“Here is truth, gentlefriends: when in doubt, it’s best to be polite when dealing with lunatics.” —Jay Kristoff . . What is a book or series that you could post about every single day?! . . I may be a bit obsessed with The Nevernight Chronicles and I’m not sorry! These books are fantastic and if you haven’t read them yet, what are you doing with your life?! . . Amazing Pale Daughter candle, inspired by our friendly neighborhood assassin, Mia Corvere is from @roseandadder — it not only looks beautiful, it also smells amazing! . . #storybooksummerchallenge - #fantasyfriday #midsummerlibraryjuly19 - funny character Friday https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Y04OLA7se/?igshid=1o1ox3q6y6k3x

If humans lost the ability to see all color except one, which color would you want to survive? * • * I think I’ll be able to finish my library/ office remodel within the next two weeks!! I’m insanely excited! The three shops pictured are the ones I chose to decorate the room with! * * @bookish_signs has unique, fun, bookish wooden signs that I love!! And they have decals! The one pictured is one I put on a glass pane. Use my code: Lauren20 to save on two or more items! * * @sweetsequels has gorgeous artwork that I knew I wanted in my office/ library! I’m slowly building up a collection! * * @in.the.reads shop has beautiful bookmarks (swipe to see a close up of Aragorn’s sword!) and she makes maps! I have one to hang up and plan to get more! * * I must have all of the LoTR merch and editions!! * * #ampersandjuly19 Standalone vs. series : Series! * #bookscoasttocoastjuly19 Favorite cover * #midsummerlibraryjuly19 Funny Character Friday : Pippin and Merry! * #immortaljuly2k19 Characters you want to have a bbq with : The whole fellowship!! * #lotr #lordoftherings #middleearth #tolkienite #tolkien #theshire #thefellowshipofthering #thetwotowers #thereturnoftheking #thehobbit #bookishsigns #bookishsignsandmore #inthereads #bookmarks #anduril #sweetsequels #bookishmap #lotrmap #middleearthmap #classics #classicreads #books https://www.instagram.com/p/B0YzgzMA1fl/?igshid=1qxoayk6eruhd

Brought to you by brother no. 2: Would you rather burn down Belle’s library OR have had Luna Lovegood die in Harry Potter? * • * I’m obsessed with everything Narnia! These are some of my favorite Narnia items! The sign is by @bookish_signs ! I LOVE it so much! Use my code: Lauren20 to save on two or more items and get some bookish place signs of your own! Swipe to see a close up! * * Gorgeous wooden bookmark by @in.the.reads ! Swipe to see a close up! * * Bookends from June’s @owlcrate designed by @heyatlascreative ! * Book jackets by @juniperbooks * * #readgushjuly19 ✈️ Taking this to mean travel. 😁 * #midsummerlibraryjuly19 High Fantasy Favorites * #cozyinjuly19 describe your aesthetic #myaesthetic : I try to do a light rustic look with a pop of color! * #fireheartjuly19 Fantasy * #bookravensjuly19 Hiking - Rocky relationships * #narnia #narnian #bookishsignsandmore #bookishsigns #inthereads #juniperbooks #heyatlascreative #owlcrate #repcode #bookishmerch #bookbabe #bibliophile #bookdrunk #readersgonnaread #booksarethebest #bookish #bookmeup #nofilter #bibliolover #bookishpeepsies #bookstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B0TtQepgAMh/?igshid=1q25q35phpzfp

What is your favorite style of bookish world to explore? Do you enjoy the high seas, deep space, or an ancient, enchanted land? . . I love all of the above, but there is just something special about exploring an ancient, magic imbued land! . . I took the day off to spend with the kiddos— Autumn is having a rough day so we are off to the mall to explore unchartered territory, at least for me! 😂 wish me luck please! . . #storybooksummerchallenge - well worn books #midsummerlibraryjuly19 - book and flowers https://www.instagram.com/p/B0JX4_JAD1U/?igshid=qp1nu83gq0d3

Would you rather be a pirate OR the hero sent to stop piracy? * • * GORGEOUS sleeve by @loveyoumorestudio !! Code: STORIEDADVENTURES10 to save! * * Mini review! Full review on blog! This is my first @therealrobinhobb book and I’m officially obsessed! Thank you to one of my best friends for introducing me! @aburnard924 * * Synopsis in comments! * * Characters: Character development is so well done!! There are many POVs so I won’t go into everyone but my favorites are Amber and Ronica. I hurt for Wintrow and the Vivacia. Kennit and Paragon are the most intriguing. And I pretty much hate Kyle and Malta. * Plot: Dragons, talking ships, pirates, magic, drama, romance, high seas adventure. I mean, do I need to say more?! * I am most definitely binging this series!! I love love LOVE it!! * * #ampersandjuly19 Simple vs. Elaborate - I tend towards elaborate! * #readgushjuly19 🎧- I actually listened to this on audio and it’s fantastic! * #midsummerlibraryjuly19 Flatlay Friday * #cozyjuly19 Books and Flowers #floralfriday * #flatlayfriday #loveyoumorestudio #liveshiptraders #robinhobb #shipofmagic #pirates #booksleeves #fantasybooks #bookrecs #bookphotographer #readersofinstagram #booktoday #booksbooksbooks #literature #getlit #booklove #bookgram #bookaesthetic https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz1Mfs1AVLG/?igshid=1axrz7arg6c08

🥰PAY IT FORWARD!🥰 . . There is so much negativity in our world, and I see it slowly trickling over into my favorite getaway. Today, let’s spread the love that is the Bookstagram Community! . . 1. Comment with something that you need today, whether it be something for your account, a couple of dollars for a coffee to get you through, or just some extra love on your feed. Whatever it is, let us know what would make your heart happy. . 2. Once your wish has been posted, read through the comments and find a wish that you can grant. Comment “I got this!” (More than one person can fulfill a request) . 3. Give a shoutout to anyone granting your request. . . I LOVE this idea— I saw it on @bibliophileprints account and asked her if I could share it! . . I finally finished Game of Thrones and I see why everyone disliked season 8. It broke my heart, made me nauseous, and I wish I would have pretended it never existed. This amazing Mother of Dragons candle by @roseandadder will help you get through the heartbreak! Check out her shop for all the lovely bookish merch 🥰 . . #storybooksummerchallenge - mountains rugged and wild #midsummerlibraryjuly19 - flatlay Friday https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz0tj4dAK-v/?igshid=1a6g8tbt8erbs

Who is your newest auto-buy author?! . . I will read ANYTHING Jay Kristoff and Holly Black touch! The Cruel Prince isn’t my favorite Holly Black book but I did enjoy it and I’m looking forward to reading Queen of Nothing. . . Quick post today— I’ve got a to-do list a mile long. I’m hope everyone is having a wonderful week so far. 🥰 . . #storybooksummerchallenge - forests dark & magical #midsummerlibraryjuly19 - trilogy Tuesday https://www.instagram.com/p/BztcQt_gNp1/?igshid=h2vnyhgmiuly

What is your most anticipated release for the last half of 2019?! . . I don’t know why I torture you guys, asking these questions when I can’t pick just one myself! I love hearing the recommendations from everyone though— my tbr pile has grown to an unacceptable size from bookstagram alone! 🙈 . . Today’s prompt from #midsummerlibraryjuly19 Is small shop Sunday— Kim from @lunarbazaarcandles makes my favorite, witchy style candles! The one pictured is from the Zodiac collection— not only does it smell amazing, it is so photogenic. I am obsessed with the dried herb toppers, they look amazing in photos! . . #tinylovejuly19 - mood reader of strict tbr - 💯 mood reader! Tbrs NEVER work for me! #wildadventuresjuly19 - underappreciated book or character - The Black Witch Chronicles by Laurie Forest! They. Are. Phenomenal! Read them! #storybooksummerchallenge - best hero/villain pairing - again from The Black Witch, Yvan and Elloren. I ship them so hard! . . Tag time— #mostanticipatedbooks . Call Down the Hawk by Maggie Stiefvater, Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo, Darkdawn by Jay Kristoff, A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer, and The Burning Shadow by Jennifer Armentrout. I’m such there are tons more but I’m off to work! I hope everyone has an amazing Sunday 🥰 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzn0WtugL6W/?igshid=s8nce1j74qal