This week’s marvelous Bookstagrammer is Laney, @moonspundragon! Light academia meets dark academia on Laney’s whimsical feed, which is full of aesthetic images of her latest reads and interesting mythology deep dives. Her Bookstagram is a place where book lovers can connect over their shared passion and learn a thing or two about classic myths. In this interview, Laney shares her favorite fandoms, her unique approach to content, and her advice for aspiring Bookstagrammers!
Laney of @moonspundragon
Thank you for joining us! Let’s start the interview!
Where are you from?
I’m originally from Los Angeles, CA, and now live in the Pacific Northwest.
Why did you start your Bookstagram?
I originally began my Bookstagram account as a way to connect with fellow book lovers and develop friendships based on our shared love for the literary world!
What do you want your Instagram to bring to the world?
I want to bring a touch of bookish whimsy to people’s lives and knowledge about mythology.
What’s a fun fact about you?
A fun fact about me is that I love to work out!
Who are your favorite Bookstagrammers?
I have so many! Some of them are @bookishsof, @elenathereader, and @lostinbookworld.
What are your favorite books, and who are your favorite authors?
Three of my favorite books are The Iliad / The Odyssey, the LotR trilogy, and Strange the Dreamer. Three of my favorite authors are R.F. Kuang, Laini Taylor, and Sue Lynn Tan.
Who is your fictional crush?
Aragorn will always hold a special place in my heart!
What’s on your TBR list?
My TBR is so long it has its own gravitational pull at this point!
What’s your special approach to content?
I approach my content with authenticity and share what I love, not necessarily the newest hyped book of the day. I want to inspire the feeling of otherworldliness.
What’s your aesthetic / Instagram page theme?
I would say it’s a whimsical mix of light and dark academia.
How often do you post?
I post about 5 days a week! On Mondays, I post twice — once with bookish content in mind and the second time with a mythology video.
What does your Bookstagram mean to you?
My Bookstagram is a way for me to express my creativity and connect with fellow book lovers!
Who would you have supply you with a lifetime of books?
I would love to have a lifetime of books from anyone willing to give it to me!
Do you have a favorite book cover?
One of my favorites is the UK cover of Circe by Madeline Miller.
Which author would you like to take a selfie with?
I would love to take a selfie with Elodie Harper!
When did you know you had made it as a Bookstagrammer?
I don’t honestly think of myself as having “made it.” I just enjoy the process and try not to get caught up in the numbers!
What are your favorite fandoms?
So many! A few of them are LotR, Supernatural, and mythology!
Do you have any advice for aspiring Bookstagrammers?
My advice is to post what you love! Don’t worry about keeping up with the trends or the pressure of reading popular/hyped books. Read what you feel is right for you!
Thanks so much to Laney for telling us all about her beautiful Bookstagram. Be sure to follow her on Instagram for some enchanting fantasy recs and intriguing mythology content!
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