2015 Summer Blogger Promo Tour - The Hardcover Lover

I'm excited today to have Erin on the blog for this year's Summer Blogger Promo Tour! Introducing.. Erin from The Hardcover Lover!

After some collaboration, I just had to know what some of her favorite bookish and non-bookish things were! Thank you in advance for participating, Erin!

Favorite Bookish & Non-Bookish Things with The Hardcover Lover

Favorite Bookish Things

1. Half Price Books ­- I love slightly lower prices as much as the next person, so it’s always a smart option for me to go to Half Price Books. I’ve gotten almost half of my book collection at two of the local Half Price Books stores, and I love just looking through the shelves to see what they have in stock. Another perk is that I sell a few of the books that I didn’t enjoy to them, and I usually put that money towards my next big book haul.

2. Collecting Hardcovers ­- This one’s a little obvious, right? It all started when I was a teenager, and my grandma was buying me a lot of books by the same author. She finally suggested that i just get his whole collection in hardcover, and I did. But then I started buying everything in hardcover.

3. Pre­-Order Giveaways ­- I just love when I find out that an author or publisher decides to give out swag to people who preordered a certain book. It’s fun to be able to add those bookish trinkets to my library.

4. Buying Books -­ I buy too many books, and by that, I mean that I have a lot of books, and I’ve run out of shelf space. I try to limit what I buy, and when I need to, I sell them. But I’ve been into the Books for Trade movement, so I’ll probably start trading a few of my paperbacks and hardcovers.

5. Connecting with Authors ­- When I was in college, I had the chance to meet one of my favorite authors, and it really inspired me to start reaching out to those I love on social media. I just love sending a compliment their way every once in a while, and I love when I get to chat with a few.

Favorite Non-Bookish Things

1. Collecting Beach Glass -­ My parents have a campsite in Erie County, Pennsylvania, and when I’m feeling brave (which is pretty much all the time), I climb down the cliff to the shores of Lake Erie. I love the beach at the campground because only the campers can go, so you can find a lot of beach glass if you go at just the right time. Unfortunately I was a dummy when I was little and I gave everything I found to my mom, so now I only have a small jar that’s full. I’m hoping to have one like my mom’s one day -­ a four gallon glass container!

2. Concerts ­- Don’t laugh at me, but my first concert when when I was in fourth grade, and my mom took me and my sister to see Smashmouth with her friend and daughters. It was at a bar, but I had a blast. Now I’m more into arena and stadium tours, but I’ve seen Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, One Direction, Zac Brown Band, Usher, Chris Brown (I chaperoned that one because there’s not a snowball’s chance that I’d ever pay to see him), Ed Sheeran, Demi Lovato, and probably a lot more than I can remember right now.

3. United States Travel ­- I think there is so much to be seen in the United States, and I want to see it all before I die. So far I’ve been to Disney, Orlando, Colonial Williamsburg, Gettysburg, and a few other places. I also try to see as much of my hometown (Pittsburgh) as possible because there is so much history here too.

4. Sewing ­- My machine is out of commission right now, but I love to sew! I’ve made a few pieces of clothing for myself, and I also made baby clothes when I was in high school to donate to a shelter. I even made a quilt for my brother for the ADA. I also enjoy cross stitch.

5. Going to Target and Spending Money on Stuff I Don’t Need ­- The dollar section of Target is a vice of mine. I go and buy pretty much everything. Stationary? Check. Desk accessories? Check. Frozen bags? Check. Basically everything I don’t need finds its way to my house, and I’m concerned that it’s becoming a problem.

About Erin from The Hardcover Lover: Erin is a twenty-something substitute English teacher and YA book blogger who is obsessed with all things bookish. She’s a Gryffindor who is currently saving up money so she can go to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. She currently blogs at The Hardcover Lover, and moderates for the Goodreads group, All About YA. When she’s not reading, she’s looking for a full time teaching job so she can share her love of literature and YA with students. Erin has two cats - Lizzie and Luna.