Tag: Sunshine Blogger Award (Take 17)

I was nominated by Emer for the Sunshine Blogger Award! Thank you so much! ❤

If you’re interested, you can see the previous takes of this award here:
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WHAT IS THE SUNSHINE BLOGGER AWARD?

The Sunshine Blogger Award is given to those who are creative, positive and inspiring while spreading sunshine to the blogging community.

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RULES OF THE AWARD:

• Thank the blogger who nominated you in a blog post and link back to their blog.
• Answer the 11 questions the blogger asked you.
• Nominate (at least) 11 new blogs to receive the award and write them 11 new questions.
• List the rules and display the Sunshine Blogger Award logo in your post and/or on your blog.

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11 QUESTIONS FROM EMER:

What book can you not shut up talking about?

Probably The Hating Game! I feel like I recommend it incessantly. I think I used it in a tag earlier this week, too…

What book do you own the most copies of?

Factoring in my fiance’s books, I think The Name of the Wind. Last I checked, we owned a combined three copies.

Who are some authors that you would love to go to lunch with?

Definitely Jenn Bennett! I just feel like she’d be easy to talk to.

How do you organise your books/bookshelves?

I have one bookcase that’s organized pretty nicely by color. I have another one that’s (mostly) black and white books. Then I have one in my bedroom that’s just a bunch of books that didn’t really fit anywhere, plus everything I’ve bought since the last time I organized.

Name a bookish villain you are obsessed with.

HOLLAND VOSIJK.

What book have you reread the most?

I don’t do a lot of rereads (or really any), but probably Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.

What book means the most to you on a personal level?

Possibly Emergency Contact, because I can relate so much to Penny and Sam’s relationship.

What is your current favourite song?

That’s so hard! I keep going back to illicit affairs, though. That “don’t call me kid, don’t call me baby” part gets me every time.

Pepsi or Coke?

Neither! I’m not a fan of cola. Give me fizzy water any day.

What fictional characters would you like to go on holiday with?

Hmm… Lucy from The Hating Game seems like she’d be fun.

What is your least favourite read of 2020 so far?

The Bromance Book Club. I know everyone loves it, but Gavin’s pushiness and manipulation brought back some really unpleasant memories of my last relationship.

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If you want to answer these questions, please feel free! I’d love to see your responses.  What’s your favorite song right now? What’s the worst book you’ve read so far this year? Let’s talk in the comments!

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Tag: The Umbrella Academy Book Tag

I was tagged by Jamsu to do The Umbrella Academy Book Tag over a year ago(!!!) but I’m finally doing it! Thank you for tagging me!

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HELLO: NAME THE BEST FIRST BOOK IN A SERIES

You know, I haven’t read on in this series, but I would say that The Name of the Wind is a great first book.

THE HARGREEVES CHILDREN: NAME A BIG BOOK FAMILY (DYSFUNCTION IS OPTIONAL)

Any time I hear “big, dysfunctional family,” I immediately think of the Grants from Save the Date.

THE WORLD ENDS IN 8 DAYS: IF YOU ONLY HAD EIGHT DAYS LEFT, WHICH BOOK WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO BE YOUR LAST READ?

I never really do rereads, but I would want to reread a great book if I knew it would be my last. I think The Hating Game would be nice and comforting.

SPACE BOY: NAME A CHARACTER WHO PLAYS THE LEADER, BUT MAY NOT BE CUT OUT FOR IT

I have no idea! I don’t think I read enough action-y books to be able to answer this one.

THROWING KNIVES: WHAT LITERARY WEAPON WOULD YOU WANT IN YOUR ARSENAL?

Is Mia from Nevernight considered a weapon? Because I think she should be.

I HEARD A RUMOUR: NAME A BOOK THAT HAS A MISLEADING PLOT LINE

I’m going to go with Fly on the Wall, because the concept of a girl who turns into a fly and gets to observe all her classmates unnoticed sounds really fun, but mostly all she does is look at everyone’s penis. Or, sorry, “gherkin.” She’s too embarrassed to call them what they are.

KLAUS: NAME A BOOK THAT INVOLVES THE DEAD / GHOSTS / ETC

I don’t think I’ve ever used Cast No Shadow in a tag, so I might as well use it here!

THE BOY: RECOMMEND A BOOK THAT PLAYS WITH TIME (WHETHER IT BE IN DUAL TIMELINES, INVOLVING TIME TRAVEL, ETC.)

I think you could say that Sadie is told in dual timelines, and that book is amazing.

VANYA: NAME A CHARACTER WHO HAS BURIED POTENTIAL

I think that most of the characters in The Kitchen had the potential to be great, but the story just fell short.

LUTHER AND ALLISON: NAME A QUESTIONABLE BOOK COUPLE, AND WHY YOU DO OR DON’T LIKE THEM

Um, Jude and Cardan from The Cruel Prince. I can’t even decide if I like them or not!

11. HAZEL AND CHA CHA: PICK A DEADLY BOOK DUO

I couldn’t come up with a deadly duo, but then I thought of Soraya and her curse from Girl, Serpent, Thorn, and that seems pretty deadly to me.

12. GOODBYE: WHAT’S THE BEST FINALE?

I’m not sure if it’s the best finale of all time, but I really liked The King of Crows.

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What’s your favorite series finale? What book had misleading marketing? Let’s talk in the comments!

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Tag: Summer Vibes Book Tag

Thank you to Ashlee for tagging me to do the Summer Vibes Book Tag! It is definitely summer here in the south (I don’t think it’s been below 90 degrees in weeks) so this is the perfect time for it!

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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The Beach: A Book Set Somewhere Tropical

I have to agree with Ashlee and go with The Unhoneymooners! Even the cover screams tropical. 🙂

Music Festival: A Book with a Focus on Music

More Than Maybe is all about music, and it even references some songs and bands that I love.

Watermelon: A Book with a Juicy Secret

I absolutely hated All of This is True, but it definitely has some juicy secrets.

Water Park: A Book Set Near or on The Water

Challenger Deep is the first one that came to mind!

Ice Cream: A Book or Genre That is a Guilty Pleasure

I don’t believe in guilty pleasures! No need to feel bad about liking something. 🙂

Picnic with Friends: A Book About Friendship

Broken Things is about the friendship between three teenage girls, and also the subsequent friendships they form after that one blows up.

Road Trip: A Book that Takes You on an Adventure

The Name of the Wind!

Sunburn: A Book that you Regret Reading

I don’t regret reading any of them. Even if I hated it, it gave me the chance to write a snarky review.

Summer Dress: A Book that is Light and Cute

Check, Please! is super cute!

Mosquito: A Book with an Annoying Character

Unpopular opinion, but Ever in Loveboat, Taipei annoyed the heck out of me.

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Please feel free to steal this tag if you think it looks fun! What’s a tropical book you’ve read? What about one set on the water?
Let’s talk in the comments!

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Tag: She-Ra: Princesses of Power Book Tag

Thank you to Lori for tagging me in her original She-Ra book tag! I haven’t watched She-Ra yet but I’ve heard so much about it! Plus, I always love a good tag. 🙂

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Rules:

• Mention whoever tag you and link to their post
• Link to the original Creator: Lori @ The Reading Fairy (She also made the graphics)
• Tag as many people you want
• Copy and Paste these rules

Nimona is the first one that came to mind!

I feel like I’ve read so many books with falling outs, but the only one I can think of right now is These Things I’ve Done.

I had a little trouble thinking of someone who’s good at technology, and then I remembered that The Wrong Kind of Compatible exists! The heroine in this book is a data analyst.

I went back way back in my memory for this one too, but Golden Son has a rebellion.

I say this in every tag ever, but I just want to be friends with Lucy from The Hating Game.

I feel like most characters in the Addicted series would fit this prompt, but definitely Lo.

I love Small Spaces!

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My cat, Aubrey! But for real…

Mr. Kindly from Nevernight!

I can’t say that I really expected to hate Pet, but I didn’t think I’d like it as much as I did.

I actually can’t think of a character that provides comic relief, but I can think of a book that makes me laugh because it’s so relatable. That’s oh no.

I think Kiera in Slay does a great job at standing up for herself and what she believes in!

I think most Tillie Walden books would fit this prompt, but for the sake of this tag, I’ll go with I love this part.

We all know that The Hating Game is my favorite enemies to lovers, but I already used that for another prompt! I also really love Anything You Can Do, which is one of the first I ever read in the genre.

I’ll go with another R.S. Grey book, Not So Nice Guy!

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Please consider yourself tagged if you think this looks fun! What’s your favorite friends to lovers book? Who do you want to be best friends with? Let’s talk in the comments!

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Tag: Quick Fire Fantasy Tag

So, somehow it’s been four months since Laura tagged me to do the Quick Fire Fantasy Tag, but I’m finally doing it! I love these quick tags, even if it sometimes takes me forever to actually do them.

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Rules:

☆ Thank the person who tagged you and link back to their post
☆ Link to the creator’s blog (thebookwormdreamer) in your post
☆ Answer the prompts below – all fantasy books!
☆ Tag 5 others to take part
☆ Enjoy!

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FIVE STAR BOOK

Definitely The Name of the Wind!

ALWAYS GOING TO RECOMMEND

I love Seanan McGuire’s Wayward Children series. It’s somehow whimsical and dark at the same time and that keeps me so interested.

OWN BUT HAVEN’T READ YET

Going along with my first answer is the second book in the Kingkiller Chronicle, The Wise Man’s Fear. I’ve owned it just as long, but I still haven’t read it.

WOULD READ AGAIN

None! I pretty much never do rereads.

IN ANOTHER WORLD

One of my favorite fantasy novels is Nevernight, which is set in a world with three suns. I love this book so, so much.

BACK ON EARTH

A great fantasy series set in our world is The Raven Cycle! I love this series so much.

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If you think this tag looks fun, please feel free to do it and link to my post so I can see your answers! What was a five-star fantasy book for you? Which fantasy books are next up on your TBR? Let’s talk in the comments!

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