I've thought about starting a book blog for as long as I can remember, and I finally decided - why not now? I'm in the middle of writing a novel of my own, so starting a book blog and making my own little corner in the book world sounds like a wonderful plan.
So, to start, a tag! I found this over at This Splendid Shambles and loved it, so thought I'd give it a go for my first post. It was a lot of fun to do, so leave me some of your answers in the comments so we can get to know each other!
Onward to the questions...
1. Black: Name a series that's tough to get into but has hardcore fans.
Time to make some enemies: I found The Hunger Games trilogy so hard to get into that I abandoned the first book halfway through. I know everyone adores it, and I'm really in the minority, but I struggled to connect with the characters and with their individual struggles.
2. Peppermint mocha: Name a book that gets more popular during the winter or a festive time of year.
I love lighthearted Christmas novels, ones I can curl up with beside the fire with a hot chocolate and a snuggly jumper. Christmas Shopaholic really did it for me last winter; Sophie Kinsella is one of my favourite authors and this offering from her was excellent.
3. Hot chocolate: What is your favorite children's book?
I loved Enid Blyton as a child, and now I'm getting the chance to revisit her books and read them to my daughter (well, I will do in the future, she's only a few months old at the moment). But I'm currently reading her Forgotten Fairy Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls which is a fantastic book and wonderful to read to little girls.
4. Double shot of espresso: Name a book that kept you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
So many! I love a good thriller, so I have a huge back catalogue of books that kept me on the edge of my seat. But the one that sticks out the most recently is The Guest List by Lucy Foley. An excellent mystery that kept me guessing right up to the last page.
5. Starbucks: Name a book you see everywhere.
Currently, I'm seeing Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams everywhere - on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, in bookshops - and I love it. It's a fantastic debut novel and should be on everyone's TBR list.
6. That hipster coffee shop: Give a book by an indie author a shoutout
I'm going to give a shoutout to Gill Sims, and her hilarious book Why Mummy Drinks. I know it isn't a book by an indie author per se, but it's one that deserves more recognition, and not just from other parents. It's a hoot.
7. Oops! I accidentally got decaf: Name a book you were expecting more from.
Getting Rid of Matthew by Jane Fallon. Now, I love Jane Fallon. I really like her more recent books, but this one I just couldn't get into because I found the main character so insufferable. I finished it, but it was tough going and I'm glad it wasn't the first one of hers I read because it may have put me off. She has so many super books though, especially Faking Friends.
8. The perfect blend: Name a book or series that was both bitter and sweet but ultimately satisfying.
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara. I recommend this to everyone. It stole my heart, broke it into a million pieces, and left me in a sobbing mess. But I loved every word.
Thanks for reading! Now, what would your answers be?
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