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Hi, I’m Taylor!

I’m from Seattle, but recently moved to Austin, TX. (Bring on the taco trucks & sunshine!)

I’ve been part of the Bookstagram community for 3+ years now (previously known as SilverFire Books), and I’ve loved every minute of it!

When I’m not working, you can usually find me curled up with a book and a cup of iced coffee. I’m also a big fan of dogs, chocolate, and ridiculous dance moves.

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Recent Posts

  • The Other Passenger by Louise Candlish (Book Review)
  • The Past is Red by Catherynne M. Valente (Book Review)
  • The Best 2021 Thriller Books (So Far)
  • The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix (Book Spotlight)
  • 2021 Horror Books (Spooky New Books to Get Excited About!)
Where’s the book you’re reading right now set? Where’s the book you’re reading right now set? (Thanks @atriabooks for the free book!) I love reading books set in London, and The Other Passenger by Louise Candlish definitely fit that bill! A quick synopsis: Jamie and Clare live in a nice house near the heart of London (thanks to Clare’s parents). Jamie doesn’t make much money, but he’s content at his coffee shop job. When he starts taking the riverboat to work, though, things begin to change. He meets Kit and his girlfriend Melia, and the couples become friends - until Kit goes missing. There were a lot of things I liked about this book: the strong voice of the main character, the character development in general, the setting, and the focus around riverboats on the Thames. Despite the fact that this story had slower pacing, it was still compulsively readable. I love a good back-and-forth timeline, and Candlish used it to her advantage here. I can’t say I was totally shocked by everything that happened, but I still really enjoyed the journey of the story. It’s meticulously plotted – a deceptive spider web of a mystery. If you love juicy thrillers with strong (and despicable) characters, definitely check this one out. I know I’ll be adding Louise Candlish’s previous books to my TBR list! Rating: 4⭐️ (out now!)
📖 What was the last book that totally sucked yo 📖 What was the last book that totally sucked you in?? (Thanks @randomhouse @delreybooks for the free book!) The Book of Accidents was the perfect pick for some #summerween fun 🙌 I loved it (5⭐️) and it’s out TODAY! This totally gave me Stephen King’s IT vibes, but it was definitely its own story too. You can’t help but love Oliver (and feel fiercely protective over him). Getting glimpses into the history of the area where the novel is set (remote coal mines with a sordid past) was as fascinating as it was chilling, and added another layer to the story. There were definitely some gross moments, so if that’s too much for you then this might not be your thing. But if you’re looking for a unique, addicting, and engaging horror novel with great characters: this is it! Synopsis: “A family returns to their hometown—and to the dark past that haunts them still—in this masterpiece of literary horror by the author of Wanderers.”
I hadn’t read a novella in a while, so I was exc I hadn’t read a novella in a while, so I was excited when I got my hands on this one 🙌 (Thanks @tordotcompub for sending me this book!) The Past is Red is a fascinating post-apocalyptic satire. A quick synopsis: Tetley lives on a literal pile of trash that’s floating in the ocean, after an environmental apocalypse destroys most of Earth. As a child, she made a big mistake that caused a lot of people in Garbagetown to hate her. But soon, she makes a new friend – and a discovery. At first, I wasn’t quite sure about this one. It was a bit odd – almost dreamlike. But everything started making more sense and it quickly pulled me in! This story is super imaginative and unique. You definitely won’t ever read another book just like it. It’s also pretty strange, but for the most part it worked for me (and it made me think!). It was much more poignant than I was expecting, based on its slim appearance. But it tackled some really deep questions/themes centering around the environment, humanity, and survival. Overall, this novella is definitely worth the read. The main character had such a unique voice, and the story itself is one I won’t forget! Rating: 4⭐️ (out on 7/20!) 💬 Do you have any houseplants? My first ever houseplant (Georgina the parlor palm, pictured here) is still thriving and I’m such a proud plant mom 😍😂
📚📦🥰 Recent #bookmail ! (Thanks tagged pub 📚📦🥰 Recent #bookmail ! (Thanks tagged publishers for the gifted books) I got some awesome bookmail recently that I wanted to share 🙌 Are any of these on your TBR? ONCE THERE WERE WOLVES by Charlotte McConaghy 👉 an eco-thriller set in the Scottish Highlands by the author of Migrations (out 8/3) FRIENDS LIKE THESE by Kimberly McCreight 👉 a literary thriller following a group of college friends who reunite after 10 years (out 9/7) THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME by Laura Dave 👉 A woman’s husband disappears, and all he leaves behind is a note that says ‘Protect her’. (out now)
A stack of some exciting thrillers on my TBR for # A stack of some exciting thrillers on my TBR for #thrillerthursday ! Have you read any of these? . . . . . #thrillerbooks #bookstack #thrillerlover #booksonbooks #toberead #readersgonnaread #allthebooks #readingnook #ilovebooks #readersofinstagram #readerlife #tbrlist #tbrpile #bookcollector #bookhoarder #stackofbooks #fortheloveofbooks #wanttoread #bookspines #bookpile #booksarecool #booksandcoffee
Celebrating this fabulous pub day with one of my m Celebrating this fabulous pub day with one of my most anticipated releases of 2021 🙌 When I saw this book was coming out, I knew I had to get it ASAP. Basically, this one is about a group of ‘final girls’ - survivors of killers - who join a support group so they can try to move on with their lives. But then, one of them goes missing. I loved The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires and I can’t wait to see what else Hendrix has up his sleeve! You can check out a spotlight with more info on this book on my blog (readerhaven.com). In other news, the hubby and I have date night tonight 🥰 We’re going to our fave pizza place, then seeing The Quiet Place 2 in theaters! 🍿(I can’t even remember the last time I went out to a movie!). 💬What‘s a new-ish movie you loved or are hoping to see?
🚀 BOOK FEATURE 🚀 (Thanks @williammorrowbooks 🚀 BOOK FEATURE 🚀 (Thanks @williammorrowbooks for the gifted book!) Buckle up, space fans: Hold Fast Through The Fire is the second book in a sci fi series that sounds a lot like the Wayfarers series by Becky Chambers! 🙌 It’s toted as an action-packed, intergalactic adventure with a crew that’s determined to win the annual inter-division game competition. Sounds pretty awesome, right? Here’s a quick synopsis: “[It’s] the rollicking first entry in a unique science fiction series that introduces the Near-Earth Orbital Guard—NeoG—a military force patrolling and protecting space inspired by the real-life mission of the U.S. Coast Guard. Rescue those in danger, find the bad guys, win the Games. It’s all in a day’s work at the NeoG.” This comes out July 27th, but the first book in the series is available now! 💬 If you were on a space mission and could only choose one TV show to watch the entire time, what would you pick?
Currently reading this and dreaming about travelin Currently reading this and dreaming about traveling somewhere beachy 🏖😎 We are going to Seattle soon, so I’m excited about that! Do you have any vacation (or staycation) plans this summer? . . . . . #peoplewemeetonvacation #summerreads #summerreading #emilyhenry #summerbooks #romancebooks #contemporaryromance #romancereads #contemporarybooks #fictionlover #vacayvibes #summerfeeling #currentlyreading #readingnow #allbooked #bookishpost #bookishlife #readersofinstagram #readersgonnaread
📚 My BOTM picks for July 🤩 There were such g 📚 My BOTM picks for July 🤩 There were such great options this month, it was impossible to choose! Are either of these on your TBR? What did you pick for BOTM this month? . . . . . #botm #botmclub #bookofthemonth #bookmail #bookmailisthebestmail #newbooks #hardcoverbooks #hardcovers #summerbooks #summerreading #summerreads #booksoutside #mybackyard #tbrlist #bookstoread #bookishlife #bookcommunity #booksbooksbooks #booksaremagic #alwaysreading #readmorebooks #prettycovers #coverlove #bookcovers #razorbladetears #thepeoplewekeep #fictionreads
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