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Weekend 2-3 August

Emma Holtrust August 4, 2014
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“Read the best books first, or you may not have a chance to read them at all.”

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Happy book-birthday, To Kill A Mockingbird. One of my favourite novels and I feel so blessed to discover these great characters over and over again whenever I want to. #tokillamockingbird #tkam #harperlee #book #books #instabook #bibliophile #reading #read #booknerd #bookstagram #bookworm
Happy anniversary, Harry Potter! Can you believe HP came out 20 years ago? In honour of this special occasion, I'm continuing the re-read I started about two years ago!! I stranded on book 5, so this is how I'll spend my evening! Are any of you celebrating? #harrypotter #harrypotter20 #hp #theorderofthephoenix #jkrowling #book #books #bookstagram #bibliophile #reading #bookworm #booknerd #instabook
My Sunday read! I couldn't put this down - it was so amazing! I love retellings and this is an original spin on the Mulan story. It has enough elements that remind me of Mulan, yet so many original twists and turns! #bookstagram #books #book #instabook #booklr #bookstagramfeature #flameinthemist #reneeahdieh #booknerd #bookworm #reading #read #sunday #ya #bibliophile
One of the books I picked up at @shakespeareandcoparis! How I loved the store and every single book in it 😍😍 Anyone else ever been? Last month was my first time and I can't wait to go back!! #shakespeareandcompany #book #books #bookworm #bookstagram #instabook #reading #read #booknerd #bookphotography #jamesjoyce #paris #bookshelf #bookstagramfeature
Not one novel or writer has inspired me to write more than Truman Capote and In Cold Blood. This novel literally changed my idea about what a story can be and how I can reach other people. While Capote is now often known for his extravagant lifestyle, I adore the rawness this sketch of him portrays. He wasn't just a socialite (though his parties are legendary), but a writer who was able to reach inside people's psyche and convey it on the page. Thank you, Literary Listography for including this in your book. #book #books #bookstagram #literature #literarylistography #trumancapote #incoldblood #instabook #read #reading #bookstagramfeature #bookphotography #booknerd #bookworm #bookporn
The @baileysprize winner is announced tomorrow, so this week it's all about Bailey's long - and shortlist books! I loved The Power, a novel that explores gender structures and imagines what would happen in women, specifically teenage girls, were the strongest. It's enjoyable and extremely original! The other novel in this picture is First Love, the story of an abusive marriage and the emotional impact on the wife. The writing in this novel is original and impactful - definitely not a novel you'll forget! Both reviews are on the blog (link in bio!) #bookstagram #book #books #instabook #instabooks #bibliophile #read #reading #baileysprize #thepower #firstlove #booknerd #bookworm #bookporn #bookphotography #bookstagramfeature
Started to fill out this literary listbook and can't believe this gorgeous sketch of two of my favourite characters ever together! If this was on a poster, I'd frame it right away - without the troubled heading, because I don't like that. I think they're allowed to be young and concerned about their future, without being called troubled! But I'm loving this and filling out all the lists - it's a great way to revisit so many of my favourite novels! Anyone else doing this? #book #books #bookstagram #reading #instabook #bibliophile #bookworm #bookstagramfeature #bookfeature #booknerd #read #thecatcherintherye #thebelljar #sylviaplath #jdsalinger
Sundays is for sitting on the floor and enjoying my amazing birthday presents! So blessed to have the whole Fitzgerald collection finally! I love these editions and I just can't stop looking at them! I've read all the novels before, except The Beautiful and the Damned - I'm saving that one because it's the last new Fitzgerald novel I'll ever read. 💔 #book #books #bookstagram #fscottfitzgerald #instabook #reading #read #bookworm #booknerd #bibliophile #sunday #fitzgerald #greatgatsby #tenderisthenight #thebeautifulandthedamned #pretty
Special edition of To Kill A Mockingbird - a birthday present to myself from @shakespeareandcoparis! I haven't read this book since Go Set A Watchman came out, but this might be a great occasion to read it again. Every time I read it, I find something new that inspires and enchants me - a seemingly so simple book, TKAM is really one of the most complex ones I've ever read! #bookstagram #instabook #bookphotography #bibliophile #instabooks #reading #book #books #booknerd #bookworm #bookcase #bookshelf #bookstore #tokillamockingbird #harperlee #shakespeareandcompany
Hello summer, so glad you're finally here! I've been reading all day outside and am now halfway through Les Miserables! I love it so much - though some chapters are veryyyy long! Anyone read this one before? #book #books #bookstagram #booknerd #bibliophile #instabooks #bookphotography #summer #bookworm #reading #lesmiserables #lesmis #victorhugo #penguinbooks
Sorry for not posting for a while! I've had my birthday, got my American student visa and took a trip to Paris!! Best part of the trip was Shakespeare and Company! Expect a lot of pictures the next few days! While I was in Paris, I started reading Les Miserables and I'm still working through it! What are you all reading? #bookstagram #book #books #bookworm #booklover #paris #shakespeareandcompany #bookstore #tote #instabook #instabooks #bibliophile #booknerd #bookphotography
Weekend plans! What are you reading this weekend? #books #book #bookstagram #instaread #instabook #reading #read #baileyshortlist #baileysprize #bookcase #booknerd #bookporn #bookworm #booklover

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