Hey guys and Merry Christmas (*coughs* Capitalism)! I figured because it’s Christmas and because Ally just tagged me, I would do the Mystery Blogger award today!
Thank you so much to Ally @ AllyWritesThings for tagging me, you definitely lifted my spirits since I’m 101% sick at the moment and I pretty much slept for all of Christmas day!
I was tagged by Malanie over at Malanielovesfiction. You guys should all check her out because she writes one of my favourite blogs! She does the Top 5 Wednesday segment all the time (which I love) and has a beautiful blog design and we should all bow down to her!
1. Put the award logo on your blog.
2. Thank whoever nominated you and include a link to their blog.
3. Mention the creator of the award and provide a link to their blog as well. (Maggie @okoto enigmas blog)
4. Tell your readers three things about yourself.
5. Nominate 10-20 people.
6. Notify your nominees.
7. Ask your nominees any five questions of your choice, specifying one weird/funny question.
8. Share a link to your best post(s).
THREE THINGS ABOUT ME
1 I believe that The Princess Bride is one of the best movies in existence and I will never be convinced otherwise.
2 I think the place Neverland is really interesting and I would love to be able to (over)analyse the story, Peter Pan, one day.
3 My last fact, according to my brother, is that I suck. Oh, what a joy it is to have younger siblings.
Honestly, I’d either let it sit in the bank (aka. I’d let my mum use it at her leisure) or I’d use it to get a head start on my Uni loans.
I don’t hate it, but I wasn’t overly fond of Ace of Shades by Amanda Foody. But, more recently I disliked To Kill A Kindom and Dead Girl Gang.
Worst – I’m going to go with my pride??? I can hold a grudge like a very angry pro.
Best – I’m loyal to a point. Like, I said, I’m prideful so if you cross me or someone I’m loyal to, we’re done, loyalty badge revoked.
Uhhh, I just started reading Legendary by Stephanie Garber and I’m really enjoying that?? So far, it’s pretty different to book 1, but it’s still got that great Stephanie Garber Caraval vibe.
I think they would assume I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. I’m a stickler for rules and I always have been. In fact, story time! I have only ever had to leave the cinema once, and it was when I was a lot younger and I was seeing the live action version of The Cat of The Hat with my mother. And the movie got to the point where the cat is screwing everything up and breaking all the rules and jumping on couches and such and long story short, I was so upset that the kids were breaking rules that I had to leave the cinema, and to this day I still feel uncomfortable watching that movie.
Today I have been spoilt again by Rebecca over @ BookishlyRebecca. She nominated me for the Mystery Blogger Award back in May but my blogging schedule has been so packed that I have only been able to get to it now, whoops.
So without further ado let’s get into the tag!
1 I am currently snacking on a bowl of frozen strawberries, banana and chia seeds with a dash of greek yoghurt. It’s my go-to snack and I definitely recommend it!
2 I prefer audiobooks to physical books, but am slowly starting to love e-books too!
3 So far this year I have managed to read at least one 2018 release every month and I know that’s not a big accomplishment for everyone, but I’m still pretty chuffed with myself.
Okay so I’m writing this back in May but my current favourite song would have to be either Proud of Your Boy from the Aladdin Broadway Musical soundtrack or The Middle by Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey.
I think that while I’m reading the actual book I have a pretty clear idea of what it will end up being, but with some books, I will have to wait a few days and then rate it. But, I mean ratings change and sometimes we go back a year later and change something from a 5 to a 2, so it’s an ongoing and evolving process I guess.
I think I’ve written a blog post about this but I would really love to see an Alex Rider tv show and I would really love to see an animated mini-series based on the I Hate Fairyland comic series because that series is one of my absolute favourites!
Yes! He’s one of my favourites, I know that one of his main criticisms is that all of his songs sound the same because his voice doesn’t change much when he sings, but his lyrics are amazing so I’m not even mad. Also, I recommend Niall Horan’s album if you like Ed Sheeran’s music.
Hogwarts House Recommendations
The World Doesn’t Stop and Start with Stats
Why Do We Hate Book-To-Movie Adaptations?
The Pros & Cons of A Styled Shelf
1 Kiss, Marry Kill using your three favourite characters.
2 Besides reading, what’s something you like to do to pass the time?
3 What was the last movie you watched?
4 What was the last popular tv show you ditched/ stopped watching?
5 Which book do you plan on picking up next?
I tag all of the bloggers I mentioned above in question 3!
HAVE HAVE 
My second award for the month? Aaah, this is so surreal, thank you so much Charlotte (Charlotte Annelise) for nominating me, it means a lot!
“Mystery Blogger Award” is an award for amazing bloggers with ingenious posts. Their blog not only captivates; it inspires and motivates. They are one of the best out there, and they deserve every recognition they get. This award is also for bloggers who find fun and inspiration in blogging; and they do it with so much love and passion. – Okoto Enigma
This award was created by Okoto Enigma
1. I hate baking; I can cook dinner no problem (so long as no one is in the house) but if you ask me to bake you something I will literally make you eat the rolling pin.
2. I always carry a book with me, whether it be physically, ebook or audio. You never know when you’ll need a book!
3. I prefer savoury over sweet. I’d rather a scone over chocolate any day.
What is a book you love that isn’t your favourite book?
I like this question, it shouldn’t seem hard but it is. The first book that comes to mind is Yes Please by Amy Poehler. I’ve read this twice, the first time I read this I absolutely loved it, in fact it’s what gave me the push to watch Parks and Rec. However, the second time around I didn’t enjoy it as much, which isn’t to say it wasn’t as fun as it was the first time.
What is your favourite food and how often do you eat it?
I’m boring as heck so my favourite food is pesto pasta (with spinach and tomatoes because I’m no savage). I don’t eat it too often because pasta isn’t actually that healthy a meal but I probably eat it once a month.
What is/was you favourite subject at school/uni?
My favourite subject is Ancient History (I’m in year 12), it’s taught by my favourite teachers and is one of the few classes that doesn’t make me fall asleep.
How many books are in your bookcase?
I own roughly 245 books, excluding the books on my shelves that belong to my brother. I only own 2 book shelves (they’re all I can fit in my room 😅). I used to buy books at any chance I got but over the past few years I’ve sort of stopped, I’m more of a library reader now.
What is an overhyped book that you cannot stand?
Oh boy, the answers to this question are endless.
I don’t want to talk about them, they make me mad.
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