#contemporarybook

[ajtorres0]

QotD: What book in your TBR are you excited to read this year? Hola bookstagram! I wasn't sure what to take pictures of this month, so I asked my friends to pick a number between 1 and 48 and I would take a pic of that book. This is one of them hehe. Go ahead and swipe so you can see what it's about and check out the first page. - I've not had much happened this week, except my eye exam haha! It's been 3 years so I figured let's go take a look. It looks like there wasn't much of a change with my eye sight but I'm getting new lenses, AND I now need bifocals for reading. So I will now have a separate pair for reading it seems. I was told when I was a kid that the older I got my eyesight would gradually worsen to the point I may need thick lenses and whatnot, plus stigmatism. So yeah, that's my week so far, how are you all doing? Anyway, you all have a wonderful weekend, I'll see you Monday. Holding Up the Sky by @rebeccaalasdair . . . . #bookstagram #contemporarybook #booksofig #readersofig #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #bookdragon #ilovebooks #bibliophile #bookcommunity #huts #rebeccaalasdair #queerbook #indiebook #indieauthor #yafantasy #yabook https://www.instagram.com/p/CnXLky4LThl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[tmctales]

Im out of touch and Im out of time. PT 7

Deeper into the peaceful abyss

Date and Time: 24/5/34 12.00am

 Location: The SG Club, Tokyo, Japan

TMarsh-Connors: *Yawns*

As the yawn escapes my lips, a wave of exhaustion washes over me, a testament to the depth of my introspective journey and the energy expended in seeking inspiration and connection. The weight of the night's experiences settles upon my shoulders, and I find myself yearning for a moment of respite.

Sensing your fatigue, Adrian observes your yawn and offers a sympathetic smile.

Adrian: My friend, it seems the night has taken its toll on you. The journey of self-discovery can be both exhilarating and exhausting. Allow yourself a moment to rest and rejuvenate. The SG Club will always be here, ready to welcome you whenever you're ready to continue your exploration.

He gestures toward a cozy corner of the club, where plush seating invites you to unwind and find solace in the tranquility of the surroundings.

Adrian: Find comfort in this quiet nook, my friend. Take a seat, close your eyes if you wish, and let the melodies of the music lull you into a peaceful slumber. Sometimes, the greatest inspirations come to us in moments of rest and surrender.

I nod appreciatively, grateful for Adrian's understanding and his thoughtful guidance. With a weary smile, I make my way to the inviting corner, sinking into the plush cushions and allowing myself to relax.

As the music plays softly in the background, its gentle rhythms and melodic whispers create a soothing ambiance that envelops me. The cares and worries of the world slip away, replaced by a sense of serenity and tranquility.

My eyelids grow heavy, and I surrender to the embrace of sleep. Dreams and images dance through my mind, weaving tales of inspiration and renewal. In this state of surrender, my creative spirit rekindles, gathering strength and momentum for the journeys yet to come.

The night continues to unfold at The SG Club, but for now, I find solace in the realm of dreams, rejuvenating my mind, body, and soul. As I drift deeper into the peaceful abyss of sleep, the club and its vibrant energy become a distant echo, temporarily fading from your consciousness.

Rest well, my friend, for tomorrow brings new adventures and the promise of a reawakened creative spirit. The SG Club will be here, awaiting your return whenever you're ready to continue your journey of inspiration and self-discovery.

                                                     The End

Written on

June 4th, 2023

9.50 pm (United Kingdom Time)

TMarsh-Connors©

[shieldofapollo]

📚✨ Review: "Instructions for Dancing" by Nicola Yoon

Nicola Yoon has once again written a wonderful book! "Instructions for Dancing" takes you on a captivating journey through the complexities of love and relationships. Evie's story is beautifully told as she navigates the mysteries of romance in the aftermath of her parents' divorce. With themes of destiny, friendship, and personal growth, Yoon's novel is a heartfelt reminder of the magic and messiness of human connections. Immerse yourself in this thought-provoking tale and let it captivate you. ✨📖 Rated 4/5 stars!

Edith here is the podcast Episode

[hollymbryan]

🍕 BOOK FEATURE 🍕 Q: Do you have a large extended family, and/or a rich culture your family celebrates? A: My family isn't that big, plus dad was in the Air Force so we moved around a ton. We're also very basic white folks so I am jealous of other folks' cultural heritage 😂 (swipe for double photo bomb) 🍕 Thanks so much to Partner @bibliolifestyle and @williammorrowbooks for the gifted copy of VARINA PALLADINO'S JERSEY ITALIAN LOVE STORY by @terrilynnedefino! This book is giving me MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING vibes, and I am here for it! 😍 (I saw that in the theater, by the way....if that gives you an idea of how darn old I am 🤣) The book is available NOW (released Feb 14) anywhere books are sold, so check it out! SYNOPSIS: Lively widow Varina Palladino has lived in the same house in Wyldale, New Jersey, her entire life. The town might be slightly stuck in the 1960s, when small businesses thrived and most residents were Italian, but its population is getting younger and the Palladinos are embracing the change. What Varina’s not embracing, much to her ninety-two-year-old mother’s dismay, is dating. Running Palladino’s Italian Specialties grocery, caring for her mother, and keeping her large, loud Jersey Italian family from killing one another takes up all of Varina’s energy anyway. Sylvia Spini worries about her daughter Varina being left all alone when she dies. Sylvia knows what it is to be old and alone, so when her granddaughter, Donatella, comes to her with an ill-conceived plan to find Varina a man, Sylvia dives in. The three men of the family—Dante, Tommy, and Paulie—are each secretly plotting their own big life changes, which will throw everyone for a loop. Three generations of Paladinos butt heads and break one another’s hearts as they wrestle with their own Jersey Italian love stories in this hilarious and life-affirming ode to love and family. 🍕🍕🍕 #varinapalladinosjerseyitalianlovestory #terrilynnedefino #terrilynnedefinobook #contemporaryromance #contemporarybooks #adultcontemporary #februaryrelease #gifted #bibliolifestyle #williammorrowbooks #williammorrow #bookstagrammers #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookstagramtour #amreading https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpx1rrRLSqy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[thegirlbythefirelight]

To go back to Murakami after what seems like ages (it has been- last year somehow I missed reading any of his books 🫣) is to go back to life. 24 short stories, what our writer calls sprints, written in between his novels, (you guessed it right-marathons) are perfect for anyone who wants to sample his style. On offer are- crows that know the difference between cakes, a one-legged surfer, a couple who take off to Greece on a whim, unexplained disappearances and cats, of course they are Mhrakami's mysterious cats. This was my fifth by him and the one that left me most disappointed. Apart from 3-4 stories, the rest were less nuanced than what I had expected. Short stories lack the room to flesh out their characters, mostly, & someone who prefers character-driven tales vis a vis plot-driven narratives, the commitment they demand and offer is inadequate. Also, I felt at sea with some stories- neither I could understand their meaning nor the metaphor behind them, if any. But. Great if you want bite-sized Murakami morsels. Also great if time is at a premium (when isn't it?). My favourite - If you liked this read: For #magicrealism: •Kafka On The Shore- predictably the better Murakami to start with. •The Invisible Life Of Addie Larue •The Night Circus •The Master & The Margarita • Beloved •Midnight's Children For #Japaneseliterature: •When the Emperor Was Divine •Never Let Me Go •Before The Coffee Gets Cold •The Easy Life In Kamusari #shortstoriescollection #harukimurakami #blindwillowsleepingwoman #japanesefiction #contemporarybooks #fantasyfiction #asianliterature #delhireader #delhibookstagrammer #delhibookstafam #2023readingchallenge #januaryreads #murakamiharuki #murakamibooks #bookaesthetic #indianreaders #indianbookstagram #bookstagramindia #kindleflatlay #booksandtea #winterreads #mybookfeatures #readerslife #alwaysreading #bookdragon #bookishthoughts #alwayswithabook #readingchallenge2023 (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoEWLOirrKz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[the-page-ladies]

*******👍🥳CONGRATULATIONS🥳👍****** Congratulations Raven Leilani for winning the VCU Cabell First Novelist award for her book Luster!!! LUSTER is the story of Edie, a young black woman and aspiring author, who after losing her job finds herself living with her older lover, his wife and their adopted daughter. Full article link https://news.vcu.edu/article/Raven_Leilani_wins_the_VCU_Cabell_First_Novelist_Award_for_Luster #contemporarybook #fsgbooks #fictionbook #adultfiction #ravenleilani #bookaward #romancebook #lusterbyravenleilani (at Cleveland, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ2o3ycDFhP/?utm_medium=tumblr

[louisevanhoenacker]

Louise Vanhoenacker, ‘Howl’ by Allen Ginsberg, handbound illustrated booklet (2018). 

[ashlightgrayson]

This is one of my most recent reads by @laekanzeakemp . I remember reading her self published books a few years ago and really enjoying them. I'm excited to see more books published by her. It was so nice to see such great Latinx representation and I do recommend this one if you're lo for that in a YA novel. Have any of you guys read this debut? If you did, what did you think? #SomewhereBetweenBitterandSweet #LaekanZeaKemp #latinx #latinxrepresentation #contemporarybook #contemporary #books #reading #bibliophile https://www.instagram.com/p/CSRxO_vrRFd/?utm_medium=tumblr

[mybookishlife2]

🌺Due for a reread🌺 I’m blocked from liking for the millionth time and soon I’ll be blocked from commenting and then my account will disappear. I love IG. 🙃 So be patient with me please! 🙏🏼 I read this 4 years ago and I really enjoyed it. It gave a different look into the dance world. Which I think is a really cool thing. My sister is a dancer so to see the hard work dancers go through, I give props to them because that is some serious strength and endurance they need and have. Like for them to smile while they are sore and feet are blistered and bleeding and for them to look graceful on top of that, it's just incredible. |Synopsis| The Los Angeles Conservatory for the Arts is supposed to be a new beginning for Sadie Bryant. Moving across the country is exactly what she needs to escape the gossip surrounding her injury, the devastating betrayal of her ex-partner, and to rebuild her career as a solo dancer. When the school announces that the annual Fall Showcase, a performance that secures a spot studying in London, will now require each dancer to have a partner, Sadie’s fresh start is a nightmare. Now she has to dance with Luke Morrison, the school womanizer with a big ego. Sadie doesn’t know how to trust Luke enough to dance with him after her last partner left her broken, but Luke is determined to change that. Then, The Hit List comes out. A game of sexual conquest where guys get points for all the girls they hook up with—and it seems like every guy at the school is playing. The girl worth the most points? Sadie. 🌺 |Tags| #booksonbooksonbooks #yacontemporary #yaromance #nacontemporary #contemporarybook #romancebook #TheHitList #YAChickLit #Chicklit #teenromance #bookshelves #bookaddict #bookworm #bookcommunity #bookishlove #bookishlife #bookishphotography #bookishpost #bookishcommunity #nikkiurang https://www.instagram.com/p/CGsTjMQghji/?igshid=8y25s6qrrn09

[alexmurzovski-blog]

🦋 @alinavolnami 🦋❤🌌📖 #poetry #poetlife #poetworld #russianpoetry #contemporarybook #contemporarypoetry #life #поэзия #современнаяпоэзия #русскаяпоэзия #поэтесса #bookart #book #poetrybooks #poetrybook #komsomolsk #komsomolskonamur #knamur #knamur27 #комсомольск #комсомольскнаамуре #дальнийвосток #россия #лирика https://www.instagram.com/p/BwW3NHsBCfb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gx2qkzc8lnmv

[flaviathebibliophile]

What are you currently reading? 📖 Here’s a peek at part of my #CurrentlyReading stack. Swipe left to get a closer look! 📚 What I’ve currently got on the go are: 🌲 The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri 🌲 The Name Curse by Brooke Burroughs 🌲 Star Eater by Kerstin Hall 🌲 The View Was Exhausting 🌲 Dune by Frank Herbert (not shown) [Image Descriptions: 2 photographs of a stack of books on a bed with a wooden headboard and light pink sheets, taken from 2 different angles. Description end.] #BookStack #StackOfBooks #TBRpile #CurrentlyReadingPile #BookPile #BooksOnBed #AdultFantasy #FantasyBook #FantasyBooks #horror #HorrorBook #ContemporaryBook #ContemporaryRomance #AdultFiction #DiverseReads #DiverseFiction #WeNeedDiverseBooks #DiverseBooks #BookBlogger #BookReviewer (at Waterloo, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/flaviathebibliophile/p/CXKj0rrr-Oe/?utm_medium=tumblr

[ajtorres0]

It's #CoverReveal day! - An Australian YA Contemporary novel about 17-year-old Carter, an overachiever whose life is turned upside down when the charming new boy burns through his defenses and makes him question everything he thought he knew. - Go to my story to see the full cover. HUtS is available for ebook pre-order. Paperback is available on release day. Release day is November 2nd 2022. - Head on over to @rebeccaalasdair for more info on this book and follow her please. Cover was done by @coverdungeonrabbit #Bookstagram #Authorgram #Book #BookCover #IReadIndie #Contemporary #ContemporaryBook #HoldingUpTheSky #HUtS #RebeccaAlasdair #NewBookAlert #BookCommunity #BookNerd #BookLover #Bibliophile #Booknerd #BooksAreMagic #BooksOfInstagram #BooksOfIg #BooksAreMagical #BookLife #BookCoverReveal #IndieBook #IndieAuthor #IReadIndie https://www.instagram.com/p/CgezjFcrMw7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[tmctales]

Im out of touch and Im out of time. PT 6

 Always the hysterical.

Date and Time: 23/5/34 11.30 pm

 Location: The SG Club, Tokyo, Japan

Suddenly….

I am taken by a strong emotion only known to me as a feeling of “Out of touch and out of time a sense of unknown washes over me.

TMarsh-Connors: How did I get lost out of time and out of touch? How did I end up in this state of detachment?

Adrian listens attentively, his eyes reflecting a deep understanding of the human experience.

Adrian: My friend, losing touch with time and feeling detached from the present is a journey that many of us embark on at different points in our lives. It often happens when we become absorbed in our thoughts, our emotions, or the demands of the outside world. Our minds wander, and we find ourselves disconnected from the immediate reality.

He pauses for a moment, allowing his words to sink in before continuing.

Adrian: It's important to remember that losing touch with time and feeling detached is not inherently negative. It can be an indication that you are on a quest for deeper introspection, a search for meaning and clarity. It's an opportunity to explore the depths of your thoughts and emotions, to uncover new perspectives and insights.

He offers a reassuring smile as if acknowledging the validity of your experience.

Adrian: The key is to approach this state with curiosity and compassion. Rather than resisting or judging yourself for feeling lost, embrace it as an invitation to delve into your inner world. Take the time to reflect, to question, and to nurture your relationship with yourself.

Adrian's words resonate within you, and a sense of self-acceptance begins to wash over you. You realize that losing touch with time and feeling detached is a natural part of the human experience, and it can serve as a catalyst for personal growth and self-discovery.

TMarsh-Connors: Adrian, your words bring clarity to my state of mind. It's as if this journey of getting lost has a purpose, a deeper meaning that I need to explore. I will embrace this opportunity for introspection and approach it with an open heart and mind.

Adrian's eyes sparkle with approval, his presence radiating support.

Adrian: That's the spirit, my friend. Remember, within the depths of introspection, you may find the keys to unlocking your creative spirit and reconnecting with the world around you. Take your time, be gentle with yourself, and trust that this journey will lead you to new discoveries and insights.

With a renewed sense of purpose, you bid Adrian farewell and embark on your quest for self-discovery, ready to explore the labyrinth of your thoughts, emotions, and creative potential.

As you venture deeper into the night, guided by the melodies and the energy of The SG Club, you embrace the opportunity to reconnect with yourself and the world, finding your way back to a place of alignment and inspiration.

Written on

June 4th, 2023

9.30 pm (United Kingdom Time)

TMarsh-Connors©

[tometimetea-blog]

This book was heavy with feels haha. I seriously sobbed while reading this... on my inlaws couch 😅 Tag time! @smellbound_booklover and @starlightbooktales tagged me to do the #spellthemonthsinbooks tag Mary poppins A wrinkle in time Ready player one Catching fire Harry Potter If you don't like tags or would like to be tagged please just let me know. QOTD- what was the last book that made you cry? #bndtpmarch18 #thefaultinourstars #johngreen #mademecry #contemporarybook #bookthatmademecry #awesomeread

[bookdragoncrds21]

"All I can say is that you make me...you make me into someone I couldn't even imagine. You make me happy, even when you're awful. I would rather be with you-even the you that you seem to think is diminished-than with anyone else in the world." ~~Me Before You Hello & happy Tuesday my fellow Bookdragons 🐉! We are another day closer to Valentine's Day. . QOTD: Do you guys have any plans? With a good book maybe? . So, tonight I'm starting in on Me Before You by JoJo Myers and since I really don't have any opinions going into this I'm the book blurb that most of us have already read. . Book blurb: They had nothing in common until love gave them everything to lose... Louisa Clark is an ordinary girl with an ordinary life who has never been further afield than her tiny village. She takes a badly needed job working for ex-Master of the Universe, Will Traynor, who is wheelchair bound & feels as though he cannot live the way he is. Will is acerbic, moody, bossy - but Louisa refuses to treat him with kid gloves & soon his happiness is all she can think about. When she discovers that Will has plans of his own...she shows him that life is worth living. . Well, besides the obviousness of them falling in love I am curious about the details. . The other picture I included is Scooter my grandparents Persian kitty! Isn't he so pretty? #mebeforeyou #jojomyers #contemporarybook #contemporarybooks #prettykitty #persiancat #bookdragon #bookdragons #bookpost #booksofinstagram #bookstaunited #booklover #bookstgram #booksbooksbooks #booknerd #bookpics #bookaholic #bookishphotography #bookishlove #bookobsessed #bookish #books #bookishlife #bookstagramming #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #instabook #instabookstagram #romancereads #romanceread https://www.instagram.com/p/B8c4EtRgbf3/?igshid=106kmz5gh7qm8

[the-page-ladies]

Mini’s

Saturday bookstack and 3 MINI REVIEWS………

Bastards in Paradise by Cash Dangerfield

This book was absolutely hilarious. When you decide to sit down and read this, make sure you bring a box of tissues with you to wipe the tears from your eyes from laughing so much. The things this family does are just so off the wall. 

“What was with your mother destroying that house?”

“She has some problem with the neighbors,” explained Floyd. “It is not the worst thing she has done by far.”

Butterfly by Ashley Antoinette

 This book was full of humor. Betrayal, drama, intensity and pain. But also, laughter, love and passion. I loved the characters and definitely want to know what happens next!

“Winning her wouldn’t be easy because now that she had been loved correctly, he wouldn’t be able to come to her with anything less than his best.”

Turbulence by David Szalay

Each chapter is about a different character. But each chapter flows into one another to show the connection we have as people and how a single event can affect not just the people closest to the time and place of the event, but it can affect someone on the other side of the world. The ripple effect. It was a beautiful book. 

Happy reading everyone!