#ReadLocal

[ayogikitchen]

📚 📚📚 Congratulations to @ravenbookstore name by #publisherswkly as bookstore of the year! An inviting space filled with the amazing scent of words on paper. If you haven’t visited their new location on Mass St yet you’re in for a treat. A friendly and bold cat, knowledgeable and kind staff and comfy seats to pick out your next read. Heading back soon to look for a copy of Tell Me Everything by my fabulous longtime friend @erikakrouse. 📚📚📚 #local #bookstore #books #readlocal #read #theravenbookstore #tellmeeverything #erikakrouse #massst #downtownlawrence #lawrenceks #lawrence #kansas #bookstores #bookstorecat #cat (at Raven Book Store) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeTPovAOtLA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[brmyers]

Whenever a librarian shows your book some love it’s like getting an extra shiny gold star. ⭐️#gratefulauthor . . . . . . . . . . #writerslife #writersofig #amwriting #amreading #readya #authorsofig #authorslifestyle #bookish #bookcommunity #bookstagram #brmyers #booknerd #bookstoread #readthenorth #localauthor #canadianauthor #readlocal #instabook #igreads #wattpadstar #bibliophile #yalit #booklover #bookphotography #ireadya #fortheloveofya #rogueprincess https://www.instagram.com/p/CTXK2-4rbbR/?utm_medium=tumblr

[brogersre]

Pre-debate #selfcare #firstedition #signed #fallcocktails🍁 #buylocal #drinklocal #readlocal #plg #neighbors #nationalbookawardfinalist 🍾 (at Prospect Lefferts Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGDpwktjO-P/?igshid=1wk6agnpivwsj

[marioncolibraries]

Author Diana Johnson⁠ ⁠ Saturday, January 18:⁠ 12 pm - 2 pm⁠ ⁠ Cold Daughters is the debut book of local author Diana Johnson! Come learn the story behind this futuristic fiction, as well other works that Johnson has planned. The author will also be sharing some tips on self-publishing, for those who might be interested, during her presentation at 1 pm.⁠ ⁠ More about Cold Daughters:⁠ "In the aftermath of a devastating act of war in the South China Sea, the core of the earth has been exposed and the magnetic field that protects the planet from the sun's radiation has been compromised. But with the destruction, a miraculous enigma has also been discovered. From the coasts around the war zone a group of mystically atypical baby girls was born, the Cold Daughters. Healthy in every other way, these infants possess the same strange physical imperfections. Even though fear and superstition threaten their safety, with the help of their champions Nia and her surrogate mothers Claudia and Ahi, all renown in their own branches of social and scientific studies, these beautifully odd girls set out to repair the damaged planet. But will their unique physiology be enough to save humankind?" -Amazon⁠ ⁠ #mymarionwv #wvauthors #readlocal #colddaughters #libraryofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B7BOkZajzm3/?igshid=x81itfa7yeeu

[noveltyreads]

Impossible Music by Sean Williams Book Review

Look, I just finished this and I still have NO idea what just happened. Everything just passed by my head and I barely can even recall the plot or anything. In fact, I was so lost that I thought Rain was another character instead of the main character's last name. 

Whatever you say I'm blaming the fact that the book starts in the middle of the story and I had to piece things together, something I don't necessarily enjoy doing. I thought this book would've been more about music but didn't expect this to be more solely focused on deaf culture (which I have nothing against I just thought it'll be more music-y) Basically, Simon who I realised was the main characters name about 100+ pages in (whoops) is a wannabe musician hoping to study music in university until one day he suffers from a stroke that leaves him deaf. He eventually takes counselling sessions and Auslan (sign language) classes to help cope with his newfound deafness. But Simon refuses to accept his deafness hoping to still become a musician regardless. 

Even though I barely remembered anything even though I just finished it, I didn't mind Simon's character even though he was kind of described as irritable at the end. It was more G that I disliked and did not get their relationship. Maybe that's just me and maybe it was written before in the book but I somehow didn't pick up on it. I did find it to be a great book to read in terms of discovering Auslan and seeing a book so heavily representing sign language and hearing loss that I did enjoy it despite not being my genre necessarily. But all in all, I didn't stay focussed and the book didn't really excite me too much. It did make me want to learn Auslan though :D ACTUAL RATING: 2.6 STARS

[toithomas]

What Does it Mean to Read Local?

[mycozyclassics]

Hey, I’m in the @vancouverwritersfest 2019 Festival Reading List with pals Ashley Spires and Tanya Lloyd Kyi! Pick up a copy and see you at the Fest!📚 . . . #vancouverwriters #vancouverwritersfest #vanwritersfest19 #kidlit #canlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #scbwi #cwillbc #readlocal https://www.instagram.com/p/B0JD713B6jh/?igshid=1swduwiye6st

[osgoodmichelle-blog]

“Dear Author” “Your books in Canada’s public libraries” ❤️😭📚 Not sure if I could ever have imagined as a kid who was in public libraries weekly that one day it would be my books available to check out! Thanks to anyone who has requested THE BETTER TO KISS YOU WITH, HUNTSMEN, or MOON ILLUSION from their local library! #canqueerlit #paranormalromance #readlocal #canlit #LGBTQ #PLRP #Vancouver (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuIAWVyhFoc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1y26w5tqgtwl2

[lemolobooks]

A short stack of awesome books that went on sale today! Stop in this week & head to the tables & shelves of new releases! . . . #libertybaybooks #shopsmall #newreleasetuesday #poulsbo #kitsap #pnw #books #readlocal #shopindiebookstores #staysexydontgetmurdered #hownottodiealone #terrybrooks #thesentenceisdeath #anthonyhorowitz #karencleveland #deweylambdin #domenicaruta (at Liberty Bay Books) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByB2zsCl64s/?igshid=1vg14z01nfm72

[authorshour-blog]

Attention #localauthors! @authorshour is pleased to announce the return of our #ReadLocal initiative… To better serve the #indieauthor community and create a safe space for everyone to enjoy #lifeandliterature, @scribesandvibes is hosting an Open Call for #Authors to participate in upcoming @authorshour programs. Local and self-published #authorsandillustrators are invited to submit an application. The hour-long #authorevent provides space for you to connect with readers, engage influencers, discuss your craft, sell signed books, and receive cross-promotion marketing support. Tap the #linkinbio to be considered for an #authorvisit. Our #authortalks, #interviews, and #booksignings will resume soon. ・・・ #theauthorshour #authorsatthelibrary #thinkbeyondthebooks #libraryoutloud #authorreading (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cndt3fhuEzW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kaiespace]

Local talent spotted at Nanaimo’s Duke Point Ferry Terminal Coffee Shop! (Also onboard.) #buylocalbc #readlocal #bcauthor #bcbooksforkids #cankidlit #ireadcanadian #bcferries #dukepoint (at BC Ferries Duke Point Terminal) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClmWiizy0hu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[brmyers]

Make today the day you leave a review! . ⭐️Reviews help increase a book’s visibility which can boost sales. . ⭐️Reviews increase the chance the book will be highlighted and listed in newsletters and promotions. . ⭐️Reviews help other readers discover the book more easily. . ⭐️Reviews are the easiest way to say THANK YOU to an author and tell their publisher to produce more books. . ⭐️Reviews can be short. “I loved it!” It’s the number of reviews that matter the most. . . . . . . . . . . #writerslife #writersofig #amwriting #amreading #readya #authorsofig #authorslifestyle #bookish #bookcommunity #bookstagram #brmyers #booknerd #bookstoread #readthenorth #localauthor #canadianauthor #readlocal #instabook #igreads #wattpadstar #bibliophile #yalit #booklover #bookphotography #ireadya #fortheloveofya https://www.instagram.com/p/CTTYvQtrEs-/?utm_medium=tumblr

[scifrey]

This is a story about Mary, number one fan of the hottest cult vampire detective TV show, City By Night… until it becomes all too real. An accident with the Craft Services truck sends her hurtling into the world of the show, and Mary is thrilled – who wouldn’t want to live alongside their favorite TV characters? Unfortunately, living in TV-land isn’t all that Mary thought it would be. Not only is Mary disillusioned with what she thought was a lush world until she had to try to maneuver in it, now she’s about to be murdered by one of the stupidest clichés in the history of television in a world that, pardon the pun, totally sucks. A loving satire of the Toronto film industry, vampire-cop television, and what it really means to be a “fan”. . . Link to bookstore with all available retailers in bio. . . . #Vamp #urbanfantasy #tropemap #ReadLocal #cringey #SetInToronto #FilmIndustry #Satire #MarySue #fanfiction #Twilight #foreverknight #TrueBlood #moonlight #vampireromancenovel #vampire #vampireromance #urbanfantasy #novella #BookAesthetic #RomanceBooks #steamyromance #vampirenovella #vampiredetective #BloodTies #book #books #booklover #bookstagram #booktok https://www.instagram.com/p/CiGFgojAUsR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[marioncolibraries]

Local Author Kelly Armann (Fairmont)⁠ Saturday, February 1: 11 am - 1 pm⁠ ⁠ Kelly Armann is a local author who has written the first ever, picture story cookbook to develop off of Facebook. With her strong ties to several restaurants in Fairmont, Kelly shares over 300 recipes with pictures as well as the history of the food and beverage in her published creation, titled Sweet Suzie's Sensational Foodies. ⁠ ⁠ Come out to meet Kelly at our Groundhog day event-- you can even check out her recipe for groundhog!⁠ ⁠ #cookbook #readlocal https://www.instagram.com/p/B74f8lOIEgP/?igshid=1ka6seliegmib

[teachingliteracy]

I just love exploring local bookstores. ❤️📚🙋🏽‍♀️ . . #teachingliteracy #thatbooklife #teachersofinstagram #localbookstore #independentbookstore #books #reading #usedbooks #middlegradebooks #picturebooks #youngadultbooks #readlocal

[chrismullenwrites]

Check us both out this weekend. STAY ROWDY and get LIT! 🤠 chrismullenwrites.com litbookbar.net 📚 #readrowdy #readlocal #shoplocal #bookstore #bookshop #yafiction #yawestern #litbookbar #chrismullenwrites #books #series #readingthewest #reading #getlit #richmond #fortbendcounty #texas (at Blockhouse Coffee & Kitchen) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChK48bKOyWu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=