The Song of Ice and Fire books can be daunting at first, I mean look at them, they're like bricks! But once I started them, I got hooked. Immediately. As for LOTR, I've watched the films but haven't read the books yet (i haven't finished the 1st book. confession: I am confused by the pronunciation of names). The ASOIaF books are really great because of the politics, moral ambiguity, and intrigue. It's like one big reality show! Hahaha. Anyway, hope you're having a lovely day! :)
Aw thank you so much :D I’m more inclined to read it soon now! What I find intimidating is the large number of characters and that I won’t be able to remember them. But hopefully I’ll manage! Have a lovely day too :) x
I was nominated by writing-spectrum, thegirlwhoatenothingbutbooks, grangerandherbooks, paperbackd, escapingintoabook
Here are the rules:
Thank your Liebster award presenter on your blog and link back to the blogger who presented this award to you
Answer the 11 questions from the nominator and create 11 questions for your nominees
Copy and paste the blog award onto your blog
I couldn't keep track on who is nominated already so I'm just going to name random blogs that I'm following:
If anyone else wants to answer these questions, feel free to do so and tag me so I can read them :)
literatureismyutopia
booksandahotbeverage
bookwormshaven
soo-many-books-so-little-time
the-maincharacter
withhernosestuckinabook
whispersfromthestacks
vistasoftheworld
apotofprintedwords
roesreads
My Questions:
1. Which two characters from different stories would you introduce to each other?
2. If you could change one detail in your favorite book, what would it be?
3. Choose one character that you think would fit in well in another story.
4. Most painful character death.
5. Which fictional family did you wish you were part of?
6. If you discovered that you were just a character in a book and you learned that the author is planning to kill you in the end, would you convince the author not to do it? (like in the movie Stranger than Fiction)
7. Who is your favorite character of all time?
8. A book everybody loves but you hate?
9. Best and worst book to TV/movie adaptation?
10. The best fictional villain/antagonist ever?
11. Do you try to keep your books in near perfect condition or do you want creases because it means the books are well-loved?
I have to answer five sets of questions so...
My answers for paperbackd
1. Since it’s Valentine’s Day, recommend your favourite romance.
I just read Pride and Prejudice and it's a pretty good book!
2. What is your least favourite genre to read and why?
Romance books. I don't mind it romance is just a PART of the story, but if the main theme of the story is their undying obssesion over each other then I won't like it as much.
3. What is your favourite genre to read and why?
FANTASY hands down. I love being transported to another world.
4. What are you currently reading?
Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi
5. What was the last book that made you cry?
Tiger's Destiny by Colleen Houck. That ending was arrgghhh.
6. Do you prefer action-oriented or character-oriented stories?
Character-oriented
7. Movie/TV adaptations - good or bad?
Depends on how they adapted it, nothing beats the book though.
8. Roughly how much do you spend per year on books?
A lot, maybe more than $500? I don't even know.
9. Do you use bookmarks or fold the corners of your pages?
Neither. I hate damaging my books and I always lose bookmarks so I don't bother anymore
10. Your five favourite book narrators.
Death (The Book Thief), All the POVs from The Help and some from ASoIaF
11. What was your favourite childhood book?
Is it weird that I grew up reading Goosebumps??? I used to have hundreds of those.
My answers for escapingintoabook
1. Is there any book you regret reading?
I might get hate for this but Twilight is a big one.
2. Is there a book you wish you could read again for the first time?
The HP books. The anticipation for the release of the next book was always my craziest moments
3. Is there any author you find overrated?
I dunno, EL James?
4. Do you use GoodReads?
Yes
5. Do you use any other book-related websites?
Other than GR, no.
6. How often do you go to the library?
Not much, since I'm not in school anymore
7. What’s your dream cast for your favorite book?
I don't tend to do dreamcasts because somehow it's always turns out differently
8. Also, what’s your dream cast for a book currently being made into a movie?
As long as it's not some actor I hate I'm fine with it.
9. What’s your favorite series?
I've been a Potterhead for 13 years, I need therapy
10. Do you own any cool editions of books?
Other than signed books, all of them are very ordinary
11. How do you feel about writing in books?
Textbooks yes, others no.
My answers for writing-spectrum
1) Do you prefer kindle or hard copy?
Hard copy - I love holding books
2) Which famous book would you edit significantly, and what would you change?
OOOhhhh, this is my question also... Judging from my reaction when I read it, the Deathly Hallows epilogue or the last part of the Inheritance cycle.
3) Harry Potter or LOTR?
How could you?!?!?! When I was younger I hated LOTR just because it was being compared to HP, now I love the trilogy and the films are some of my top favorites but not more than HP still.
4) What’s your favourite underused adjective?
fluffy?
5) If you could live in any fictional universe, which would it be?
Tortall, Emelan, Alagaesia, the Fells
6) Which two characters, from any books, would you like to see get together?
This may be a boring answer but I would love Hermione and Annabeth to meet. Can you imagine the discussions they will have?
7) Favourite dystopian novel?
THG
8) What was the last book you bought?
The Raven Boys, Prodigy, Out of Time Out of Sight (for my giveaway)
9) Do you visit a library often?
not as much as I wanted
10) What was your favourite book that you studied in school?
I feel like I missed out on reading books for school because we don't read English lit in high school. I think the only required reading that I had was Scarlet Letter for uni (I'm not and English/Lit student, it was just required to take take English Lit for 2 years)
My answers for grangerandherbooks
What is your favorite poem?
The Road Not Taken and Desiderata
Do you write? What genre?
I used to write fantasy, but not anymore...
If you had to write a dystopic world, what would you create?
Instead of writing something that will happen more than a hundred years from now, I would love to write something along the lines of Life As We Knew It where the readers learn what caused the world to change drastically and eventually ending up in the "present" dystopian world
Would you like your future husband or wife to love books, or would you prefer he/she had different interests than yours?
I would be a big plus but I don't mind if they don't like it as long as they won't stop me from buying or make negative comments about my books - that's a whole different story.
Hardcover or paperback?
Hardcover
Do you read on the bus or the car, or do you wait until you’re home?
If I don't get headaches, yes
Favorite reading position?
I'm a restless reader, I twist and turn constantly
First book that you fell in love with?
There were a bunch of books I've read before it but Goosebumps was where I started to buy more and more and more
Favorite drink or snack to go with your reading?
I don't eat or drink when I'm reading
Do you prefer reading inside your house, or in the sun?
Inside because I can't get a comfortable position outside
What’s your opinion on reading several books at the time?
I can't do it. I feel like I'm not giving proper attention to each one.
My answers for thegirlwhoatenothingbutbooks
Are you doing the reading challenge this year? How many books are you hoping to read this year?
Yes, 85
How do you feel about lending out your books to friends or family?
They know I'm crazy so they try to avoid borrowing from me. But I do lend them.
Do you take a book with you any and everywhere you go?
The perks of having an e-reader :)
Do you come from a family of readers?
My dad has a lot of books. I'm now slowly converting my mom.
Which author had the biggest influence on your life?
I discovered JK Rowling when I was 11, and never looked back since
What was the book that changed the way you saw life?
All the books I read change me one way or another
Are you someone that people go to for book recommendations?
Yes
Describe your ideal place to read.
I wish I could say somewhere exotic and nature-related but I'm most comfortable in my bed.
Do you often read alone or in the company of friends?
Alone. Most of my friends don't read and those that do like to interrupt constantly
What’s your favorite book so far?
I have a lot of favorites and they tend to be part of a series.
What do you get from reading?
Better outlook in life, understanding of people, gain knowledge on a lot of unrelated things.
Rule 2 - Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post and then make 11 new ones.
Rule 3 - Tag 11 people and link them to your post.
Rule 4 - Let them know you have tagged them.
Questions:
1) What’s your favorite fandom? HP or GoT, the THG/TMI/Divergent fandom is too chaotic these days
2) If you could kill off one character in that fandom, who would it be? Probably Umbridge/Voldemort, Freys/Boltons/Greyjoys/Littlefinger - I obviously have too much hate going on
3) What is the reason you like reading (or reason you don’t!)? Because it forces you to use your imagination and broadens your mind (for better or worse)
4) What’s the worst movie you’ve seen in the last year? Since I haven't watched a lot this year, maybe New Year's Eve
5) Who is your favorite family member? My mom
6) If you had to live off one food for the rest of your life, what would you choose? All possible forms of chocolate
7) What is your bedroom wall color? beige/white
8) Who’s your favorite author? Tamora Pierce, I love all her books
9) What’s your favorite super hero? I'm not much of a superhero person, I'll just say spiderman
10) Ninjas or Pirates? ninja :)
11) Favorite song at this moment? It's Time by Imagine Dragons - I can't help but tap to the beat whenever I hear it.
My Questions:
1. Biggest pet peeve?
2. Any annoying habits?
3. Would you rather give up books or tv/movies?
4. Worst color ever?
5. Favorite book genre?
6. Fictional character you wish to meet in real life?
7. Introvert or extrovert?
8. Dream job?
9. Do you want to live near the forest or the sea?
BEAUTIFUL PERSON AWARD!!! Once you are given this award, you are supposed to paste it in the ask of 8 people who deserve it. If you break the chain nothing will happen, but it’s sweet to know someone thinks your beautiful inside and out. <3
