #bookstagramespaña #review #bookreview #bookrecommendations #bookish #cozy #coffeandbooks #booksandcoffee #booksandcandles #thevanishinghalf #britbennett #lit #literature #bookworm #booktok #bookblog #bibliophile #bookishpost #potd #picoftheday #reviewoftheday #readmorebooks (at Madrid, Spain) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpuuk1Goc7h/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[taylor-reads-books]

“From their father, the Lynch brothers had gotten indefatigable egos, a decade of obscure Irish music instrument lessons, and the ability to box like they meant it. Niall Lynch had not been around very much, but when he had been, he had been an excellent teacher.” —Maggie Stiefvater, The Raven Boys •——————————————————————————• I’ve been sick for over a week and don’t have much of a caption in me. Just that this wood wick candle from @lichen_and_limestone was included in the 10th anniversary Raven Boys box and I love it! I love all of the little details in the label design, the scent, the fact that it crackles in way I’m sure Ronan would be pleased with. There are still boxes left in @owlcrate’s shop if you missed out. •——————————————————————————• #bookstack #bookspines #beautifulbooks #booksbooksbooks #booksandcandles #bookishcandles #bookworm #constantreader #bookphotography #booknerdigans #bibliophile #yalit #yabooks #theravenboys #maggiestiefvater #yabookstagram #bookcommunity #readerlife https://www.instagram.com/p/CpdnVTVrh0L/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[busterjustis]

Vintage paperback copy of Mirror Mirror by Gregory Maguire, the same author of Wicked. This is a great story that is based on the Snow White fairy tale.

[speakinbookish]

Received such a cute package of candles.... loved them already and the smell is so damn good...

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[libraryinthecountry]

★ What are your unpopular bookish opinions? I LOVE enemies to lovers—but I feel many books that get the label are better described as hate to love, or rivals to lovers, or mutual dislike to lovers. Also, hey—-look at this STUNNING apothecary candle from @fictionbathco 🙃 I wish there was a bit more nuance to labeling and marketing these types of relationships because they all do different things and sometimes I want a you-are-my-mortal-enemy-and-I-will-take-you-down-with-a-knife-to-the-throat-romance only to discover they just have a past school rivalry (which I ALSO LOVE) where one earned a coveted scholarship and the other didn’t. 😅 Anyway, my hill is that unless they would literally destroy the other person’s life (or take their life) then they’re probably not really enemies. When I see a contemporary romance labeled enemies to lovers I’m always a side-eying a bit 👀 (I’ll still read it though 🤭) Enemies to lovers in fantasy or dark romance though? Gimme. Mostly I just want a better idea for the level of disdain these characters hold for each other 🤣 Have their peoples been at war for three millennia? Are they vying for the same promotion at the office? Did they have to work on a group project in school together? That’s my unpopular opinion though, and I will gatekeep tf out of the label LOL. ⚔️ What are your favorite enemies to lovers with a knife to the throat romances? ★ HASHTAGS //   #fictionbathco #enemiestolovers #bookishcandles #bookish #bookaesthetic #booksandcandles #hatetolove #bibliophile #bookishthoughts #booksarelife #simplybookish #readerlife #readfantasy #booknerd #goodreads #bookstagram — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/PEys9bB

[bookish-study]

[lisa-lostinlit]

💬 What’s your favorite candle scent? 🤎🕯️ My first thought when I opened this candle from @bookshireshop was WOW!! It smells absolutely amazing!! Fruity, yet manly, and very calming. Just a perfect combination of all my favorite scents. Thank you to @ladyofbookshire @bookshireshop for gifting me this candle! . . . h a s h t a g s : #bookshire #candlegram #candles #booksandcozymoments #booksandcandles #bookish #ofcozymoments #cozyhome #cozyandwarm #cosyvibes #cosy #booksofinstagram #readersofinstagram #booksbooksbooks #bookgram #candlephotography #candleaddict https://www.instagram.com/p/CmPLGPmuYcY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[imaginativebasicintrovert]

QOTD: Any reading goals for 2023? 💓 With a busy year ahead I’ve set a realistic goal of reading twenty books, and so far so good! Within those twenty books I hope to expand on the genres I read…so let’s see how we go! 😀 ��� ≈ ≈ ≈ Book Challenges: • Shelfie by @pagesandbeyond #beyondpages • A book with your favourite colour on cover and A book that surprises you by @booknookbingo #booknookbingo • Sad or steamy books by @warhawkesvault #shhstagramjan23 • Beautiful by @littlemissstar55 #lmsjanuary2023 • Gifted book by @stephaniewarner #storieswithstephjan23 ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ #bookshelf #shelfie #bookshelforganization #readinggoals2023 #readersofinsta #bookdisplay #bookcasestyling #bookstagramcommunity #redbookcover #bookstackdecor #bluebooks #booksandcandles #candlescented (at Perth, Western Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnjmM3QLLca/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[vintageaesthetesoul]

Beige aesthetic ✨

[abookwormsnook]

@blueforestblackmoon { Nook10 } 🪴🌿✨🕯️✨🌿🪴🌿✨🕯️✨🌿🪴 Hello book dragons! So I recently got my Sister Witches box from @blueforestblackmoon in collaboration with @wickandjanecandles and let me tell you this box is amazing! The candles the pure cottage core essence of it all made my heart so very happy! 🪴🌿✨🕯️✨🌿🪴🌿✨🕯️✨🌿🪴 If you would like a little bit of the candle magic @blueforestblackmoon creates there is a candle collections available right now till Saturday ans believe me when I say your going to want it as it is based off @beccajross books a river enchanted and a fire endless. I know I got a lot of candles and can’t wait to see them all! 🪴🌿✨🕯️✨🌿🪴🌿✨🕯️✨🌿🪴 #blueforestblackmoon #blueforestblackmoon #blueforestblackmoonaddict #blueforestblackmooncandle #blueforestblackmoonrep #candles #candlesofinstagram #candlesandcandles #handpouredcandles #smallbusiness #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookstacoven #booksandcozymoments #booksandcandles #bookaddict #booklover #booknerd #bookphotography #thedarklibrarians https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpl5UqKLIGw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hopelightt]

We are each our own devil, and we make this world our hell.

- Oscar Wilde.

[taylor-reads-books]

It is day 2 of being cold and sleety and gross 🥶 Today I actually have to get out which is a travesty. Days like this should require closing, fireplaces, and reading books by said fireplaces. Oh and cats! 🥰 •——————————————————————————• #bookstack #bookspines #bookworm #constantreader #bookphotography #booknerdigans #bibliophile #bookaddict #booklove #bookaholic #yabookstagram #bookshelf #yalit #yabooks #bookish #bookishpost #bookishcandles #booksandcandles https://www.instagram.com/p/CoF1PHyv-kx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[busterjustis]

Son of Witch by Gregory Maguire the author of Wicked. Hardback Book. Wonderful follow up story to Wicked. Fun read for lovers of the smash hit Wicked! In my Poshmark closet @busterjustis.