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Game of Thrones S08E02 . So glad for my super bad memory, I’ve forgotten the spoilers I noticed on twitter this morning. . A big L to all those who watch episodes and come over on twitter to spread spoilers. I will never understand the need to be the first couch potato. . ➡️Do you watch the series? If not, I’m really interested to know, why? Is it because of the super hype? Is it because you tried watching but just didn’t like it? . 📸Featuring my French Press from @groscheinternational Love it! . #BetterReadsChallenge 112/365 (Join Us, link in bio!) . #bookstagram

This is a tough one to review. I’ve not read any book dealing with BDSM before and this one was an eye opener on the topic. If you are not yet an adult, do not read this book/review. . #theguywiththebookreview presents Permission by Saskia Vogel. . What starts as a book primarily focused on our protagonist Echo, an actress who loses her father suddenly and is trying to cope with his absence and her mothers life changing situation turns into a a three pronged narrative between Echo, Orly (a dominatrix) and Piggy (an older man who is devoted to Orly) . With this group of very interesting and unusual characters, Saskia Vogel churns a story of grief, longing and jealousy which explores the deepest and most personal psych of the characters. . But at the heart of the book is Echo’s journey through a life suddenly filled with grief and her unusual choices to cope with it. Vogel succeeds in getting us into the minds of all three characters and her story telling is very transparent and straight forward. . This book is not recommended for everyone, especially those who are not comfortable with adult content. . Thank you @littlebrown for the copy!

The Godfather was the first book I read because of the movie, some 20 years ago. . I remember the main difference was the detail to which Luca Brasi’s origin story was written about and that was the first time I truly appreciated the difference between reading and watching a movie. . Some of my favorite movie/series adaptations are: The Godfather, The Revenant (Hated the Book) and GoT. . 👁‍🗨Recommend some adapted movies you think I should check out! . #BetterReadsChallenge 110/365 (Join Us, link in bio!) . #bookstagram

Let’s talk about the reflection of places/cultures/races in books. . I’ve been very interested and perhaps in some cases very amused when it comes to readers talking about places based on their experience after reading just 1-2 books about it (the culture, the race or the place) . When it comes to learning, I try not to judge a place, a tradition or a race based on just one source. . One very huge problem with reading about a particular culture and basing everything we know on just one book is the probable one dimensional narrative. Unless we read multiple books from different authors, I don’t think we can can have a clear idea. . 👁‍🗨What is your take on this topic? How much do you think a book or two can really reflect the realities about the place you live in, the culture there or your race? . If you are interested in finding some recommendations from specific countries, I have had a handful of readers from different countries recommend a book each from the countries they are from, you can find them through the link in my bio under The Travelling Biblio Chronicles. . #BetterReadsChallenge 109/365 (Join Us, link in bio!) . #bookstagram

Want a SHOUTOUT!? Play the game! . Time for #ThisOrThatThursday and todays questions will be all about books! 📚 . Rule is simple: ▪️Answer the This or That style questions in the comments. . I will choose 4 accounts I like and feature them on my IGstories next Thursday. . #BetterReadsChallenge 108/365 (link in bio)

Say hello to the wife @thegirlwiththewhisk ☺️ . This was taken last weekend when we went to read at the cafe. Well, she mostly read and I took pictures for Bookstagram 😬 . One of the side effects of bookstagram is that I end up drinking my coffee cold and weirdly enough I’ve gotten used to it! . 👁‍🗨What’s something that you have sacrificed for bookstagram? Cold coffee? Less Netflix? Even less sleep? Anything else? . #BetterReadsChallenge 107/365 (Join Us, link in bio!) . #bookstagram

👁‍🗨What’s a book you keep meaning to read but end up not picking? . When I bought it, I was absolutely sure I’d read it ‘soon’, more than a year later, it’s now been over taken by other books, life 🤷🏽‍♂️ . Anyways, hope I do pick it up but if I’m being honest to myself, I probably won’t soon. . #BetterReadsChallenge 106/365 (Join Us, link in bio!) . #bookstagram

Finally a book I’m super invested in! Got this gift from @berkleypub . It’s being described as Dexter (Not the cartoon) meets Mr and Mrs Smith (Yes, Branjelina) and it weirdly is both! . I’m a quarter in and I really can’t say anything about this psychological thriller which isn’t a spoiler except that the characters are GOLD!!! . 👁‍🗨What was the last book that captivated your mind? . #BetterReadsChallenge 105/365 (Join Us, link in bio!) . #bookstagram

🔊How amazing are these bookshelves that I saw at a cafe here! . Floor to ceiling but unfortunately they are pretty empty. . I was distracted throughout my cafe outing thinking of ways these could be setup and @brew92cafe I have a very simple, tried and tested idea, you guys should start a ‘Take a Book-Leave a Book’ club! You’ll definitely be getting readers excited to visit the cafe for reading sessions! . 👁‍🗨How would you guys set up these shelves? . I think I’d fill each row with a different genre and keep ‘Self Help’ right at the top 😁 . #BetterReadsChallenge 104/365 (Join Us, link in bio!) . #bookstagram

How long have you been a part of or following bookstagram? . I was chatting with a few friends here and most of them said it’s been a long time since they picked up bigger books (1000ish pages) because it takes so much longer . Most of them are readers like me who need to specially make time to read because of work and family. . For me it’s a real struggle to make time because of work and even in the evenings I’m constantly on my phone checking work related emails etc. . I read maybe 2-3 bigger books a year since it feels like a huge commitment and also a risk picking up something big and possibly not liking it. . 👁‍🗨Share what you feel about any change in your reading habits... . #BetterReadsChallenge 103/365 (Join Us, link in bio!) . #bookstagram

Just posted a video showing my Reading room on IGTV, have a look! . 👁‍🗨Are you as lucky as I am to have a full room dedicated to reading and studying? . #BetterReadsChallenge 102/365 (Join Us, link in bio!) . #bookstagram

Want a SHOUTOUT!? Play the game! . Time for #ThisOrThatThursday and in preparation the theme is Game of Thrones! ⚔️ . Rule in simple: ▪️Answer the This or That style questions in the comments. . I will choose 4 accounts I like and feature them on my IGstories next Thursday. . #BetterReadsChallenge 101/365 (link in bio)

👁‍🗨What do you think about online friendships? Do you have a friend you made online who is more than just a random acquaintance? . It’s been a month since I met Nada @africaanah in Dubai and it was actually the second time we met! . I’m going to take this moment to recommend her account to you guys especially if you’re looking for the perspective of a Black Muslim Woman living in the Middle East. . #BetterReadsChallenge 100/365 (Join Us, link in bio!) . #bookstagram

Contronyms! . I had no clue what contronyms are until today! . Contronyms are words that are their own antonyms, depending on usage. . 👁‍🗨Before you read the examples below, can you think of any? . ▪️LEFT: can mean both ‘remaining’ and ‘departed’. ▪️SCREEN: can mean both ‘to show’ and ‘to hide’. . #BetterReadsChallenge 99/365 (link in bio) . #bookstagram

Book Mail: The Imperial Alchemist By @ahwangauthor . ❗️Take a look at the summary below, sound interesting? (I’ve linked the book in my IGstories for you to buy it as well) . 210 BCE, CHINA. The most powerful emperor China has ever known is on the brink of death. In desperation, he sends his most gifted alchemist and sorcerer on a quest for the mythical elixir of life. His fleet never returned…. ▪️ NOW, world-renowned archaeologist Georgia Lee is compelled to hunt for a mysterious man who may hold the secret to the greatest discovery in human history. Her search takes her on a thrilling journey from an ancient tomb in China, through traditional Japan, to the blistering Australian outback, and the dizzying heights of verdant mountains in tropical Taiwan. But what begins as an investigation into an archaeological riddle turns into something very sinister. Georgia starts to suspect that perhaps she is the one being hunted instead…. ▪️ Meticulously researched, this is a tale interwoven with rich historical facts to recreate all the drama, intrigue and mystery of East Asian culture. . #BetterReadsChallenge 98/365 . AD #bookstagram

Reading update: Permission by Saskia Vogel . It’s been a rather tough week with lots of things going on at work, but I read a bit everyday and am halfway through a very interesting book! It’s going to be a tough book to review 🤓 . I know I haven’t been as active as I am here, will try reply to all comments tonight. . 👁‍🗨Whats keeping you guys busy? Work? School? Laziness? . #BetterReadsChallenge 97/365 (link in bio) . #bookstagram

What do you mean I can’t do a wrap up post 1 week late? Watch me! 😁 . Slower reading month by this year’s standards but I read 4 books which used to be my original goal. . The Rumour: 🤷🏽‍♂️/5 The Passengers: 😬🤭/5 What Your Soul Already Knows: 😊/5 If Cats Disappeared From The World: 😃🥺/5 . 👁‍🗨How many books did you read in March? Any book worth recommending? . #BetterReadsChallenge 96/365 (link in bio) . #bookstagram

All set for this weekends photo shoot at a friendly Neighborhood cafe 🤣 . Seriously though, I’ve got too many books I want to talk about that I don’t have pictures of. Plus Game of Thrones is incoming next week, so I NEED pictures to talk about the episodes!! . 📸 Featuring my backpack from @gastonluga . You can use code ‘FN’ to get 15% off on www.gastonluga.com and get this (and many more) Swedish backpack with a free tote bag of your choice! This offer is for a limited time so...Go Go Go!!! #gastonluga #gastonlugame . #BetterReadsChallenge 95/365 . #bookstagram

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