Hi there! I’m Taylor. Welcome to Reader Haven!
Reader Haven is my book blog and bookish printables shop. Here, I share book lists with my favorite reads, Bookstagram tips, reading inspiration, book club ideas, and lots more.
A Little About Me
I’m originally from Seattle, WA, but now live in Austin, Texas (bring on the sunshine and tacos!).
Books are my perennial passion. I believe they enrich our lives in so many ways. There’s something utterly magical about getting lost in another world, while also learning something about the real one. I’ve been collecting books since my early 20s, and I don’t intend to ever stop!
I love a wide variety of genres (though I have my favorites – who doesn’t?). I tend to read general/literary fiction, mystery/thrillers, horror, and speculative fiction the most, but I’m not as particular about the genre of a book. It’s more about the premise for me.
When I’m not on the ‘gram or working on my blog, you can probably find me curled up with a book and a cup of iced coffee, or watching a TV show/movie adaptation based on my favorite books.
I’m also obsessed with my three adorable rescue pups (Sasha, Walter, and Winnie Mae), and chocolate is my love language.
My Bookish Background
I owned an online bookshop for years (previously known as SilverFire Books). As a bookseller, I curated and sourced everything from vintage classics to gently-used modern fiction books.
I wanted to continue sharing book recommendations, which is where the idea for this blog was born! I’ve also been a book reviewer on Goodreads and NetGalley since 2014, so I wanted to create a place where I could share my thoughts and connect with fellow bibliophiles.
Additionally, I’ve been part of the Bookstagram community for 6+ years now. Not only is it a wonderful place for book lovers to connect, but it’s also given me the opportunity to work directly with publishers on book campaigns and ARC reviews.
I share everything I’ve learned as a long-time Bookstagram user and bookish business owner in my ebook, the Bookstagram Ultimate Guide, and its companion for planner lovers (like me): the Bookstagram Planner & Hashtag Flipbook. I also share a lot of Bookstagram tips on this blog!
Additionally, I own two other blogs: Small Biz Refined (where I share small business tips) and a dessert food blog, SemiSweet Bites (where I share recipe inspiration).
If you have any questions or just want to chat about books, send me an email or connect with me on Instagram (@reader.haven). I look forward to hearing from you!
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