Hey Bestie, I’m Jasmine!
I’m the bookish brain (and heart) behind Bestie and the Bookish. If you’re here, it means you love stories, community, and that magical feeling of cracking open a book you just can’t put down. Same.
I’m also the founder of The Bestie Bookshelf, a growing community of readers who thrive on connection, good vibes, and unapologetically obsessing over books.
Here, I combine my love for books, cozy vibes, and reader-friendly events with tools and opportunities to grow. Whether you’re here for the dopamine rush of finding your next read or for exclusive content that fuels your own creative journey.
What You’ll Find Here
This Substack is your weekly pass into all things bookish, sprinkled with behind-the-scenes peeks into the life of a reader, creator, and community builder.
💌 Think:
Weekly updates on what I’m reading & loving
Notifications for Stuff Your Kindle Events
Access to bookish giveaways & events
Opportunities to connect with other readers and creators
Basically, if you want to read more, find your people, and be part of something unputdownable, you’re in the right place.
Free Bestie vs. Paid Bestie
Here’s how you can hang out:
💖 Free Bestie (No strings attached!)
📢 Notifications when new posts go live
📅 Updates for Stuff Your Kindle Events
🎉 Bookish Event Announcements
🗞️ The Weekly: my personal roundup of books, finds, & fun things
📚 Access to The Bestie Bookshelf Community
(Perfect if you’re here for the vibes, the news, and community love.)
Paid Bestie ($5/month – less than your favorite latte!)
Unlock exclusive perks:
💬 Chat Features
Join private chat threads where we brainstorm upcoming content, swap book recs, and share ideas. Paid subscribers also get exclusive social media growth coaching & shoutouts when their ideas get picked!📦 Special Edition Book Giveaways
Powered by Owlcrate! Each month, Paid Besties get entered into weely drawings for special edition or exclusive cover books.🎟️ The Bestie Book Retreat Access
Priority invites + insider updates for our annual retreat (where we take bookish fun offline and into real-life adventures).
(Perfect if you want deeper community, perks, and to support the magic.)
Why subscribe?
Because reading is better when you don’t do it alone. This is where we create connections, share joy, and celebrate the little moments of bookish magic that make life brighter.
Whether you’re a Free Bestie or a Paid Bestie, I’m so glad you’re here.
So, what do you say?
Hit that subscribe button and let’s make some magic together.
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