#RiotGrams October 11-20, 2017

Shilpa Garg | October 22, 2017 | Bookish | 10

As you know, I am doing the Book Riot Instagram Challenge #RiotGrams this October. This is a challenge to showcase books for the various prompts all through the month. It’s a great way to connect with fellow book lovers and know their choices and recommendations.  Another thing that I like about this bookish challenge is to see some very stylish and tasteful pictures. And I believe that is a wonderful way to observe and learn some photo skills. No, you aren’t going to see some dramatic changes in my photo skills.

I did a round-up of my posts from October 1-10, 2017 here. 

Today, I am sharing my entries for this challenge from October 11-20, 2017.

Hope you enjoy checking out my take on the various prompts!

October 11 – Underrated Read. Cinder : Marissa Meyer – A FANTASTIC re-telling of Cinderella's story! A brilliant concept involving cyborgs, Androids, evil step mom and sisters, a strong heroine and a charming prince. A must read sci fi, young adult story. Reading 400 pages was never so breezy. #riotgrams @bookriot #readersofinstagram #Bookaddict #bookstagram #bookworm #bookhoarders #ilovebooks #bibliophile #readingmylife #readmorebooks #challenge #bookish #octoberchallenge #cinder #marissameyer #lunar #chronicles

A post shared by Shilpa Garg (@shilpaagarg) on Oct 10, 2017 at 11:25pm PDT

October 12 – Book & Library Card. I haven't been to a library since 1999, hence I don't have any library card. Yes, this sounds outrageous and ridiculous even to me. And more outrageous and ridiculous than this is that I have a book (dictionary, to be precise) from the library at my earlier workplace. I like to believe that I have been a model library member all my early life but for the life of me I can't remember how I ended up having this dictionary and why I didn't return it!?! Am I #thebookthief?? #riotgrams @bookriot #readersofinstagram #Bookaddict #bookstagram #bookworm #bookhoarders #ilovebooks #bibliophile #readingmylife #readmorebooks #challenge #bookish #octoberchallenge

A post shared by Shilpa Garg (@shilpaagarg) on Oct 12, 2017 at 2:46am PDT

October 13 : Mugs, Tees, Totes, Swag. This prompt has made me wonder if I am a true book lover!! I pride myself on being a bookworm / bibliophagist but I dont have a single bookish mug or tee or pen stand or cushion or a tote bag. Oh, I had a tote bag which had "The Bag of Small Things' printed on it. (For the uninitiated, it was inspired by Arundhati Roy's book, The God of Small Things). But looks like it is lying somewhere in husband's office. All this is going to change now for my next buy would be some bookish merchandise. Thankfully, I have this mug which came with the review copy of The Calling by Priya Kumar. Do you buy bookish merchandise frequently? What all you have in your bookish treasure chest? #riotgrams @bookriot #readersofinstagram #Bookaddict #bookstagram #bookworm #bookhoarders #ilovebooks #bibliophile #readingmylife #readmorebooks #challenge #bookish #octoberchallenge #bookishmerchandise #mug #totebag

A post shared by Shilpa Garg (@shilpaagarg) on Oct 12, 2017 at 7:11pm PDT

October 14 : Books in Nature. This is my take for the book about birds, beasts, bugs, buds and everything else about the natural world, in nature! #riotgrams @bookriot #readersofinstagram #Bookaddict #bookstagram #bookworm #bookhoarders #ilovebooks #bibliophile #readingmylife #readmorebooks #challenge #bookish #octoberchallenge #madaboutbooks #readersdigest #nature #natureshot Picture Courtesy – Brother dear @d_raman_

A post shared by Shilpa Garg (@shilpaagarg) on Oct 13, 2017 at 10:02pm PDT

October 15 : Poetry. Poetry and I are like the two ends of a river, never the twain shall meet! While I love Gulzar's soulful and meaningful lyrics in movie songs and quotes which keep popping up on Facebook and Whatsapp but I have not read this book of poems. Husband bought this when he organised a Gulzar Night for his earlier company. Probably, this might stay unread on my book shelf! Do you have books which you have no intention of reading, ever?! @bookriot #riotgrams #poetry #unread #unreadbooks #willneverread #books #bookstagram #hindi #poems #gulzar #bookchallenge #octoberchallenge #challenge #mybook

A post shared by Shilpa Garg (@shilpaagarg) on Oct 14, 2017 at 7:11pm PDT

October 16 – Black Books. The Twilight series is all in black. I had Twilight, the first in the series as well, but the book has been hijacked by a friend and am never going to see it again. Do you lend your books? If yes, do you get them back? #riotgrams @bookriot #twilight #twilightsaga #twilightseries #bookstagram #bookworm #bookhoarders #ilovebooks #lostbook #lendbooks #Bookishlove #bookish

A post shared by Shilpa Garg (@shilpaagarg) on Oct 15, 2017 at 11:12pm PDT

October 17 – Weird Book Cover. I had a tough time for this prompt. In my collection of physical and Kindle books, there isn't any book which can fit the bill for weird book cover. So, I sought help from Google the God and then from Amazon Kindle. I know this borders on craziness but I like to call it going the extra mile. So this book title and cover, I believe is crazily weird though it might have some pearls of wisdom. #riotgrams @bookriot #readersofinstagram #weird #bookcover #kindle #kindlebooks #eBooks #ebooklover

A post shared by Shilpa Garg (@shilpaagarg) on Oct 17, 2017 at 12:04am PDT

October 18 – Books & A Beverage. Well, vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot!! Anyone!!?! #riotgrams @bookriot #bookstagram #vodka #vodkashots #cocktails #book #recipebook #Bookishlove #bookchallenge #challenge #ilovebooks #igreads #instagood #booknerd #booksmakemehappy #octoberchallenge #october

A post shared by Shilpa Garg (@shilpaagarg) on Oct 17, 2017 at 10:51pm PDT

October 19 – Art & Illustrations. Art and I don't see eye to eye but I ensured that my son had a healthy relationship with her and thankfully he does! #riotgrams @bookriot #art #artbooks #colors #stationary

A post shared by Shilpa Garg (@shilpaagarg) on Oct 18, 2017 at 9:22pm PDT

Got any favorites from these 10 posts? Have you read any book from the ones showcased here? Do share in the comments section!