I do love odd numbers, so I really couldn’t pass up a chance on answering the Three Bookish Things Tag which I found at Paper Fury‘s blog! Book tags are indeed tough cookies but this was so much fun to answer especially after I tweaked a few of the questions! So here’s a list of my recommendations, my unsavory bookworm habits, and evidence of my inability to remain in control.
Enjoy!
3 READ ONCE AND LOVED AUTHORS
NAOMI NOVIK – I fell in love with her writing from the first page! Rarely are authors able to do that for me.
RACHEL LYNN SOLOMON – There was so much of myself that I saw in Solomon’s book, You’ll Miss Me When I’m Gone. I’m drawn to her work because of realistic and empowering her characters were written. There was so much heart.
JO NESBO – I found Nesbo’s writing to be very atmospheric and gritty; the characters, unlikable, and yet there was something about his work that impressed me. It was the way he carried out the story, making each chapter intriguing and leaving readers guessing on what happens next.
3 TITLES I’VE WATCHED BUT HAVEN’T READ
3 RECENT HIGHLIGHTS IN MY BOOKS
“You are young and have only just begun to build. What might have broken in an older woman will merely reshape. Take that. Build upon that.” – Daniel Wheatley, The Zanna Function
“Death touches us all, but it is not ultimate. Should the whole world simply lie down and die? Give up the fight? If not, then why should you?” – Lydia Sherrer, Accidental Witch
“A day will come when you think yourself safe and happy, and suddenly your joy will turn to ashes in your mouth, and you’ll know the debt is paid.” – George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings
3 SERIES’ BINGED
THE GREAT LIBRARY BY RACHEL CAINE – I was unstoppable with this one. I rated all of the books five stars because…well, they were THAT good. My pulse was on a roller coaster during this series.
THE LILY SINGER ADVENTURES BY LYDIA SHERRER – I’d have to say this is my favourite urban fantasy read! It was such a comfort to read this series, honestly.
THE ANCIENT MAGUS BRIDE BY KORE YAMAZAKI – This is a fantasy manga which I absolutely adored!
3 UNPOPULAR BOOKISH OPINIONS
HARRY POTTER WAS NOT A BIG PART OF MY CHILDHOOD. Although I did enjoy the HP series, it did not impact me. I know a lot of bookworms’ identities were greatly shaped by this series but not mine.
YOU MAY NOT BE IMPACTED BY DIVERSITY, BUT IT IS IMPORTANT. I’ve read people tweet about how they grew up not reading diverse books and they don’t see the fuss why people complain about it now. Personally, that is a self absorbed way of thinking. It makes no difference to YOU but for us? It is builds confidence, inclusivity, sensitivity, and nurtures a generation.
I DON’T COLLECT BOOKS. I may love a book but I don’t buy collector’s editions or rare copies of books.
3 CURRENT FAVOURITE BOOK COVERS
3 BOOK GOALS FOR THE YEAR
I WANT TO UNHAUL MY BOOKS! I don’t own that many but I would rather give away many of them to a new home than have them collect dust on my shelves.
MEET A CERTAIN NUMBER OF NON-FICTION BOOKS READS!
FINISH READING THE STACK OF CLASSICS I OWN.
Tell me your unpopular bookish opinions! Which author do you think everyone should read? Oh, and do confess, which book did you buy last because of the cover?
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I dunno if i have a particularly unpopular opinion… I’ve never read Harry Potter. That’s not really an opinion, I guess, but still, people are usually surprised 😀
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Hahaha yeah, it is rare to meet someone who hasn’t read it 🙂
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Ooooh I’d love to do this tag!
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You should! I’m interested in knowing your answers!
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Ooh, I like this tag. I don’t collect books, either. I read whatever I can find at the used bookstore and don’t care if the books look pretty. Good luck with your goals!
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Thank you, AJ 😀
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I confused the ancient magus bride with bride of habaek haha! at least now i know the title of the manga i’ve been looking for 😀 i love books but i don’t collect them either. i’d rather buy other titles than having multiple copies.
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Hahahaha aaaaw! Is Habaek The Bride of the Water God? That looks really interesting as well!
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Yes it is! I watched a few episodes of ancient magus so I decided to read the manga but turns out I read the wrong manga xD
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This is such a fun tag! I’ve never seen it before and I might have to feature it on my blog eventually 🙂
I also have a certain number of non-fiction books I want to read this year! I have my goal at 10 and I’m hoping I can finish them all before the year ends. I might end up reading a few in one month to finish it 😛
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Yes, please do!
What are some non fiction on your TBR? Would love some recommendations!
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Right now, I have three non-fiction books on hold at the library.
The first one is Text Me When You Get Home which is a book about female friendships and how we think of it in a modern context.
The other one is When They Call You A Terrorist which is a memoir by the co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement.
The last one is kind of related to that and it’s So You Want to Talk about Race. I think it’s about a collection of essays about being a black woman in America and a look at race in America? I’ve heard good things about that one so I knew I had to put it on hold 🙂
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Thank you for the recs! I’ll look into them 🙂
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You’re welcome 🙂
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ooh I love this! Definitely going to try to do one on my blog 😀 I finally found someone whose bookish identity isn’t shaped by HP, I’m no longer alone ♥
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Hahaha hello! Glad to meet you 😀 Do tag me when you get around to answering the tag!
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Oh this is such a fun tag, I love it 🙂
I can’t wait to read Rachel Lynn Solomon’s debut, it sounds incredible – I am also so impatient to get to The Great Library series, it sounds awesome just as well 😀
I love your choice of book covers here, they’re all stunning! ❤
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Oooh I’m sure you will love those books!
Thank you, Marie ❤
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I just finished Children of Blood and Bones this morning!
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Ooooo what did you think of it?
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Such a fun tag! I definitely LOVED You’ll Miss Me When I’m Gone by Rachel Lynn Solomon. She’s now for sure an auto-buy author for me. ♥
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Yay! Are you looking forward to her second book, Our Year of Maybe?
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I feel the same about Harry Potter! I wasn’t a big reader as a child though, and I didn’t read HP (well, the first four books) until just a few years ago. And I don’t collect books, either! If I really loved a book, I’d probably want a physical copy but never end up getting it. xD I don’t look for collectors editions or whatever–I don’t see the point of having more than one copy of a book!
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Thank you for stopping by! Yeah, I don’t have any collector’s edition. Although sometimes I think of wanting them, I end up realizing I could buy two new books with the money hehe…
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The struggle of unloading all those books is real… my bookshelves are groaning, but I really want to give mine to a good home, a charity shop won’t cut it!
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Same, same! Good luck to us hehe
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HP was also not a big part of my childhood! Because I am very hype resistant, as you know xD and I also don’t collect books. I’m much too practical for that 😀
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