So today I’m doing this lovely book tag based on Taylor Swift! It was created by Sara @ The Bibliophagist and I thought it looked like fun! So here goes!
RULES:
- Link back to the creator, Sara @ The Bibliophagist!
- Answer the questions!
- Tag whoever you want and link back to the person who tagged you!
I FORGOT THAT YOU EXISTED: A BOOK FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD THAT YOU DON’T REMEMBER ANYTHING ABOUT
Flambards by K.M. Peyton
I’m sure my mum gave me this book when I was quite young and yet I really can’t remember reading it! I think it’s got something to do with farms and horses but really – who knows!
CRUEL SUMMER: THE WORST BOOK YOU’VE READ THIS SUMMER
What You Did by Claire McGowan
I’ve actually had a pretty good reading summer – there haven’t been that many books that I haven’t enjoyed so I feel a bit mean putting this one! It’s not a bad book but I just think it took some odd turns and didn’t totally work for me so it’s probably my least favourite book from this summer!
LOVER: A BOOKISH RELATIONSHIP THAT’S PERFECT EXACTLY THE WAY IT IS
The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary
I am not a big romance reader but I’m so glad I took a chance on this one because it is so good! The relationship between Tiffy and Leon is just perfect and lovely and everything nice!
THE MAN: A BOOK WITH A BADASS FEMALE MAIN CHARACTER
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
I’m going with Starr Carter for most badass female character because I think she’s badass and strong in an understated but really impressive way especially for a teenager going through an incredibly difficult experience. Such a great book and character.
THE ARCHER: A BOOK WITH GREAT CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
This book is basically etched into my brain because it affected me so much and I think part of what makes it so powerful is the way the characters are developed throughout this long and heartbreaking read.
I THINK HE KNOWS: YOUR FICTIONAL CRUSH
Sirius Black from the Harry Potter Series
Sirius is always my first choice fictional crush. I had a crush on him reading Prisoner of Azkaban at age 13 and at age 27 I still do! I love a rebel!
MISS AMERICANA & THE HEARTBREAK PRINCE: A BOOK SET IN HIGH SCHOOL
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
I’m going for Speak for this one because I think the school setting is important to why this character finds herself in the state of mind she does. It’s a really powerful book and I think it’s the kind of book that should be read in schools.
PAPER RINGS: A BOOK WITH A HAPPY ENDING
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
I actually struggled with this one for a while! Clearly I read too many depressing books… So I’ve gone for a classic because I love the ending of Pride and Prejudice.
CORNELIA STREET: A SETTING YOU’LL NEVER FORGET
Ketterdam in Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
I think Ketterdam is a really fully realised setting with it’s cool Dutch influences and gritty atmosphere. It has definitely stuck in my head so it’s the first setting that sprung to mind!
DEATH BY A THOUSAND CUTS: A BOOK THAT BROKE YOUR HEART
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
This is one of my all time favourites and it breaks my heart with it’s beauty every time I read it. It’s such a wonderfully told story and will always mean a lot to me.
LONDON BOY: A SETTING THAT PLAYS A BIG ROLE IN THE STORY
Hogwarts in The Harry Potter Series
I think Hogwarts is kind of like a character in itself because it plays such a huge part throughout the whole series and is the setting of so many crucial moments including the climatic battle.
SOON YOU’LL GET BETTER: A BOOK THAT MADE YOU CRY
Between Shades of Grey by Ruta Sepetys
Quite a lot of books have made me cry but most recently I think I cried a bit whilst reading Between Shades of Grey which covers an aspect of World War Two that I wasn’t hugely aware of. It’s a beautiful read.
FALSE GOD: A BOOK WITH A WELL-WRITTEN SEXY SCENE
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
I had a tricky time with this one because but if I’m remembering it correctly (it’s been a while since I read it) I think A Discovery of Witches has some well written sexy scenes in it that aren’t too cringey.
YOU NEED TO CALM DOWN: A BOOK FEATURING AN LGBT ROMANCE
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
I absolutely love this book about Achilles and Patroclus and think it’s one of the best LGBT relationships I’ve ever read about. Plus it’s a phenomenally good book.
AFTERGLOW: A GREAT SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
I’m not a big fan of Nicholas Sparks generally but I did quite enjoy The Notebook which I think would kind of count as a second chance romance.
ME!: YOUR ALL-TIME FAVORITE BOOK
This is too difficult to just name one for so here are a few of my all time favourites!
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
All The Wicked Girls by Chris Whitaker
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
IT’S NICE TO HAVE A FRIEND: YOUR FAVORITE FRIENDS-TO-LOVERS BOOK
Ron and Hermione from Harry Potter
I think Ron and Hermione are probably my favourite friends-to-lovers in literature because I think their evolution feels genuine. I think they behave in a typically immature and silly teenage manner at times which is often missing in books about people that age developing feelings for each other.
DAYLIGHT: A BOOK WITH A POSITIVE MESSAGE
Becoming by Michelle Obama
I didn’t love this one quite as much as I wanted to but I really enjoyed it and think it’s got a very strong message of positivity and hope – which in these fractious times is really great. I think Michelle is a great role model for young people and I like her practicality and determination.
Well that was a really fun one! I’ll tag some lovely bloggers below – no pressure though!
Emer @ A Little Haze Book Blog
Kristin @ Kristin Kraves Books
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Great post !! I have done this tag as well.
Here is My Lover tag
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Thank you! I’ll check yours out too! 💛
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OOOH I love these answers!!! And thanks for the tag. I’m scratching my head trying to think what I’d answer for some of these lol 😂😂
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Thank you lovely! 💛 I’m looking forward to reading your answers if you decide to try it at some point! 😊
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