#top5authors

[airborndesigns]

Top 5 memoirs to inspire your own creative projects:

1. Just Kids by Patti Smith This book is a poetic masterpiece. It is a glimpse into a chapter of supreme creativity and artistic collaboration. Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith were fearless friends who helped each other develop their unique styles. You can imagine yourself sitting side by side with them in their room in the Chelsea Hotel while reading her vividly beautiful depictions. And it may even inspire you to make the most fearless work you've made yet! Thank you, Patti!

#pattismith #justkids #pattismithjustkids

2. How to Grow Up by Michelle Tea Michelle Tea has a distinct style and hilarious perspective on her life thus far and all the changes she has made to become who she. I enjoyed every page of this book and took it everywhere I went. On a day I was feeling especially alone visiting the conservative neighborhood my parents live in, the cover inspired a lovely queer couple to stop and talk to me saying they needed this book with a sarcastic yet knowing glance! And this is so what would happen when you are reading a Michelle Tea book. She inspires inclusivity, queer community building, celebration, and self love! And becasue of that, I got to share one of my favorite things about her; her part in the creation of Drag Queen Story Hour at libraries everywhere! The couple loved it! Michelle reminds us that the world needs all of our stories and to be brave and tell them today! Thanks Michelle!

#michelletea #howtogrowup #michelleteahowtogrowup

3. Drawing Blood by Molly Crabapple If you are craving travel without even leaving your home, this is the book for you. I was magically transported through Molly's colorful descriptions and details. And did I mention this book has pictures! Molly draws gorgeous illustrations and they are paired throughout the text in the most intreging ways. Go pick up this book at your local bookstore and share it with others. Molly's life is courageous and kind and it will have you making friends with your neighbors, going to protests together, and making your own advocacy art through her inspiration! You are one person but you can make a major difference in your own way and that is powerful. Thank you, Molly!

#mollycrabapple #drawingblood #mollycrabappledrawingblood

4. Wildflower by Drew Barrymore Wildflower is a collection of beautiful personal essays. I've been a life-long fan of Drew's work and this book is no exception. I bought the audiobook in addition to the hardcover at her book signing and am enamored by the writing she put together in this compilation! It has everything you want in a book; hilarity, sweetness, adventure, and heart. I even found out we have a soul connection in both being obsessed with Lake Winnipesauke! I spent nine life-changing summers on that lake at camp, some of which were the same years in the 90's she did. In another wonderfully watery story, Drew dives off the deck of a cruise ship into the open ocean and it's a must read! All of the essays speak to growth she has experienced in her life and I am so grateful she chose to share them so that we may be inspired to engage in similar ambitious pursuits. Thanks Drew!

#drewbarrymore #wildflower #drewbarrymorewildflower

5. Waking the Witch by Pam Grossman Pam's thoughtful memoir is wonderfully written and in addition to giving you a glimpse into the history of the archetype of the witch, it connected some dots for me. Pam's podcast, The Witch Wave, helped inspire a feminist roadtrip I took in 2019, the same year the book came out. I made my way to the home of Matilda Joslyn Gage, an abolitionist and stop on the Underground Railroad in Fayetteville, NY. Her nephew, L. Frank Baum wrote Wizard of Oz and she is thought to have been an inspiration for the character of Glinda the Good Witch! Waking the Witch is a magical read and I enjoyed the parts of Pam's story that were set in suburban New Jersey since this is also where i hail from. Hearing about her baby witch visits to the mall and later exploration of New York City transported me back to similarly formative times in my own life. Thank you, Pam!

#pamgrossman #wakingthewitch #pamgrossmanwakingthewitch

[booksandyass]

I've been in a bit of a reading slump the last 2 weeks and just struggling to read so no new review but I thought I'd do a fun tag instead 🙈❤ #top5authors time! 💫 1. Jay Kristoff (my dark lord 😈) 2. VE Schwab 3. Leigh Bardugo 4. Marie Lu 5. Sarah J Maas #knowthebookstagrammer too! Just cause I have a few new friends so here's a little snippet of me 😆 Q. How long have you been reading? A. Honestly for as long as I can remember... I know when I was in infants school k-yr2 my Dad would take me down to the library and it was and still is one of my favorite memory bundles with him ❤ Q. Music or silence? A. Don't care. Just give me a book 😂 Q. Tea or coffee? A. Tea! 🍵 or hot choc or chai latte ❤ Q. Fave book? A. Too hard to narrow down but Nevernight chronicles by Jay Kristoff is untouchable ❤ Q. Fave genre? A. DARK. As long as its dark fiction there a high chance I'll adore it. Fantasy and sci-fi too. Q. Flowers or chocolate? A. Churros. 😂 Not going to tag anyone in particular cause I'm HORRIBLE at keeping up with tags bit feel free to just steal this and have fun like I did 👌🙈 BTW: If you haven't read the Illuminae trilogy (pictured) READ IT OH MY FUCKING GOD READ IT 🙌 #book #books #jaykristoff #amiekaufman #Illuminae #gemina #obsidio #scifi #sciencefiction #fiction #fantasy #yafantasy #bookishcommunity #bookworm #booklover #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #booksofig #reader #reading #readersofinstagram #readersofig (at Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt4FLcPnE_n/?igshid=1qjl2fslkaq0k

[storiedadventures]

I lit this candle for the photo and immediately I was like, uh oh, I'm going to burn through this because omg this is one of the best smells I've ever smelled. This is the candle from December's @thebookishbox and it's inspired by Narnia! Cair Paravel! Made by the always wonderful @sayanythingstudio ❤️ * * Don't miss out on goodies like this! @thebookishbox has some awesome unique boxes planned! Use my code: STORIEDADVENTURES10 to save! * * I was tagged by @amanda.the.bookish for #top5authors #booktag ! * (Not necessarily in order) 1. Brent Weeks * 2. Jay Kristoff * 3. Ted Dekker * 4. Kayla Olson * 5. C. S. Lewis * * #qotd What is your current favorite author? * * #cairparavel #sayanythingstudio #thebookishbox #bookishbox #bookbox #subbox #repcode #narnia #bookstagram #bookishmerch #bestsmellever #candles #bookishcandle #candlemagic #bookworm #bookdragon #narnian #candlelove #obsessed https://www.instagram.com/p/BtO5_xVnsQo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9k4d3me4bllr

[the-girl-who-read-too-much]

QOTD: who are your auto-buy authors? I have so, so many, but I will buy pretty much anything @cassieclare1 puts out 😅✨💕 • Hey guys! Sorry for only posting once yesterday—I was super busy at my internship. You should be able to expect at least two, maybe three, posts from me today though 😊. Featured here is yet another chandelier shot because I really liked how the first one came out, and it gave me Phantom of the Opera vibes (which I thoroughly enjoyed). featured here is The stunning @fairyloot edition of Girls of Paper and Fire by @girlinthelens. I actually read and reviewed ARC of Girls of Paper and Fire sent to me by the amazing people over at @jimmypattersonbooks in an earlier post, so go check that out if you’re interested in knowing what I thought about it (spoiler alert: I thought it was amazing). Have you read Girls of Paper and Fire yet? If so, what did you think? • I was tagged by the amazing @thebookreverie_yt to do the #top5authors tag ✨💕 - Cassandra Clare - Sarah J. Maas - Leigh Bardugo - Laini Taylor - Marissa Meyer I’m tagging @bookishonabudget, @rainbowsandbookshelves, @minyard1015, @pretty_little_library, and @anna_m_reads ✨ • #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookstafeatures #bookstagramfeature #bookishfeatures #booknookstagram #igreads #booksofinstagram #book #books #bookish #bookfeaturepage #bookporn #bookaholic #bookblogger #booklover #booknerd #mybookishfeatures #bibliophile #girlofpaperandfire #jimmypattersonbooks #jamespatterson #natashangan #fairyloot https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs0kGTRn7re/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1iy97ouo5trsh