Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

I was nominated by the lovely Petra! This is my first ever nomination so I am extremely pleased. We all know I love answering questions about myself and books so this should be fun.

The rules ...

1) Thank the blogger that nominated you, and link back to their site.
2) Post the award's logo on your blog.
3) Answer the 10 Questions That you have been asked.
4) Nominate 10 other bloggers and ask them 10 questions.

Name your top 5 favorite books.

The Scorpio Races | Maggie Stiefvater

The Demon's Lexicon | Sarah Rees Brennan

Daughter of Smoke & Bone | Laini Taylor

The Assassin's Curse | Cassandra Rose Clarke

 and that's where I drop off because I love so many books but I can't choose another...

Your favorite author? 

Sarah Rees Brennan

Favorite quote? 

I changed my mind. I don't like answering questions. These are too hard.

What is your favorite book to movie adaptation, and why? 

That's tough, but I'll say The Host. It's reaaaally close to the story of the book and I'm a huge fan of Saorise, Max, and Jake.

How often do you buy books? Or do you prefer the library?

It probably averages out that I buy a book once a week. My library sucks - they don't have a YA section and the kid's section is just picture books and old VHS tapes.

Who is your favorite character, and why? 

Kami Glass, Celaena Sardothien, or Ava Parastrata. BECAUSE FEMINISM.

Why and When did you start your book blog? 

I started it because I wanted to write my thoughts on books in an organised place, instead of splattering them all over my tumblr like I was. I started blogging two and a half years ago!

Name your OTP (One True Pairing)? 

Oh man. The one that comes to mind is Jessa. Jem and Tessa are meant to be.

The scariest book you've ever read? 

None. I have yet to be scared by a book, but I'm currently reading Anna Dressed in Blood and I'm optimistic, so you never know...

What was your favorite book as a child?

The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, by Terry Pratchett

I nominate:

Kirsty-Marie, Henna, and Chiara (because fabulous ladies whose blogs I love)

with the following questions:

1 - What was the first book you bought for yourself?

2 - Which book did you just finish?

3 - If you could pick 2-3 authors to co-write a book, who would you choose?

4 - What is your favourite book design? - not cover, but the inside (fancy chapter titles, page design etc,)

5 - What book are you desperate to own?

6 - Which book that you own smells the best?

7 - Is there a book you've been meaning to read forever but still haven't got around to it?

8 - Who is your least favourite character? The kind you reaaaaally want to strangle.

9 - Do you own any bookish possessions that aren't books? - jewellery, bookmarks, etc.

10 - If you could take a trip inside the world of one book, which would it be?

I tried to go for weird/uncommon questions that you might not have answered before. I definitely think I achieved weird.

~Saruuh

Book blogger tag post.

Aw yisss, questions to answer. Questions are my favourite things. I was tagged by this lovely lady a few days ago, and I've been having camera drama for a while. But I finally got a shiny new one for my trip to London, so enjoy the messy bookshelf photos below.

What are your top three book pet hates?

Not enough world building. I LOVE world building and new settings, so when there isn't enough of it it just annoys me.

Bizarre concepts thrown in where they don't go. (I recently read a post apoc with a talking snake in it ... and dinosaurs. I mean really!)

Run of the mill love interests. I think this one speaks for itself.

Describe your perfect reading spot. 

I'll read literally anywhere. Literally. But a reading spot in one of my favourite places would be lovely - either London or Cardiff bay.

Tell us three book confessions.

I always read the endings when I'm halfway through. (eek!)

I have a terrible habit of bending the spines.

I'm biased against contemporary, and won't even give fluffy romance a chance. I don't like the genre as a whole, so won't read any.

When was the last time you cried during a book?

Ugh, page 625 of City of Heavenly Fire.

How many books are on your bedside table?

I actually have books on my bed. I have a double, and I don't take up much room, so ...

I have 4 research books (for The Legend Mirror), Heart of London which I like to dip into briefly before bed, Batman Arkham Asylum, and The Fiery Heart which I appear to have abandoned. 

What is your favourite snack whilst your reading?

Noo, absolutely not. I don't eat and read.

Name three books you would recommend to everyone.

The Scorpio Races | Maggie Stiefvater

The Demon's Lexicon | Sarah Rees Brennan

Daughter of Smoke & Bone | Laini Taylor

Show us a picture of your favourite bookshelf on your bookcase.

I have like ... three. If I had to pick ONE, it'd be this one:

But I also love these two:

Write how much books mean to you in just three words.

My entire heart.

What is your biggest reading secret?

I literally can't think of one. Oops.

TAG – You’re it!

I literally don't follow that many people with book blogs, and those I do have mostly already done this, so - I'm tagging:

Stasia, and Jen

Because I can, basically.