Back in March when I decided I wanted to start talking about books, I genuinely thought that this blog would be my outlet. I thought I'd take some gorgeous pics and write about my reads regularly and then build my social media presence around my blog posts.
Well, it's safe to say that did not happen. At all. I posted once (which I've since removed as it made no sense!) and then posted a corresponding introductory pic on Instagram. The reception I got from the wonderful booksta community meant I didn't come back here until yesterday! For two months I have been suckered in by bookstagram and I love it!!
If you love books and you are ingrained in the booksta community, what are you doing?! It is without a doubt the nicest slice of the internet that you will find. It's just not the place for trolling, we all have each others backs! And I've found, for the most part, when there are disagreements, they are hashed out through thought-provoking discussion rather than throwing insults.
Just when I didn't think I could love the community any more, it is the one part of the internet where I have genuinely seen people putting in the work to be anti-racist allies. Not only working on self, but sharing resources, educating others and calling out BS in a respectful way. I know there have been a few accounts who have got it very wrong, but thankfully I am not following them so can add my two cents and sip my tea!
Being an introvert I thought it would be difficult for me to interact with others, but I have enjoyed it so much. I actually spend way too much time on there checking out what everyone is reading! I'm in no way an expert on the site, but I have loved it so much I just want others to get in on it so will be posting some tips and tricks on here as we go. Let me know if there's anything you want to see in particular.
