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There's no such thing as a "right" reading list. ⁣ ⁣ There are SO many books out there. ⁣ ⁣ Not to mention that hundreds or more new books come out every year 🤯 ⁣ It is literally impossible to read them all.⁣ ⁣ There's always going to be another bestseller. ⁣ ⁣ Another 'must-read'.⁣ ⁣ But reading is a personal experience. ⁣ ⁣ Instead of trying to keep up with everyone else:⁣ ⁣ ☑️ Read the books that YOU want to read. ⁣ ⁣ ☑️ Take inspiration from recommendations but pick those that appeal to YOU. ⁣ ⁣ ☑️ And don't be afraid to stop reading a book YOU are not enjoying. DNF that book! ⁣ Drop a "🔥" emoji below if you agree! ⁣ #velvetopus #velvetopusreads #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #bookstagramuk #bookish #books #readstagram #booksbooksbooks #booksofinsta #bibliophile #booknerd #bookworm #booklover #bookcommunity #reader #bookstagrammer #bookobsessed #readeraesthetic #freelancingfemales #readersofinstagram #contentwriter #writersofinstagram #riotgrams #creativesofinstagram #freelancingfemale #freelancewriter #inspirationalwords #freelancewriting #booksellersofinstagram
How do you feel about stickers on books? Some peop How do you feel about stickers on books? Some people love ‘em. Some people hate ‘em. Stickers on books really are the marmite of the book world. ⁣ ⁣ I personally think it depends on the sticker.⁣ ⁣ ❌ Stickers that ruin the book? Hate it! ⁣ ⁣ ✔️ Signed by the author sticker? Love it!⁣ ⁣ ❌ Stickers that ruin the book? Hate it!⁣ ⁣ ✔️ Reduced sticker? Love it! ⁣ ⁣ ❌ Stickers that ruin the book? Hate it! ⁣ ⁣ To sum up, I strongly dislike stickers that damage books. Drop a 💯 below if you agree! ⁣ ⁣ #velvetopus #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #bookstagramuk #bookish #readstagram #writingcommunity #legalwriter #booksbooksbooks #booksofinsta #bibliophile #booknerd #bookworm #booklover #bookcommunity #reader #bookstagrammer #bookobsessed #readeraesthetic #womeninsff #freelancingfemales #freelancewriter #freelancingfemale #sapphicbooks #readersofinstagram #contentwriter #writersofinstagram #writer #creativesofinstagram #sunnybookstack
Are the libraries open again near you? Mine recent Are the libraries open again near you? Mine recently re-opened and I spent over an hour browsing the shelves to get this gorgeous stack of books. ⁣ ⁣ I love libraries. They play such an important part in connecting people to stories they might not otherwise be able to access. I was incredibly lucky to have libraries in my childhood, with books that fuelled my imagination and inspired me to write. Visiting my local library on my first official day as a #freelancewriter ✍️ over a year after libraries closed here in the UK felt like coming full circle. ⁣ The books in this very special, first-time-in-over-a-year #libraryhaul are: ⁣ ⁣ 📚 Circus of Wonders by @elizabethmacneal⁣ ⁣ 📚 The Wolf Den by @elodielharper⁣ ⁣ 📚 Plain Bad Heroines by @emdanforth⁣ ⁣ 📚 Skyward Inn by Aliya Whiteley. Published by @rebellionpublishing ⁣ ⁣ And not pictured (but featured in my stories) 📚 Black Gothic Sci-Fi Short Stories by @flametreepublishing ⁣ I'd love to know what your experiences of libraries were in your childhood. Did library books help you in your life? Or do you find them more useful now, as an adult? ⁣ ⁣ #velvetopus #thewolfden #skywardinn #circusofwonders #plainbadheroines #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #bookish #readstagram #booksbooksbooks #booksofinsta #bibliophile #booknerd #bookworm #booklover #reader #bookstagrammer #bookobsessed #readeraesthetic #womeninsff #bookstagramuk #freelancefemale #readersofinstagram #contentwriter #writersofinstagram #creativesofinstagram #riotgrams #bookstack
What's the last book you rated 5 stars? ⁣ ⁣ He What's the last book you rated 5 stars? ⁣ ⁣ Hey everyone! I am officially done with full-time employment and will be embarking on #freelancelife as of next week! Huge thanks to @fionalikestoblog for her wonderful book #outofoffice which gave me the confidence to a) think of myself as a freelancer b) approach a potential client and c) negotiate rates! I've now got my first EVER freelance client on board and I'm excited for this journey ✍️ ⁣ I keep thinking that #caraval is my last 5 star read but it was actually my re-read of Rebecca and my first time read of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. I loved all three of these and they really sum up my reading tastes: magical, glamorous and atmospheric. ⁣ ⁣ What do your last three 5 star reads say about your reading tastes? ⁣ #velvetopus #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #bookish #readstagram #writingcommunity #booksbooksbooks #booksofinsta #bibliophile #booknerd #bookworm #booklover #bookcommunity #reader #bookstagrammer #bookobsessed #readeraesthetic #womeninsff #bookstagramuk #freelancingfemale #taylorjenkinsread #bookphotography #newbookstagrammer #magicreads #bookstagramfest #writingcommunity #depop #velvetopusreads
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