And maybe that was what real, adult love was. Being fearless enough to hold each other close no matter how catastrophic the world became. Loving each other with enough ferocity to quell the fears of the past. Just fucking being there.”

Tia Williams, Seven Days in June

enough said

The Book of Goose by Yiyun LI

Another year, another bookstack I can’t keep straight. Considering this stack fell 5 times in the process and about took out a little boy cat once.. it’s fine 😜 These are some of my favorite reads of 2022. Several of these I’ve read multiple times already I loved them so much! It’s fun to look at this stack and think that a year ago I had yet to discover these. I wonder what books I will read this year that hook their claws into me and show up stacked here next January.. it’s a happy thought ☺️ See any in this stack you’ve read and loved? •——————————————————————————• #2022reads #bookstack #favoritebooks #bookworm #constantreader #bookphotography #booknerdigans #bibliophile #bookaddict #booklove #yabooks #yalit #bookaholic #romancebooks #bookshelf #bookcase #library #romancereader https://www.instagram.com/p/CnAYJYtPlZ8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We love that you enjoy our #bookrecommendations and #bookmail!! It’s 200 years after Cinderella found her prince, but the fairy tale is over. Teen girls are now required to appear at the Annual Ball, where the men of the kingdom select wives based on a girl’s display of finery. If a suitable match is not found, the girls not chosen are never heard from again. Sixteen-year-old Sophia would much rather marry Erin, her childhood best friend, than parade in front of suitors. At the ball, Sophia makes the desperate decision to flee, and finds herself hiding in Cinderella’s mausoleum. There, she meets Constance, the last known descendant of Cinderella and her step sisters. Together they vow to bring down the king once and for all–and in the process, they learn that there’s more to Cinderella’s story than they ever knew "In Cinderella is Dead, debut author Kalynn Bayron, reimagines the world of this classic with a striking sapphic story about a determined young woman willing to risk it all to expose the secrets and lies at the very heart of Cinderella’s mythic ‘happily ever-after’ in order to free a kingdom." -- Ro Moore, FIYAH @fiyahlitmag If you haven't read this book, we are in stock!! Link in bio: @SistahScifi Reposted from @allthecoolusernamesaretaken Book 20 of 2022. Cinderella Is Dead follows Sophia, a queer woman of color, as she navigates an oppressive society 200 years after Cinderella and uncovers the true story behind the fairy tale. I really enjoyed this creative reimagining of the Cinderella story! . I also loved discovering and buying it through @sistahscifi, an Oakland based independent bookstore featuring sci-fi and fantasy works by Black and indigenous authors. I’ve ordered several other books since and love their personalized service! I’ve got a number of their posts bookmarked for future purchases as well. I highly recommend giving them a follow. . #litmom #2022reads #cinderellaisdead #kalynnbayron #sistahscifi #yafantasy #Cinderella #bookmailisthebestmail📪 // @kalynnbayron @macmillanusa https://www.instagram.com/p/ChSNXvdL7u-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

4/5 Stars

Pub Date: Sept 27, 2022

Have you ever tried Aspic, or are you instantly grossed out by the idea of savory jellies? The gelatinous vessel of meats and vegetable. A sensory trick, as your brain overcomes the texture and flavour combination. Is this good? A thing I could like?

Motherthing is an acquired taste. A sublimely weird story of desire for connection as a survivor of parental abuse. It’s about being deeply, tragically lonely and sad sad sad. And the masks we slip on for a semblance of normalcy. The weight of synthetic happiness.

As a person who has no desire for motherhood, I wondered if this book would be for me. I can say that there definitely is a lot to enjoy even without that connection. Take your time with it and savour the jellied salmon.

Thank you to @netgalley and @vintagebooks for an arc of this title. Motherthing comes out September 27th.

I’m loving the periwinkle blue color thread of my recent reads lately! #poetry #periwinkle #periwinkleblue #readrecently #recentlyread #recentreads #pdjames #ianmcewan #rupikaur #bookstagram #booktube #booktuber #readingchannel #firstreadsoftheyear #2022reads #2023reads https://www.instagram.com/p/CnZuM1Tu7xp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I’m rather proud I read a whole 80 books in 2022 - ten more than my goal! I’d never be able to read that many if my job weren’t essentially data entry and I didn’t love audiobooks so much (if you haven’t gotten the Libby app yet, do it! It’s free)! Pictured first are the favorites from this year I’ve gotten copies of, but my full list of favorites are as follows: Women Talking - Miranda Toews Elsewhere - Alexis Schiatkin All the Women in My Brain - Betty Gilpin Intimations - Zadie Smith Ghost Wall - Sarah Moss Beyond the Gender Binary - Alok V. Menon Nothing Personal - James Baldwin No One Is Talking About This - Patricia Lockwood Passing - Nella Larsen The Prophets - Robert Jones Jr. You Exist Too Much - Zaina Arafat Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars - Kai Cheng Thom The Friend- Sigrid Nunez Yerba Buena - Nina LaCour Nevada - Imogen Binnie Consumed - Aja Barber Salt Houses - Hala Alyan Sirens & Muses - Antonia Angress Braiding Sweetgrass - Robin Wall Kimmerer The Rabbit Hutch - Tess Gunty The 90s - Chuck Klosterman Shmutz - Felicia Berliner I read so many books I loved this year I can’t imagine narrowing it down to a top 10. If you have thoughts or questions about any of these, tell me! #books #readingchallenge #reading #2022reads #readersofinstagram #bookstagram #bookrecommendations #booklover #booklovers #goodreads #goodreadschallenge2022 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm4xgomuK5I/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

 ⭐️2022 TOP 5⭐️ Wow, it’s that time of year? My first ever yearly wrap up! I am AMAZED by the fact I read so much this year! And these books certainly helped. My top 5 reads of 2022 (in no order) are: ✨Lakesedge by @lkclipstone Leta and Rowan are so swoonworthy. I can't wait to read Forestfall and see how she's developed further. ✨Ten Thousand Doors of January by @alix.e.harrow Was such an escape and put me in my feels it reminded me so much of The Starless Sea. I loved being in that world right along with January. ✨The Second Death of Edie and Violet Bond by @amandabglaze I loved loved this book. This was so enthralling, the bond between sisters, the romance, and growth of the characters. It was so unique and that twist! *chef's kiss*I hope to read this again. ✨The Dragon in the Rough by @christinagardnerauthor took me by surprise. It was such a fun read. The magic system was unique, was quick-witted, had betrayal, and was full of emotions. Although Katheryn was a little too naive to be believable at times, I ended up loving the dynamic of Gareth and Katheryn, and the story itself. If you haven't checked it out please do. ✨Wishtress by @nadinebrandes Was wonderful and magical. I loved that every chapter essentially ended on a cliffhanger, leaving you wanting more. It was Sensational! Brandes doesn't just focus on the world building but also making the progression as the characters develop, making you root for them. Honorable mentions: 💕ACOTAR and TOG by @therealsjmaas 💕The Starless Sea by @erinmorgenstern This will always be my #1 I can't talk about this book enough. I'm trying to give other books a shot😏 💕Heart of the Sun Warrior by @suelynntan 💕The Bookshop of Secrets @molliejoyrushmeyer Do we share any faves? ⭐️ #bookstawrapped #2022reads #2022books #top5books #bookstack #favebooks #readersofig #bookstagramuk #readmorebooks #topbooksof2022 #2022bookstack https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmxbvc9LXSf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

🖤My Top 10 of 2022🖤 . . I don't give out 5 stars alot I'm very very critical with books. But these were all phenomenal to me. And 🥰GIVE ME MORE🥰....well.... those scenes live in my head rent free. If you know, you know 😜😜 . . #topreads2022 #2022reads #faveebooks2022 #mytopreads #saracate #salaciousplayersclub #mindfuckseries #stabbyauthor #gnwright #penncassidy #mollydoyle #edenwebber #harleyquinn #meghanquinn #bookblogger #scottishblogger #glasgowblogger #like4like #likeforlike #likes4likes #likesforlikes #readingchallenge #readingismytherapy #bookstagram #booknerdigan #bookgeeks #hittheheart #spicybooks #smutbooks #steamyshorts (at Glasgow, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmwDfxsK1k9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sixty Six (Sixty Six #1-3) by Russell Molina and Ian Sta. Maria (Illustrator)⁣ ⁣ ❸.❺/❺ 🌠⁣ ⁣ ≛ Interesting story about the life of Mang Tino. Maganda rin ang pagkakaguhit. Malupet ang pagkakagawa.⁣ ⁣ ≛ Ang dami kong tanong e. Haha Maiksi pero malaman ang storya. Mukang mabibitin din ako sa ikalawang libro nito ah. Mabuti na lang may kopya narin ako. (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)⁣ ⁣ ᚙᚙᚙᚙᚙᚙᚙᚙᚙᚙᚙᚙᚙᚙ⁣ ⁣ ᳮ Kuwento ni Celestino Cabal.⁣ Kabebertdey niya lang.⁣ Mayroon siyang natanggap na regalo na ngayo'y unti-unti niyang binubuksan.⁣ Ika nga ng matatanda, "Huli man daw at magaling, maihahabol din."⁣ ⁣ ᳮ The story of Celestino Cabal. His birthday has just passed. He received a gift that he now gets to open, bit by bit. As the old saying goes, “Better late than never.”⁣ ⁣ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴅᴀᴛᴇ: 12/11/2022⁣ ⁣ 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 41/35⁣ ⁣ 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞𝐬: Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Fiction⁣ ⁣ #readingwrapup #sixtysix #russellmolina #ianstamaria #book1 #localauthorsph #supportfilipinoauthors #aninocomics #randomunbosom #bibliobibuli #bookstagram #2022reads (at Manila, Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmA5Ua1L2jq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I’d rather be alone and heartbroken then be with a man who could never love me.”

Nisha Sharma, Dating Dr. Dil

★.•°`☆ SERIES REVEAL ☆`°•.★ We are so excited to announce the reveal of this series! 

This exciting new series features stories from:

Tiffany Carby | Callie Dawson | Ivy Bynes | Donna Elaine | T. Thomas | Taylor Jade | E.S. McMillan | Tamrin Banks | Brynn Paulin writing as Whitney Quist | Chloe James

The first book releases November 29th, 2022

➜ Series Page Link:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BD44YPLZ

Multiple authors are bringing you sweet, clean Christmas romance books to fill you up with holiday cheer!

✔️ Christmas

✔️ Love

✔️ Joy

✔️ Family

✔️ Lots of romance

● November 29th: Kiss & Make Up by Tiffany Carby https://amzn.to/3EB7jHP

● December 2nd: Snowed In At Christmas by Callie Dawson https://amzn.to/3V9VLSO

● December 6th: Christmas at Broken Creek by Ivy Bynes https://amzn.to/3ieMM46

● December 9th: His Christmas Angel by Donna Elaine https://amzn.to/3u1r1HH

● December 13th: An Unexpected Christmas by T. Thomas https://amzn.to/3F29yFn

● December 16th: The Vine Claus by Taylor Jade https://amzn.to/3gEFruw

● December 20th: The Mistletoe Clause by E.S. McMillan https://amzn.to/3gFFS7B

● December 23rd: A Christmas for Miracle by Tamrin Banks https://amzn.to/3ANouop

● December 27th: The Friend Clause by Brynn Paulin writing as Whitney Quist https://amzn.to/3OzXw9B

● December 30th: Claus and Effect by Chloe James https://amzn.to/3F4A9ls

Hosted by Phoenix Book Designs

@authortiffanycarby @calliedawsonauthor @ivy_bynes_author @authordonnaelaine @tamrinbanks @authorchloejames @phoenixbookdesigns

June + July shelf update ✨✨

I completely forgot to update it at the end of June, so here it is!! Also, new potted plant 👀

June books: - Postverità by Anna Maria Lorusso 5 ⭐ - E Qui Casca L'Asino by Paola Cantù 4.25 ⭐ - Beautiful Word Where Are You by Sally Rooney 4 ⭐ - Normal People by Sally Rooney 4.75 ⭐

July books: - Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo 3.25 ⭐ - The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks - DNF - Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie 4.75 ⭐ - Everything is Ok by Debbie Tung 4.25 ⭐ - Persuasion by Jane Austen 4.75 ⭐

Ororo Stormborn Munroe, Goddess, beautiful windrider, member of the quiet council, holder of the seat of All-Above-Us, Regent of Arakko, Voice of Sol. From X-men Red #1 by #alewing & @stefano_caselli_art #xmenred #xmen #xfamily #ororomunroe #comicbooks #marvelcomics #inthecompanyofbooks #2022reading #federicoblee #arianamaher https://www.instagram.com/p/CltQZG_txar/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

5/5 Stars

Pub Date: Oct 25, 2022

I’m just going to say it. I think this book is the most overlooked horror novel of 2022. Philip Fracassi has written a fucking stunner.

In search for a quick payday, a group of criminals concoct a plan to kidnap a child for some ransom money. A carefully curated plan that seems to be going smoothly. Until they get the boy, Henry Thorne, back to the hideaway: a derelict cabin in the middle of the woods.

Theres something waiting for them in the cellar below. Something more terrifying than the baddies that kidnapped him, and it’s reaching out to Henry. Telling him they are not welcome here. That they need to leave before it’s too late. Mother wants them gone.

This book combines some of my favourite things: Spooky kids! Violence! Revenge! Gross siblings! Eldritch horror! Grief! Bucketloads of grief. Like, so, so much grief.

The sense of dread and tension I felt the entire time I was reading this book is unrivaled. I needed to finish this one quickly so I could breathe again.

Thank you so much to Skyhorse Pub and NetGalley for an arc of this title.

What is a book from this year that you haven’t seen people talking about enough?