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Author: Irena Brignull

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What are you #currentlyreading? Are you enjoying i

What are you #currentlyreading? Are you enjoying it?
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#boutofbooks kicks off today, I’m so excited!! I’m starting off the readathon by finishing up Kingdom of the Wicked by @kerrimaniscalco - I’m about halfway through and loving it! Thank you so much to @jimmypattersonbooks for sending me a copy!

How many signed books do you own? Last count I had

How many signed books do you own?
Last count I had more than 450 of them! I have a special section in my shelves just for signed copies. I’ve met all of the authors pictured here in person - I’ve been lucky enough to attend a ton of bookish events (well over 40, including 7 years of YALLfest) and have met over 100 different authors ☺️ I also make it a point to order signed copies whenever I can! I miss attending author events SO MUCH...they cancelled YALLfest too, which I saw coming, but still huuurrrrtsss. Womp womp.
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CHALLENGES
#bonnypages - signed books
#bluelovesbookishaug20 - #openbook
#ampersandaug20 - YA or MG? YA aaaaall the way, I don’t like MG 🙈

What was your last 5 star read? • Mine was a re-

What was your last 5 star read?
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Mine was a re-read of this beauty via audiobook (on my @sudio earbuds, of course)! If you like audiobooks, definitely check these out. Erin Spencer is fantastic 👌🏻
I actually don’t remember my last 5 star read that wasn’t a re-read or a Jay Kristoff book, sadly. They’re few and far between these days 😩😩
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Challenges:
#bonnypages - last 5 star
#bookbookowlemotionalaugust - gave me all the feels
#ampersandaug20 - simple vs. elaborate set up: I personally like simple for my own photos because I’m lazy, but elaborate photos are interesting to look at on other accounts! 😂

Do you prefer series or standalones? I tend to gra

Do you prefer series or standalones? I tend to gravitate more toward series even though I usually suck at continuing them 😂 I also find it rare that I enjoy the second book as much as the first, and it’s almost never BETTER than the first (Second Book Syndrome is REAL for me okay)...with the exception of Kristoff books! While I love the whole Illuminae Files trilogy, Gemina is hands down my fave of them. I felt the same about Godsgrave, Kinslayer, and Aurora Burning too!
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I’m taking part in my first ever #inspiredbybookish post! I just love Gi’s photo 😍
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Challenges:
#allthebooksaug20 - 2+ authors
#bookbookowlemotionalaugust - action
#ampersandaug20 - standalone vs. series

Happy National Book Lovers Day! What are you #curr

Happy National Book Lovers Day! What are you #currentlyreading?
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Challenges:
#allthebooksaug20 - I’m currently reading Gardens of the Moon
#ampersandaug20 - #shelfiesunday > sock Sunday 😜
#bluelovesbookishaug20 - Book Lovers Day
#fearyournovel - book lovers

What book(s) made you laugh out loud while reading

What book(s) made you laugh out loud while reading?
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Serpent and Dove is HILARIOUS! I did not expect a fantasy to ever make me laugh so much, but it is definitely laugh out loud funny. I cherish books that draw a genuine laugh! I’ve already had the chance to read Blood & Honey and it’s just as funny (and also BRINGS the action)!
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Challenges:
#wildadventuresaug20 - made you laugh
#allthebooksaug20 - have you read this?
#fearyournovel - #flatlayfriday

What’s your favorite non-bookish hobby? I love p

What’s your favorite non-bookish hobby? I love playing video games! My current favorite is this gem right here. My boyfriend and I love to play zombies - I think the highest level we’ve made it so far is 37 🤔 Ultimately I think my all time fave game is Skyrim, I just don’t play it anymore because I beat it and there was nothing left to do on the game, but I didn’t want to start from scratch and lose all my progress 😆
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#wildadventuresaug20 - fave non-bookish hobby
#bonnypages - hardcover stack
#ampersandaug20 - readathon or read-a-long? Readathon all the way! I can’t wait for Bout of Books!

What is your favorite book by a black author? I th

What is your favorite book by a black author? I think mine is probably Raybearer by @jordanifueko! But I also confess that I need to be more vigilant about actively seeking out those books. I’m guilty of not paying enough attention to author’s race or gender sometimes, and it’s definitely something I want to try harder on. I’d especially love some sci-fi and fantasy recs from black authors if you have some!
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That being said, this is one that I’m really excited for! (And also This is Not My America, which I’m def getting to this month) I don’t know if I’ll get to it this month but it’s definitely on my list for September. Thank you so much to @simonteen for sending me a copy!
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“Perfect for fans of The Hate U Give, this unforgettable coming-of-age debut novel explores issues of race, class, and violence through the eyes of a wealthy black teenager whose family gets caught in the vortex of the 1992 Rodney King Riots.”
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Challenges:
#allthebooksaug20 - black voices
#ampersandaug20 - YA or Adult? I def prefer YA, but I want to start reading more Adult fantasy!

Do you have a bookish BFF? (If not: hardcover or p

Do you have a bookish BFF? (If not: hardcover or paperback?)
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My bookstabestie is @cbookaddiction and today I wanted to show her a little love! She’s been an awesome friend for a couple years now and she’s also my go to for book recs! She’s pretty much my book twin when it comes to tastes, so I always see what she thinks of a book before buying because I trust her judgement. I also ADORE her photos, so today I recreated one of my faves of hers! (Her original is in the next slide!)
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Challenges:
#allthebooksaug20 - bookish BFF
#ampersandaug20 - paperback or hardcover? (HC all day every day!)
#bonnypages - go to props: I love my sunflowers and pine cones!
#bookbookowlemotionalaugust - genre you want to read more of: Adult fantasy!
#bluelovesbookishaug20 - National Friendship Day

What book are you starting the month with? I’m r

What book are you starting the month with? I’m really excited for all the books on my TBR this month, but I’m especially excited for Hold Back the Tide (@paperfury’s review made me go buy it immediately!) so I’ll be starting that first 😄
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Challenges:
#allthebooksaug20 #ampersandaug20 #bonnypages #wildadventuresaug20 #bluelovesbookishaug20 August TBR

What #ownvoices books are you excited to read? Dro

What #ownvoices books are you excited to read? Drop me some recs! (This one is on my list for next month, I can’t wait to read it!)
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Dear Martin meets Just Mercy in this unflinching yet uplifting YA novel that explores the racist injustices in the American justice system.
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Thank you to @getunderlined for sending me a copy of the book and teaming up with me for a great giveaway!
TO ENTER:
-follow me, @storygramtours @kcjohnsonwrites and @getunderlined
- tag a friend you think will be interested
For EXTRA entry
- visit @the.magicalpages tomorrow and repeat these steps
RULES
- Giveaway will end August 10th at midnight EST
- US ONLY
- not affiliated with Instagram
-must be 18 or have parents permission
-must be a public account so I can verify entries

What book on your immediate TBR are you most excit

What book on your immediate TBR are you most excited for?
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Did you know that The Princess Will Save you is a feminist retelling of The Princess Bride?! I love that movie and can’t wait to pick this one up! Thank you to @torteen for sending me this gorgeous finished copy!
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The Princess Will Save You is a YA fantasy adventure inspired by The Princess Bride, in which a princess must rescue her stable boy true love, from the acclaimed author of Sea Witch, Sarah Henning.

When a princess’s commoner true love is kidnapped to coerce her into a political marriage, she doesn’t give in—she goes to rescue him.

When her warrior father, King Sendoa, mysteriously dies, Princess Amarande of Ardenia is given what would hardly be considered a choice: Marry a stranger at sixteen or lose control of her family’s crown.

But Amarande was raised to be a warrior—not a sacrifice.

In an attempt to force her choice, a neighboring kingdom kidnaps her true love, stable boy Luca. With her kingdom on the brink of civil war and no one to trust, she’ll need all her skill to save him, her future, and her kingdom.

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