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Jan 27, 2020

Bookstagram Newbie Tag | 10 Questions for book lovers

What is Bookstagram? Well, it's a lot like BookTube but for Instagram. If you search the hashtag #bookstagram you'll find thousands of posts about books. This is a great way to find book suggestions or to find other book lovers to follow on Instagram. We thought it would be fun to start this tag to get to know everyone better. To find the posts on Instagram answering this question all you need to do is search the hashtag #thebookhop.

You can see my video of my answering these questions on IGTV here. I will also be posting my answers here for you to read. If you would like to participate in this tag, feel free to do so. Just make sure you use the hashtag #thebookhop so we can find your post and make sure you tag a friend!


Bookstagram Newbie Tag

1. Why do you love to read?
In 2019 I discovered that I suffer from anxiety. I worry about things I can't change to the point of making myself sick over it. Reading is an escape from that. I am also trying to cultivate a love for reading in my children and I want to lead that by example.


2. Do you have a favorite place to read?
 Not really. I read all over my house and like for my kids to see me reading. I get a bulk of my reading done at night in bed.

3. What book or series got you into reading?
I will admit that as a child I suffered from some kind of reading problem. It took me longer to learn how to read and because of that I hated reading for a long time. I didn't read for enjoyment until I was in my 20's. I don't really have a certain book or series that got me into reading. I just started to pick up books and read.


4. What kind of books do you like to read?
 I love all kinds of books and I could never just pick one. I enjoy a thriller, romance, Christian fiction, and fantasy.

5. Do you prefer paperback or hardcover? Why?
Definitely, hardcover because I like how they look on a shelf and I like the feel of them in my hands.

6. Do you read more than one book at a time?
 Not really, I like to have my full attention on one book. Sometimes I have a Bible study type book I am reading on top of my other reading I like to do.

7. What book or book series are you most excited to read this year?
I am so excited to read the Nevermoor book series with my kids and I can't wait to read the book Darling Rose Gold.

8. Do you reread books? Why or why not?
I'm on the fence about this. I have not reread any books but I wouldn't mind going back and rereading some I have read. I have a pile of Christmas books I read in December that I do plan to read again next December.


9. Do you have a monthly book budget?
Yes and no. I probably wouldn't spend more than $100 but I also wouldn't be upset if I did, especially if I got them on good deals. I plan to mix things up with buying books and borrowing books from the library. Full disclosure though, library books sometimes creep me out. I always seem to get a book that has a questionable mark on them. Is that poop, a booger, or a Cheeto fingerprint? Gives me the heebie-jeebies just writing about it.


10. What question(s) would you like to ask your favorite Bookstagrammers?
 How do you cut out time to read, how do you find books you want to read, and how do you store all your books?


I hope you have gotten to learn more about me from this and I can't wait to see your answers to these questions on Instagram!









P.S. If you are looking to find other book lovers on Instagram come follow Book Hop. Book Hop is a great way to find other accounts from follow loops and trains.  

 

 

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