“When her mind was discomposed... a book was the opiate that lulled it to repose.” -Ann Radcliffe, The Romance of the Forest 🦊 ➡️QOTD: What are a few of your non-bookish hobbies? 🍄 🍁 It’s been a while, hasn’t it! Life has definitely picked up over the past few months and so far 2019 has been filled with ups, downs, and everything in between. I’m currently in the middle of the most hectic semester I’ve had so far and I’m constantly studying or cranking out essays and new short stories/novel projects! But since I’m on spring break this week, which means it’s my 3 year bookstagram anniversary this month, I figured I’d post just to let y’all know I’m still here and haven’t quit yet. To be honest, lately bookstagram felt like a chore and I was tired of focusing on numbers and only posting books I knew would get me more likes. BUT, that mentality is cancelled. I’ve decided that when I’m able to post I’m going to post books that bring me joy without caring about how people are going to engage with it. Bookstagram is a hobby, and I need to remember that. Thank you for being patient with me and sticking with me through all this, it means a lot to me. Here’s to 3 years, and hopefully many more 🥂 ☁️ 🍂 #theitalian #themysteriesofudolpho #theromanceoftheforest #annradcliffe #gothicliterature #romanticliterature #britishliterature #painting #book #fiction #fantasy #youngadultbooks #youngadultfiction #youngadultfantasy #bookish #bibliophile #booklover #booknerd #bookcover #bookworm #bookaddict #bookporn #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #hygge #art #writer #blogger #emmareadsforfun (at Richmond, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BupAp8fnpp9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ur4qm7skl9dl
