Starting to feel summer draw to a close? Luckily, our sunny Bookstagrammer of the Week, @kaileysbooknook, can keep you warm all year long with her steamy romance recommendations. Kailey’s airy, sun-soaked feed, full of perfectly poised bookshelves, flowers, and greenery, along with romantic recommendations, is your new bookish haven. And that’s not even mentioning her two, heavily featured, devastatingly adorable dachshunds. Head out to the porch, bring your favorite iced drink, and take a deep dive into Kailey’s recommendations and Instagram ethos.
Kailey of @kaileysbooknook
Instagram | TikTok | Goodreads
Why did you start your Bookstagram?
I started my Bookstagram to connect with other readers in the hopes of having a community of people to talk about books with and share my love of reading.
Where are you from?
South Texas
Fun Fact about you:
I’m a labor and delivery nurse! I’ve been a Labor and Delivery nurse for seven years, and I’m currently working on my master’s degree.
Favorite Bookstagrammers:
- @shelfcarestories — Sarah lives in Austria, but we have made such an amazing connection and would love to meet up IRL. She and I have a constant stream of voice messages going, talking about our reads or just life things. It’s honestly amazing.
- @savannaslibrary — Savanna is so sweet and supportive. She puts out amazing content, and her page is so aesthetic! She’s also a writer.
- @ashleysbookera — Ashley is also a nurse, and we connected on Threads. We found out that she applied to the same online Master’s program as me! So we’ll be at the same university when she starts in the Fall. We have extremely similar book tastes, and she’s also so supportive and puts out great content.
- @brookecannotread — Brooke is also a fellow nurse, but she’s in Canada! Her content is so creative and unique.
- @literary_lys — Alyssa has such cute and cozy content! I love seeing pictures of her hilarious cats. We also have very similar tastes in books.
- @on.olivias.bookshelf — Olivia and I go way back! We message each other about life and books. She will sometimes randomly reach out to see how I’m doing. She’s so sweet!
Favorite Books and Authors:
Authors — Abby Jimenez, Chloe Walsh, Rebecca Yarros, Stephanie Garber, Holly Jackson, Liz Tomforde, Sarah Adams, Elsie Silver, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Sarah J Maas.
Series — Boys of Tommen by Chloe Walsh (my Roman Empire), Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez, Windy City by Liz Tomforde, ACOTAR by Sarah J. Maas, The Empyrean by Rebecca Yarros, When in Rome by Sarah Adams, Chestnut Springs by Elsie Silvers, Defy The Night by Brigid Kemmerer, Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber, Caraval by Stephanie Garber, The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson, and Sparrow Falls by Catherine Cowles.
Standalones — A Love Letter to Whiskey by Kandi Steiner, One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune, From Air by Jewel E. Ann, Funny Story by Emily Henry, A Not So Meet Cute by Meghan Quinn, and Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross.
Fictional Crush:
Theo Silva from Reckless, Kai Rhodes from Caught Up, Rio DeLuca from Rewind It Back, Xaden Riorson from Fourth Wing, and Shephard Colson from Delicate Escape
5 Books on your TBR:
Passion Project by London Sperry, Savor It by Tarah DeWitt, The Favorites by Layne Fargo, The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith, Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry
What’s Your Special Approach to Content?
I post what I feel and keep it genuine and authentic. I strive for quality over quantity (mainly because I’m extremely busy, but also because I don’t want to post just for the sake of it).
What’s a book on your TBR you’ve been putting off reading, and why?
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah — I have to be in the mood for a historical romance, but I’m also not ready for the emotional devastation.
Name a popular author/book/book series that you haven’t read yet but want to?
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas; feeling so much fomo! Hoping to read this fall. Other series that are highly anticipated for me are The Kindred’s Curse Saga by Penn Cole, Artifacts of Ouranos by Nisha J. Tuli, and The War of Lost Hearts by Carissa Broadbent.
Aesthetic / Instagram page theme:
I don’t think I have a theme, but I would say cozy, warm, and colorful. I love posting content with sunlight, and I love to keep it colorful!
Who would you have supply you with a lifetime of books?
Chloe Walsh — you can break my heart indefinitely.
What does your Bookstagram mean to you?
It means so much! It’s my creative outlet. It’s where I go to escape and share my love of reading. It’s where I communicate with book lovers from all over the world. It’s my little haven away from the chaos.
Author you wish to take a selfie with:
Abby Jimenez
Favorite book cover:
I’m so drawn to the cover of Maine Characters. I love the colors! It’s like a watercolor painting.
What are your favorite creative avenues to explore when putting together a post for your page, and why?
I love taking my photos in the morning or at sunset (love golden hour). I edit them with my personal filters on Lightroom, and if I’m making a collage or adding text to my photos, I use Canva, as well.
What do you like most about Bookstagram?
The community of readers that I now have. I never imagined when I started my account that I’d have so many amazing people to converse with about books and life. The support for indie authors, the support between Bookstagram creators, the love that I give and receive from all my hype girls — there’s so much positivity.
What’s a memorable or favorite interaction you’ve had with an author or follower?
Every time an author comments on my post about their book, I get so excited! One of my favorites was Liz Tomforde.
Advice for aspiring Bookstagrammers:
I would say to stay genuine and stay true to yourself!
Thank you to Kailey for the inside scoop on @kaileysbookcorner and the swoon-worthy recommendations. Be sure to follow her on Instagram, Goodreads, and TikTok, and don’t forget to check back for the next Bookstagrammer of the Week!
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