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Four Mood Boards for Books I Loved

Four Mood Boards for Books I Loved

Sometimes sharing visuals of the ~vibe~ is the best way to recommend a book

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Michelle Martin
Nov 28, 2023
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A curious thing has happened since I became a full-time photographer: my reading has become even more visual.

I find it fascinating to think about how people process what they read. What do you see in your mind while you're reading?

I'm a visual person, so I have always had a degree of visualization when I read. Static scenes or specific characters or details of the page jump out in mind. But these days, I find myself picturing full-on movie scenes while reading.

Because of this, I've begun creating mood boards for the books that strike a chord with me. I love spending time on Pinterest curating a visual representation of the ~vibe~ in case Hollywood calls me and asks me to adapt a book for the screen 😉

So, here are four books I adored recently and the mood boards for each.

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