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📚 avid reader, library lover, reel-maker
📖: The Missed Connection
🎧: The Edge of Water
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choose your fighter 🎃👻🍂

s/o to @bantambooks and @randomhouse for hosting us at Camp Bantam! we loved getting crafty and bookish with the girls!!!!

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End of summer dump ☀️🍃

A feast at The Original Pancake House

Wondering why I am being forced to watch a yt girl from Lake Oswego rapping

The sunset was pretty tho

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Adventures in Hood River

A night out with the gals

Fairy Godmother cosplay at Rose City Comic Con

Paint and (coffee) sip

Book shopping haul (hopefully I will read any of these books soon lol)

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Cutie Mt. Rainier

Yes I saw Hayley Williams again 🙂‍↕️

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Wishing I was still at Camp Bantam instead of at work 😪

#bookstagram #bookstagrammer #campbantam #readingretreat #blackbookstagrammer

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One fire pit, six readers, five different worlds #campbantam2026 🏕️📚 When I tell you a reading party is better than any regular party 📖

Have you been on a reading retreat? Do you have a favorite location in mind? Are you sick of my camp reels yet 👀🙈

#booktimistic #campbantam #readoutside #firepitreading

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A weekend full of laughs, crafts, food and books 📚 Thank you @bantambooks @randomhouse for the weekend of dreams aka Camp Bantam 2026 at the most stunning location @sunriverresort 🏕️📖

As an introvert I honestly did not expect to talk and laugh as much as I did. I came home with a bag full of books and trinkets (@outofprint @fraser.tea @napieroutdoors) and memories to cherish for a lifetime ❤️

#booktimistic #campbantam2026 #bookish #readingretreat

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CAMP BANTAM 2026 🏕️📚

Thank you @bantambooks for hosting us for a weekend of reading, crafting, book clubbing, and s’mores-ing!!! Such a lovely, welcoming group of campers and the BEST bookish memories to take home ❤️ (plus… you know… all the books)

📍 @sunriverresort

@randomhouse #campbantam #bantambooks #readingretreat #mysterybooks #thrillerbooks

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What a weekend for the books! 📚🌲

I’m so thankful for @bantambooks for inviting me to a reading retreat weekend in the woods. It was such a unique and fun experience and yes… I even got a little bit of reading done. From crafts to hanging by the fire to recording silly videos, this weekend truly had a bit of everything ✨ I did come with 14 new books and I am not mad at it 😅

@randomhouse @penguinrandomhouse

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After attending numerous book events in the past year, I’ve noticed a common theme— readers are nervous af to go.

Most times, you’re going alone, and you’re lucky if you’ve met a few people through bookstagram or booktok.

And heading into a social situation with so many unknown variables? I don’t care how outgoing you are, it’s absolutely terrifying to take on all by yourself.

But another common theme I’ve noticed? Readers are truly some of the kindest, most inclusive people on the planet. At @booksgownsandcrowns, @kaylsmoon said “reading teaches empathy” and I can’t think of a truer statement. Sure, as with ANY niche and community, there are bad eggs. But overall, the book community is unmatched in their ability to be a friend.

And don’t even get me started on how fun + silly they are 😉

So if you’re afraid to say yes to the book convention or trip, try and remember that everyone else is probably just as nervous as you. Because as humans, we all just want to be seen + loved as we are 🫶🏼

Thank you @bantambooks @randomhouse @penguinrandomhouse for such an amazing weekend + for creating a safe space for readers to connect😭♥️ I am beyond grateful to have had this experience with so many wonderful humans!

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pov you see yourselves as niche micro celebrities in your own corner of the internet 🤭😎

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calling all Portland readers! if you’re looking for an excuse to crack open a new book or simply to meet fellow book lovers, come join us at @change.pdx for a reading social on Tuesday, October 27th! ✨

bring a book, come prepared to mingle, and read in community. 📖💕

each $20 ticket will include one drink of your choice (coffee, tea, and bar menus available) and an entry into a bookish raffle. space is limited, so please RSVP at the link in bio!

this event is hosted in partnership with the Portland chapter of @reesesbookclub. come learn about the community and stay in the loop on local book events!

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September was such a dream! I felt like I was coming back to life as the heat from summer faded and I started feeling cozy and wearing sweaters again 🧶 I had dates with lots of friends, made quiche and soup galore, decorated for Halloween 🎃 and tried some new spots around town. I know October will be even better!

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The Portland chapter of @reesesbookclub had such a lovely time swapping books, trying teas, and hanging out at @smithteamaker !🫖

Make sure to join the group chat at the link in my bio to hear about other events like this💛

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#book #books #bookstagram #booktok #read

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