Bookstagram Buddy Read - THE WARMTH OF OTHER SUNS discussion

Hello everyone!

Tell us a few things about yourself and if you’re on Instagram, share your handle!

1. I love wine
2. I really enjoy non-fiction books
3. I’m addicted to watching NCIS marathons

IG Handle: SpinesVines

Hi everyone!
Super excited to read along! The Warmth of Other Suns has been on my tbr list for way too long. Here are a few things about me:

1. I’m a Pinot Noir aficionado🍷Chin-chin

2. Although I was born in the U.S., I did not learn to speak English until around age 8.

My IG handle: @debbiesbooknook

Hey y'all - Nicole in Cleveland here. Have had this book on my shelf for waaay too long. Glad to read along with all of you and understand our shared history ❤

Hi! I hadn't heard about this book until I saw the buddy read on IG. The book size is a bit overwhelming for me but I haven't stopped thinking about it so I decided to join in.
I can watch Midsomer Murders and Expedition Unknown over and over and over again.
I'm more of a hard cider fan than wine but I do enjoy a good cab sav.

IG: leaoutwest

Hi everyone, so excited to read this. I bought it a few months ago and am thrilled to move it to the top of my TBR list!

I'm Jenna. I'm from Boston. I love mystery novels and history non-fiction. My beverage of choice while reading has to be coffee or bourbon (depending on the time of day!)

My IG: whatjennareads

Hi all! I've also had this on my shelf for far too long and am really looking forward to reading it with all of you.

1. I also love wine
2. I live in Boston
3. My favorite reading buddy is my cat, RBG

My IG: bostonbookfanatic

Hi Ya'll! I'm Krista. I'm a teacher and mom from St. Louis. I'm a tea in the AM, wine in the PM kinda girl. I will read ALMOST anything, but historical fiction and speculative fiction are my genres of choice. I started a book club on IG where we discuss books written by black women, and I follow other bookies and clubs so I can see what's good out here in these literary streets. My IG: aspecialkindofdouble

Hi everyone- I am a high school English teacher and I usually try to read three books a week rotating between fiction, nonfiction and YA. This book has been on my shelf for months mocking me so I am super excited to have the push I need to get going!!

Hi! I'm Page.
I live in Waukesha, WI. I just retired as an Executive Director of a nonprofit that provided free arts after school programs for teens.

In January of 2018 my New Year's resolution was to read more books. I started with TWOOS. I learned so much about the history of the U.S. that I was not taught in school. I am now going to reread it as part of this group.
I look forward to the discussions.

IG handle: @stuartsfriend

Hello everyone! I've had this book on my to be read shelf for far too long and am excited to finally dig in.

IG: @vivrant_thang

I'm Danielle, 41, living in MD but originally from Jersey. I'm named for Danielle Steele, my Mom's favorite author at the time.

I'm an avid world traveler. Next stop in March: Thailand!

I've been a book lover since I was a kid, hiding under the covers with a flashlight way past my bedtime until my Mama would catch me. I read everything from Are You There God, It's Me Margaret to Jackie Collins. LOL!

Happy Reading!

Hey everyone! My name is Amber and I'd love to connect with you on IG @novellary

I've had my eye on this book for awhile and looking forward to diving in with the group!

Richmond, VA is now home, peppermint tea is my beverage of choice (with a glass of red wine here and there), and I will read just about anything.

My 2019 goal is to read 100 books and build more meaningful connections with fellow readers along the way!

Hi book friends! I’m Jen, 45, mostly read fiction so this big nonfiction book on my shelf has interested me, but sat unread for probably 7-8 years.

I’m white, my boyfriend of 2 years (and his family who I’m now considered a part of) is black and the more I learn about racial issues, Black history, etc. the more I see how incredibly much I need and want to learn.

Side note: my boyfriends name is Sherlock Holmes Jr, which is pretty great for a book nerd like me. 😍

IG handle is: bookslookgood2me

Hi everyone! I'm Di. I'm from Boston, living in Florida (can't figure out this winter). I pretty live on tea.

I'm making an effort to increase the books I'm reading by authors of color this year (after talking the talk without enough walking last year), so am looking forward to this one.

My bookstagram is @direads

I’m Jolene from NE Ohio. 👋🏻

I’ve wanted to read this book for awhile but am totally intimidated by its size. I was excited to hear about the buddy read.

1. I’m a Biology Teacher
2. I try to read widely and diversely. I’ve gradually become a reader the last 3 years, but am totally new to Bookstagram
3. Tea in AM, tea in PM, but love drinking hard cider and wine when I’m out.

IG: @jolene.reads

Hi All,
I’m Jamie from Central Cali! I’m on insta @mixedreader
☺️

Some things about me:
I’m a professor that sneaks in reading between grading

I’m on a poetry binge!

I started Warmth if Other Suns but didn’t finish so excited to start again!

Hi everyone! I'm Keyona and I'm from NY.

1. I love whiskey
2. One of my favorite movies is Dirty Dancing
3. I will read almost every genre except erotica and scifi

My IG is @ChocolateCoveredPages

Hi all! I'm Becky, from Michigan.

My favorite reads are sci fi and speculative fiction more broadly, and I love but don't read enough non-fiction. My handle is @basiclandcave

So excited to be reading this book with all of you after hearing so many good things.

Hi everyone! I’m Hannah (@hnuczen). I’m 21 and just graduated from University of Iowa with a BS in Human Physiology. I’m from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and moved back here after graduation. I’ve always been a big reader, but found it difficult to read as much as I would’ve liked during college. I’ve been seeing this book everywhere and I’m super excited to read along with you all and a glass of Pinot Grigio :)

Hi all! I’m so excited so many of you are joining us!

I’m a school librarian who would like nothing better than to curl up with a book and bowl of popcorn all day, every. single. day. Oh, and I have 3 kids, 2 dogs, 2 fish and a hedgehog

I’m @kate.olson.reads on Instagram and look forward to reading with all of you!

Hi! I’m Kate (kate_reads_ on Instagram) and I’m really excited to join you all for this read. I work in NYC, live in NJ and am fueled by Diet Pepsi. Reading is my passion and since becoming active on my book account in December I am really enjoying all the community aspects as well. I may be a little overcommitted to buddy reads but I will make it work! 😊

Hello Everyone! My name is Amy and I'm from PA! Im a wife, mom, to 4, with one cat and one dog. My favorites are Historical Fiction, Middle Grade Fiction, way too much coffee, and craft beer on occasion!

My goal this year is to make reading more of a priority and i think a book this thick is a great way to do just that! Looking forward to reading along with all of you!

IG: @_amysteiner_

Hey y’all!!! My name is Brittany and I am so excited for this buddy read!

1. I lovveeeee a god red wine, preferably Malbec!
2. I love Fiction and YA!
3. I’m a momma of twin girls!

My Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/bnjreads/

Hi everyone! My name is Erika. I live in Boston and I am really excited to be reading this with a group!
Three things about me:

1. I used to be all about red wine (and still like it) but now I gravitate more towards strong IPAs and stouts.

2. I’ve been on IG for quite awhile but just discovered the bookstagram community this year.

3. I read fiction and non-fiction, multiple books at a time.

IG: erikaknitter

Hi y'all - I'm Jaime - teacher from DC.

I am a former swimmer, which means, I spent hours at swim meets devouring books and not talking to people.

I believe it's not about things but experiences, perhaps why I love book clubs!

I hope to learn and hone my language skills but reading books in French and Spanish. I've started with books I am very familiar with and hope to get to native speakers when I feel confident. Anyone with suggestions about where to get books in French or Spanish?!

IG: @theteachersbookshelf

Greetings! I’m Janelle - @redlitreviews on The ‘Gram. D.C. is home base but I’m also up in Philly a ton.

This is my first buddy read and I’m excited to do it with all of you. I’ve had this book for so long but always got intimidated by the length (I’m a short stories girl) so I’m looking forward to making my way through this in a month.

Happy reading!!

I’m Tenisia.
From Michigan. Living in Chicago.
Wife, mom, aspiring writer. Trying to do a better job of keeping track of the books that I read by using goodreads and following cool bookstagram pages.

IG-tdaviswrites

I'm Donna. (@naturally__bookish)
I'm a librarian, photographer, and aspiring writer. I'm looking forward to reading this book. It's been on my TBR list for a while.

I’m Joslyn (@jossyology). I’ve owned this book since 2011 and I’m looking fwd to reading it with a group. This will be the first book I’m reading in 2019. I look fwd to reading everyone’s insights.🌹

Hi! Kimberlee from Chicagoland.
1. Coffee for me. And lots of it!
2. Beyond blessed to be a librarian without the degree. And I lead the nonfiction book club.
3. I have a hole in my life that can only be filled with a dog. Fingers crossed by summer

IG: @javadiva

Hi, I’m Erica and I’m really excited to read this book along w/ all of you. Aside from being a book worm I am also an aspiring writer. I’m a lover of tea, hot or iced, food, travel and art. Happy reading to you all!

IG Handle: @themindofmonet

Hello! I'm Megan.

1. I'm an adult services librarian at a public library. My favorite part of my job is buying all the adult fiction (except sci-fi). Woohoo!
2. I live in California but I've been wanting to move to the east coast for years.
3. This is my first Instagram buddy read! Yay!

IG: @megtristao

Hey ya’ll! I’m Deja 🤗
I’m from Texas
I’m working towards my PH.D in public history
I am a wife and a mom of a little 💕
I love all things books
I also love coffee, wine, Jesus, people and tough conversations.
I believe in knowledge, education and all things that foster growth.
Can’t wait to dive in with ya’ll!

Hi all! My name is Cat (IG: @shelfdevoted) and I live in Adelaide, Australia.

I work in arts marketing and have an enormous love of books and learning. Other things I love: eats and drinks, watching too much TV and going to the movies.

I started the book this morning and am very much looking forward to diving into it with you!

Hi, everyone! I'm Shannon (@shansometimes but I'm planning to start a separate bookstagram account soon)!

The Warmth of Other Suns has been sitting on my shelf unread for about two years. I'm sure I've just been intimidated by the length of it even though I've heard so many great things about it.

I'm originally from North Carolina but I currently live in the Atlanta, GA area. I love coffee, food, and finding books at thrift stores (that's actually where I got my copy of The Warmth of Other Suns!).

Looking forward to reading with you all!

Hi! I’m Sarah. I’m a military wife and mom to 5. We’re currently living in Fayetteville, NC. @sarahgracelegg

Hi I’m Jean!
I’m a former bookseller, teacher, school librarian, and now stay at home mom/book blogger.

I live in Maryland with my husband, identical twin daughters, dog, cat, and two bunnies.

I am @bookmama789 on instagram and super excited to be a part of this buddy read!

Jamise // Spines & Vines wrote: "1. I love wine
2. I really enjoy non-fiction books
3. I’m addicted to watching NCIS marathons

IG Handle: SpinesVines"


We have all three of those in common my "prisoner" wine friend! And do you watch all 3 NCIS shows or do you have a particular favorite?

Amber wrote: "Hey everyone! My name is Amber and I'd love to connect with you on IG @novellary

I've had my eye on this book for awhile and looking forward to diving in with the group!

Richmond, VA is now home,..."

Hi Amber - peppermint tea is my favorite as well! Do you have a certain brand you especially love? (I follow you on IG as @thenovellife)

Hi there!
I'm Stacy. Thrilled to be joining in the discussion.

Three things about me?
1. I live part time in North Georgia mountains and part-time in North Myrtle Beach.
2. I'm owned by a very needy standard poodle and wouldn't trade him for anything.
3. My 3 children are grown (ages 23 - 26 - yes I had them all just a few months apart). Finally learning to enjoy empty nesting.

IG: @thenovellife

p.s. not sure where to share this within the group -

for anyone else in or around Georgia - for the month of February admission is FREE to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights - here's a link to their site for more information: https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/

Hello!

I’m Buffy a.k.a @MsBsZenLife (pronounced Miss B’s Zen Life) on IG and Twitter!

1. @Spinesvines is my Book Boo! 💖

2. I Love Pink

3. I’m a self proclaimed Self Care Advocate 🥰🧘🏾‍♀️

I started this book a few weeks ago and looking forward to finishing it and discussing with the group!

I’m Laura Gardner and I am excited to do this buddy read! I am a school librarian with a serious reading addiction—lots of middle grade realistic, but also YA and adult romance, dystopian, nonfiction and more. I have two kids, a hubby (who likes to read—yay!) and a wonderful dog. I live in MA south of Boston, but we also spend a lot of time in Vermont.

I'm sorry I'm late introducing myself ... it's been a week!

I'm Amy (IG: anrobe) and I'm so excited to join in on this Buddy Read! I live in Richmond, VA with my hubby and two of our 3 kids. Our oldest just finished graduate school and moved to Pittsburgh for her first full-time job! Our boy/girl twins are 13. We have two dogs - Tanner and Millie. Both were rescues and are amazing! I can't imagine our life without them! I'm a project manager at a financial firm in my day job.

I'm also late to the party but I've been reading along! I'm Caroline, live in the SF Bay area and before that, Los Angeles for 12 years but grew up in the Midwest. I think I still have very midwestern sensibilities (love me a good casserole, too!) I work in HR but also shuttle my 2 kids around and love to cook so that basically takes up all my time. Loving this book and have recommended it already to at least 5 people! You can find me on IG @readtotheend

Hi I’m Anthea

1. Caribbean Girl
2. I’m a Librarian, however I don’t get to read as often as I’d like but setting reading goals always help 😃
3. I love traveling ✈️ 🏖

IG: KnotHairAgain

Hi,
I’m Janet and late to the party, as is often the case. I’m working on catching up! I’m a retired sociology professor and this book has been on my radar (and my unreadshelf) for quite awhile. I started last February and made some progress, but got waylaid by other things. My IG is @drcreadsbooks. My husband and I moved to Oak Park, Il recently so we could spend more time with our youngest grandchildren, two 12 year olds and a baby (now 6 months old). Thank you for doing this!

Welcome everyone! It’s been a crazy start to February but I’m catching up this weekend. Thank you all for your introductions and for joining our buddy read. Hope you are enjoying the book thus far.

Hi everyone!
I'm Erica and I live in Salt Lake City, Utah. No, I'm not Mormon though I was raised that way. I work at a domestic violence shelter. I have an 8-year-old daughter named Esper who wants to be the president when she grows up. I found this book at the thrift store a while back, not knowing anything about it, and I'm so glad I did. My Instagram name is @esotericareads.