A place in which Reuben writes.

“Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.” - Lemony Snicket

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Zaki does not appreciate how much of my attention #hamilton is taking up. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCMIbp7gbAU/?igshid=chxhshna6red

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Wooohooo! My copy of #HideousBeauty arrived! 🥳🏳️‍🌈Amazing to see the finished book in the flesh, and super honoured to see quotes from me and gorgeous bestie @dreamsofmidnight in print. 🥰 If you don’t already have a copy, this is DEFINITELY a book that needs to be on your shelf. Do yourself a favour and get on that now. (It’s currently a steal on Waterstones and Amazon too. 😉) #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtbooks #ya #ukya #yabooks #bookstagram #lgbtya #bookreview #books #bookish https://www.instagram.com/p/CAx7EUHAV7U/?igshid=u6h1k6g8t3lk

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When your bestie sends you a lockdown ransom note, complete with a pic of Pennywise, quote ‘to make you smile’. 😂 Shes a fucking murderous weirdo and I couldn’t ask for anyone better. 🥰 https://www.instagram.com/p/CAEATZxgHOt/?igshid=1jm9htnh61ako

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I know it’s almost over but happy publication day to gorgeous @laurasteven! 🥳 I was privileged to know a brief outline of this story early on and it sounded so interesting I’ve been *dying* to read it since last April! SO EXCITED to start this! 😁🏳️‍🌈 #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtbooks #lgbtya #ya #bookstagram #books #bookish #bookworm #yabooks #worldbookday #laurasteven #thelovehypothesis https://www.instagram.com/p/B9XuOmtgs4V/?igshid=1a8cs6c46r20v

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It was quite a trans morning. (The cookie sucked btw. Higher hopes for the book. 😜) ...Oh also I had my first T shot. 😎 #mermaids #stonewall #trans #transgender #protecttranskids #kidlit #lgbtbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/B8chyy6ge8h/?igshid=63wzhv8ntvq6

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Counting myself incredibly lucky to have had the chance to see another amazing show so soon after Dear Evan Hansen. This one crept up on me and was SO MUCH BETTER than I expected. We hardly stopped laughing, felt all the feels, and have come away feeling completely empowered and uplifted. A massive recommend! 😍 #musicaltheatre #westend #andjuliet #romeowho (at Shaftesbury Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6EhZGJAXs1/?igshid=t93h8z9jzvd2

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Wow. Just wow. Dear Evan Hansen was absolutely breathtaking. I can’t believe I was lucky enough to go and see it and I already immediately want to be there again. Words fail. #dearevanhansen #youwillbefound (at Dear Evan Hansen - West End) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5l6QYnAcA9/?igshid=wqb62pl2i5u4

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I went to sushi school this morning. Not even sorry, I’m ridiculously proud of my results, even if @dreamsofmidnight was a complete teacher’s pet and put me to shame. 😜 #sushi #yosushi #foodstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B32LkAvgzaX/?igshid=r50uy7i932ln

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Didn’t get to go to YALC this year? Not won any giveaways from the millions of more organised people who posted straight after it finished? Well here’s your chance, head over to my Twitter @nocaptainreuben and follow the instructions in my pinned tweet for a chance to win a YALC tote full of bookish goodies! 😊 #books #bookish #bookstagram #instabook #ya #ukya #yalc #yalc2019 #giveaway #goodiebag #bookswag #bookmerch #bookworm #booknerd #booklover https://www.instagram.com/p/B1UG3ieAGsM/?igshid=p7ksj7n4ltg2

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I took A LOT of photos this morning, but I think this is the best one. 😂 That face is me aggressively enjoying how soft they are. 😬 Such a lovely day. ☺️🦙 #alpaca #cute #animals #sofluffyimgonnadie (at Charnwood Forest Alpacas & Chilli Bean Kitchen) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Q-05ag__-/?igshid=7m0c927pixe3

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I only have one photo from this year’s YALC but I think that adequately sums up my priorities. 😜 @carriehopefletcher is one of my all time faves. I’ve been a subscriber since she started her YouTube channel, been to see every musical she’s been in, and buy all her books in hardback as soon as they come out (which I hardly ever do with other authors) so it meant a huge amount to win a proof of her new book and get to chat to her about amazing finds in primark, jiggly Instagram videos, and keeping crap in our dads’ garages. 😂 Thank you for such a lovely interaction Carrie. Pinkie firmly raised until next time! 💙 #yalc #yalc2019 #carriehopefletcher #inthetimewelost #books #bookish #booknerd #bibliophile #bookworm (at Olympia London) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ibvdbg7m3/?igshid=1shjz1wqhlktz

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I picked up a gorgeous copy of Ketchup Clouds in a charity shop yesterday, and it prompted me to dig out some of my most beautiful sprayed edged books. I’m always taken in by a pretty book, and I definitely need more of these in my life. 😍📚 #books #bookish #bookstagram #bookworm #booknerd #bookstack #yabooks #sprayededges https://www.instagram.com/p/BygTlJmgo4G/?igshid=zu2bz4hvy0dy

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I turned up at work a couple of days ago to find two letters on my desk. A family I supported had got some cool Harry Potter and Marvel stamps so the youngest two kids decided to send me postcards saying ‘have a happy day’. I had a very happy day. ☺️ The joy and innocence of this gesture is exactly why I do what I do. 💙#protecttranskids https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxb3XROg54I/?igshid=1f80l1frcnn97

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Eeeep, look what turned up this morning! 😁 I just sat down where the post had been left and read this in one go and @flimsy_kitten you’ve made an absolute mess of me once again. Just perfect. 💙 I urge anyone who doesn’t already know how wonderful Rachael Smith is to go to her Etsy immediately and buy EVERY SINGLE BOOK. 😍 #book #bookish #bookstagram #instabook #booknerd #bookworm #comics #mentalhealth #standinyourpower https://www.instagram.com/p/BxUgVIFHrL2/?igshid=1dax2woo4lu36

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I went into @waterstones for The Devouring Gray... whoops. 😂 #books #bookish #bookstagram #instabook #bookhaul #booknerd #bookworm https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw2a4gZAquZ/?igshid=t3pbxngia1nx

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The post came. Today was a very good day. 😁💙 @dearevanhansen #dearevanhansen #youwillbefound #theatre #musical #westend #tickets https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwof8p-HSEm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=c25b2vonemda

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I had a very rare clearout and I’m getting rid of some books. Head to @nocaptainreuben on Twitter and see my pinned tweet for a thread of what I’ve got, and DM me if you’re interested in any of it. 😊📚 #books #booksforsale #booksfortrade #unhaul #bookunhaul #bookish #bookworm #booknerd #bookstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BvaDgVEHeCx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zmb44yvhvnyf