Bookstagram Mondays: (3)

My family on my dad's side is german, my grandparents were from Germany. My sisters and I went to a german immersion school growing up. I took german classes until I was in grade 10. 

While I've grown rusty over the years, I still collect german editions of books. I don't have a huge selection as it's expensive to ship from Germany, and the books are just expensive in general, but I'm proud of my collection. 

Do you collect different language books?

Bookstagram Mondays: (2)

There is something fancy about lining up book spines and seeing them all from the same publisher. To me, it just goes to show you how many different kinds of styles of books are being published.

For my Bookstagram photo for today, I'm focusing on the HarperTeen imprint with some of my past favourites and some new books that I'm anticipating.

Are there any publishers that you just gravitate towards, or any imprint logos that you just can't help but like looking at?

Bookstagram Mondays: (1)

Illustrated covers have been a major trend in the past year for teen books. And as much as I like cover models, I love illustrated covers so much more. 

Charlie Bowater is one of my all time favourite illustrators. She's currently ruling the YA illustrated kingdom with so many gorgeous covers. She's known for the Skyward, and Aurora Cycle series covers, as well as the various standalone Margaret Rogerson covers. 

Above is what my collection of Charlie Bowater covers, with a few more on pre-order. 

Do you have a favourite illustrator?

Are you a fan of Charlie Bowater?