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Swipe for some recs from across #Bookstagram

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📸 5: @byalisoncooper

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☑️TBR planning

Yes, I'm aware that I already posted my ten before the end. And it was ten different books. And why, since I have been such a mood read, am I even trying to plan my reading?

These are all books left over from my 2024 TBR. With your input, I have used them to create my 12 challenge for 2025. I picked the ten shortest books as my December TBR. Will I get through them all? Not a chance. But I had fun making this post.

Several people have agreed to buddy read with me. Let me know if you want to join me for any of these reads.

#TenBeforeTheEnd #TBR December reads #2025TBR #12Challenge #BuddyReads #Bookstagram

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Irish lit with quotation marks!! Oh, happy day!!

I chalk it up to recently getting caught up with The Bear, but I had a strong urge to crack the spine of this book. MeToo novels aren’t new, so I’m not sure what I was expecting. Service surprised me. Each character had such a distinct voice, from Daniel, the celebrity chef who has been accused of rape, his wife Julie, who is torn between standing by her man and come to grips with reality, and Hannah, a former server who reflects on her time at the restaurant. What I appreciated the most was the nuance, the subtlety in storytelling that had me turning the next page.

And thank you to @thatgoodgoodbook for the impromptu buddy read!

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We’re halfway through “Long Island” and it’s been a rollercoaster of emotions! What are your thoughts on Colm Tóibín’s writing and the characters of the novel? Let us know in the comments below! #ReadWithUs

📸: @megcranshelf
📸: @thatgoodgoodbook
📸: @blackgirlwithbooks
📸: @thegirlwith.thetuliptattoo
📸: @readsrandiread
📸: @bigskybooks
📸: @rcwliteraryagency

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✨ Bookstagrammers to follow if you love literary fiction ✨

As we head into prize season, I wanted to highlight my go-to bookstagrammers for literary fiction recs. IG only allows 20 tags (sorry to leave off many faves 😞), so I’ve prioritized readers who often highlight lesser-known books and who write thoughtful reviews. Please share your favorite lit fic-centric bookstagrammers in the comments!

@bitterpurl knows about all the books before anyone else, and she’s the queen of translated lit
@kelseysreads finds the best undiscovered global reads – seriously most of my saved posts are from her
@anniesmanybooks has iconic photos and reflective takes on a wide range of lit fic
@readwithemilyg and I share very similar tastes (of course I love her!) and she reads lit fic, poetry, and non-fic
@jcgrenn_reads is the most passionate reader, champion of authors, and doodle king
@bernie.lombardi is thoughtful, kind, and a fantastic read along host - love his in-depth reviews
@openbookopen has the best queer book recs and heartfelt reviews
@whatkissreads introduces me to so many great books; I always trust her recs
@surabhi.reading features regional and rural reads that speak to my Midwestern heart
@busyblackbookworm has such well-written critiques and raves
@ambershelf makes radar plots (!) that serve as great guides to all the prize list books
@bookalong highlights amazing backlist books, translated lit, and indie publishers
@erinreadstheworld features underhyped books from around the globe – love her recs
@hilaryreadsbooks is a phenomenal writer; love her reviews
@thatgoodgoodbook can always be trusted to give it to you straight in her incisive reviews
@laura_reads_ stellar reviews always help me figure out if a book is for me or not
@bookshelfbyla highlights a diversity of the most exciting new releases
@tackling.my.tbr has brilliant reviews from an Asian Australian perspective
@bretts.book.stack has insightful book takes, as well as a podcast!
@emzi.reads has great backlist picks and writes introspective reviews

Consider giving these incredible readers a follow, and shout out your faves below! I’m so thankful for this community 💕

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✨ Since it’s Black History Month, I want to highlight some of my favorite Black bookstagrammers who post fantastic recs and reviews and have enriched my reading life. Please follow them, support them, and read the books they recommend!

Many apologies for missing many great BGers since IG only lets me tag 20. I hope you already know about Reggie (reggiereads), Traci (thestackspod), Darryl (dsweet_library), and Crystal (melanatedreader)…see how I snuck in some extra there 😏? Please shout out your favorite Black bookstagrammers in the comments!

@busyblackbookworm: Courtney has impeccable taste; I trust every one of her recs
@thatgoodgoodbook: Aixa writes stellar reviews on litfic, memoirs, and non-fic
@damalireads: Love Damali’s insightful, personal reflections on books
@naesreadingnook: Naomie’s reviews are funny, vulnerable, and full of truth
@_britt_lit: Brittany assembles thought-provoking statistics about “best book” lists
@2eachherown: Tracey’s passion for educating readers about Black history is everything
@drenchedinlight_reads: Genay is a bookseller in addition to being an avid reader
@thereadingblackgirls: Denisha, Aziza, Kayla, and Alex are an amazing team with helpful book insights
@prettylittlebookshelf: Morgan hosts the #BlackResilienceBookstaTour, which helped introduce me to many amazing BGers
@herstacks: I aspire to Nehrlisa’s aesthetics
@bookshelfbyla: Letitia has thoughtful, honest reviews that help me prioritize my TBR
@booksandthemes: Shakila dives into all the genres
@bookiesandtea: Nicole co-hosts #20BookByIndieAuthors with Shakila
@dai2daireader: Daina reads broadly and gives lovely book summaries
@beeisforbooks: Bianca mixes it up with reels, reviews, and compilation posts
@wedog.ear.overhere: Cresha’s passion for books and reading shine in her posts
@bookwormnai: Nailah’s pithy captions put my ramblings to shame
@blackbiracialandbookish: Candice hosts #23HistFicBooksWithMe and has great giveaways
@bringme_books: Adriana has fun reels, book sales, and reviews
@cultivatedreads: Dominique hosts the Abolitionist Book Club and has great content

Follow #BlackGirlBookstaTour to find more Black BGers, authors, and books during this month!

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🔆 Last | Now | Next 🔆
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✨ Last: The Cancer Journals by Audre Lorde- one raised eyebrow moment but otherwise such a good read. Wise words and food for thought as you’d expect.

✨ Now: There’s No Such Thing As An Easy Job & The Wedding Crasher. I can’t remember the last romance novel I read and I felt like switching it up so here we are. It’s taking me a minute to get into but I’m liking the change of pace. I’ve clicked with the former now too and I’m liking it a lot.

✨ Next: I can’t promise but I’m going to try to read Sea of Tranquility next as promised!
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Have you read any of these? Tagged some of you but consider your self tagged if you feel like doing it!

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I don’t take part in a lot of book tags but when there is one that is created who I consider elite readers I must take part… also I have had this phone on my phone for over 2 years- it was time.

Thanks @reads.and.reveries and @asbthebookworm for creating #jelisdoncjesuis (I read, therefore I am) .

At first, I thought this would be insanely easy but I am not gonna lie, some did through me for a loop. Also I added pressure to myself by making all the answers #ReadCaribbean . Here goes!

Your name? GIRL, WOMAN, OTHER @bernardineevaristo

Describe yourself? ONE OF THE GOOD ONES @maritzamoulite @maikamoulite

How are you? AN UNTAMED STATE @roxanegay74

Describe the place you’re currently living? POPISHO @leone.ross

If you could go anywhere right now, where would it be? MOTHERLAND @wandekagayleart

Fave means of transport? WHERE THE RHYTHM TAKES YOU @sarahdasswrites

Your best friend? PATSY @ndennisbenn

You and your friends are? PEOPLE PERSON @candice_w

What’s the weather like? WITH THE FIRE ON HIGH @acevedowrites

What’s your favourite moment of the day? DAYLIGHT COME @dianamccaulay

What is life for you? HOME, HOME @lisaallenagostini

You fear? FRYING PLANTAIN @zalikarb

The best piece of advice you’ve given? WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU MANGOS @kezywrites

Thought of the day? THESE GHOSTS ARE FAMILY @librarylovefest

Sometimes I feel strong about? THINGS I HAVE WITHHELD @millerkei

How would you wish to die? | WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING @alyssacolelit

The current state of your soul? THE FULLNESS OF EVERYTHING by Patricia Powell

Your dream? HOW TO LOVE A JAMAICAN @alexiaarthurs

I hope you enjoyed that…. I literally sat at my Read Caribbean book shelf staring at books looking for answers! 🤣

This tag is open to everyone (I tagged a few people), I would LOVE to see your answers!

#ReadCaribbbean
#CaribbeanGirlReadingTheWorld
#Bookstagrammer #MeetTheBookstagrammer

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Love an easy tag… #lastbooki is perfect since I STILL cannot write reviews in this 2022

Last Book I…

💳 Bought: Death In Spring by Mercè Rodoreda, translated by Martha Tennent. @reviewbookshop rec today! My only criteria were slim and paperback so will see

📚Borrowed: Bernard And The Cloth Monkey by Judith Bryan from the library and the due date arrived before I even read it. Regular occurrence.

🎁 Was gifted: Yoruba Girl Dancing by Simi Bedford

🎁 Gave to Someone Else: The Dangers Of Smoking In Bed by Mariana Enriquez / These Bones Are Not My Child by Toni Cade Bambara

📚 Started: The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers

📚 Finished: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

🌟 Gave 5 stars: Most books I’ve read this year have banged so far! Don’t like rating with stars but I think Lote by Shola Von Reinhold was my last 5

🌟 Gave 2 stars or less: I can’t bear to do this, I would rather just never speak of the book again. How can I read a book I thought was 2 stars or less?? Plus if I book is 2 stars OR LESS (!!) I wouldn’t get far enough to rate it anyway. I don’t think I can read them. I’ve rambled about this now

📚 Didn’t Finish: Lady Joker Volume 1 by Kaoru Takamura- not because it was I didn’t like it, I just think it needs a bit more commitment from me. Intriguing but very big book. Will pick it up again later

🎧 Listened to: Pachinko- loved the narration, captivating story. Need to watch it now

Tagged some people but feel free to have a go! What booktag do you like right now ?

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I Read, Therefore, I Am…✨#jelisdoncjesuis
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I was tagged in this one by @asbthebookworm and I loved the sound of it but definitely needed a minute to think about it! I didn’t track my reading last year and most of my books aren’t currently accessible so I’ve used a combination of books I read last year/ favourites/ books on my immediate TBR that I actually have to hand!
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🌻 Your name? The First Woman

🌻 Describe yourself?
Harmless Like You (Rowan Hisayo Buchanan)

🌻 How are you?
Locating Strongwoman (Tolu Agbelusi)

🌻 Describe the Place You’re Currently Living:
This Lovely City (Louise Hare)

🌻 If you could go anywhere right now, where would you go?
Foreign Soil (Maxine Beneba-Clarke)

🌻 Favourite means of transport: The Boat (Nam Le)

🌻 Your Best Friend: Radical Love (Omid Safi)

🌻 You and your friends are: The Dragons, the giant(s), the Women (Wayétu Moore)

🌻 What’s the weather like?
Cold enough for Snow (Jessica Au) but Speaking of Summer (Kalisha Buckhanon) - this is England, after all.

🌻 What’s your favourite moment of the day? This Wide Night (Sarvat Hasin)

🌻 What is life for you? Sorrow & Bliss (Meg Mason)

🌻 Your fear? Cockroaches (Scholastique Mukasonga)

🌻 The best piece of advice you’ve been given:
There’s No Such Thing as An Easy Job (Kikuko Tsimura)

🌻 Thought of the day: Things I Have Withheld (Kei Miller)

🌻 Sometimes I feel strongly about: Lives of Girls and Women (Alice Munro)

🌻 How would you wish to die?
The Old Drift (Namwali Serpell)

🌻 The current state of your soul:
One Breath at a Time (Salatu E. Sule)

🌻 Your dream: A Thousand Years of Good Prayers (Yiyun Li)

I’ve tagged some of you but, as always, consider yourself tagged if it floats your boat!

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we're so excited to introduce you to some phenomenal bookstagrammers within the book community! find out more about them and their accounts via the link in our bio, and then be sure to give them a follow (tagged here!) to find your new favorite book! 📚 (1/2)

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2021 was admittedly not the year we were hoping for. And I’m too cynical to think enough will change this year.

That said, I read some great books and I’m hopeful for more great books in 2022!

I also want to share my appreciation for this community. For not only pushing me to read more and providing great recommendations, but also for the friendship, critiques, laughs, justice seeking and more. I wish you all a year full of good books!

And extra big shout outs to @allegedlymari/ @happylettercollective for the badass tote!

And if I missed you in the tags, I love you and I wish you all the same. 😘

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