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About Me

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

  • House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland (Book Review)
  • Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price (Book Review)
  • The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon (Book Review)
  • Astrid Sees All by Natalie Standiford (Book Review)
  • April 2021 Book Releases (Fiction)
📣 New thriller alert! [book gifted by @williamm 📣 New thriller alert! [book gifted by @williammorrowbooks ] Mother May I is a heart-pounding, adrenaline-fueled story. A quick synopsis: when a mysterious woman steals Bree Cabbot’s baby, she vows she will do anything to get him back. Soon, she’s given instructions to follow if she ever wants to see her baby again - but who’s behind it all? And why? On top of the gripping plot, this book tackled themes of privilege, culpability, and motherhood. There were a few parts that were slower-paced, but mostly it was super intense (especially the ending 😱). This is a solid thriller, especially for fans of domestic suspense! Rating: 4.25⭐️ (out now) 💬 Do you read thrillers? What’s the last one you read & would you recommend it? #wmtastemakers #MotherMayI #JoshilynJackson
Packing up most of my books for the new house! 📚 I’m both intimidated and excited by the thought of completely re-organizing my shelves. I just need to figure out how I want to do it! How do you organize your shelves? By color, author/series, hardcover/paperback, read/unread, etc.? I need some inspiration 🙃 . . . . . #beautifulbooks #bookspines #pileofbooks #stackofbooks #onmyshelf #bibliophile #bookfeatures #booksofinstagram #bookishlife #paperbackbooks #hardcoverbooks #booknerd #fictionbooks #whatimreading #toberead #tbrlist #wanttoread #allthebooks #booksonbooks #bookbag #inmybag #mybooks #totebags #bagofbooks #packingup
🌳 Ooh, this was eerie and haunting and beautifu 🌳 Ooh, this was eerie and haunting and beautiful 🕸 [thanks @penguinteen for the gifted e-ARC] House of Hollow is a mystery wrapped in a dark fairy tale, but set in modern-day London. A quick synopsis: When they were little girls, the Hollow sisters went missing. They returned a month later, but their eyes had turned darker and their hair had turned white. Years later, the eldest sister goes missing again, and it’s up to the younger two to find her. Read if you like: -urban fantasy that feels real -mysterious, beguiling characters -urban myths -unique settings with a Gothic feel -dark YA stories with horror elements This story had me entranced from beginning to end, and I loved the twists and turns it took. The setting was ethereal and tangible at the same time - it felt like its own character. Highly recommended! Rating: 4.5⭐️ (out now!) 💬 What do you like to sip on or snack on while you read? I like chocolate in all forms 😋🍫 #HouseOfHollow #KrystalSutherland
📖Are you a fan of retellings? [book gifted by @ 📖Are you a fan of retellings? [book gifted by @epicreads ] Pride and Premeditation is a spin on the Jane Austen classic, Pride and Prejudice – but with a mystery at its core. 🕵️‍♀️ I had such a good time reading this book! Sure, it’s not historically accurate, but that didn’t bother me. (You have to go into it knowing that’s not the point of the story.) It was different enough from the original P&P that it felt fresh, but it was still comforting to revisit some of my favorite characters (though they’re in somewhat different roles this time around!). I loved the passion and grit Lizzie had, despite everything about society telling her that her dreams were unrealistic. She wasn’t afraid to fight for what she believed in, and she was easy to root for. The romance storyline felt a little rushed, but overall this was an enjoyable and adventurous story that fans of Pride & Prejudice will savor. Plus, it’s the beginning of a series, so there’s even more reason to get excited! Rating: 4⭐️ (out now!) #TirzahPrice #PrideAndPremeditation
My first ever BOTM box! 💃🏼 When I saw Emily My first ever BOTM box! 💃🏼 When I saw Emily Henry’s new book as an option, I had to jump on it. Plus, who doesn’t want to feel like they’re on vacation right now?! ✈️ 💬 What’s the last book you bought?
🤩 PUB DAY BOOK RELEASES 🤩 [Thanks to tagged 🤩 PUB DAY BOOK RELEASES 🤩 [Thanks to tagged publishers + @randomhouse for the gifted books!] Today’s lineup for book releases is straight 🔥!! I’m currently reading Pride & Premeditation and loving it so far 🙌 Here are the deets: ASTRID SEES ALL by Natalie Standiford -Historical fiction set in NYC in the 1980s (check out my review a few posts back) PRIDE AND PREMEDITATION by Tirzah Price -Historical mystery loosely based on Pride & Prejudice THE DROWNING KIND by Jennifer McMahon -Spooky mystery/horror (check out my review a couple posts back) MOTHER MAY I by Joshilyn Jackson -Thriller from the author of Never Have I Ever YOU LOVE ME by Caroline Kepnes -Thriller, the third book in the YOU series (also a popular Netflix show) 👉 Are any of these on your TBR? Any other new releases today I should know about?
📚What’s a book you’re hoping to read this y 📚What’s a book you’re hoping to read this year? Here are a few on my list! Hope you’re having a great start to the week 🖤 . . . . . #beautifulbooks #readallday #bookspines #pileofbooks #stackofbooks #onmyshelf #bibliophile #bookfeatures #booksofinstagram #bookishlife #paperbackbooks #hardcoverbooks #booknerd #fictionbooks #whatimreading #toberead #tbrlist #wanttoread #newbooks #bookhaul #allthebooks #booksonbooks
We started moving into our new house today! 🏡🎉 [book gifted by @scoutpressbooks ] It’ll be a long process until we’re fully moved in, but it’s nice to at least start! We packed up one car load, which basically equated to a coffee table and about 1/3 of my books 😅 On that note, I wanted to share my thoughts on the book I just finished: The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon! It comes out Tuesday (4/6), and this is one you definitely want to put on your radar. I won’t share too much, because it’s best to go into this one without any spoilers. But essentially it’s about two sisters and the aging mansion where they spent their summers growing up. There’s a pool there that’s fed by a natural spring said to have healing powers - but it has a sordid past. This story was so creepy & atmospheric, with dual timelines and a growing sense of dread you won’t be able to shake. It had a small-town feel, which I’m always on board with. This book totally sucked me in. I read it in 2 sittings and still haven’t stopped thinking about it. If you like thrillers that send a shiver down your spine: read this! Rating: 4.5⭐️ 💬 What’s the last book you couldn’t put down?
🗽Where is the book you’re reading right now s 🗽Where is the book you’re reading right now set? [Book gifted by @atriabooks ] Astrid Sees All is a fascinating portrayal of New York in the 1980s. Somehow, it was seedy and glamorous all at once. I had heard of the club/party scene back then, but always in a removed way. It was interesting to get a firsthand glance at the over-the-top clubs, celebrity artist appearances, and drug-laden nights. Normally I don’t have much patience for people who are obsessed with rubbing elbows with the rich and famous. But something about Phoebe’s character intrigued me – there was more to her than that. I loved her relationship with her father, and her friendship with Carmen (to a certain point, at least). I was even rooting for Phoebe’s transformation into Astrid the fortune teller, with the movie tickets as ‘tarot cards’ being a cool touch. But by the end, her naivete and blase attitude had me a little peeved. Overall, I enjoyed this book. It felt like watching an artsy film. It reminded me of Party Monster (starring Macauley Caulkin), but not quite so gruesome. While some characters felt too surface-level and the plot meandered a bit, the setting was brilliant and the story held my interest. Rating: 3.75⭐️ (out April 6th!)
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