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A happily married man and father. I have the best wife who supports my book addiction! I enjoy most genres and finding new authors

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WAW 05-10-2026 - 11-10-2026

Weather is definitely changing with the first decent weekend for a long time, shame I’ve got my last assignment due so most of it was spent doing that.

Still on nostalgia buzz with the tunes too, lots of 2010s music being listened to while pounding the keys

Physical Books:
📕 Land - while still dense, I really love O’Farrell’s style of writing
📕 Ravenloft - loving the lore of Curse of Strahd

Audiobooks:
🎧 Is A River Alive? ✅ Actually an informative read especially with the connection to our awa (rivers)
🎧 The Eye of the Bedlam Bride - not surprised I picked this up and loving it so far

Local library is looking cute 🥰

Checked out a new bookstore in one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Tamaki for World Bookstore Day

You know the hyper fixation has kicked when you grab the DK character encyclopaedia when you pick up a new manga to read

Four months at Park Run 🏃‍♂️

Old mate hasn’t been too well so it is good to see her up and about 😻

This week’s shoutout goes to @bookreviewdrew as he has really taught me the power of switching off to enjoy life outside of Insta. Plus I am impressed by the range of books he reads!

Live, laugh, library team✌️

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Indie Author Spotlight 🦉🗺️🏔️

The first two books of the Mhorelia series (The Ascent and The Greatest Threat) by @cwak777

When I created my Bookstagram page, I expected to mostly just share photos of my collection and find new books to add to my never-ending TBR. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect all of the friendships and connections I’ve made along the way. I certainly didn’t expect to be having conversations with authors, let alone becoming friends with some of them.

Christopher has been one of those people and has been one of the kindest and coolest individuals I’ve met on here. When he’s not working as an engineer during his 9-5, he’s writing screenplays and the Mhorelia series.

If that wasn’t cool enough, he was also kind enough to include @boundfortheshelf in the acknowledgements of The Greatest Threat! Seeing my Bookstagram account printed inside an actual book is something I never expected when I started this page, and it truly means more to me than I can ever say. Thank you so much for including me, Christopher! 🥹

The Mhorelia series follows John Atwater, an engineer and Army veteran, whose business trip to Scotland takes a very unexpected turn when he finds himself in the fantasy world of Mhorelia. From there, he’s thrown into an adventure with new friends, dangerous enemies, and plenty of surprises along the way.

The Ascent has been sitting near the top of my TBR for a while now, and with The Greatest Threat officially joining the collection, I finally started it this weekend! I’m really enjoying it so far, especially since the story begins on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, where my family and I visited last year. Definitely a cool coincidence getting to read about somewhere I’ve actually been! I included a couple photos from our trip to help set the vibe. 📸

What’s been the most unexpected part of your Bookstagram journey?

Who are some of your favorite indie authors or what are some indie books you think deserve more love?

🏷️: #IndieBooks #FantasyBooks #Bookstagram #IndieAuthor #FantasyReads

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Books You Couldn’t Pay Me To…

This was a fun challenge! I’ve tagged a few friends but no pressure to participate! And if you’ve already done it sorry if you’re tagged again lol.

#booksta #bookchallenge #booktrend #bookstack #bookstagram

These were books that I couldn’t stop reading…I needed to be reminded that I need sleep!

Don’t start talking about these books with me or you’ll be there all day.

They just didn’t do it for me. That’s all I’ll say lol.

Books I just can’t wait to finally get to!!!

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📖 Is there a long book that’s been sitting on your TBR forever?

Maybe this is the sign you’ve been waiting for! These trusted Bookstagrammers are sharing their favorite reads that are 400+ pages, and each one proves a great story is worth the extra pages.

Swipe through for their recommendations! Which one caught your eye?

👇 What’s a big book that’s been on your TBR for way too long?

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🍸☕️ Whether it’s coffee, cocktails, or a cold beer, one thing is always guaranteed when I meet up with my favorite Bookstagram friends: the conversations are unmatched. 📚✨

Over the last 5 years, this little corner of the internet has brought some truly incredible people into my life — from chatting in DMs about books we loved (or loved to hate 👀) to becoming real-life friends. Booksta has been such a gift, and I’m grateful for every connection made along the way.

So… what are we ordering while we talk books? 🍸☕📖
 🖤Here are a few of my favorite accounts and what we’d be cheersing to. Highly recommend giving these peeps a follow!🖤

Krissy – The tastiest protein drink after hitting the gym together. She surely would whoop my butt in sets and endurance, but we’d have a great time. @books_and_biceps9155

Turner – A small local coffee joint that specializes in lattes with fancy milk froth designs. A few shots of peppermint syrup in mine, please. @turner_of_the_pages

Brent – A vesper martini because honey, we’re fancy bitches. @brentbetweenpages

Nick – Espresso martini because you can’t live life any longer until you have one! @nick_bookworm

Alexander – A pale ale from Fiction Brewery based off a favorite read. @mrd_reads

Leigh Ellen – A large, frothy dark stout beer. Cheers! @mommaleighellensbooknook

Drew – A trendy vegetable or fruit juice because health comes first. @bookreviewdrew

Miha – Authentic German Schnapps in a fun Cologne pub. Pretzels mandatory. @e_bibliothekar

Nicholas – Cosmopolitans because we’re in the big city! @s.nicholas_reads

Rev – Dirty Martini and don’t skip the olives with blue cheese. @thethinwomanreads

O’Dell – The fanciest water in a glass bottle. Throw in a lemon and get crazy. @just.read.it.already

Jeff – 5 or more beers from 4 Noses because she’s coming out tonight! @jmkbbookstagram

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📚𝗠𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀📚

Just a reader and some childhood books that shaped who he is as a reader AND as a human in the world today. As young readers, we take so much from the stories we immersed ourselves in. And they shape us in many ways.

❓What is a childhood series that shaped you❓

I’m so happy to share just a few of mine! 🥰 Two of these series I need to read in full as they kept releasing after my younger years and I’d love to get the full story!

Tagging just a few friends to take part in this but feel free to join in if you feel so inclined 🥰🥰

Happy Tuesday!

🏷️🏷️🏷️
#childhoodbooks #yareads #fantasyreads #percyjacksonandtheolympians #thechroniclesofnarnia

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Warning: this post may cause your audiobook TBR to spiral out of control 🎧📚

Some stories just hit differently when narrated out loud. From unforgettable performances to full-cast productions, audiobooks can completely change the reading experience.

I asked fellow bookstagrammers to share the audiobooks they can’t stop recommending. Sure, these books have great plots, but the audio is what really drives these recs.

If you’re always searching for your next great listen, this carousel is for you. Swipe away 👉

What’s an audiobook that blew you away? Drop it in the comments ⬇️

Don’t forget to:
🤍 Like if audiobooks count as reading
💾 Save this for your next road trip or listening session
📤 Share with an audiobook addict
💬 Comment your all-time favorite audiobook
✨ Like/Share if you discover a new title to add to your TBR 🎧

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🐉 Welcome to Epheria 🐉

When @bookreviewdrew said they were going to starting read @ryancahillauthor Of Blood and Fire, you just know I just had to jump at the chance for a buddy read 📚

Diving back into The Bound and the Broken reminded me just how much I love this series. Honestly, the best part this time round has been experiencing it through someone else’s eyes ⚔️

Watching them travel through this world, get to know the characters, and see those moments for first time has been such a joy 🤩

Massive thank you to @tbbpublishing for completing my ARC collection also!

What colour of ARC is your favourite? 💙💚🖤🧡

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I just finished one of my favorite Manga series so far - The Fable my Katsuhisa Minami. It’s been on of the reading highlights of my year so far! Now, I would like your help on the next series I tackle!!

#bookstagram #manga #tbr

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Series Shame 📚

Sooo yeah, turns out I have a TON of series where I have either book one or the entire series (I’m honestly so bad at buying full series before diving in - it’s a problem & I’m talking to my therapist about it… i.e. my Wife and God)! 😅 Good news is, I think every book/series is this stack are all ones I’m highly anticipating! I’ve got a lot of amazing stories ahead of me!

Thanks for the tag @cassie.reads.alatte & @calliescoffeecafe
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Tagging a few of you to join in. What’s some series shame you have?

#bookstagram #books #fantasybooks

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31 Books That Define Me

I saw this post from @bentalksbooks and I just had to participate (though it’s not my birthday nor am I 31, I’ll stick with the same number, happy birthday man!). This was so much fun going down memory lane. These are the books that helped define who I am. I’ve tagged a few people but anyone is welcome to join in!

Do we have any books in common?

#booksta #bookstagram #bookchallenge #booksonbooks #readerforlife

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April Stack

Spring is almost here! I love spring, let’s leave winter behind please. I was tagged in this challenge by @timmo.reads and I’ve tagged a few others, but no pressure to join!

Ashes of Man - @the_ruocchio
The Pale Horseman - Bernard Cornwell
Red Rising - @piercebrownofficial
Indigo 5 - @m.reddingbooks
Lions of Lucerne - Brad Thor

What’s your favorite season?

#booksta #bookstagram #aprilbookchallenge #bookstacks #bookstackchallenge

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