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Curated book favourites
Immerse yourself in a world of handpicked book recommendations tailored to ignite your imagination and enrich your reading. With carefully crafted selections of diverse genres and unique narratives, the perfect read is at your fingertips.
Original short stories & poems
Enter the forgotten land of Whispers of Ilire where original writings and verse weave a path into realms unseen. Each tale and verse is a thread in a larger tapestry; a journey through untold legends and the mysteries of a world waiting to be unveiled.
Immersive visual stories
Experience the beauty of the natural world through our captivating photography. Each image is a reflection of the serene and stunning landscapes that inspire our creative process, offering you a visual escape and a deeper connection to nature.
Book Spotlight
Explore this month's hand picked selection of my top three favourite book recommendations.

Dragons, Heroes, Myths & magic
by Chantry Westwell
This enchanting collection accompanied by stunning illustrations brings together timeless tales of dragons, legendary heroes, and mythical realms. Curated from ancient manuscripts and rich folklore, it celebrates the enduring power of myth to captivate the imagination.

The Word for World is Forest
by Ursula K. Le Guin
Set on the lush planet Athshe, the Word for World if Forest explores colonisation, environmental destruction, and humanity’s relationship with nature. Through lyrical prose, Le Guin crafts a profound narrative of resistance and resilience.

The Mabinogion: Welsh Myths
translated by Sioned Davies
This cornerstone of Welsh literature weaves together medieval myths, legends, and folklore. With poetic elegance, Davies brings these ancient tales to life, revealing a world of magic, heroism, and enchantment. A must read for any folklore enthusiast.

Where it all began
Whispers of Ilire weaves together a tapestry of creativity, passion, and purpose—a space where the enchantment of storytelling meets the beauty of the natural world.
Born from my deep love for books, writing, and nature’s magic, Whispers of Ilire serves as a gathering place for dreamers, readers, and adventurers. Through carefully curated book recommendations, original writings, and captivating nature photography, I invite you to step into a world where every story holds a secret waiting to be uncovered.
The Instagram project acts as a vibrant window into this world, offering glimpses of handpicked literary treasures, exclusive prose and poetry, and serene landscapes captured through my lens. It’s more than just a feed—it’s an unfolding narrative, a journey I’m sharing with a growing community of kindred spirits.
So, whether you're here for a tale spun under starlight, a book to lose yourself in, or a moment of quiet reflection through nature’s beauty, welcome to the journey.
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