Meet Romy THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKSTAGRAMMER written by Priyanka photos by Romy
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hile going through my Instagram feed, the most unique and beautiful bookstagram pictures I come across are taken by @romysbooks. I am very glad that Romy agreed to do this interview with us! Enjoy learning about this enthusiastic international bookstagrammer! Stay Bookish: Hey Romy! I am so excited to learn about you and your unique bookstagram. So, what made you want to start a bookstagram account? Romy: Hey Priyanka! Believe me, the feeling is mutual. I started my bookstagram way back in 2015 when my bookshelf was just a baby and I still had curly bangs. I stumbled across a bookstagram account and I was amazed by how many books she had and by her photography skills. So I decided that I wanted that, too. Only that my first pictures were a low quality, weirdangled mess, haha! I guess I’ve come a long way. How would you describe your “theme” on your bookstagram account? I tried many themes so far and I must say, this one is my favourite. It perfectly represents the coziness of my room (at least I hope so!). I’m trying to make people wish they were sitting next to me, a cup of tea in the one hand, nose stuck in a book, and chocolate in front of us. My theme is warm and full of fairy lights, pillows, funkos and, of course, all my book babies! Do you think bookstagram is an effective platform to express your opinion on books? A thousand times yes. Though it’s mostly focused on the art of bookish photography, I always thought of it as a great way to express my feelings about the books I read (sometimes with a little too many capital letters. You know, when the fangirl takes over). I found some of my favourite books thanks to all the positive voices on bookstagram! It’s a great way to write small reviews and to recommend all those books we love. Your Instagram is booming! It’s so gorgeous, too. What is your favorite part of having
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