In this week’s episode of Bookstagrammer of the Week, meet our new friend Suonnah, also known as @suonnahbooks! Her main goal is to share all of her favorite bookish content with all of her friends. With a focus on YA romance and fantasy, Suonnah cheerfully provides you with all of the ideas for your next favorite read. She makes it so that any reader can joyfully get lost in the bookshelves that she posts on her Insta-feed. So, get ready to learn more about Suonnah!
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Thank you, Suonnah, for accepting our collaboration. Let’s get into the interview!
Why did you start your Bookstagram?
I started my Bookstagram because I wanted an outlet where I could share my love of books with others. I saw my friend that had one, and I thought it was so cool.
Where are you from?
I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. I was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, and I’m Haitian.
What do you want your Instagram to bring to the world?
I want my Instagram to be an outlet where everyone and anyone can express themselves and feel like they can authentically be themselves. My Instagram is an outlet for me to express my love of books and my different interests, like fitness, fashion, life, vlogs, and more.
Fun Fact about you:
I studied Drama Studies in university. I’m a drama kid that doesn’t like musical theater.
Favorite Bookstagrammers:
- Dylan Ward: Dylaansreading
- Camille: reading.at.dusk
- Alexa: Readingfromthevault
- Désirée: Rainydayslibrary
- Kait: Kaits.shelf
- Maisen: Maisens_bookshelf
- Lissa: Leesuhs.library
- Heather Mclarry: Heaths.bookclub
- Tamra: Tams.tbr
- Sav: Bookishsavv
- Sera: Serareadthat
Favorite Books and Authors:
- Get a Life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
- Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
- Tryst Six Venom by Penelope Douglas
- Outdrawn by Deanna Gray
- The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
- Powerless by Lauren Roberts
Fictional Crush:
- Jack from Love Theoretically
- Red from Get a Life Chloe Brown
- Stiles from Teen Wolf
- Alec from Shadowhunters
- Viggo from Only and Forever
- Kai from Powerless
TBR List:
- Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce
- Immortal Dark by Tigest Dirma
- Silver Foxed by Kayla Grosse
- Music of the Night by Angela J. Ford
- The Maid and the Crocodile by Jordan Ifueko
- The Wingman by Stephanie Archer
What’s Your Special Approach to Content?
Sharing something that makes me happy and showing that a plus-size Black girl with fibromyalgia can do anything she puts her mind to.
Aesthetic/Instagram page theme:
I don’t know if I have a theme, but I guess I’d say it’s very colorful and bubbly.
How often do you post?
I post a picture 1-3 times a week and reels 2-3 a day.
What does your Bookstagram mean to you?
It means the world. It’s a platform where I can share my love of books and everything to do with books. I’ve built such a beautiful community of people that I can share everything and anything. Everyone is so supportive.
Favorite Bookstore:
Value Village or a thrift store. I love finding good gems secondhand.
Who would you have supply you with a lifetime of books?
Probably the publishing company Avon or Berkley. Their books hit.
Author to take a selfie with:
Talia Hibbert. Omg that would be a dream!
Favorite book cover:
Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood. I could stare at Jack all day.
Book you claimed to have read that you didn’t:
I don’t think I have a book I claimed to [have] read and didn’t, but I think I’ll say A Little Life. The book was so long, and I couldn’t get into it, so the book feels like a big blur. I barely remember it. It’s like I didn’t read it.
When did you know you had made it as a Bookstagrammer?
When I met a follower in the book section at a thrift store. I had a feeling like, “Wow, people know me online for the thing I love doing.”
Advice for aspiring Bookstagrammers:
You only live once. Have fun with it! Do it for you and only you. Share with the world what you love. There’s space for everyone.
It’s been a blast getting to know Suonnah. And thanks for all the new suggestions to add to my TBR list. Make sure to follow Suonnah on Instagram, so you don’t miss out on all of her exciting bookish coverage!
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