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Shelves and the City (the sequel) was just as special as the first. and truly much more exciting for me because I got to hop across coasts!

disclosure things: Shelves and the City a bookish brand trip (centered around BookTok, but most of us are on Bookstagram and BookTube as well) created by HarperCollins, specifically Avon Books, Harper Voyager, William Morrow, and Epic Reads. Our flights, meals, hotel, and group activities were paid for. We were not required to post or do anything in exchange (though of course we all are, haha) - this was a gifted appreciation trip. 

📍Locations and things mentioned:
- Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons hotel
- Reparations Club - https://rep.club/
- Erewhon lol
- Fox Studios
- LouLou Santa Monica
- Playland Arcade on the Santa Monica Pier

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bookish brand trip?!? | shelves and the city los angeles 2025 vlog!

Hi friend! I’m Steph – let’s devour some otherworldly stories together.

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During this phase, we're reviewing manuscripts and deciding which book we want to publish. At the end of this phase, we offer an author a book deal.

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Reading is better in community, and I’m grateful to welcome you to mine! I’ve been a content creator most of my life & an avid reader my entire life. Celestial is our home base to celebrate imaginative stories from galaxy-wide voices. (Think: fantasy, horror, sci-fi, magical realism & beyond.) I love being playful with my recommendations, but I always read with intention – this is a discerning and deliberately diverse space. Join my chaotic community … and let’s have fun while uplifting all voices. 

steph ✨ 📚 ✡︎ (@starrysteph)

Hi! I'm Steph. You can mostly find me on booktok (@starrysteph). I love reading & sharing book reviews and recommendations.

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