A couple of weeks ago I decided to start a bookstagram account. #bookstagram
What the french is that?, you may be asking. WELL! It is where people take pictures of books and bookish things and devote an Instagram to it.
I lurve books, and started subbing to book subscriptions a couple of months ago, so thought I would give it a go. My first issue is: I don’t take amazing, glamorous pictures. I have a phone camera. Nuff said. Second: I don’t like buying new books and generally just listen to audiobooks. SO I thought I would take my bookstagram in a different direction.
Check it out: @subbookista, subscribe, and while you’re there make sure you subscribe to @subscriptionistablog!
In addition to books, I also enjoy the occasional libation.
Hence, a new Subscriptionista series is born! Just in case you do not appreciate double entendres or reside inside my mind [where I laugh at all my own jokes], here is the name breakdown:
literature [lit] + alcohol [lit up] + Subscriptionista blogging = LIT UPista
#LITUPista
So, this series will show you a new drink recipe plus a little bit about a book-in-progress [mostly sub box books, but we’ll see].
The Book: Soundless by Richelle Mead
[from OwlCrate, November 2015]
I am really enjoying this so far! Last night I reached halfway–I am trying to read 1-2 chapters every night before bed instead of playing on my phone.
It’s sort of missing something, however. I feel like I am not getting enough visual elements so I have had to go back and reread several sections. They’re always eating “meals”, but what are these mystery meals? Is it a sandwich? Is it a ramen ball with duck and persimmon inside?
Look for the review coming up soon!
The Drink: Blueberry Tea Cocktail
Last night I wanted tea BUT I also wanted some drinky drink. Sooo, I turned to the internet for some help making an alcoholic blueberry tea. Then some discussions between Subista and I sparked the idea for this series!
Recipe for Blueberry Tea Cocktail [my modified version]
- 1oz Amaretto liqueur
- 1oz Grand Marnier
- 4oz hot blueberry tea
- honey to taste
Are you reading and/or drinking anything you want to share? I always love getting new cocktail ideas, so let us know!
Love your bar collection. Any bar items in my sub boxes are going straight to you! Lit up ista is perfect. I love this series so much. I am going to find drink recipes for you!
Sweet thanks! Just to clarify, I live with two dudes who host football parties every other weekend. We’re not drunks. Oh and our roommate built the bar! I’ll have to take a picture with the LED lights on sometime.
That sounds like a cocktail I may need to try in the future. I find that I drink more when school starts back up.
I enjoyed Soundless. It was different than I expected but a quick and fun read.
You should! Though I think one of my favorites was when I had leftover chai and also wanted a drink so I put Baileys in it! Definitely a great study drink
I’m reading The Pale King. I wish DFW could have finished it. But I’m enjoying it nonetheless.
I’ve heard of him, but have never read anything by him. He has some pretty devote followers! I put Girl with the Curious Hair on my to-read list.
Also, my drink pairing for your book is a bourbon on the rocks with a maraschino cherry and tiny umbrella.
You furry bartender is cute! I am reading the Spark Joy from January’s Popsugar. Its easy to read and put down due to wee people needs. I think the author did not have a bi-lingual friend read the final edit but that is me…
Hah, good to know! I won’t read that one for a while–I have a lot of other books to read before I decide to clean my house. I mean… read. Perhaps I can talk you into doing the book review for that one =D
I could probably do a joint thing with you. Probably you write it up and I can elaborate would be the most effective. If you put me in charge it would be a one or two sentences. Like if it makes you happy keep it. If not throw it out. The end.
Ok that was three sentences. If you read it I will assist lol 🙂