Raise your hand if you are on Instagram and part of the Bookstagram community! If you're not familiar, this is a small corner of Instagram where bookworms come together and share beautiful photos and chat about all of the things they are reading. If you're an avid reader, you are possibly already following some book-related accounts. Here is the problem, if you're like me, you likely have an impossibly large to be read pile already. Then bookstagram comes along and convinces me I must be reading X, Y, and Z too. It happens to the best of us, and it has happened to me more than a few times! So today's post is all about the books I have bought and read solely because of Instagram. I would love for you to comment on this post with a book Instagram convinced you to try!
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
This incredible story is not a book I saw popping up on my feed regularly, but it should have been. It was was the raving review and post from @taylorbookelf that sealed the deal for me on this purchase, and I did not regret it. It's a promising sign when someone says they stayed up until 3:00 in the morning to read this book. It is the story of two teenagers, named Rufus and Mateo, who only have one day left to live. There are so many brilliant things about this piece of Young-adult Fiction. I will link my full review below if you are interested because this book lived up to the book Instagram hype.
Genre: Young Adult, Fiction.
My rating: 4 Stars
Normal People by Sally Rooney
Taylor Swift made me do it. I saw this book popping up everywhere on my Instagram feed for a few solid weeks. Everyone in the book Instagram community must know this cover by now. After reading The Cut's article about how Taylor Swift recommended this particular author, I had to give it a go. There were a lot of things I liked about this book, including the raw tone and intensity of the relationship dynamic. Despite all the things this book did well, It didn't live up to the buzz. Plus, I seriously struggled with the lack of quotation marks. I never did a full review on this one but made sure to mention it in my November 2019 reading recap.
Genre: Fiction.
My rating: 3 Stars
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
I binge-read Red, White & Royal Blue during the summer of 2019. I saw it everywhere until I couldn't stand being out of the loop any longer. I still see the book popping up on my feed at least once a week. The concept piqued my interest instantly, the son of the President of the United States and the Prince of England falling in love. This book deserves all the love and attention it is getting. I would describe it as an incredibly fun, flirty, and feel-good read. It made its way into my summer reading recap post I have linked below for you, and it was an absolute highlight.
Genre: Romance, Fiction.
My Rating: 4 Stars.
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
I didn't know anything about this book before I picked it up, just that everyone seemed to be talking about it. At this point, we all know I don't like missing out on a terrific read, so I bought Eleanor Oliphant. This is an interesting one because looking back, I wouldn't' say that I loved this book. I remember it being slightly disappointing after reading many glowing reviews. But, when I went to check what I rated it at on Goodreads, I gave it a 4-star review. I don't remember enjoying it as much as I did Red, White, and Royal Blue, which I also gave 4 Stars. The story is about a woman named Eleanor, an independent and routine driven woman who likes to keep to herself. Her world changes when she makes a new friend in Raymond and starts to see her world open up to friendship and new possibilities. I do remember the book to be sweet and charming. I almost think I should re-read it now to confirm my true feelings. Nevertheless, I owe this one completely to Instagram.
Genre: Fiction.
Rating: 4 Stars.
If you have read any of the above, or if Instagram has talked you into a book or two, I would love to hear about it. Comment down below and share!
Yours Literarily,
Lauren.
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