In today's episode, Jay is joined by fellow Bookstagrammer Amber and they're chatting about the joy of collecting special edition books.

Tune in to learn how Amber started building her collection and tips on how you can start adding copies of your favorite books to your personal library.

Also - There is an exciting announcement coming soon. Be sure to join the email list to be the first to hear the news.

What we talked about:

• Intro and announcement 00:00
• Guest intro and current reads 1:35
• Taking aesthetically pleasing book photos 10:37
• Collecting special editions + styling your shelves 15:43
• Special edition book boxes 22:45
• The lack of diversity in the industry 28:34
• Finding special editions online 37:12
• How to get started with collecting special editions 43:51
• Book journaling 54:19
• Lightning Round - There's a book for that 01:08:57

Books mentioned in this episode:

• Infinity Alchemist by Kacen Callender
• The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang
• Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana
• Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
• Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker
• The Blood Trials by N. E. Davenport
• Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
• You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron
• My Dear Henry by Kalynn Bayron
• Forth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
• Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
• Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn
• Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston
• Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop
• Faebound by Saara El-Arifi
• Sing Me To Sleep by Gabi Burton
• The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang
• Forged By Blood by Ehigbor Okosun
• Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
• The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin
• Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko
• Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi
• Infinity Alchemist by Kacen Callender
• A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown
• The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers
• Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
• Holes by Louis Sachar
• Addy - The American Girl Doll

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Other links mentioned in this episode:

• Preset from Analeigh Sbrana
• Booked and Busy on YouTube
• Satisfiction Book Box
• Book of the Month
• Author Kalynn Bayron
• Hoops Series by Kennedy Ryan - Special Editions
• Author Beverly Jenkins
• Pango Books
• Mercari Books
• Fairyloot Book Box
• Illumicrate Book Box
• Fox & Wit Book Box
• Dazzling Book Box
• Page And Wick (UK) Book Shop
• Author N. K. Jemisin
• Happy Planner
• Bookish Signs on Instagram
• Custom Sprayed Edges
• Ink Stone Books

Connect with today's guest:

• Follow Amber on Instagram @amber.imagines
• Check out the books Amber has on Pango
• Connect with Amber on Storygraph
• Look out for Amber's book clog coming soon!

Final Thoughts:

• Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs
• Join us on the Geneva App for our May read of Ana Maria And The Fox by Liana De La Rosa.
• For inquiries please email [email protected] .
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