I was tagged by T & G Book Boutique to do this challenge, so first things first, thanks so much for tagging me!
"List 10 books that have stayed with you in some way. Do not take more than a few minutes and do not think too hard. They do not have to be the "right" books or great works of literature, just ones that have affected you in some way. Paste these instructions and tag 10 friends, including me so I can see your list."
Thank god that this challenge requires 10 books and not 5, but still 10 is pretty short.. Hmm I might have to choose a whole series as 1, so don't get mad lol.
1. The Tiger Saga by Colleen Houck
This whole series is fantastic! I picked these books up only because there was a gorgeous tiger on the front cover and my favorite animal is Tigers sooo. But the world building is brilliant and the guys are totally swoon worthy. Also, the first book, Tiger's Curse, is currently in the process of being made into a movie!
2. The Darkest Minds Trilogy by Alexandra Bracken
I read the first book not even knowing what the book was about and I couldn't stop reading this book. I stayed up through all hours just to know what happens. The way Mrs. Bracken writes is extremely moving, powerful, and dark. Her books are just perfect!
3. The Night Huntress Universe/ Anything by Jeaniene Frost
I adored every second of all these books and I literally cried when I found out that no more books will be added to this series, that it's over. I still get that heart-ache every once in a while knowing that Cat & Bones won't have any more kick ass missions and wars.
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As it shows in this picture, I listened to the audiobook version of this book and as always with Mr. Zusak's audiobooks it was phenomanel! The narrator was beyond perfect. Also, this story was bloody brilliant in it of itself.
5. The Divergent Trilogy by Veronica Roth
This trilogy was the first series to leave me a mess of tears at the end, so of course I could never forget that.
6. The Nightshade Trilogy by Andrea Cremer
I just have so many fond memories of this book.. I mean not exactly of the story because it was mostly sad and dark but of where I was and what I was doing while I was reading Nightshade.
7. Airborn by Kenneth Oppel
I picked up this book when I was around 10 or so, just grabbed it randomly off my libraries shelf. I wasn't even a major reader then. After I read and devoured this book, I returned it then immeadietly after checked out my libraries audiobook version of this book and after savouring that version I went and checked out the physical copy again. But alas summer came and my school library closed, I then received my school reading list to pick from and write about during the summer and guess what.. this book was on it! I then bought Airborn and read it millions of times over and over.
& now I'm just ecstatic because this is currently being adapted into a movie.
8. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
The best classic I have ever read. Plus this edition is just drool worthy. B&N Collectible Leather-Bound Edition.
9. The Septimus Heap Series by Angie Sage
Of course these aren't all of the books in this series, but these are all of the books in the series that I've read. This was one of the first fantasy books I've ever read and I adored every page of these books. Can't wait for the movie adaptation!
10. Raised By Wolves Trilogy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
I just loved this trilogy. Also, I own almost all of Mrs. Barnes' books.
These books were in no particular order FYI :)
I tag:
Erin @ The Hardcover Lover
Izzy @ The Reading Izzy
Tanya @ A Book Paradise
M. @ The Life Of Little Me
Ashley @ For The Love Of The Page
Christina @ Of Books & Other Things
Lauren @ A Blonde Librarian
Benni @ Bennis Bookbiters
Justin @ Justin's Book Blog
Aneta @ Angelic Book Reviews
Hope to see all your posts soon!
As always, thanks so much for stopping by my blog and reading my post(s)! Comment below so we can chat!
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Destroy Me by Tahereh Mafi
Facebook: A Book Everyone Pressured You Into Reading
Legend by Marie Lu
Tumblr: A Book You Read Before It Was Cool
If I Stay by Gayle Forman
Myspace: A Book You Don't Remember You Liked Or Not
Stray by Rachel Vincent
Instagram: A Cover That's So Beautiful You Had To Insta It
Gates Of Thread & Stone by Lori M. Lee
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Raised By Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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I Am The Messenger by Markus Zusak
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Raised By Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Pinterest: A Book Or Series You Pinned/Shared The Most Quotes From
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
I tag everyone and anyone reading this and who wants to do it! Remember, comment your links if you do this tag, I'd love to see your answers!
I've been nominated quite a bit, and although I've already completed and won the Liebster Award, I thought I could just at least answer all the questions to the Liebster Award Nominations I've received.
I was nominated by My Reading Dress, here are her questions and my answers to them!
1. Do you fall for the "pretty cover", and if so, which has been your favourite?
Yes, I am a major cover buyer! My favorite cover buy has been Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck.
2. What is a hyped book that you've read, but just not agreed on?
City Of Bones by Cassandra Clare, I really hated that series.
3. Do you have a fictional love interest "type"?
I don't think I do...
4. Do you have a guilty pleasure read? If so, then care to share?
Umm well the Crossfire series by Sylvia Day is my guilty pleasure read.
5. Are you a one track mind reader or do you like to balance a large amount of books on your "currently reading"?
I read multiple books at a time. Usually 1 audiobook, 1 ebook, and 1 physical copy book.
6. Who is your favourite authors(s)?
Jeaniene Frost, Patricia Briggs, Colleen Houck, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, and Karsten Knight
7. What is your favourite genre under the YA delineation?
Dystopia
8. What are some of your most hated YA tropes, and most loved? (think insta!love, love triangle, TSTL protagonists)
Clary and Jace-most hated, Kishan-Kelsey-Ren-most loved
9. Do you have a favourite book(s) read, so far, this year?
The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken, Reboot by Amy Tintera, and Up From The Grave by Jeaniene Frost
10. Why did you decide to join the blogging community and what do you love most about it?
I just like talking about books! I love the interaction between one blogger and another, how welcoming everyone seems!
11. Do you have any quirky reading habits?
I tend to read the last pages in a book I'm reading while I am reading the first few chapters of the book.
I was nominated by Sabrina's Stories, here are her questions and my answers to them!
1. How did you get into book blogging?
I was reading a lot of well established blogs and wanted one of my own
2. What is your favourite kind of book (not limited to genre) to read?
I adore books with hot paranormal boys and not whiny female protagonists.
3. What book do you recommend to absolutely everyone?
I Am The Messenger by Markus Zusak
4. Do you prefer characters with whom you can relate, or ones that are completely different to you?
Ones I can relate to
5. What is your favourite classic (if any)?
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
6. How many books do you usually read at a time?
3, 1 for each format (audiobook, ebook, physical copy)
7. What is something interesting about yourself?
I collect Barbie's from BarbieCollector.com, I do not play with Barbie's, My dolls do not get removed from their packaging.
8. If you could meet any author or any book character, who would you pick and why?
Well between authors, I'd love to meet Jeaniene Frost and Colleen Houck because they are amazing and I adore their books. Between book characters, Vlad Tepesh (Night Prince) and Kishan (Tiger's Saga) Ren (Nightshade) because they are hot and they are my book boyfriends.
9. What fictional setting would you choose to live in if you could?
Night Huntress series setting. I'd love to live in a world where hot HOT sexy delicious gorgeous vampires were real and I'd have a chance to make one of them my hot vampire hehehe.
10. How long do you wait to write a review? Do you write it straight after you've finished the book, or do you leave it for a week or more?
I write a review immeadietely after reading the book.
11. What's your favourite thing about book blogging?
Being Welcomed graciously into the Book Blogging community!
I was nominated by I, Fat Robot here are their questions and my answers to them!
1. Do you read e-books?
Yes, I have nothing against ebooks. Though I do not want to see ebook replacing physical copy.
2. Do you read in other languages than your first language?
I have taken a few French classes and hope to one day be able to read a full novel in French.
3. What’s worse in a book: Spelling mistakes or too-often repeated words?
Too-often repeated words. Cause repeated words slow my reading speed.
4. What’s your least favourite genre?
Horror
5. Was it one book in particular that turned you into a bookworm? If so, which one?
It was either Airborn by Kenneth Oppel or Magyk by Angie Sage that started me on my track of consistent reading.
6. Do you on average read an even mix of male and female authors?
I read mostly female authors, but over the years I've been trying to branch out. (ex. Karsten Knight, Kenneth Oppel, Markus Zusak, and Andrew Fukuda)
7. Do you enjoy short story collections as much as regular novels?
Depending on how well they are written, but yes I do.
8. Have you ever visited a book con or a book signing?
Nope, but one day I want to go to BEA because amazing arcs are always given out there.
9. Can you read in a car or on a bus without getting woozy?
I can read a bit, but after a while I get major motion sickness.
10. What’s your favourite non-romantic friendship in fiction? (Can include movies and other types of fiction)
Chubs and Ruby from The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
11. If you really hated brussels sprouts, would you still eat a full serving of it every day if not doing so would make your books disappear?
Of Course! I would do anything to keep books!
Thanks so much to everyone who nominated me and everyone who reads my blog posts!
First off, let me thank Erin from over at the The Hardcover Lover (Here's her link: http://thehardcoverlover.blogspot.com/2014/08/book-tag-most-owned-authors-on-my-auto.html )
~ Jeaniene Frost ( 15 Books)
I own most of Mrs. Frost's books on my Kobo app, but I am trying to buy them all in physical copy format. I will be definitely buying all of her books as soon as they come out.
~Patricia Briggs (12 Books)
I have Mrs. Brigg's books in both ebook and physical copy format. I really love her books and will continue to buy all her books.
~Jennifer Lynn Barnes (7 Books)
I have yet to own all her books, but I have them on the top of my wish lists. What I've read of Mrs. Barnes' work has been great, can't wait to read more of her books.
~Andrea Cremer (6 Books)
I loved Mrs. Cremer's Nightshade books, so I believe I'll love all her other books.
~Colleen Houck (5 Books)
Mrs. Houck is by far one of my favorite authors of all time, so I will definitely be buying every single one of her books she publishes.
~Veronica Roth (4 Books)
I adored Mrs. Roth's Divergent series, so I have a feeling I'll love any of her other books she publishes.
~Alexandra Bracken (3 Books)
I adore Mrs. Bracken's Darkest Minds books, so I will definitely be buying her new series.
I know my list of auto-buy/most owned authors is quite short, but this is what I have. I tag everyone who hasn't already done this tag!
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