What do you love taking photos of? Classics? Shelfies? Series? Standalones? Today’s a free-for-all in my #Ampersand2018 photo challenge, so of COURSE I’m taking a photo of some of my Harry Potter collection. This pretty hardback of Philosopher’s Stone is actually an Australian first edition that I bought for … $400? I forget. But it was undoubtedly the most money I’ve ever spent on a book in my life and I have zero regrets. The May prompts for my challenge are now available on my blog and in my story highlights! Day 27: #Ampersand2018: Freebie #NovelBeanApril: Emotional scene #ModAvo2018: Mark #AllTheBooksApril: Cover love #ReadGushMerch18: DIY props #ACourtOfPrintAndLove: Cosy read #FangirlingInApril: Beautiful covers ‪27 Apr 2018.‬ . . . . . . #harrypotter #jkrowling #hogwarts #bloomsbury #bookstack #harrypotterillustrated #aussiereaders #bookstagram #bookish #instaread #booknerdigans

I ♡♡♡ seeing what people do with my patterns! It's so beautiful! Thanks for sharing you amazing work. @themodestavacado Regrann from @themodestavocado - I did it... I DID IT!! This blanket was my Mt Everest. And I gotta say, I am loving the result. I’ve made a few blankets before, but this one takes the cake (great, now I want cake 🤤🍰). A huge thanks goes to @craftyridge for the graph designs and assembly tips. Now to pass this over to its eager owner! 😬😭💗 #modavo2018: Finally * * * * * #crochet #crochetersofinstagram #crochetblanket #c2c #craftyridge #harrypotter #hpgraphgan #crochetproject #finally #projectcomplete #personaltriumph #feelingood #sundayfunday #nowsomewine - #regrann

Happy birthday to Hans Christian Andersen! I’m keen to read more of his fairy tales from this gorgeous 1940s edition on my TBR. What’s your favourite underrated fairy tale? I love The Snow Queen! Day 2: #Ampersand2018: Tale #NovelBeanApril: #anticipatedread #ModAvo2018: Different #RadBabesReadApril: Go together like PB&J #FearYourNovelApril: Favourite childhood read 2 Apr 2018.‬ . . . . . . #owlcrate #bookishmug #fairytale #igreads #bookishfeatures #bookporn #aussiereaders #bookstagram #bookish #bookstagrammer #openbook #onceuponatime

Turns out all you need is four bookends and a bit of screaming to make a pattern like this work. Take Three Girls, And I Darken, and Rebel of the Sands were three of my fave reads in 2017, and they were all from past @TheYAChronicles boxes! Use the code CAA10 for a discount on any order from @TheYAChronicles! Day 6: #Ampersand2018: Pattern #NovelBeanApril: Book I recommend #ModAvo2018: Strong #AllTheBooksApril: Relatable reads #RadBabesReadApril: Signed book(s) #FangirlingInApril: Standalones ‪6 Apr 2018.‬ . . . . . . #valentine #rebelofthesands #wordsindeepblue #takethreegirls #theunexpectedeverything #andidarken #bookchevron #bookishchevron #theyachronicles #igreads #bookishfeatures #bookporn #aussiereaders #bookstagram #bookish #bookstagrammer

What’s your favourite colour? I love ALMOST all kinds of greens. Not a big fan of that offensively neon green that hurts my eyeballs but pretty much anything else is good with me. Day 5: #Ampersand2018: Bed #ModAvo2018: Green #BookishFaves17: Fave colour 5 Jan 2018. . . . . . . #bookspines #greenbooks #greenombre #pastel #pastels #onthebed #bookwormboutique #bookporn #aussiereaders #bookstagram #bookish #instaread #booknerdigans

Happy birthday, Remus Lupin! Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, my baby. Society dealt him a crap hand because of something beyond his control, and HE DESERVED BETTER. Who’s your favourite Marauder? Day 10: #Ampersand2018: Moon #ModAvo2018: Sweet 10 Mar 2018.‬ . . . . . . #harrypotter #harrypotterillustrated #bloomsbury #prisonerofazkaban #remuslupin #bookishcandle #aussiereaders #bookstagram #bookish #instaread #booknerdigans

I finally bit the bullet and started the #OldKingdom series! I finished the audiobook of Sabriel (narrated by Tim Curry) a couple of days ago, and now I’m on to Lirael, which I’m enjoying even more. These books have been on my #TBR since at least 2014 so I’m feeling very accomplished right now. What book have you owned for an embarrassingly long time and never read? Day 11: #Ampersand2018: Last #ModAvo2018: Just do it 11 Jan 2018. . . . . . . #sabriel #lirael #abhorsen #clariel #goldenhand #bookporn #aussiereaders #bookstagram #bookish #instaread #booknerdigans

This clothbound omnibus edition has been on my shelves for nearly 10 years, and I’ve been putting it off because it’s so. freaking. big. Like, 1000+ Bible-thin pages. But this year’s all about getting through my TBR backlist so COME AT ME, SHERLOCK. I’m listening to my library’s #SherlockHolmes audiobooks and alternating with newer releases, so hopefully I’ll be done with all nine books in this omnibus edition by the end of the month. Do you have any massive books you’ve been putting off reading? Day 7: #Ampersand2018: Texture #ModAvo2018: Key 7 Mar 2018. . . . . . . #tbr #backlist #sherlock #mystery #aussiereaders #bookstagram #bookish #instaread #booknerdigans

So many of my craft projects end in hilarity and disaster, but I’ll always be proud of my dragon eggs. I’ve just finished editing a video tutorial, and I’ll be uploading it to my YouTube channel tomorrow! Keep an eye on the link in my bio. Have you ever tried any bookish craft projects? Day 24: #Ampersand2018: DIY #ModAvo2018: Productive #MarchBookstagram18: Timeless tale 24 Mar 2018.‬ . . . . . . #CAAdragoneggs #dragoneggs #dragon #diy #howto #gameofthrones #harrypotter #openbook #igreads #bookishfeatures #bookporn #aussiereaders #bookstagram #bookish #bookstagrammer

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, J.R.R. TOLKIEN! I’ll take any excuse to bring out these pretty books. Plus I'm hoping to travel to New Zealand this year to finally visit Middle-Earth. What's a place (real or fictional) you'd love to travel to? Day 3: #Ampersand2018: Travel #ModAvo2018: Sunshine 3 Jan 2018. . . . . . . #greenbooks #tolkien #lordoftherings #thehobbit #funko #funkopop #middleearth #theshire #beautifulbooks #coverlove #aussiereaders #bookstagram #bookish #instaread #bookporn #booknerdigans #bookishcandle

I freaking love The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. If you ever get a chance to see the stage play, DO IT because the set design is incredible and I cried a LOT when I saw the Broadway production. It’s coming to Brisbane in June this year and I’m super tempted to purchase tickets. What’s one of your favourite bookish adaptations? Day 17: #Ampersand2018: Random #ModAvo2018: Simple #FanaticalBirdFebruary: Diverse read 17 Feb 2018.‬ . . . . . . #curiousincident #thecuriousincidentofthedoginthenighttime #shelfie #bookshelf #bookishrainbow #bookishfeatures #bookporn #aussiereaders #bookstagram #bookish #instaread #booknerdigans

So it’s Australia Day again! I’m glad for the public holiday, but I’d be even happier if we could actually #changethedate to show some respect to the Aboriginal people, for whom this date has deeply traumatic associations. We’re still a relatively young country so change shouldn’t be scary, and a day that celebrates Australia should be one that everyone can enjoy. Day 26: #Ampersand2018: Change #BookishFaves17: Spine #ModAvo2018: Slip, slop, slap 26 Jan 2018.‬ . . . . . . #igreads #bookstagramfeature #bookishfeatures #bookporn #aussiereaders #bookstagram #bookish #instaread #booknerdigans #booksofinsta #bookstagrammer #bookstack #stacksaturday #loveozya

Who else is SUPER FREAKING KEEN FOR THE ARTEMIS FOWL MOVIE? There are some interesting choices so far, but I’ve been waiting for this movie for so long I don’t even know if I care anymore. I just hope they manage to bring to life the same humour I loved so much. Also, check out the massive difference in colour between my old copy and the second-hand one I picked up at #LifelineBookfest last month. GLORIOUS DEEP GOLD. TAG: #latestbookpurchase. Thanks, @leeyanndruhreads! Day 8: #Ampersand2018: Replace #NovelBeanFebruary: #bookishvillain #ModAvo2018: Invite 8 Feb 2018.‬ . . . . . . #igreads #bookstagramfeature #bookishfeatures #bookporn #aussiereaders #bookstagram #bookish #instaread #booknerdigans #booksofinsta #bookstagrammer #bookstack #artemisfowl

The trouble with #bookishcandles is that you simultaneously want to burn them all the time and never let them run out. This stunning Feysand candle is from one of last year’s @TheYAChronicles boxes. They SOLD OUT of the January FAERIES ABOUND box so don’t miss out on your chance to nab the February box when it's announced, or preorder the Obsidio box on the website right now. Use the code CAA10 for a discount! Do you prefer Throne of Glass or ACOTAR? For me, it's ACOTAR all the way, and that's mostly because of the mental health issues that were dealt with in A Court of Mist and Fury. The first and third books don't have quite the same magic for me. But I'll be honest, I've kind of lost interest in Throne of Glass. I've had Empire of Storms since it was first released and I just keep putting it off. #LILThisOrThat: Throne of Glass or ACOTAR #ModAvo2018: Favourite 13 Jan 2018. . . . . . . #tyac #theyachronicles #acotar #acourtofthornsandroses #acomaf #acourtofmistandfury #acowar #acourtofwingsandruin #throneofglass #bookporn #aussiereaders #bookstagram #bookish #instaread #booknerdigans

Top 10 tips for staying sane on #bookstagram: 1. Post pictures of things you love 2. Consistent themes make things easier, but they’re not essential 3. Sometimes the photos you spend ages on are the ones that get the least interaction 4. Curse the algorithm at least three times a week for ruining everything 5. Shelfies, book rainbows, and Harry Potter = the holy trinity 6. Taking a break/posting less is okay (and sometimes necessary) and you don’t ever have to apologise for it 7. It doesn’t matter how many books you own 8. Your books don’t have to be pristine 9. It’s your account so be yourself 10. Don’t pay attention to any of these tips if they don’t work for you What are some things you've learnt since starting a bookstagram? Day 6: #Ampersand2018: Tips #AllTheBooksJan: Planning to read it again #ModAvo2018: Comfort #FanaticalBirdJan: Best character growth 6 Jan 2018. . . . . . . #harrypotter #hp #jkrowling #potterhead #bookspines #bookporn #aussiereaders #bookish #instaread #booknerdigans #CAADragonEggs #bloomsbury

Do you prefer standalones or series? As long as the writing and plot continue to grow, the more books the merrier! PS. The prompts for my May photo challenge are now in my Instagram story highlights, and a breakdown of prompts is up on my blog! Day 24: #Ampersand2018: Four #ModAvo2018: Grow #AllTheBooksApril: Try something new #RadBabesReadApril: Bookstagram made me #FangirlingInApril: Rereads #FearYourNovelApril: Magical creatures ‪24 Apr 2018.‬ . . . . . . #harrypotter #expectopatronum #gameofthrones #graevale #themedoranchronicles #therephaim #asoue #aseriesofunfortunateevents #bookstack #shelfie #geekchic #bookishoutfits #igreads #bookishfeatures #bookporn #aussiereaders #bookstagram #bookish #bookstagrammer