I got tagged to do this one on Instagram (by fairytale.kingdom), but my answers were going to be too long so I decided it'd be better on here.
You have 20,000 books on your TBR. How do you decide what to read first?
I've actually created a list of 2018, so that already narrows down what I want to read. From there I've given myself challenges ... it's hard to explain. And for the Summer specifically, I think I have 15 books picked out (5 per month), and it'll just depend on what's available in the library, but if I happen to take out 5, I might draw names out of a hat or something like that to determine which one to read first.
You are halfway through a book and you are just not loving it. Do you quit?
I usually don't reach that point. If I'm not enjoying a book, I give up after a few chapters and maybe tell myself to try again in the future. Sometimes the timing just isn't right, and I'm just not feeling the book in the moment. (Same thing has happened to me with television shows.) The only times I've quit a book halfway through is if I've gotten distracted by life.
The end of the year is coming and you are so close, yet so far away from your GoodReads goal. Do you try and catch up? And why?
Depending on how close, I might push myself. If I'm too far away, I'll make a new goal (like "I have to read these three books, and that'll be fine!" and tell myself to try again next year.
The covers of a series that you love do not match. How do you cope?
My Harry Potter covers are all over the place ... part of me really wants to buy a whole set at once, but the other part of me feels it would be smarter to buy books I don't already own. So I'm sucking it up, even though it makes me cry a little on the inside!
Everyone loves a book you just can't stand. Who do you bond with over shared feelings?
The Internet ... it has all sorts of people to chat with! But I usually don't bond over a hatred of something; I bond over the things I do love.
You are reading a book and you are about to start crying in public. How do you handle this?
I've almost done this, in class! I pushed through and told myself not to cry ... it was extremely hard. (A Walk to Remember)
A sequel for a book that you love just came out but you forgot most of what you read in the first book. Do you re-read it?
I'm so behind on the times, by the time I start reading a series, all the books have been released! But, if I ever get caught up, yes, I would re-read a book I couldn't remember very well.
You do not want anyone borrowing your books. How do you say no when someone asks?
I tell them honestly, I'm not someone who lends out books. And then I would recommend the library. If they're not willing to borrow a book from the library, you've probably made the right choice in saying no.
You've picked up and put down 5 books this month. How do you get out of this reading slump?
Usually when I'm in a reading slump, I'm distracted by something else anyways; I'll be watching more movies, or working on my writing. I let the slump run its course, but maybe help it along by looking for book recommendations.
There are so many books coming out that you have been dying to read. How many do you buy?
Honestly, like I said, I'm so behind that I'm focused more on books that are already out that I haven't read yet. I'm not in a rush to buy the newest book. (Except the special edition Harry Potter Hogwarts House version of the Philosopher's Stone ... that's different!)
After buying those books, how long do they sit on your shelf before you read them?
Awhile ... I'm terrible!
I've tagged people on Instagram to do this tag, but anyone who wants to do this, consider yourself tagged as well!
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Saturday, 15 July 2017
Friday, 14 July 2017
TAG: Day and Night
I wanted to take a break from the tags ... but then I found this! I'm not sure who originally created this one, but I saw one of my favourite booktubers (Katytastic) do it, and I wanted to do it too. It's another one that doesn't involve listing off books I've read, which is good because I feel like I haven't read enough books yet. Instead, you'll get to know some of my habits!
D: Do you read more in the morning or at night?
I read sort of whenever, but I don't read too late at night because then I start to get tired and I won't concentrate on what I'm actually reading. The earlier I start the better, so morning it is!
A: Are there any books that changed the way you thought about things?
The Elite by Kiera Cass made me realize how inattentive I am to details. As a future teacher, I want to learn how to be more attentive, specifically in cases of where there might be abuse in the students' home lives.
Y: YA or not?
Young adult books, absolutely!
A: Are there any characters that you honestly believe are real?
I like to hope that Maxon Schreave is real (or at least believe there is someone out there who's very similar!). As far as actually believing though, I don't think so.
N: Nobody touches my books or I don't mind lending them out?
I have to really know you before I lend out my books. I had a friend who I would lend a book to, thinking it would come back in a week ... and she'd have it back to me by the next day, completely read! I had another friend who took two years to return a PEN to me. (I'm only bitter about that one because it was a special pen, and she ended up "replacing it", but not actually replacing it.)
D: Do you ever smell your books?
Not usually, no. The only time I do is if I get a whiff of something in the air and I check to make sure it's not the book.
N: Not everyone loves books ... is this a positive or a negative?
I mean, everyone has their own likes and dislikes. I don't belittle anyone else's hobbies, and I would hope they would extend me the same courtesy. But is it a positive or a negative that not everyone loves to read? I don't think it's either choice; it is what it is.
I: I keep my books in the best condition or maybe not?
Unfortunately I've been living out of a suitcase for the last 5 years, packing everything into bins, moving my stuff across the country. I would love to keep my books in better condition now that I'm (basically) settled, but it may be too late for some of them.
G: Gosh I have too many books! True or False?
My mom thinks so because I went through a long period of buying books and not reading them. Now that I'm just getting back into reading, I feel like I'm way behind on the times and don't have as many books as most people. (Maybe I'm just intimidated by all the booktubers shelves.)
H: Have you ever spilled or stained your books with something, and if so, how?
This is the saddest book story I've ever told. It was Remembrance Day a few years ago and I was at the cenotaph, because I arrived with a friend and was meeting an old teacher afterwards. It was all well and good, I wanted to be there to commemorate our fallen soldiers, and the weather was fine. Sometime during the ceremony, the weather was not fine, but I didn't think anything of it. I found my teacher after the ceremony, we went to her house, I opened my purse and everything was soaked ... including a paperback copy of Dear John by Nicholas Sparks, which I was in the middle of reading. The book never fully recovered after that one, and I wish I could remember why it was in my purse in the first place.
T: Toned or untoned while reading? In other words, do you read and workout at the same time?
I used to read while working out on the treadmill. I've stopped using the treadmill though, switched to pilates. So the answer is no, not anymore.
Anyone who wants to do this book tag, consider yourself tagged! ... but I'm going to definitely challenge Myrth to do this one.
D: Do you read more in the morning or at night?
I read sort of whenever, but I don't read too late at night because then I start to get tired and I won't concentrate on what I'm actually reading. The earlier I start the better, so morning it is!
A: Are there any books that changed the way you thought about things?
The Elite by Kiera Cass made me realize how inattentive I am to details. As a future teacher, I want to learn how to be more attentive, specifically in cases of where there might be abuse in the students' home lives.
Y: YA or not?
Young adult books, absolutely!
A: Are there any characters that you honestly believe are real?
I like to hope that Maxon Schreave is real (or at least believe there is someone out there who's very similar!). As far as actually believing though, I don't think so.
N: Nobody touches my books or I don't mind lending them out?
I have to really know you before I lend out my books. I had a friend who I would lend a book to, thinking it would come back in a week ... and she'd have it back to me by the next day, completely read! I had another friend who took two years to return a PEN to me. (I'm only bitter about that one because it was a special pen, and she ended up "replacing it", but not actually replacing it.)
D: Do you ever smell your books?
Not usually, no. The only time I do is if I get a whiff of something in the air and I check to make sure it's not the book.
N: Not everyone loves books ... is this a positive or a negative?
I mean, everyone has their own likes and dislikes. I don't belittle anyone else's hobbies, and I would hope they would extend me the same courtesy. But is it a positive or a negative that not everyone loves to read? I don't think it's either choice; it is what it is.
I: I keep my books in the best condition or maybe not?
Unfortunately I've been living out of a suitcase for the last 5 years, packing everything into bins, moving my stuff across the country. I would love to keep my books in better condition now that I'm (basically) settled, but it may be too late for some of them.
G: Gosh I have too many books! True or False?
My mom thinks so because I went through a long period of buying books and not reading them. Now that I'm just getting back into reading, I feel like I'm way behind on the times and don't have as many books as most people. (Maybe I'm just intimidated by all the booktubers shelves.)
H: Have you ever spilled or stained your books with something, and if so, how?
This is the saddest book story I've ever told. It was Remembrance Day a few years ago and I was at the cenotaph, because I arrived with a friend and was meeting an old teacher afterwards. It was all well and good, I wanted to be there to commemorate our fallen soldiers, and the weather was fine. Sometime during the ceremony, the weather was not fine, but I didn't think anything of it. I found my teacher after the ceremony, we went to her house, I opened my purse and everything was soaked ... including a paperback copy of Dear John by Nicholas Sparks, which I was in the middle of reading. The book never fully recovered after that one, and I wish I could remember why it was in my purse in the first place.
T: Toned or untoned while reading? In other words, do you read and workout at the same time?
I used to read while working out on the treadmill. I've stopped using the treadmill though, switched to pilates. So the answer is no, not anymore.
Anyone who wants to do this book tag, consider yourself tagged! ... but I'm going to definitely challenge Myrth to do this one.
Thursday, 29 June 2017
TAG: Your Bookish Identity
I didn't expect to do two tags in two days, but I was tagged by Myrth to do the Your Bookish Identity book tag. This seemed like another great way for everyone to get to know me, so I'm very excited to do this one!
What dystopian/fantastical world would you live in?
Given that my favourite series is The Selection series, I have to say Illéa. It kind of works out nicely too because Illéa is a dystopian version of North America, and I'm from Canada! So, taking the question one step further, I would say I'd be living in the Province of Columbia, hopefully living as a Three.
Who would your partner be?
Definitely Maxon Schreave! ... I'm assuming this question means love interest, right? Either way, Maxon is my favourite! If I could find someone in real life who is as kind and considerate and patient, I would marry them in a heartbeat.
Who would be your godly mother/father? {Percy Jackson}
I had to really think about this, because my initial instinct was to say Poseidon ... but that would mean I'd be related to Percy, and that doesn't sit well with me. Although Poseidon is my favourite god, and Artemis is my favourite goddess (but she's one of the three virgin goddesses), I'm going to say Athena is my godly mother. Yes, Athena is also a virgin goddess, but she has demigod children born from her thoughts (according to the series). Plus, then Annabeth and I would be sisters, and I love that idea!
Would you be a Downworlder or Nephilim? {Shadowhunter world}
I had to look this up because I haven't started the series yet -- it's on my list! But I did watch the movie, and with a quick internet search I quickly realized I would rather be a Nephilim, or Shadowhunter. My first name literally means 'pure', which goes with the whole angelic thing.
Which house would you be in? {Harry Potter}
Ravenclaw, no question! Athena as my godly mother makes more sense now, doesn't it? I love to learn and I'm hoping to become a teacher, so I clearly value knowledge. And of the four colours, blue is my favourite, lol.
Which faction would you be in? {Divergent}
Knowing me, I'd probably end up a Divergent. Thank goodness I'm not in that world! While I admire Amity and Candor, I think I would be in Erudite. Again, the love of learning and not wanting to come across as ignorant.
What would be your dæemon? {Northern Lights}
I had to find a quiz for this one, because I'd never even heard of the series. I found a Buzzfeed quiz and my result is Osprey. "You're not afraid to say what you mean, or speak up when you see injustice. You have a healthy distaste for authority and you're committed to doing what's right even if it's not in your best interests." ... The part about authority doesn't seem like me, but I would hope that the rest is right.
As with my last tag post, I choose to tag whoever reads this who wants to do this ... consider yourself tagged!
What dystopian/fantastical world would you live in?
Given that my favourite series is The Selection series, I have to say Illéa. It kind of works out nicely too because Illéa is a dystopian version of North America, and I'm from Canada! So, taking the question one step further, I would say I'd be living in the Province of Columbia, hopefully living as a Three.
Who would your partner be?
Definitely Maxon Schreave! ... I'm assuming this question means love interest, right? Either way, Maxon is my favourite! If I could find someone in real life who is as kind and considerate and patient, I would marry them in a heartbeat.
Who would be your godly mother/father? {Percy Jackson}
I had to really think about this, because my initial instinct was to say Poseidon ... but that would mean I'd be related to Percy, and that doesn't sit well with me. Although Poseidon is my favourite god, and Artemis is my favourite goddess (but she's one of the three virgin goddesses), I'm going to say Athena is my godly mother. Yes, Athena is also a virgin goddess, but she has demigod children born from her thoughts (according to the series). Plus, then Annabeth and I would be sisters, and I love that idea!
Would you be a Downworlder or Nephilim? {Shadowhunter world}
I had to look this up because I haven't started the series yet -- it's on my list! But I did watch the movie, and with a quick internet search I quickly realized I would rather be a Nephilim, or Shadowhunter. My first name literally means 'pure', which goes with the whole angelic thing.
Which house would you be in? {Harry Potter}
Ravenclaw, no question! Athena as my godly mother makes more sense now, doesn't it? I love to learn and I'm hoping to become a teacher, so I clearly value knowledge. And of the four colours, blue is my favourite, lol.
Which faction would you be in? {Divergent}
Knowing me, I'd probably end up a Divergent. Thank goodness I'm not in that world! While I admire Amity and Candor, I think I would be in Erudite. Again, the love of learning and not wanting to come across as ignorant.
What would be your dæemon? {Northern Lights}
I had to find a quiz for this one, because I'd never even heard of the series. I found a Buzzfeed quiz and my result is Osprey. "You're not afraid to say what you mean, or speak up when you see injustice. You have a healthy distaste for authority and you're committed to doing what's right even if it's not in your best interests." ... The part about authority doesn't seem like me, but I would hope that the rest is right.
As with my last tag post, I choose to tag whoever reads this who wants to do this ... consider yourself tagged!
Wednesday, 28 June 2017
TAG: Would You Rather?
Welcome to my first tag post! I may do more of these in the future, but I'm hoping to start a BookTube channel before the end of the year, so I'd rather save the book tags for video ideas. However, this tag seems like the perfect way for everyone to get to know me. And before I start, I just want to say that because no one tagged me (but I wanted to do it anyways), I choose to tag anyone who reads this and wants to do it! I hope you all enjoy!
WOULD YOU RATHER ...
... Read only trilogies or stand-alones?
Even though my favourite book (The Siren) is a stand-alone, I have to go with trilogies. I don't like things to end!
... Read only female or male authors?
Why not both (or rather, all) genders? But if I have to pick one, I will choose female authors. There are some male authors I enjoy (Rick Riordan), but I think the majority of the books I read or want to read are by females.
... Shop at Chapters or Amazon?
I'm not a huge online shopping person, and I can't help but love the service at Chapters. So it's a no-brainer, Chapters!
(Note: The original question uses Barnes & Noble, but because Chapters is the Canadian equivalent to B&N and I'm Canadian, I thought it'd be okay.)
... All books become movies or television shows?
This is definitely a hard one! I'm not sure if I'm just biased because I do enjoy movies, but I'm also saying movies because I feel television shows will take more liberties.
... Read 5 pages per day or 5 books per week?
As much as it's going to kill my social life (lol, what social life?), I'm going to say 5 books per week. 5 pages per day would be torture!
... Be a professional reviewer or author?
Author, definitely! It's been my dream to publish a novel! The goal right now though is to simply finish writing a full book.
... Only read your top 20 favourite books over and over, or always read new ones that you haven't read before?
It pains me to give up my favourite books, but I supposed I could simply just remember the details and they will live on inside my heart forever. That way I can enjoy them, but still enjoy new ones as well.
... Be a librarian or book seller?
I've worked in a library, and it's no joke. I think I'd much rather have a store that sells books and bookish items. It'd be so fun! (Probably also a lot of work, but I mean, pros and cons.)
... Only read your favourite genre or every genre except your favourite?
Only read my favourite genre, for sure. (Sorry other genres!)
... Only read physical books or ebooks?
Okay, when I said the other question was a hard one, I lied. This is the hardest one! eBooks can be so much cheaper, but it's just really satisfying owning a physical copy of a book. Umm, umm, umm, physical books!
WOULD YOU RATHER ...
... Read only trilogies or stand-alones?
Even though my favourite book (The Siren) is a stand-alone, I have to go with trilogies. I don't like things to end!
... Read only female or male authors?
Why not both (or rather, all) genders? But if I have to pick one, I will choose female authors. There are some male authors I enjoy (Rick Riordan), but I think the majority of the books I read or want to read are by females.
... Shop at Chapters or Amazon?
I'm not a huge online shopping person, and I can't help but love the service at Chapters. So it's a no-brainer, Chapters!
(Note: The original question uses Barnes & Noble, but because Chapters is the Canadian equivalent to B&N and I'm Canadian, I thought it'd be okay.)
... All books become movies or television shows?
This is definitely a hard one! I'm not sure if I'm just biased because I do enjoy movies, but I'm also saying movies because I feel television shows will take more liberties.
... Read 5 pages per day or 5 books per week?
As much as it's going to kill my social life (lol, what social life?), I'm going to say 5 books per week. 5 pages per day would be torture!
... Be a professional reviewer or author?
Author, definitely! It's been my dream to publish a novel! The goal right now though is to simply finish writing a full book.
... Only read your top 20 favourite books over and over, or always read new ones that you haven't read before?
It pains me to give up my favourite books, but I supposed I could simply just remember the details and they will live on inside my heart forever. That way I can enjoy them, but still enjoy new ones as well.
... Be a librarian or book seller?
I've worked in a library, and it's no joke. I think I'd much rather have a store that sells books and bookish items. It'd be so fun! (Probably also a lot of work, but I mean, pros and cons.)
... Only read your favourite genre or every genre except your favourite?
Only read my favourite genre, for sure. (Sorry other genres!)
... Only read physical books or ebooks?
Okay, when I said the other question was a hard one, I lied. This is the hardest one! eBooks can be so much cheaper, but it's just really satisfying owning a physical copy of a book. Umm, umm, umm, physical books!
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