Never Have I Ever Book Tag

Hello my lovelies! One of my favorite games to play when I first meet a new group of people (which for theatre people happens A LOT) is Never Have I Ever, so when I saw the Never Have I Ever Book Tag over at ZeeZee With Books I knew I had to do it. It was created by Madame Writer/Anne With a Book.

Rules

1. Link back to the original creator! (Madame Writer)

2. Link back to the person who tagged you!

3. Answer all prompts.

4. Add one more prompt of your own.

5. Tag at least five people.

6. Don’t lie.

7. Have fun!

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NEVER HAVE I EVER… READ A LATER BOOK IN A SERIES BEFORE READING THE FIRST BOOK.

I read the 2nd book (and the rest of the series) of The Princess Diaries before reading the first book since I had seen the movie…

NEVER HAVE I EVER… BURNED A BOOK.

Nope. Never.

NEVER HAVE I EVER… READ A BOOK I KNEW I WOULD HATE.

Hmmm… do books I was required to read for school count? I can’t remember ever choosing to read a book I knew I would hate…

NEVER HAVE I EVER… WROTE A FANFICTION ABOUT MY FAVORITE BOOKS.

I’ve never written fan-fic, or read any really.. but my friend Kristen and I did write a parody of “Mamma I’m A Big Girl Now” from Hairspray called “Snape We Hate You Now” after Half-Blood Prince… It was pretty brilliant if I do say so myself.

NEVER HAVE I EVER… LOVED A BOOK WHEN I WAS YOUNG AND HATED IT WHEN I GOT OLDER.

I don’t think I have done this… although I am re-reading through a bunch of old favorites lately so it could definitely happen.

NEVER HAVE I EVER…DRESSED UP AS ONE OF MY FAVORITE LITERARY CHARACTERS.

Definitely done this! I dressed up as pregnant Tonks for the Deathly Hallows Part 1, and then Lucius Malfoy for the Deathly Hallows Part 2 releases.

NEVER HAVE I EVER… HATED A BOOK BY AN AUTHOR I LOVE.

Ooooh this is a good question… hmmm I really don’t think I’ve ever HATED a book by an author I love, but there are definitely a few that I didn’t care for as much.

NEVER HAVE I EVER… GONE INTO A BOOKSTORE TO BUY ONE BOOK AND COME OUT WITH MANY MORE.

BAHAHA. Obviously I have done this too many times.

NEVER HAVE I EVER… READ THE END OF A BOOK BEFORE READING THE BEGINNING.

Ok… I’ve never done this on purpose, but I have looked in the back of the book to see how many pages there were and accidentally read something I shouldn’t have…

NEVER HAVE I EVER… READ A BOOK WITHOUT THE DUST COVER.

Oh I almost always do this. I read in the bath a lot and I don’t want anything adding to the slippage. Also I travel with my books a lot and I don’t want the dust cover to get all torn up.

NEVER HAVE I EVER… SKIM-READ NEARLY HALF THE BOOK.

GUILTY. I very rarely DNF books, so I have definitely skimmed just to get it over with.

NEVER HAVE I EVER… PRETENDED TO HAVE READ A BOOK I HAVEN’T READ.

I am embarrassed to say that I have done this, but I for sure have. It’s usually about a classic that I should have read but haven’t yet, or a book for school that I gave up on.

NEVER HAVE I EVER… SAW THE MOVIE BEFORE READING THE BOOK.

I always prefer to read the book first, but I have done this a few times. Gone Girl and The Help are two that come to mind.

NEVER HAVE I EVER… HAD A BOOK BOYFRIEND.

I have too many to count. I’m a book-boyfriend polygamist.

NEVER HAVE I EVER… READ A HISTORY BOOK OR ANTHROPOLOGY BOOK FOR FUN.

Hmmm… The only one that comes somewhat close would be The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson, but that’s written like fiction so idk if that counts…

NEVER HAVE I EVER… PICKED UP A BOOK BASED ON THE COVER ALONE.

Of course I have. I always read the back before purchasing though.

NEVER HAVE I EVER… BOUGHT MULTIPLE BOOKS IN A SERIES WITHOUT HAVING STARTED IT.

A couple times! I found the Summer Trilogy by Jenny Han at Half-Priced Books for 5$ each, and I knew I would like them.

NEVER HAVE I EVER… KEPT READING A SERIES EVEN IF I DIDN’T LOVE THE FIRST BOOK.

All the time! Usually the only way I won’t continue on with a series is if I actively disliked the first book.

NEVER HAVE I EVER… READ A BOOK SO QUICKLY THAT I DON’T REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED BY THE END.

I think I have done this…but I don’t remember hahaha

My Question:

NEVER HAVE I EVER… RECOMMENDED A BOOK WITHOUT READING IT FIRST.

TAGGING:

Gemini Book Nook, The Bookish Kitten, CJR The Brit, Pretty Purple Polka Dots, and Lydia Schoch

20 Questions Book Tag

Hey y’all! I found this book tag over at Kira Jeanette Reading Through the Night and it looked like a fun tag to do! Here is the 20 Questions Book Tag!

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1. How many books are too many for a series?

2. How do you feel about cliffhangers?

Wait…. are there people who don’t enjoy cliff hangers!? hahaha I don’t want a whole series to end on a cliff hanger, but every other time I live for them.

3. Hardcover or paperback?

I know I’m weird with this one, but paperback. I love the floppiness and I bring my books too many places to want to carry around a big hard cover book all day.

4. Favourite book?

How am I supposed to pick just one!? I think I have to say Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett.

5. Least favourite book?

Hmmm… this is hard. I don’t know if I have a least favorite, but I really disliked The Magicians by Lev Grossman.

6. Love triangles yes or no?

Yes. I love them.

7. The most recent book you couldn’t finish?

It’s very rare for me to not finish a book… I think it was The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi which was so surprising to me because on paper I should have loved it.

8. A book you’re currently reading?

Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard

9. Last book you recommended to someone?

From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout to my friend Allison.

10.  Oldest book you’ve read by publication date?

Excluding Shakespeare, I think it is Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen. October 30th, 1811.

11. Newest book you’ve read by publication date?

The Ivies by Alexa Donne. It comes out May 25th, 2021!

12. Favourite author?

Ken Follett and Meg Cabot.

13. Buying books or borrowing books?

Both, but I do like owning them.

14. A book you dislike that everyone seems to love?

The Witching Hour by Anne Rice. What a drudge.

15. Bookmarks or dog ears?

BOOKMARKS ONLY!

16. A book you can always reread?

Harry Potter.

17. Can you read while listening to music?

I can read while doing pretty much anything hahaha

18.  One P.O.V. or multiple?

I love multiple POVs. I live for the story layering possibilities and when its done well *chef’s kiss*

19. Do you read a book in one sitting or over multiple days?

Usually over multiple days, but I have definitely read a few in one sitting.

20. Who do you tag?

I’m All Booked Up, One Book More, and The Bookish Kitten

Zodiac Sign Book Tag

Hi everyone! I am obsessed with astrology, so when I saw this Zodiac Signs Book Tag over at The Fictional Journal, I knew I had to partake.

RULES:

• Link back to the creator, Just Dreamland
• Link back to the person who tagged you!
• Answer all the prompts.
• Use the original graphics and credit the creator (the original graphics weren’t working for me, so I had to break this rule…)
• Tag at least 5 bloggers and provide links to their blogs.
• Name your Zodiac sign!
• Don’t forget to add #ItsAZodiacThing tag.
• You can either do the zodiac book tag /the zodiac music tag or both of them. Graphics for separate tags should be given at the end.
• Enjoy!

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✨I’m a Gemini with a Cancer Rising and Cancer Moon✨

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𝒜𝑅𝐼𝐸𝒮

A wild and powerful book- compelling from start to finish. Every page intoxicated your heart and mind with incredible imagery

I LOVED this book. I was so hooked from page 1 and it’s a long book that I devoured so fast.

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𝒯𝒜𝒰𝑅𝒰𝒮

a heart-wrenching story of a forbidden love that could tear a family apart

Alex and Henry’s relationship is one of my favorites. Not only could their love tear apart their families, but it could potentially tear apart countries.

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𝒢𝐸𝑀𝐼𝒩𝐼

a book that is cheeky, quippy, and witty

This book is the epitome of cheeky, quippy, and witty.

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𝒞𝒜𝒩𝒞𝐸𝑅

a bittersweet book that spoke to your sensitive heart

This book was so cute and definitely pulled on my heartstrings. The ending was bittersweet and I totally did not expect it.

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𝐿𝐸𝒪

a book with drama, love, fancy wear, and hope

This book fits this prompt to a T!

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𝒱𝐼𝑅𝒢𝒪

a tender story about self-love, self-discovery, self-determination, perseverance, friendship, romance, and family

The Alchemist is such an uplifting book that encompasses everything listed in this prompt.

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𝐿𝐼𝐵𝑅𝒜

a book that has a remarkably refreshing frank look at life. One of the most real books you have ever read

This prompt was hard for me, because I don’t read a lot of books like this- but I absolutely loved Perks of Being a Wallflower. It’s a classic for a reason.

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𝒮𝒞𝒪𝑅𝒫𝐼𝒪

a book with a good plot twist- a book that is psychologically thrilling and emotionally chilling, haunted you from the first page to the last.

Talk about plot twists. This book took me on a roller coaster that I never wanted to get off.

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𝒮𝒜𝒢𝐼𝒯𝒯𝒜𝑅𝐼𝒰𝒮

an adventurous, summer read

An adventure to find Atlantis in Greece? Yup.

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𝒞𝒜𝒫𝑅𝐼𝒞𝒪𝑅𝒩

a book that has everything to do with friendships

I’m going to do a re-read of this series soon. I love the friendship that these girls share and the concept of this story is so sweet and fun.

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𝒜𝒬𝒰𝒜𝑅𝐼𝒰𝒮

a quirky, unique read

This book was like nothing I have ever read and I loved the unique point of view.

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𝒫𝐼𝒮𝒞𝐸𝒮

a book that bewitched and enchanted you with its lyrical words, and transmuted your imaginative world

One of my favorite books of all time. Enchanting is the best word for it.

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I TAG: A Thousand Lives, One Lifetime, My Book Throne, The Book’s Whiskers, Her Bookish Desires, and all my fellow Geminis

This or That Book Tag

Hello lovelies! I found this tag over at Way Too Fantasy and it called to me and looked like a fun one to do. Here is the This or That Book Tag.

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Read on the bed or the couch?

I like both equally I think… Bed at night with tea, couch in the morning with my coffee.

Read at night or in the morning?

Ooooh. Once again both. I probably read more at night in general, but lately I’ve been enjoying starting my morning with a chapter and my coffee when I can.

Male main character or female main character?

Female for sure. They’re easier for me to relate to. I won’t not read and enjoy a book with a male main character, but I am definitely more drawn to female MCs.

First person POV or third person POV?

Hmmm. This is tricky because I like both. I think for me it depends on the genre. For contemporary and romance I like first person, but for fantasy and historical fiction I prefer third person.

Trilogies or quartets?

Trilogies. I either want 3 or 10 haha

Libraries or bookstore?

Oooooh. This is a hard one. I love both so much. I think I have to say bookstore because I do love owning the books forever and adding them to my collection, but libraries are free and allow you to try books you’re maybe unsure about without commiting monetarily haha…. but I think overall I’d have to say bookstore.

Books that make you laugh or cry?

It might seem weird, but I love books that make me cry. I want to be emotionally wrecked by a book. Something that can touch my heart and connect to my emotions that much is special experience. Not that I don’t love to laugh while reading too, but I crave that deep connection to characters and stories.

Black book covers or white book covers?

Hmmm. I think black. They tend to look more dynamic on my shelf.

Character-driven or plot-driven? 

Character-driven FOR SURE. If you have a good character-driven story the plot is better no matter what. Characters are what create the emotional connection and most of the time when I feel like something is missing, it’s because of that missing character depth which in turn creates a lack throughout the rest of the novel.

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Whew. Some of those were harder to choose than I thought they’d be. What would you choose? Let me know and let’s chat about it 🙂 I would love to hear other perspectives.

The Folklore Book Tag

Hey everyone! I’m a little obsessed with both of TSwift’s newest albums, and The Folklore Book Tag created by A Whisper of Ink looked really fun and fit my vibe for today. So here we go!

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RULES

• Link to the original creator: Ilsa @ A Whisper Of Ink
• Tag at least 3 people. 
• Declare the rules and list of prompts in your post
• Thank whoever tagged you and link to their post.

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Cue jaw on the floor.

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This was probably the most epic series finale I have ever read and it put me THROUGH it. I was happy, I was sobbing, I was in shock, you name the emotion, and I promise you this book made me feel it.

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I’m still in awe over how beautifully crafted the storytelling in this book was.

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I hate that this is the topic for my FAVORITE song on both albums, BUT here we are. This book was terrible and the main character had zero redeeming qualities.

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Inconsolable crying.

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Something about this book reallllly resonated with me.

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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is probably the series that really got me into YA. I actually would love to reread these again.

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This book is the epitome of summer.

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El struggles with this throughout the book and I found it heartbreakingly sweet watching her reconcile the isolation that society put on her vs wanting human connection.

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You all know how much I love this series.

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I read this book when I was feeling super down on my first tour. My dear friend, Gabby, gave it to me and it was the perfect thing to bring me out of my funk.

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Literally every female character in this series. The best, badass women around.

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Pretty much anything by Kate Morton. Her books never fail to give me a book hangover and her stories always haunt me for a long time after reading them.

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Feyre and Rhys!! They are hard to surpass for me.

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I mean, COME ON.

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The concept sounded so cool, I love the cover, but alas…. it was not good.

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I tag: Shaunna Reads, Her Bookish Desires, and CJR The Brit.

How I Read Book Tag

Happy Tuesday! Normally I would be coming to you with a Top Ten Tuesday, but I was feeling uninspired by this week’s topic so here we are with the How I Read Book Tag which I found over at Elaine Howlin’s amazing blog. Be sure to check her out as well 🙂

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Do you have a certain place at home for reading?

I read in my bathtub more than anywhere else. It is my ultimate happy place.

Can you just stop reading, or do you have to stop after a chapter/certain amount of pages?

I prefer to stop at the end of a chapter, but if need be I can stop anywhere.

Bookmark or random piece of paper?

When I have a real bookmark available, I love to use them. However; I tend to lose them along the way and will use anything I have at my disposal before dog-earring a page.

Multi-tasking: music or TV while reading?

I can read with anything going on. I won’t necessarily be paying attention to all of the things, but it won’t distract me from my book.

Do you eat or drink while reading?

Yes. I love to have my favorite mug filled with coffee or tea, or a glass of wine at night while cozying up with a good book.

Reading at home or everywhere?

Everywhere!! I never leave my house without a book in my purse.

One book at a time or several at once?

I’ve been known to do both. Recently I’ve been focusing on one book at a time.

Reading out loud or silently in your head?

Silently! Do people really read out loud when they’re by themselves?!

Do you read ahead or even skip pages?

Never on purpose. It sometimes will happen that my eyes will just scan ahead and I’ll accidentally see something I wasn’t meant to know yet and then I get mad at myself haha

Breaking the spine or keeping it like new?

I don’t really even notice this while I’m reading. The only time I’ll worry about it is if the spine breaks so much that pages start to fall out.

Do you write in your books?

No! I can’t bring myself to do it. I just started using a new book to learn to read tarot, and the author suggests marking all over the book while learning. I started to do it with that book only, cuz I’m a rule follower, and I still felt so naughty.

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If you decide to do this tag too, please leave a link in the comments so I can see your answers 🙂

Pumpkin Spice Latte Book Tag

Happy October everyone! This is my favorite month, and yes, I am a basic bitch. I got my pumpkin cream cold brew the first day they were released, it was still 80 degrees, and I’m not even going to pretend to be ashamed. I found this tag over at Kristin Kraves Books and it was created by The Book Pusher on YouTube.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte– a book everyone likes to hate on but is delicious

Having just re-read this it’s super clear in my mind. Everyone loves to hate on the Twilight series, but let’s be honest. We all live for it.

“Fall is my favorite season” – a cliché you can’t get enough of

The chosen one. And love triangles.

Sweater Weather to T-Shirt Weather – a book you thought was one thing but was completely different by the end

I liked A Court of Thorns and Roses, but this book completely threw me for a loop with where the story and relationships went. So unexpected and AMAZING.

“Spoops” – do you have a spooky book on your tbr?

This book has been on my TBR for SO LONG. I loved the first book so much and it is a perfect fall spooky read.

Tarot Reading – a five-star prediction

I am so unbelievably excited for this book. I love this series and Alice Hoffman’s writing, and The Rules of Magic is one of my favorite books of all time so I’m predicting that Magic Lessons will be just as good.

Sephora Sage + Crystal Set – a book that meant well but missed the mark by a landslide

The concept of this book was so cool and there were some really awesome moments, but overall it just didn’t hit the mark. Everything about it was vague and boring which was super disappointing.

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I tag:

Just Reading Jess, Love for Words, The Clumsy Bibliovert, and anyone else who got a pumpkin spiced latte before fall technically started 🙂

The Summer Vibes Book Tag

Hello everyone! It’s been a minute since I’ve done a book tag. I found this over at The Comfy Reader and it looked like a fun one! Here is The Summer Vibes Book Tag!

Rules:

• Mention the creator and link back to the original post! (Deanna @ The Comfy Reader)
• Thank the blogger who tagged you
• Answer all the prompts below however you see fit
• Tag some friends!
• Feel free to use the graphics

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Crown of Coral and Pearl by Mara Rutherford

I loved this world. It was so unique and had me completely fascinated.

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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

This book immediately came to mind for me for this prompt. Lucy Gray is a musician and this book uses music and performance to show the impact it can have and as an undercurrent for the emotion and unrest in the society.

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The Wicked King by Holly Black

Gotta love the Fae and their secrets and manipulations!

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House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig

This book takes place in a kind of spooky coastal castle and their community is all about the sea and water.

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The F List by Alessandra Torre

This book was such a quick and fun read. It was full of Hollywood drama and an enemies to lovers romance.

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Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

One of my favorite books of all time, Firefly Lane follows two best friends from childhood through adulthood. It is such a beautiful and emotional book.

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City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

This whole series is a roller coaster ride. It’s pretty epic.

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Daisy Jones by Mack Mama

This book was one of the craziest things I have ever read.

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Now & When by Sara Bennett Wealer

I loved this book and read it so fast! It was a really nicely done rom-com with depth and a bit of magical realism.

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My Summer of Love and Misfortune by Lindsay Wong

This book had the most annoying main character that I have ever read. There was nothing redeemable about her and she never grows throughout the entire book.

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I tag: The Bursting Bookshelf, Books and Shadows, Read to Ramble, and anyone who ever earned a pizza at Pizza Hut with their summer reading lists ❤

The Mid Year Freak Out Book Tag 2020

Hi everyone! This year is a mess, plain and simple. One of the only things that has brought me solace is reading, and I am so glad that I have been able to escape into other worlds, because right now ours SUCKS. I have been doing The Mid Year Freak Out Tag every year and since I am frequently on the verge of freaking out lately, it feels like the right time to do it for 2020. I’m a little behind on my reading goals (which is annoying because I have no excuse), but I am hoping that I can get back on track with some good, quick reads soon.

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THE BEST BOOK YOU’VE READ SO FAR IN 2020:

This series has given me so much life lately. The characters are fantastic, the setting is amazing, the story is gasp-worthy and dramatic and I am living for it.

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YOUR FAVORITE SEQUEL SO FAR THIS YEAR:

Like I said, this series is everything.

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A NEW RELEASE THAT YOU HAVEN’T READ YET BUT REALLY WANT TO:

I still cannot believe that I haven’t read this finale yet. I have been dying to know how it ends, but since I don’t own any of the other books, as I usually get them from the library, I can’t bring myself to purchase it. I’m going to get it on my kindle with a birthday gift card soon though!

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MOST ANTICIPATED RELEASE FOR THE SECOND HALF OF THE YEAR:

It’s funny, because American Royals was my answer to this last year. I CANNOT wait for this sequel. I am obsessed with this story and Katharine McGee and September is too far away.

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YOUR BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT:

I didn’t dislike this book by any means, but my excitement for it made it a let down for me. I wanted it so badly to be as good as The Selection, and it just wasn’t as enthralling.

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BIGGEST SURPRISE OF THE YEAR:

Both of these books made me giddy and were some of my favorite reads of the year so far. Highly recommend.

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FAVORITE NEW TO YOU OR DEBUT AUTHOR:

I gotta go with Santa Montefiore who wrote my favorite book this year so far. Her books have been around for a long time and I really have no clue how she escaped my radar for so long.

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YOUR NEW FICTIONAL CRUSH:

AHHHHH. It pains me to say that I haven’t really found a major new fictional crush this year. I did really like Jack from Tweet Cute by Emma Lord though.

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NEW FAVORITE CHARACTER:

Kitty Deverill from The Deverill Chronicles by Santa Montefiore.

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A BOOK THAT MADE YOU CRY:

I was on the subway reading this and I started crying and I had to try to hold it together because I was in public.

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A BOOK THAT MADE YOU HAPPY:

This was a re-read from my middle school days, but it brought me so much joy. It inspired a whole discussion post about re-reading old favorite books.

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YOUR FAVORITE BOOK TO MOVIE ADAPTATION YOU’VE SEEN THIS YEAR:

I know this came out last year, but I finally watched it and I was blown away. This adaptation was absolutely stunning. Also, Amy has always been my favorite and Florence Pugh’s performance was perfection.

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FAVORITE BLOG POST YOU’VE PUBLISHED THIS YEAR:

I really enjoyed writing my post about re-reading old favorite books. It was very therapeutic to talk through and brought me a lot of joy.

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THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BOOK YOU’VE BOUGHT OR RECEIVED THIS YEAR:

I can’t get over the cover of this book. It is so beautiful *heart eyes*

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WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BOOKS THAT YOU NEED TO READ BY THE END OF THE YEAR?

This is just the tip of the iceberg really.

The Fantasy Book Tag

Hello everyone! Fantasy is probably my favorite genre to read. When I saw The Fantasy Book Tag over at ZeZee With Books, I knew I had to do it!

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What is the longest fantasy series that you have ever read?

I think it’s probably The Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris coming in at 13 books.

Favorite fantastical setting or world.

I have to say The Wizarding World from Harry Potter.

Besides Harry Potter, what is your favorite fantasy book/series?

AHHHH this is such a hard question because I have SO MANY. I think as of right now as a whole, my favorite fantasy series is Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas.

What fantasy book do you wish was more popular?

The Color Alchemist Series by Nina Walker! I loved this series and I feel like no one knows about it!

Your favorite villain.

Hmmm.. There are so many good options for this as well. The first one that really sticks out in my mind is Maven from Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard. Such a well written and complex antagonist.

What’s the first fantasy book you have ever read?

Oh man. The first one I remember was Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. I was 9 and I have vivid memories of finishing it in my 3rd grade class room and being so proud to have finished it by myself.

Your favorite Harry Potter book

Half-Blood Prince is my favorite. I love all of Voldemort’s backstory.

What is your favorite mythical creature?

I love fairies! And really anything Fae related.

Favorite female protagonist from a fantasy book?

Aelin from Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. She is so flawed and real and I love her.

Favorite male protagonist?

Kvothe from Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. His arc is so epic and I really hope someday we get to find out HOW IT ENDS. GRRRRRR.

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How would you answer these questions? Do you agree with my answers? Let me know in the comments! I tag anyone who is currently reading a Fantasy book! 🙂