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Devina Y | Nonfiction Book Reviewer

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📚 Nonfiction at heart, always looking thoughtful reads beyond the hype
📝Curated book recs, hidden gems & reflections
Connect & Collab with me ⬇️

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📚Featuring inspiring nonfiction authors and their must-read masterpieces — the perfect additions to your endless TBR! 😉

🔍Let’s explore a curated selection of books across psychology, philosophy, spirituality, mental health, self-help, and personal development 📖⬅️

Drop your favorite nonfiction in the comments so others can discover more!

#bookstagram #bookstagramindonesia #rekomendasibuku #bookrecommendations #bookrecs #nonfiction #nonfictionreads #bookworm #booklover #bookcommunity #booksbooksbooks #bookreviewer by @devinajulie

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POV: two Indonesian book girlies celebrating Independence Day by sharing their curated reads by Indonesian authors! 🇮🇩📚✨

Featuring a diverse range of genres—from indie to major publishers, including both well-known and emerging Indonesian writers gaining more recognition 📖

Drop your favorite Indonesian reads in the comments below and together let’s spread Indonesian literature to reach the explore page of the global bookish community! 🌍📚

Thank you sis @obsessivelybookishjojo for the inspo❤️🤍

#bookstagram #bookstagramindonesia #rekomendasibuku #bookrecommendations #bookrecs #bookworm #booklover #bookcommunity #booksbooksbooks #bookreviewer #asianliterature by @devinajulie

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Hello, I’m Devina Julie! I haven’t properly introduced myself here as an bookstagrammer. So here we go✨🫶🏼

I’m an Indonesian reader and book reviewer 🤍 While I’m head over heels for nonfiction, I have a soft spot for poetry, prose, and kinda cozy heartwarming reads ✨📚

Here’s a glimpse of me ⬅️
Let’s connect & collaborate — bringing great books to all readers 🤍

❓What are your favorite reads?
— drop them in the comments and Iet’s be bookish friends 🫶🏼

#bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookcommunity #meetthebookstagrammer #booksta #bookstagramindonesia #bookishfriend #booklover #bookaddict #bookworm #books #reads by @devinajulie

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Non-fiction and fiction books that the algorithm might never show you 📖📚✨

Some books deserve way more spotlight ✨🪩 and maybe a permanent spot on your bookshelf 😉

Here’s a quick peek at titles I could endlessly yap about ⬅️

One of these titles is getting an in-depth review coming up next... Which one is your top guess? Tell me in the comments! 👇✨

#bookrec #bookrecommendation #readersofinsta #nonfictionreads #fictionreads Carousel post featuring a curated list of under-the-radar non-fiction and fiction book recommendations on an aesthetic bookish background. Text overlay reads: Non-fiction and fiction books that the algorithm might never show you. Featured books include Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Love's Executioner by Irvin D. Yalom, Managing Difficult People in a Week by David Cotton, Letting Go by David R. Hawkins, Jasmine Tea by Eileen Chang, Arabian Nights, Gift from the Gods by Suchen Christine Lim, and The Fabulist by Uthis Haemamool. by @devinajulie

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Influence or de-influence my TBR! 🍂📚

As the season shifts, I’m picking one fiction and one non-fiction title to read next, but before I finalize my fall book stack, I need your honest opinions! 🥹😆

Here are the titles currently on my radar for autumn reading list:

Fiction :
📖 The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Classic Fiction)
📖 The Women of Troy by Pat Barker (Myth Retelling)

Non-Fiction:
📖 The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason (Classic Non-Fiction)
📖 Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott (Creative Writing)

Swipe 👈 to see the complete reading list!

❓Which fiction and non-fiction pair should I prioritize first, and which ones should I skip? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

#booksta #booklovers #readersofinstagram #readmorebooks A 3-slide bookish carousel titled "Influence or deinfluence my TBR" created by @devinajulie for autumn reading recommendations. Slide 1 features the title overlay "Influence or deinfluence my TBR" with an aesthetic view of a creator with a red hair bow walking through a tree-lined stone path. Slide 2 displays the "FICTION" book stack containing book covers for The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Women of Troy by Pat Barker, Of Secret Service Tea and Treason, Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng, and The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma over the path background. Slide 3 displays the "NONFICTION" book stack featuring Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg, The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason, The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read by Philippa Perry, Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, and Deep Work by Cal Newport. by @devinajulie

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What happens when a fashion icon’s words linger far longer than her persona? 💬👗📚

This was my very first time reading a biography, and the experience completely surprised me (in the best way possible ✌🏻)

Reading Chanel: A Woman of Her Own by Axel Madsen revealed the raw, painful reality behind her legendary fashion empire. Chanel lost her mother at a young age, was abandoned by her father, and spent her adulthood loving men who ultimately chose other women or prioritized status over loyalty.

The only true constant in her life was her work and the legacy she built with her own hands.
Swipe ⬅️ to read a few of her most profound words

💬 If you had to pick just one biography to recommend, whose story should I read next? Tell me in the comments below! 👇

🔖Save this post for your next non-fiction @bbwbooks_id Jakarta haul

#bookstagram #bookstagrammer #nonfictionbookstagram #nonfictionbooks #biography An 10-slide educational biography reflection carousel for non-fiction readers titled "The Chanel Quotes No One Talks About" reviewing "Chanel: A Woman of Her Own" by Axel Madsen, created by @devinajulie. Slide 1 displays the book cover in a warm aesthetic setting with text overlay. Slide 2 outlines the book synopsis and publishing details for Axel Madsen's biography. Slide 3 highlights quotes on heartbreak and survival. Slide 4 details famous quotes on independence and self-reliance. Slide 5 features Chanel's words on vulnerability and love. Slide 6 explores her thoughts on fashion as emotional armor. Slide 7 details the history of mourning and the Little Black Dress. Slide 8 shares personal thoughts on the rage of being unchosen and unfaithful men. Slide 9 provides e-ARC thoughts, star rating, and Goodreads link. Slide 10 features a creator photo with a call to action to follow @devinajulie for curated fiction and non-fiction reflections by @devinajulie

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straight from a reader’s camera roll 📸📚
past reads, upcoming TBRs, and the random spots in between 🪴☕️📖

less overthinking before posting, more real life ✨

📖happy international literacy day📖

#bookstagram #bookstragrammer #readerofinstagram #readerslife #readingforpleasure a kindle read titled Heroes held up against a bright blue sky in Turkiye with soft sunlight by @devinajulie

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Have you ever fallen in love with an author on the very first page? 📚💘

Because that was me with Eileen Chang 🫶🏼

I first heard about her from @shelfishness (whose literary fiction taste is top-tier ✨). Then, like a plot device in a movie, I stumbled upon her short stories collection Jasmine Tea while traveling in Dubai.

Did I make an irresponsible financial decision to buy it? Absolutely.
Do I regret it?
Not for a single second.
Swipe ⬅️ to a glimpse of Jasmine Tea short stories collection🍵

My wallet is officially in danger because I am now committed to buying her entire catalog 💸📚😂

🔖 If you love translated Chinese fiction with gorgeous prose and delightfully complex, messy characters, you need this 🤎 It was love at first read 💘

❗️Save this for your next bookstore spree! 🛍️ A 7-slide educational book review and reflection carousel for translated literary fiction titled "Jasmine Tea" by Eileen Chang, created by @devinajulie. Slide 1 features a hand holding the white book cover of Jasmine Tea against a vintage Hong Kong style cafe background. Slide 2 displays the book synopsis and publishing details card. Slide 3 breaks down key themes of Jasmine Tea and generational trauma. Slide 4 explores The Golden Cangue and character depth. Slide 5 features Traces of Love alongside an iced coffee drink. Slide 6 displays personal thoughts and review rating with a call to check Goodreads. Slide 7 shows a closing creator shot with a call to action to follow @devinajulie for curated fiction and non-fiction reflections. by @devinajulie

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Some connections heal us.
Yet some wound us. Shattered us.
And some just happened to us.

For years, I thought isolation and detachment would heal the wounded me. I used to constantly anticipate the hurt that might come next. But now, I realize that avoiding connection doesn’t heal our wounds.

Over time, I met people and read books that showed me the other side: that warm, fulfilling connections are the true path to healing. And we deserve them.

The One Who Broke You Can’t Heal You by @najwazebian made me realize just how vital healthy connections really are. Swipe ⬅️ to read hard truths I learned from the book 📚

Thank you @netgalley and @harmonyrodaleconvergent for the e-arc. I am truly honored to receive this thought-provoking read.

🔖 save this post if you need a bold, assertive reminder to step away from unfilling relationships

#bookstagrammer #nonfictionbooks #nonfictionreads #selfhelpbooks #bookrecs a cozy aesthetic flat lay of a book on a desk titled The One Who Broke You Can’t Heal You by Najwa Zebian with overlay text Hard Truth You Learn After Being Hurt by @devinajulie

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2 months ago

I thought I needed a 5k following.

I thought I needed to live in the US, UK, or Canada.

And I thought major publishers would turn me down because of my unaesthetic IG feed.

And yet, here I am.

Living in a small country, Indonesia.
Fewer than 3k followers after 3+ years.
Not a native English speaker.
But receiving e-ARCs from world-renowned publishers.

When I first joined @netgalley the rejections hit hard and fast. But once I adjusted my reader bio and request strategy, everything shifted. Fast forward to today, and many publishers are saying YES to my requests.

If you think you can’t make it as a bookish creator, let me share my strategy so you can too 🫶🏼
Swipe ⬅️ to read!

🔖 Save this post before submitting your next e-arc request 📚
❓Got questions about setting up your account? Drop them in the comments below and let’s chat💬

#bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booklovers #netgalley #netgalleyreader a woman with the dark hair in a claw clop holding a Kindle e-reader with text overlay reading: How to read books months before they hit shelves — the NetGalley secrets that get me approved by major publishers see by @devinajulie

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dropping a few of my kinda chic bookish trends here📚🤎⬅️

which one of these resonates most with you? 👀

#bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booklover #readersofinstagram #bookishcommunity a book lover smiling while reading an open book outdoor with typography text reading kinda chic to carry a book wherever you go by @devinajulie

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3,000 couples studied over 30 years. 8 essential conversations. 1 nonfiction book 📚

This science-based nonfiction read reveals what actually makes a relationship thrive, last, and fulfill us. It carries that rare, old-soul kind of love vibe✨

Perhaps to love is simply to understand 🤍
Swipe ⬅️ for the reflections and notes I took from Eight Dates 📓

🔖Save this post if you are looking for a trustworthy book on love, or share it with the ones who need it most today. See you on the next book reflection! 🤍

#bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookreview #nonfictionreads #relationshipadvice by @devinajulie

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