life is a colouring book
People are the crayons
Experiences are the various
Shades of those crayons
Live life to the fullest
Do it with your friends and family
Fill in that colouring book
And don't be afraid
To go outside of the lines
I believe that my purpose is to colour you right;
be artistic on you all night.
Be bright under the dimmed light.
Hold and squeeze your crayons tight.
Just the two of us; no one else in sight;
because my purpose is to colour you right.
Me on your sketch board.
You filling me in with your crayons when you're bored,
and feeling me up like a hoard.
Leaving your wax on me like writings on a chalkboard.
I'll make sure that you're not scorned;
because my purpose is to colour you even if you're flawed.
Although I might not know where to start the assignment,
I'll colour you with much excitement.
Colouring on you is a perfect adornment,
and together we colour a perfect monument.
I chose you carefully as my colour assortment,
because my purpose is to colour you as an act of an atonement.
In you, I find so many colours in store.
In you, I find light for sure.
I remember us colouring until the early morning at four.
We coloured like we'd never coloured before.
We entagled inlove like a fight of foes.
Because my purpose is to colour you, of course.
Mitta Xinindlu
stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Fixed and unyielding in course or purpose
Tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield.
Refusing to change your opinions, way of behaving
“She remained obstinate in her decision, refusing to reconsider despite new evidence.”
Obstinate is a powerful word that highlights the fine line between determination and inflexibility. Understanding it helps us reflect on our own behaviour and recognise when persistence becomes an obstacle rather than a strength.
What does obstinate mean to you?
Can obstinacy ever be a positive trait?
When have you seen determination turn into stubbornness?
Share your reflections in the comments below and join the discussion.
Members are invited to share their favourite words throughout the day. At the end of the session, the community will vote for the most thought-provoking word shared.
Add your voice and help choose today’s winning word.
By John Keats
Four Seasons fill the measure of the year;
There are four seasons in the mind of man:
He has his lusty Spring, when fancy clear
Takes in all beauty with an easy span:
He has his Summer, when luxuriously
Spring's honied cud of youthful thought he loves
To ruminate, and by such dreaming high
Is nearest unto heaven: quiet coves
His soul has in its Autumn, when his wings
He furleth close; contented so to look
On mists in idleness—to let fair things
Pass by unheeded as a threshold brook.
He has his Winter too of pale misfeature,
Or else he would forego his mortal nature.
At Emerald Book Club, poetry is more than written lines on a page — it is voice, rhythm, emotion, and connection. Our Poetry & Spoken Word series creates a space where language is felt as much as it is heard.
This initiative celebrates the power of spoken expression, storytelling, and creative reflection, bringing together poets, listeners, and lovers of language from across our community and beyond.
Poetry has long been a tool for understanding ourselves and the world around us. Through spoken word and performance poetry, stories are shared aloud — boldly, gently, and authentically.
Our Poetry & Spoken Word sessions and recordings feature:
Original poetry and spoken word performances
Readings by emerging and established poets
Reflective pieces exploring identity, love, culture, community, and personal growth
Live poetry sessions, open mics, and literary events
Each performance invites listeners to pause, reflect, and connect — whether through shared experiences or new perspectives.
Spoken word poetry offers a powerful platform for self-expression and inclusion. It allows voices to be heard, stories to be shared, and emotions to be processed in a supportive and creative environment.
For many participants, poetry becomes:
A tool for confidence and communication
A way to process thoughts and feelings
A bridge between creativity and community
An entry point into reading, writing, and storytelling
By creating accessible poetry spaces, Emerald Book Club continues its mission to inspire creativity, literacy, and meaningful connection.
Our Poetry & Spoken Word content lives both online and within our events. Through recorded performances and digital playlists, poetry becomes accessible to anyone, anywhere.
You can experience our poetry content through:
Live poetry readings and open mic sessions
Recorded spoken word performances
Online poetry discussions and reflections
Community-led literary events and celebrations
These recordings are also shared through our YouTube channel, allowing our poetry community to grow beyond physical spaces.
Our Poetry & Spoken Word series is open to:
Poetry lovers and spoken word enthusiasts
Emerging writers and performers
Readers looking for creative inspiration
Anyone seeking mindful listening and meaningful storytelling
No experience is required — only an openness to words and voice.
We encourage our community to take part in many ways:
Attend our poetry events and open mic sessions
Watch and engage with performances online
Share favourite lines or reflections in the comments
Submit interest to perform or collaborate
Poetry thrives when it is shared — and every voice adds value.
Emerald Book Club is committed to building inclusive literary spaces through reading, writing, and creative expression. Our Poetry & Spoken Word series is just one of the ways we bring people together through the power of words.
BookTok is a vibrant subcommunity on TikTok where users (BookTokers) create and share short videos about books, including reviews, recommendations, emotional reactions, and literary memes, sparking trends and significantly boosting book sales, especially in Young Adult (YA), fantasy, and romance genres, by showcasing a book's aesthetic or specific tropes. It's a powerful force for discovering new reads, with content driven by user passion and algorithm personalization rather than traditional marketing, making it a go-to source for bookish inspiration and community
BookTok is a subcommunity on the social media platform TikTok that focuses on books and literature. This book club emerged in late 2019 as TikTok was becoming more popular. Members of this subcommunity, known as the BookTokers, make videos reviewing, discussing, and joking about the books they read. These books range in genre, but many content creators tend to focus on young adult fiction, fantasy, and romance. The community has been known to impact the publishing industry and book sales along with general interest in reading.
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BookTok has fundamentally reshaped the publishing industry by 2026, driving record-breaking sales and revitalizing backlist titles through viral trends.
A recent poll asked 10,000 TikTok U.S. and Canadian users if they are reading more because of BookTok, and here are the results.
Booktok Community
To join BookTok, create a TikTok account focused on books, start posting short, engaging videos (reviews, recommendations, trends) using #BookTok, and actively engage with the friendly community by following creators, commenting, and using TikTok's tools like Stitch/Duet. Authenticity, consistency, and niche focus help you find your audience and grow, making it less about joining a formal group and more about participating in a vibrant algorithm-driven space.
#BookTok, favorite authors, or genres, and like/follow accounts you enjoy so the algorithm learns your taste. #BookTok, #BookRecs, #FantasyRomance, etc., but also niche ones for your specific interests. Popular BookTok hashtags include broad terms like #booktok, #bookstagram, #books, #booklover, #bookworm, #bibliophile, and specific niches like #spicybooktok, #bookaesthetic, #bookrecommendations, plus genre/trope tags (e.g., #fantasyromance, #enemieslovers) and viral ones like #ForYouPage (#FYP) to increase reach. Use a mix of general, niche, and trending tags to connect with readers, discover new content, and boost visibility on TikTok's algorithm.
General & Community Hashtags
#booktok#bookstagram, #bookstagrammer, #bookcommunity#booklover, #bookworm, #bibliophile, #booknerd, #bookaddict#books, #reading, #bookish#bookaesthetic, #bookphotography, #bookshelf, #bookquotes Niche & Trope Hashtags
#bookrecommendations, #bookrec#spicybooktok, #spicycontent, #romancereader, #sportsromance (for romance/spicy books)#fantasyromance, #darkromance (adapt to genre)#enemieslovers, #foundfamily, #booktropes (specific tropes)#bookreview, #bookhaul, #bookunboxing, #bookshopfinds Viral & Engagement Hashtags
#ForYouPage, #ForYou, #FYP, #TrendingNow, #Viral (to hit broader audiences)#booktokfyp (combines BookTok with viral reach)#bookishfollowtrain (for community building) How to Use Them
#TheFourthWing, #RebeccaYarros).#booktok feed. Thank you for reading this article on What is booktok. Do you have any thoughts or comments on booktok? Let us know in the comments or send us a message. Do not forget to follow us on TIktok
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