Tag, You're It! The 50 Bookish Questions Tag

                    

 The 50 Bookish Questions Tag found from Reading on a Star

1. What was the last book you read? 
Read and completed? The Twisted Dead by Darcy Coates

2. Was it a good one? 

Yeah I enjoyed it. It's a series I love that I'm trying to finish.

3. What made it good? 

The characters mostly. It has some of my all time favorite characters in it.

4. Would you recommend it to other people? 

Definitely.

5. How often do you read? 
Not as much as I'd like.

6. Do you like to read? 
Well.. Yeah?

7. What was the last bad book you read? 

Hmm, On the Surface by Rachel McGuire wasn't great.

8. What made you dislike it? 

I was bored.

9. Do you wish to be a writer?
Nah, I used to want to but that's too much pressure.

10. Has any book ever influenced you greatly? 
Hmm, I don't think so really.

11. Do you read fan fiction? 

I used to, I loved Draco fanfiction.

12. Do you write fan fiction?
Again, I used to.

13. What’s your favorite book?

According to a ranking website I did The Only One Left by Riley Sager is my favorite. But that can change depending on mood.

14. What’s your least favorite book?

Uhhhh. The first thing that comes to mind is Emma. I hated that book so much.

15. Do you prefer physical books or read on a device? 

I like to listen to audio most, mostly because I'm super ADD lately and I can't focus on physical books. But I collect physical books.

16. When did you learn to read? 

Kindergarten?

17. What is your favourite book you had to read in school? 

Animal Farm or Little Women

18. What is your favorite book series? 

The Selection 

19. Who is your favourite author? 

Riley Sager, Grady Hendrix, April Henry, and Natalie D. Richards

20. What is your favourite genre? 

YA, horror, mystery thriller, apocalyptic, survival, mental health.

21. Who is your favourite character in a book series? 

Cress from The Lunar Chronicles. But really anyone in that series. 

22. Has a book ever transported you somewhere else?

Eh, transported? No. 

23. Which book do you wish had a sequel? 

Uhhh. That's so hard. Rayne and Delilah's Midnite Matinee.

24. Which book do you wish DIDN’T have a sequel? 

I don't really care if a book has a sequel I didn't like, I just wouldn't read it again. 

25. How long does it take you to read a book? 

Anywhere from 2 hours to a week.

26. Do you like when books become movies? 

I do.

27. Which book was ruined by its movie adaptation? 

Not ruined per say, but Ready Player One as an adaptation is the worst adaptation I've seen. I liked the movie don't get me wrong, but it was nothing like the book.

28. Which movie has done a book justice? 

The Hunger Games and Harry Potter.

29. Do you read newspapers? 

No

30. Do you read magazines? 

No.

31. Do you prefer newspapers or magazines? 

Neither

32. Do you read while in bed? 

Yes

33. Do you read while on the toilet? 

Sometimes

34. Do you read while in the car? 

No, I get car sick

35. Do you read while in the bath? 

Yes

36. Are you a fast reader? 

Yes. 

37. Are you a slow reader?

No?

38. Where is your favourite place to read?

Bed or couch

39. Is it hard for you to concentrate when you read? 

Sometimes

40. Do you need a room to be silent while you read? 

Sometimes

41. Who gave you your love for reading? 

Hmm, I don't know. My grandma and my mom both love to read, so I guess them?

42. What book is next on your list to read? I'm about to start Small Spaces by Katherine Arden. Trying to finish my 2024 reading challenge. Yes I know this is posted in January, leave me alone.

43. When did you start to read chapter books? 

Uhhh, I don't really know.

44. Who is your favourite children’s book author? 

Like middle grade or children's children's? If children's children's we really love Sandra Boyton.

If middle grade either R.L.Stine, K.R. Alexander, or Margaret Peterson Haddix.

45. Which author would you most want to interview? 

Oh gosh... Stephen King? Riley Sager? NO WAIT! Grady Hendrix, I bet he's a lot of fun. 

46. Which author do you think you’d be friends with? 

Grady Hendrix.

47. What book have you reread the most? 

The Selection books!

48. Which books do you consider ‘classics’? 

I guess anything published before like 1950.

49. Which books do you think should be taught in every school? 

Hmm, that's rough. I very much believe it's important to read books that are about the government trying to take over, so if it happens we're better prepared. Also medical, survival, etc books. This is why I homeschool.

50. Which books should be banned from all schools? 

I don't think books should be banned. I think they should be age appropriate (I.E. Don't have 50 shades of grey in schools), but I think it's up to the parents and not schools to dictate what their kids can or can't read.

Mid Year Freak Out 2024

Mid Year Freak Out Tag found from Books With Bunny

Best book you've read so far in 2024?

How can I pick just one!? Here is my top 5 

Best sequel you've read so far in 2024?

Both of these series I read the first one of last year (Same day I think!) and I read the second and third this year and love them all.

New release you haven't read yet, but want to?

These are some that I'm surprised/disappointed I haven't gotten to yet this year, hopefully I can before the end of the year.

Most anticipated release for the second half of 2024?

I just posted this in my top ten tuesday, but just in case you didn't see it, here are 10 books I cannot wait to read this year.

Biggest disappointment?

I have quite a few... These two are two of my favorite authors and the books just fell flat, I've had a couple 5 star reads, but mostly 4 star reads from both of them, however these books just meh. I was super disappointed. I did rate them a 3, so not terrible. Just not how they usually are.

And these ones I gave super low ratings to and really thought I'd like them.

Biggest surprise?

Both of these authors are super hit or miss with me, but I absolutely loved both and ended up giving them 5 stars.

These ones I was surprised because I don't usually like romance, but I also gave them 5 stars.

New favorite author?

That's hard, because I've read a lot of really great new authors..

Ali Hazelwood, Mary Kubica, Jenny Lawson, I've read a ton of Vincent Ralph and Mindy McGinnis this year, I've always liked them but it seems like this is the year I've LOVED them..

Newest fictional crush?

Gonna go with Adam from The Love Hypothesis. I also have a major crush on Adam Driver (Who the character is based off of) so reading that and picturing him? Oomph. 

Newest favorite character?

I absolutely loved Florence Day from The Dead Romantics, Charlie and Nick from Heartstopper, and Wren and Theo from The Prince and the Apocalypse. 

Book that made you cry?

I know that there's at least one book that made me cry, but scrolling through my reads of the year I cannot for the life of me remember which ones.

Book that made you happy?

These romances all made me stupid happy, I used to detest romance, what is happening!?

And of course the Cozy Corgi series always makes me smile.

Most beautiful book you've bought/received this year?

What books do you need to read by the end of the year?

I have a whole list! This is my 2024 TBR and I'm hoping to finish it all this year (Doubtful, but maybe)

The Secret Life of a Book Blogger Tag

Stolen from A GREAT Read who stole it from Monstrumology

How long have you been blogging?

On and off since 2015 or 2016 I think. I started off with my mom on JennRenee Read and then when she got too busy I decided to make my own blog with everything that I like and not just for reading. 

At which point do you think you'll stop blogging?

Hopefully never! I take breaks here and there but I don't know that I'll ever permanently stop. 

What is the best part about blogging?

I don't know how to pick the "best part" because I love so much. Meeting new people, being able to talk about my favorite things, finding new books, being creative, using my brain. It's all great.

What is the worst? What do you do to make it okay?

When I don't get views and comments. It just feels kind of like why do I do it? It makes me sad. 

Who is your book crush?

I do not have one. I mean there's been people in books I'm like "Damn, they sound hot." But not really anyone I'd consider a crush. 

What author would you like to have on your blog?

Ahhh! Oh my gosh, that's so hard because I have so many faves. Riley Sager, Natalie D. Richards, Grady Hendrix, Darcy Coates... 

I remember when I had April Henry on my blog and I cried when she said yes. Literally.

What do you wear to write your blog posts?

The comfiest of things. Leggings, pajama pants, or sweatpants. No bra, ever. And usually John's shirts. 

How long does it take you to prepare?

Not long. Depending on what I want to do. I have a notebook I keep post ideas in but usually I just jump in whenever I have the chance. I used to get comfy and light candles and find something to watch, and get something to drink and snack and blah blah blah. Now it's whenever baby lets me do it. 

How do you feel about the blogging community?

I love the community. I wish I could get myself deeper in but I have no idea how to go about that. But I love how supportive everyone is. 

What do you think one should do to create a successful blog?

If you figure it out.. let me know.