A Story of Literary Choreography: How Naomi's Dance and Books Twirl into Inspiration...And This is the Story She Wears

"Lead from the heart, not the head."

       This quote by Princess Diana perfectly describes Naomi, the woman behind @naomisbooknook on Instagram and TikTok. She believes that compassion and following one's passion are integral to a happy life, and her journey as an influencer reflects this.

       Naomi's love for reading began in middle school, thanks to her mother's influence. She would spend hours surrounded by books, and her love affair with fiction began to bloom. She devoured The Hunger Games series in just four days, and her obsession with the precarious fictional worlds of fantasy began. Although her reading habit faded during college, she rediscovered her passion for books in 2021. This rekindled passion gave her happiness and reminded her how much she loved immersing herself in the fictional worlds that authors paint so vividly.

       Besides reading, Naomi has a love for dance. With more than 20 years of experience in various genres like ballet, tap, jazz, and hip-hop dance, she is a certified ballroom dance instructor. As someone who finds dance a great outlet, she incorporates it into her workout and remains fit. 

       Naomi believes that meeting her husband was a turning point in her life, as it led to many life-changing moments. She moved from the Midwest to the East Coast with him four years ago, leaving behind family and friends, a decision that seemed scary at the time. However, now it feels like one of the best decisions she has ever made. The move made her rely wholly on her husband, and when COVID hit and they had to face the pandemic together, their relationship grew stronger. They got married last year, and with most of the wedding planning behind, Naomi is focused on being an influencer, reader, and individual.

       Naomi's Instagram and TikTok page has been a source of positivity, and she has not faced any negativity or criticism yet. Her advice to her audience is simple -

"Do what makes you happy!"

She believes everyone should follow and pursue their passion, but without hurting others in the process.

       Finally, we asked Naomi which book she would bring on a soul-searching adventure. She revealed that it would be either Happy Place or A Court of Silver Flames. Her love for fantasy and immersive storytelling transports her to new worlds, something that a soul-searching trip should accomplish.

       In conclusion, Naomi's life, passions, and ideologies preach the importance of leading from the heart. As followers of naomisbooknook, we can be assured that our reading journeys will be fulfilling and captivating. So why not try to read a book today and enjoy the pleasures of the fictional world with Naomi?