#readerlifestyle

[thegladelf]

Q: What's a book that you thought you'd hate, but ended up winning you over? . Greatctations is a book I have a rather checkered history with. You see, I went into it already knowing quite a bit about the story. As a kid, I'd picked up a whole bunch of classics abridge for children and this was one of them. I never got around to actually reading the whole thing, but I loved looking at the pictures and there was something so dark and tragic about Ms. Havisham that kept bringing me back. Eventually, I decided I needed to read the original, even though I was certain I wouldn't like it. I was convinced that I wouldn't be a good writer unless I read as many classics as I could (I eventually disabused myself of that idea). To my surprise, I ended up enjoying it. Don't get me wrong, it is a dark, sometimes hopeless story, but Dickens is such a master that he takes one sentence at the end and makes the whole thing worth it (at least for hopeless romantics like me). Despite my certainty that this would be one of my least favorite Dickens novels, it ended up the opposite...all thanks to one clever turn of phrase. . 🌼 Bookmark by the lovely @irisellium. . . . #amreading #amreadingclassics #bookstagram #classicliterature #classicbooks #bookishlife #bookishgirl #bookishgirls #bookphotoaday #bookphotoshoot #bibliophile #booksworthreading #booksoninstagram #idratherbereading #bookchallenge2018 #readerlifestyle #bookishlifestyleblog #bookmarks #bookishfeature #bookishfeatures #bookishmerch #irisellium #charlesdickens #dickens #greatexpectations #tbt #tbtread

[sweethoneywoods]

When Hermione’s time-turner si a dream 😭😭😭 #timeturner #giratempo #ineedit #hp #harrypotter #potterhead #teamhermione 💫✨⚡️#writerlife #writerlifestyle #readerlife #readerlifestyle #momlife #LaEli #lavitasecondoeli #me #shadesofwhite #white #today #bestoftheday #picoftheday #instagram #instagramers #instadaily #like #instalike #loveforbooks

[neweraeducationalconsultant]

Thought of the Day . #motivation #neet2020 #quotes #inspiration #motivationalquotes #wednesdaymotivation #WednesdayThoughts #neweraeducation #succeed #preparation #quotesoftheday #motivation #positivemindsetpositivelife #readerlifestyle #quotesandsayingsaboutlife #goldenconfidencee #goodvibetribestrong #wednesdaymorningvibes #readersquotes (at Delhi - NCR) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE5zwEPl0qP/?igshid=18f68g2s35au7

[thegladelf]

I didn't like today's scheduled photo, it's just not good... So instead, have my last photo in Diagon Alley for a while (taken yesterday). My annual pass is expires tomorrow, so that's good bye to @universalorlando at least until Rock the Universe comes around. I've had a blast this last year, but I think it's time for a break. Both me and my wallet are all Universaled out for a while. I'm gonna miss that Butterbeer though... . . . #harrypotter #wizardingworldofharrypotter #diagonalley #azkaban #amreadingya #bookstagram #yabookstagram #bookstagramgirl #bookphotoaday #bookphotoshoot #bookishgirl #bookishgirls #bookishgirlgang #bookalicious #bibliophile #booksworthreading #booksoninstagram #idratherbereading #readerlifestyle #bookishlifestyleblog #readingnow #readinglife #readallthebooks

[thegladelf]

Hello, everyone, I hope your Friday is fantastic. Mine is going to be great because I'm in Orlando for one last weekend at Universal. Expect lots of pictures this weekend. . So... this book was fantastic. I was a little worried going into it because it's getting mixed reviews on BookTube, but I thought it was great. It so much more layered than a lot of the synopses I found make it sound. I got sucked right into the action and the world right away. The writing was so evocative and pretty and the plot kept the action coming. I hated putting it down. And that ending! Augh! I am so ready for the next one. . . . #freshreadsfriday #amreading #amreadingya #bookstagram #yabookstagram #yabookclub #bookishlife #bookishgirl #bookishgirls #bookishgirlgang #bookphotoshoot #bookphotoaday #bookalicious #bibliophile #booksworthreading #booksoninstagram #idratherbereading #bookchallenge2018 #readerlifestyle #bookishlifestyleblog #readingnow #readinglife #readallthebooks #dhonielleclayton #thebelles #camelliabeauregard (at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter)

[thegladelf]

Q: What was the last book that gave your brain a good workout? . I'm currently reading a book that I know will get my brain sweating. I was lucky enough to snag an advance copy of #TheSummerChildren by Dot Hutchison (out May 22nd) and if it's anything like the first two books it will have me going in circles trying to figure everything out. That's one of my favorite things about suspense/murder mystery, I'm always trying to stay a couple steps ahead of the characters. I must know who did it! . Reading update: I finally finished the Batman: Knightfall volume last night. I gotta say, while I'm loving the plot points with Bruce and Tim, I'm not a fan of Jean Paul. I kind of could do without his POV, but it's Gotham and someone needs to Batman. I'm also almost finishing Brandon Sanderon's third Wax & Wayne book and I'm loving this series so much, but I have a feeling I'm not going to love how this book ends 😂 Here's hoping the fourth book comes soonish 🤞 . . . #amreading #amreadingya #bookstagram #yabookstagram #bookblogger #bookreviews #bookishgirl #bookishgirls #bibliophile #booksworthreading #booksoninstagram #readerlifestyle #bookishlifestyleblog #idratherbereading #readingnow #readinglife #readingaddict #readallthebooks

[thegladelf]

Q: Is there a book or series that you almost gave up on? . Talk about #throwbackthursdays, I started this one all the way back in high school. It took me a few more years to finish the series, but this book had me hooked from beginning to end. I'm pretty sure it's the very first dystopian I ever read. It takes place in a future where everyone is ugly until they turn sixteen, when they indergo an operation to turn them pretty. Bit, of course, not everyone agrees that you should be forced to change your looks to meet whatever dad society is touting. It's about identity and expression and deciding who you want to be. . . . #amreading #amreadingya #bookstagram #yabookstagram #yabookclub #bookishlife #bookishgirl #bookishgirls #bookishgirlgang #bookphotoshoot #bookphotoaday #bookalicious #bibliophile #booksworthreading #booksoninstagram #idratherbereading #bookchallenge2018 #readerlifestyle #bookishlifestyleblog #readingnow #readinglife #readallthebooks #scottwesterfeld #uglies #tallyyoungblood

[thegladelf]

Happy #WriterWednesday to all my fellow writers and all my favorite writers! . And speaking of my favorite writers, can we talk about Suzanne Collins? I was a bit late to the Hunger Games party the first time I read it. Mockingjay had been out for months by the time I discovered the first book, but oh boy, did I devour all of them. I remember getting to the end of each one. With Hunger Games I sat in car, in the Florida heat, hoping that I'd get to the end before I had to go inside for work. With Catching Fire, I accidentally spoiled myself while looking to see the page count and that last sentence. Oof. And with Mockingjay I was shaking, literally shaking. I'd never had a reading experience that intense before. It took me three days to process that ending and decide that I liked the series. . Q: What is the most intense book you've ever read? . . . #amreading #amreadingya #bookstagram #yabookstagram #bookishlufe #bookishgirl #bookishgirls #bookishgirlgang #bookphotoaday #bookphotoshoot #booklover #booknerd #bibliophile #floridareads #booksworthreading #booksoninstagram #readerlifestyle #bookishlifestyleblog #bookchallenge2018 #readinglife #readingnow #readingaddict #idratherbereading #hungergames #suzannecollins

[thegladelf]

I was so excited to take pictures for y'all this week, less because of the books I had planned (though I am excited about one or two of those) than about these beauties by the wonderful @irisellium. I got these during the @nerdsale last month and I am so happy with them! The minute I saw the Percabeth bookmark, I knew I had to have it. And y'all already know what trash I am for Anything Six of Crows. I wasn't expecting the Great Expectations, but as it turns out that happens to be one of my favorite Dickens novels. Swipe left for close ups of these lovelies. And thanks to Kayla for such great bookmarks! I've never been so excited to tuck something between the pages of my books! (Expect to see more of them this week 😘) . Q: Do you have a weakness for bookish goodies? . . . #amreading #amreadingya #bookstagram #yabookstagram #bookishgoodies #bookishswag #bookphotoaday #bookphotoshoot #bookishgirl #bookishgirls #bookishgirlgang #bookishfeature #bookishfeatures #bookmarks #bookishmerch #booksworthreading #booksoninstagram #idratherbereading #bibliophile #readerlifestyle #bookishlifestyleblog #bookchallenge2018 #sixofcrows #kanej #pjo #percabeth #greatexpectations #charlesdickens #readingmotivation

[thegladelf]

No #tbrtuesday post today, the book I was going to post has been moved to...later in the year thanks to #SupeheroAThon (link for that TBR video in my bio, btw). But I have been wanting to share this awesome little bag by @eviebookish since I got it. It was one of the items in my Batman: Nightwalker crate and, as those markers suggest, I have literally been using it every day. Besides the book, I think this pencil bag was the item I was most looking forward too. My old pencil bag was due for replacement, so this was perfect timing. It's such a neat, iconic design. It feels like you might stumble on it sprayed on the wall in some Gotham alleyway. And the quote is such a Bruce thing to say. I do have to add that fear also clears the sinuses, as I found out this morning when someone almost sideswiped my car on the way to work. I guess criminals in Gotham never have to spend money of decongestants. . Q: Do you have a bookish item that you use regularly? . . . #amreading #amreadingya #bookstagram #yabookstagram #bookfeature #bookishfeatures #bookishswag #bookishgirl #bookishgirls #bookishgirlgang #bibliophile #floridareads #readerlifestyle #bookishlifestyleblog #bookchallenge #bookchallenge2018 #idratherbereading #batman #batmannightwalker #dcicons #marielu

[sweethoneywoods]

#goodmorning #godmorgon #bonjour #buongiorno #kalimera ☀️#sunnyday #haveagoodday #newarrivals #book #booknerd #bookstagram #bookhaul #bookish #booklover #bookphotography #reader #readerlife #readerlifestyle #writerlife #writerlifestyle #momlife #comingsoon ❤️#instagram #instagramers #instadaily #instabook #instagood #LaEli #lavitasecondoeli #laforestadolcemiele ©️ #sweethoneywoods ©️❤️

[thegladelf]

Q: Is there a character whose hype leaves you scratching your head? . This tote is beautiful, this character...not so much. 😂 Don't get me wrong, Bardugo did a great job creating a nuanced villain, you can definitely see in his backstory why he became who he was. I just don't get the appeal. Sure he's gorgeous and powerful, but what are might and beauty without love and respect? (The verdict is still out on Rhys and, as I've yet to read ACOTAR.) . 🌹 @litjoycrate May Photo Challenge Day Five: Magical Boys Tote bag 🌹 #BookstagramTogetherJune: Favorite Author . . . #amreading #amreadingya #yabookstagram #yabookclub #bookishlife #bookishgirl #bookishgirls #bookishgirlgang #bookphotoshoot #bookphotographer #bookphotoaday #bookalicious #bibliophile #booksworthreading #booksoninstagram #idratherbereading #bookchallenge2018 #readerlifestyle #bookishlifestyleblog #readingnow #readallthebooks #thegrishatrilogy #leighbardugo #junebookstagram

[thegladelf]

Q: When you think 🐉, who is the the first fictional dragon that comes to mind? . For me, it's Smaug from The Hobbit. I don't know why, because I'm sure he isn't the first dragon I was exposed to ( the earliest one I can remember atm is Kazul from Dealing with Dragons). Dragons are a pretty solid staple for kid's fantasy. Anyways, The Hobbit was me and my brother's first exposure to Tolkien. My mom had read the books and she was all about introducing us to books she loved. We listened to this and the LotR trilogy in the car as a family driving to and from homeschool stuff. Of course, I do believe there were a few years between us listening to The Hobbit and listening to LotR. The Bro and I didn't really get into until the first movie came out and then we just HAD to listen to the book. . How awesome is this dragon eye soap by @thecharmingfrog? It came in my May @litjoycrate and it's almost too pretty to use. The link to my full unboxing is still in my bio if you want to check that out. . 🌹 May LitJoy Crate Photo Challenge Day 4: Dragon Eye Soap 🌹 #BookQueensJune18: Materialistic characters 🌹 #BookstagramTogetherJune: A book you could never part with 🌹 #bookstagramreadsjune: Love that bookish merch . . . #amreading #amreadingya #yabookstagram #yabookclub #bookishlife #bookishgirl #bookishgirls #bookishgirlgang #bookphotoshoot #bookphotographer #bookphotoaday #bookalicious #bibliophile #booksworthreading #booksoninstagram #idratherbereading #bookchallenge2018 #readerlifestyle #bookishlifestyleblog #readingnow #readallthebooks #jrrtolkien #thehobbit #bilbobaggins #smaug

[thegladelf]

Q: Who is your favorite Grisha character? . If we're talking in the whole Grisha universe, it's Inej Ghafa from the Sox of Crows series. But for the Grisha Trilogy, it's probably Nikolai. Which is hilarious, since I thought he needed a good smack constantly. But he just added such a wonderful dimension to all the darkness of Alina's thoughts and I love how realistic he was about the entire situation. I'm really glad I finally read this series (that's right, I finally did it). I really liked them, though the series didn't really pick up for me until Seige & Storm. Don't get me wrong, Shadow & Bone was still SO good, but for most of the book it was missing that one crucial element Margaret always looks for. Oh, but boy did Leigh deliver when the time came. . 🌹 #JuneInBooks18: The Sequel Was Better 🌹 #JuneBookBlooms18: Ditch That Jacket (do paperbacks count 😂) 🌹 #BookstagramTogetherJune: A Book You'd Recommend to Everyone . . . #amreading #amreadingya #yabookstagram #yabookclub #bookishlife #bookishgirl #bookishgirls #bookishgirlgang #bookphotoshoot #bookphotographer #bookphotoaday #bookalicious #bibliophile #booksworthreading #booksoninstagram #idratherbereading #bookchallenge2018 #readerlifestyle #bookishlifestyleblog #readingnow #readallthebooks #leighbardugo #grishaverse #shadowandbone #seigeandstorm #ruinandrising

[thegladelf]

Q: Have you ever almost quite a series you ended up loving? . You know, a couple of weeks ago I didn't think I would ever talk about this series on my feed again. Book three hurt me real good. Right in feels, I can't believe you betrayed me like that hurt. But then I read Legion and I was so happy with that book (granted, a couple of spoilers might have impacted my decision to continue with the series), that there was no question about me finishing the series. And it seems I discovered it just in time too. Inferno literally just came out, but I was smart enough to place a hold at my library before just about anybody else. . 🌼 #MayInBooks18: Book written by an author of color 🌼 #AllTheBooksMay: Whimsical Reads 🌼 #NotYourAveragePages: #waitingonwednesday . . . #amreading #amreadingya #yabookstagram #yabookclub #bookishlife #bookishgirl #bookishgirls #bookishgirlgang #bookphotoshoot #bookphotographer #bookphotoaday #bookalicious #bibliophile #booksworthreading #booksoninstagram #idratherbereading #bookchallenge2018 #readerlifestyle #bookishlifestyleblog #readingnow #readallthebooks #juliekagawa #inferno #talon #talonseries

[thegladelf]

Q: Do you have a favorite romantic trope? . I'm a fan of almost all romantic tropes, but favorite, favorite, FAVORITE is probably enemies/rivals to lovers. Give me a couple with anytype of animosity who gradually get to know each other and then fall in love? Yeah, that sounds like the recipe for a great romance (which is probably why I love The Cruel Prince so much). The Gallagher girls series takes a couple of books to get to the really good stuff, but when Ally Carter writes a romance, she writes a ROMANCE... I loved the development between Cammie and her main love interest, it was so cute and slightly competitive, but in a nice healthy way. That's not to say that these books are all about romance, these books are about spy school, but I wouldn't love them nearly as much if Cammie and her friends didn't try to use their growing repertoire of spy skills try and figure out the opposite sex. . 🌼 #MayBookstagram18: Friends to Lovers or Enemies to Lovers 🌼 #AllTheBooksMay: Boarding School 🌼 #MayInBooks18: Make a #BookSpineBesuty (I tried!) . . . #amreading #amreadingya #yabookstagram #yabookclub #bookishlife #bookishgirl #bookishgirls #bookishgirlgang #bookphotoshoot #bookphotographer #bookphotoaday #bookalicious #bibliophile #booksworthreading #booksoninstagram #idratherbereading #bookchallenge2018 #readerlifestyle #bookishlifestyleblog #readingnow #readallthebooks #allycarter #gallaghergirls #cammiemorgan