Storied Adventures

Bibliophile, Nerd, Lover of AdventuresBookstagram: @[email protected]

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Would you rather visit Terrasen for a day OR Velaris? I know, tame question today. 😜 * • * It’s been a long time since I e done some Throne of Glass love! Terrasen sign is from @bookish_signs ! Use my code: LAUREN10 to save and get your own bookish place sign! You can customize the colors and everything! * * Manon candle is from @fandom_flames_candle_co * All four pins were designed by @dustandpages ! * * #ampersandsept19 Charms: Go-to author - Mass is one of mine! * #bookreadhappyhour Would that it were so simple | Fancy Fonts * #fearyournovelsours National talk like a Pirate day! Totally counting this series because of Rolfe! * #middleearthadventures2019 Legolas and Gimle - Unlikely friendship : Aelin and Manon I think! * #bookqueenssept19 Tom Riddle’s Diary: Artifacts with power * #septbookbabes19 Vanished Market - Magical items * #bookravenssept19 Bad Boy or Cinnamon Roll - in my teens I would have said Bad Boy all the way. In my late 20s I’m saying Cinnamon Roll all the way! * #throneofglass #terrasen #aelin #typography #rowanwhitethorn #manon #bookishpins #bookishsigns #bookishsignsandmore #bookdragon #bookstagrammer #totalbookworm #totalbooknerd #booksofig #alwaysreading #booknerdigans #instareads #bibliogirl #bookphotography #readerslife https://www.instagram.com/p/B2m1W0sgJyJ/?igshid=12ttazh46caf3

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Stealing this from @mlc_co ! Let’s play Never have I ever! I’ll put mine in the comments! Leave a comment with something you have never done, then like others comments if you HAVE done what they said they’ve never done. Fun, yeah? * • * I’m excited to be on the @tlcbooktours feature tour for Chilling Effect by @valerievaldesauthor ! Out now from @harpervoyagerus ! Thank you so much for sending me a copy! * * Synopsis in comments! It sounds so fun!! * * #chillingeffect #valerievaldes #harpervoyager #spaceopera #yareads #scifi #bookbabe #bibliophile #bookdrunk #readersgonnaread #booksarethebest #bookish #bookmeup #bookishgirl #bibliolover #bookishpeepsies #bookstagram #cozylife https://www.instagram.com/p/B2mgruHgbnt/?igshid=1l3199fwxw8bq

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Would you rather pee in your pants a little every time you laughed OR sob every time you pee? * • * I realized I never photographed this super cute pineapple sleeve from @loveyoumorestudio ! I thought I had better do that before it’s not Summer anymore! 😱It’s seriously the cutest sleeve ever!! Use my code: STORIED10 to save! They have a lot of Burton sleeves right now! * * Mini review time! Full review on my blog, link in linktree! Soul of the Sword (Shadow of the Fox, 2) by Julie Kagawa is out now from @inkyardpress ! * * I LOVED Shadow of the Fox. Book 2 fell flat for me. It was really slow until maybe the last 100 pages? And I was irritated with some of Yumeko’s decisions. And some of the other characters decisions. Here’s what I loved: I LOVED Hakaimono’s POV! He was so snarky and brought some comedic relief, without trying to. I love Tatsumi’s tortured soul! I hope he gets to have happiness. I LOVED the ending! That cliff hanger killed me! I’m dying to find out what happens next! * * #middleearthadventures2019 Gollum/ Sméagol: Mixed Motivations - The mysterious master that Suki is following! * #loveyoumorestudio #soulofthesword #booksleeve #pineapples #shadowofthefox #yafantasy #asianfantasy #bookshivers #reader #bookaholic #constantreader #bookblogger #bookblog #booksofinstagram #bookishlife #booklion #instabooks #bookalicious #bookreview #bookreviewer https://www.instagram.com/p/B2kSb6jAQhi/?igshid=1o14dnhabmzbt

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☠️GIVEAWAY☠️ What's your favorite YA cover of 2019 so far? * • * I’m excited to be part of the cover reveal puzzle hunt for Crown of Bones by A. K. Wilder! Below are the details and Giveaway fun! Swipe to see a close up of the puzzle piece! * * About Crown of Bones by A.K. Wilder (Release Date: March 3, 2020): “In a world on the brink of the next Great Dying, no amount of training can prepare us for what is to come… A young heir will raise the most powerful phantom in all of Baiseen. A dangerous High Savant will do anything to control the nine realms. A mysterious and deadly Mar race will steal children into the sea. And a handsome guide with far too many secrets will make me fall in love. My name is Ash. A lowly scribe meant to observe and record. And yet I think I’m destined to save us all.” * To learn more or to pre-order a copy click on the link in my bio. I have partnered with @entangledteen for the giveaway! Check out the details below. * GIVEAWAY Enter to win a copy of Crown of Bones by A.K. Wilder TO ENTER - Follow me, @a.k.wilder , and @entangledteen - Tag a friend you think might be interested - Bookmark the pieces, post the completed cover, and tag @entangledteen for a chance to be the lucky winner * * RULES - Giveaway will end on September 25th at midnight EST - US only - Not affiliated with Instagram - Must be 18 or have a parent's permission - Must be a public account so @entangledteen can verify entries - Winner will be announced by a comment from @entangledteen on their post of the completed cover. - Print copy will be sent to the winner as soon as we have print copies available of the book * * #crownofbones #akwilder #entangledteen #yacoverreveal #coverreveal #coverlove #YAreads #flatlay #amreading #bookcommunity #ilovebooks #bookaddict #booksnaps #becauseofreading #instagood #bookstagramit #pursuepretty #bookblog #makeitblissful #booknookstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B2j5gDmAc_T/?igshid=1kgimgj224ijm

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Hi @sweetsequels ! I am so excited to try out for your influencer search! About me: My name is Lauren, I’m 28, and I’m from North Texas. I have an adorable and active 3 year old boy, 2 big dogs, and a husband who is not a reader but slowly becoming one. I really like and read a variety of genres: classics, fantasy, sci-fi, steam punk, historical mysteries, and there’s probably more I’m not think of at the moment. I love also love playing board games and playing the piano! * I would love to rep for you because I honestly love your products/ art! I have a blanket, two large prints, a mug, and a mugrug! I love them all!! My current favorite item I own from your shop is the blanket which says “We were made for another world”. I love that book. ☺️ * Thank you so much for this opportunity! * #sweetsequelsinfluencer19 #bookishart #bookishartist #sweetsequels #art #influencersearch #bookstagram #bookstagrammer https://www.instagram.com/p/B2iMU_BgRsb/?igshid=1g1wafj3wx5js

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Who, out of the fellowship, would you want by your side? Pick one! * • * Samwise Gamgee all the way! * * It’s been a long time since I posted LoTR love! They are one of my all time favorite series and movies! I want to collect aaaalll the editions!! Which is why I had to have this map from @sweetsequels ! I am trying to find a frame for it and will be hanging it up in my library/ office! I loooove her work!! I have quite a few items from her shop and they are all stunning! * * #ampersandsept19 Diagon Alley: Book Merch * #readgushsep19 O- OTP Aragorn and Arwen! * #middleearthadventures2019 Eowyn: Complex female characters * #bookscoasttocoastsept19 Simon (Mortal Instruments) Favorite Cinnamon Roll Character - Gimli! 😂 * #sweetsequels #tolkientuesday #tolkienite #lotr #lordoftherings #middleearth #middleearthmap #lotrmerch #tolkienobsessed #bookphotographer #readersofinstagram #booktoday #booksbooksbooks #literature #getlit #booklove #bookgram #bookaesthetic #jrrtolkien https://www.instagram.com/p/B2hUhpQgfXk/?igshid=16j1u80k9agke

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☕️Rep Search☕️ Hi @thesimplybookishco !! I am super excited to enter in your rep search! My name is Lauren, I am 28, and from North Texas! I love (other than books of course!) watching movies, playing board games, video games, playing the piano, and baking! One random fact is that I love organizing things. My clothes are all color coordinated. 🙈😂 * I would love to rep for you simply (ha. Ha. See what I did there?) because I love your products! I’ve had your tea and love it, I have a couple bookmarks and love those, and I have a couple mug rugs and love those! I am suuuuper into making bubble tea right now so I drink a TON of tea. 😂 * I think @suey_library and @pikamikareads would be fantastic reps! * Thank you so much for the opportunity! * * #simplybookishrs #simplybookish #repsearch #bookstagramrepsearch #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #mugrugs #bookishtea #bookmarks https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ftE3Ggu3E/?igshid=1kzl6jiw2diog

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Would you rather be chased by an angry dragon OR have detention with Umbridge? * • * I haven’t showed off my newest Harry Potter editions yet! These are the German editions and I love them!! My husband got them for me for my birthday last month! * * I also wanted to do some #smallbusiness love! These are three shops that I LOVE! 🦉Quidditch mug rug is from the always kind @thesimplybookishco ! I adore them!! * 🦉Glass Hogwarts mug is from @notvery.ladylike and I literally drink out of these mugs every day. Obsessed! * 🦉The Harry Potter NERD glasses pins are from @dustandpages ! So grateful to have her as a friend! * * Seriously go check out their shops! All are incredibly hard working and kind! You won’t be disappointed buying from them! * * #thecursedemerald Kit Derry - Fan Favorite: I think everyone loves Luna! * #thesimplybookishco #notveryladylike #dustandpages #harrypotter #harrypottergermany #hogwarts #quidditch #hufflepuff #harrypottermerch #bookishmerch #smallbusinesslove #bookdragon #bookstagrammer #totalbookworm #totalbooknerd #booksofig #alwaysreading #booknerdigans #instareads #bibliogirl #bookphotography #readerslife #jkrowling https://www.instagram.com/p/B2fD2N8gNnU/?igshid=nule2rakllsn

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Would you rather live in forever Summer OR forever Winter? * • * This fun, soft (seriously I don’t want to take it off), gorgeous shirt is from July’s @faecrate ! Inspired by Vicious and designed by @vergeofwisteria ! Code: STORIEDADVENTURES5 to save! Treat yo self to some comfy bookish wear! * * Confession: I have not read nor do I own Vicious or Vengeful. I saw in some fan art there was a black dog so I got mine to pose with me. His name is Solo, he’s 4 years, he’s 50/50 husky lab mix, with 100% husky personality. 😂 * * Squeezing in a #meetthebookstagrammer ! I haven’t done this in over a year! So, some facts about me: 🦉I believe Jesus Christ is the son of God and I love Him with everything I am * 🦉I am a wife and mommy * 🦉I am part Polynesian, Welsh, Irish, Dutch, English, Scottish (those are all the main ones. 😂) * 🦉I laugh A LOT even when it’s not appropriate to. It’s my fall back for everything. 😅 * 🦉Swimming with sharks is at the top of my bucket list * 🦉I literally love everything. * 🦉I love playing board/ card games (current favorite is DC deck builder and Shadows Over Camelot) * 🦉I reeeaaallly love animals * 🦉I am a complete people pleaser. and sometimes it’s a good thing and sometimes not. * 🦉I love me some bubble tea * 🦉I am a very self conscious person and I hate it 😂 * #cuddleupwithseptember #shelfiesunday Showing off my brand new shelves! * #septbookbabes19 The Little Palace - Places of learning * #shelfie #faecrate #huskymixesofinstagram #huskymix #dogsofinstagram #booksofinstagram #vicious #vengeful #veschwab #bookbabe #bibliophile #bookdrunk #readersgonnaread #booksarethebest #bookish #bookmeup #bookishgirl #bibliolover #bookishpeepsies #bookstagram #homelibrary https://www.instagram.com/p/B2c1rC9g5Bm/?igshid=1gx4uggtm3bzk

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Would you rather have to clean a sick ogre’s nose OR help birth a giant? * • * This BEAUTIFUL box is August’s @mlc_candlecrate !!! This was my first one and I’m completely obsessed now!! The goods: 🦅(why no crow emoji?!) Dirty hands soap inspired by Six of Crows * 🦅Gods and Bastards 8oz sorting candle inspired by The Merciful Crow- I got crow caste and the crow mask charm! * 🦅Little Crow wooden wick candle inspired by Nevernight * 🦅Pretty Bird roll on perfume inspired by An Enchantment of Ravens * 🦅Bookish sign inspired by The Night Watch from A Game of Thrones by @bookish_signs * 🦅The Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen with blue sprayed edges! * * Can’t wait for September’s box!!! * * #mlcccmurder #mlccandlecrate #themercifulcrow #asongoficeandfire #gameofthrones #bookishsubbox #bookbox #bookishcandles #candles #bookishsoap #sixofcrows #anenchantmentofravens #bookishperfume #nevernight #bookstagram #unboxing #sprayededges #bookishsigns #bookishsignsandmore https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ZslQ1AfIA/?igshid=beblqo54g0r2

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Predictive text first sentence! “You already know the story of ____, and the birth of ____.” * • * Thank you so much to @netgalley and Random House for Young Readers (@penguinrandomhouse ) for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review and for having me in the tour! Check out my blog for my full review! Link in bio! * * American Royals is by @katharinemcgee and it’s out now! Synopsis in comments! * * Contemporary isn’t usually my go-to genre but I requested this book because it’s an alternate history too! So cool! And I LOVED it. Favorite contemporary I’ve ever read. In fact, I liked it better than most YA Fantasy books I read this year. 😱 It read like a hallmark Christmas movie but with added drama. I really can’t say enough good things! Character growth was really solid, the “baddie” of the story was complex, the plot had me up late thinking about it, and the ending hurt!!! I NEED the second book now!!! * * #bookreadhappyhour Author I discovered because of Bookstagram * #readgushsep19 Kisses * #middleearthadventures2019 Fictional world you’d like to live in- I’d be fine with a monarchy 🤷🏽‍♀️ * #midsummerlibrarysept19 Fierce Female Friday * #randomhouseforyoungreaders #penguinrandomhouse #americanroyals #katharinemcgee #contemporary #alternatehistory #bookreview #bookreviewer #bookshivers #reader #bookaholic #constantreader #bookblogger #bookblog #booksofinstagram #bookishlife #booklion #instabooks #bookalicious https://www.instagram.com/p/B2XTmMmg2WE/?igshid=cp59xptnqdim

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Would you rather have wet socks on your feet for a year OR dry socks on your hands for a year? * • * Two @bookish_signs posts in one day?! I actually didn’t mean to do that but oh well! 😂 This Game of Thrones inspired sign was from August’s @mlc_candlecrate ! Today’s photo challenge was this gorgeous sign! #mlcccmurder I’m obsessed with both of these shops!! * * My code for @bookish_signs is Lauren10! Check out @fearyourex for a @mlc_candlecrate code! * * #septbookbabes19 The Darkling: characters you love to hate - Cersei! * #gameofthrones #bookishsignsandmore #bookishsigns #nightswatch #jonsnow #GoT #asongoficeandfire #asoiaf #georgerrmartin #mlccandlecrate #amreading #bookcommunity #ilovebooks #bookaddict #booksnaps #becauseofreading #instagood #bookstagramit #pursuepretty #bookblog #makeitblissful #booknookstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B2UzGT8ghD_/?igshid=1lxyq1i8hnd8j

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First sentence predictive text! “She wondered what it would be like to be ____.” * • * I know this sign says “Currently Reading” and I’m not CR this book but it just went so well with the photo!! Use my code: Lauren10 to save at @bookish_signs !! Swipe to see full color! * * Mini review with full review on my blog! This is going to be really mini since it’s the last book in the series so I can’t say much without it being spoilers! * Malta ended being my favorite character and I hated her in the beginning. Althea ended up being my least favorite. She was such a brat and extremely selfish. Let me say this about the plot: dragons, talking magical ships with mysterious histories, pirates, morally grey characters, political intrigue, high seas adventure, sea serpents, romance, sword fights, death and destruction. EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ ROBIN HOBB!!! 5 FREAKING STARS 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 * * #middleearthadventures2019 Mount Doom: Epic Climaxes * #bookqueenssept19 Chamber of Secrets: Doing someone else’s bidding - Paragon! 😭 * #liveshiptraders #shipofdestiny #currentlyreading #bookishsignsandmore #bookishsigns #bookishmerch #pirates #robinhobb #epicfantasy #fantasy #bookphotographer #readersofinstagram #booktoday #booksbooksbooks #literature #getlit #booklove #bookgram #bookaesthetic https://www.instagram.com/p/B2UcOUDATb4/?igshid=1k4yi9nrjky83

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Would you rather be born with a crow’s beak OR a giraffe neck? * • * These two items were in the August @mlc_candlecrate and I love them!! The sprayed edges are perfect and the candle smells delicious! I’ve already burned it and got Crow caste! I also picked out my charm and I got a crow mask! So cool! Perfect for Halloween vibes! * * #bookscoasttocoastsept19 Candle- Favorite prop : baby’s breath! * #cuddleupwithseptember Books you collect : cheating here and saying sprayed edges! * #septbookbabes19 Sun Summoner- #wickwednesday * #mlcccmurder #mlccrate #themercifulcrow #candles #bookishcandles #candlesofinstagram #sprayededges #booksubscriptionbox #bookdragon #bookstagrammer #totalbookworm #totalbooknerd #booksofig #alwaysreading #booknerdigans #instareads #bibliogirl #bookphotography #readerslife https://www.instagram.com/p/B2SSFbCguLE/?igshid=reoi8uhiausw

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Would you rather only be able to read in the same spot every day OR only be able to read standing up? * • * In a world of growing nationalism, a quiet few are determined to resist. This gripping historical mystery explores the darkest days of the early 20th century. In the twilight days of the Weimar Republic, munitions are stolen from a locked armoury. Questions are asked. Interviews held. And the cop asking the questions, a good cop, is reassigned. More disturbing events occur, and the cop keeps asking questions. Until, one day, the questions themselves become the crime... If you would like to learn more about the book or order a copy click on the link in my bio. I have partnered with @wunderbookspr to giveaway one copy of the book! Check out the details below: * GIVEAWAY Enter to win a copy of The Good Cop TO ENTER - follow me, @severnhousepublishers , @wunderbookspr , @peterlsteiner and @storygramtours - tag a friend you think will be interested For EXTRA entry - visit @Haley_and_her_books account tomorrow and repeat these steps RULES - Giveaway will end Sept 16th 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 * Summary: “Munich, 1920. Detective Willi Geismeier has a problem: how do you uphold the law when the law goes bad? The First World War has been lost and Germany is in turmoil. The new government in Berlin is weak. The police and courts are corrupt. Fascists and Communists are fighting in the streets. People want a savior, someone who can make Germany great again. To many, Adolf Hitler seems perfect for the job. When the offices of a Munich newspaper are bombed, Willi Geismeier investigates, but as it gets political, he is taken off the case. Willi continues to ask questions, but when his pursuit of the truth itself becomes a crime, his career - and his life - are in grave danger..” * * #TheGoodCoptour #peterlsteiner #severnhousepublishers #wunderbookspr #storygramtours #giveaway #bookishgiveaway #bookstagramgiveaway #historicalfiction #bookbabe #bibliophile #bookdrunk #readersgonnaread #bookgiveaway https://www.instagram.com/p/B2R4evRgpeJ/?igshid=2cymo3crrt4u

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Would you rather be an adventurer/ explorer OR be an inventor/ genius? * • * Look at this STUNNING book that came out today!! The Ten Thousand Doors of January is by @alix.e.harrow and is out from Redhook (@orbitbooks_us )! Thank you so much @orbitbooks_us For sending me an ARC and a free finished copy! I’m in the middle of reading this right now and it’s seriously one of the most beautiful books I’ve ever read. EVER! * * Synopsis: “In the early 1900s, a young woman embarks on a fantastical journey of self-discovery after finding a mysterious book in this captivating and lyrical debut. In a sprawling mansion filled with peculiar treasures, January Scaller is a curiosity herself. As the ward of the wealthy Mr. Locke, she feels little different from the artifacts that decorate the halls: carefully maintained, largely ignored, and utterly out of place. Then she finds a strange book. A book that carries the scent of other worlds, and tells a tale of secret doors, of love, adventure and danger. Each page turn reveals impossible truths about the world and January discovers a story increasingly entwined with her own. Lush and richly imagined, a tale of impossible journeys, unforgettable love, and the enduring power of stories awaits in Alix E. Harrow's spellbinding debut--step inside and discover its magic.” * * I couldn’t help but pair this book with this sleeve from @loveyoumorestudio ! They literally are perfect for each other! Swipe to see in full color! Code: Storied10 * * #thetenthousanddoorsofjanuary #alixeharrow #orbitbooks #redhookpublishing #beautifulbooks #coverlove #loveyoumorestudio #bookbabe #bibliophile #bookdrunk #readersgonnaread #booksarethebest #bookish #bookmeup #bookishgirl #bibliolover #bookishpeepsies #bookstagram #cozylife https://www.instagram.com/p/B2PSDtuAjxS/?igshid=ybxfvj5bo5bf

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I kind of want to start doing predictive text for the first sentence of the books I review! Let’s give it a go! “I watched as two ___ pulled a __ into the __.” * • * I watched as two big dogs pulled a lot into the last night. — Indeed. 🤷🏽‍♀️ * * Thank you SO much to @blinkyabooks for sending me an ARC! Tiger Queen is by @annsulliva and it’s out September 10, 2019! * * Mini review here with full review on my blog! Link in linktree! Synopsis in comments! 4 Stars! * This was a really fun retelling of “The Lady, or the Tiger?” ! I really enjoyed the harsh desert landscape marked by a once rich city, Achra. The water shortage was interesting to watch play out. The characters were really well written. Kateri’s character growth was so well done especially considering this is a “shorter” standalone! I was impressed! I also enjoyed the unique creatures Sullivan came up with! Plus it has some enemies to lovers romance going on! If you’re itching for a retelling set in the desert then look no further! Now, to go buy A Touch of Gold... 😁 * * #tigerqueen #anniesullivan #blinkyabooks #blinkya #bookreview #bookreviewer #yareads #retellings #theladyorthetiger #bookshivers #reader #bookaholic #constantreader #bookblogger #bookblog #booksofinstagram #bookishlife #booklion #instabooks #bookalicious https://www.instagram.com/p/B2NE9WygrJU/?igshid=1xjjebwj2wf22