Susan’s Book Blog

 I recently decided to give Illumicrate’s new  Afterlight subscription box a try. According to their site:  Afterlight will include a newly released paperback romance, 3-4 fandom-neutral, useful items with a ‘take time for yourself’ focus, plus signed bookplates & author letter (where possible). Here’s what I received today:  I chose their Spoiler Alert add-on so mine came with the two books, and two non-book items. I am SO digging the  mug. It’s perfect for me as I am definitely a night owl reader. Take a look. I love the packaging (those bright yellow bags!) and the adorable sub-exclusive covers, and both the non-book items. I’m super happy with the box, so I’m excited to see what comes in future Afterlight boxes!          Click on this link for more info about this subscription box! 

 If you’ve been in a book fandom for a little while or you follow a bookstagram or two, you’ve probably heard of Longhand Pencils . It’s a small business based in Texas run by the lovely Kasee Bailey. You should definitely check it out! She creates fun pencil sets sporting quotes from popular books, TV shows, and movies, and once you buy one set you WILL be back for more. They’re addictive. You can’t just have one. Take a look at the sets I’ve snagged so far. (I love mine!!!!!!!) Romance tropes set ⤵️ Any Way the Wind Blows set ⤵️ Red White & Royal Blue set ⤵️ Young Royals set ⤵️ AWTWB on the shelf ⤵️ HEA or GTFO ⤵️ (The “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” set is in the background on the left; Tropes on the right.)