I saw this tag on Stephen Writes. He has a fantastic blog. Check it out!
I have what is probably an unhealthy love of coffee. So, of course I just had to take part in this book tag. Excuse me while I make a cup of coffee first…
Black coffee: A series that’s tough to get into but has hardcore fans: A Court of Thorns and Roses. Sorry everyone, but this series is not for me. I struggled to finish the first book, and didn’t bother to read the rest. If you’re in love with this series, more power to you, but as for me…nope.
Peppermint mocha: A book that gets more popular during winter or a festive time of year: Is it just me, or does everyone reread the Harry Potter series during the fall? It’s a great series, so I recommend giving it a go if you’ve resisted thus far.
Hot Chocolate: Your favorite children’s book: I can’t pick just one! I have so many. I’ve always loved fairy tales and Arthurian legends, though, so I’m choosing The Kitchen Knight for this particular post.
Double shot of espresso: A book that kept you on the edge of your seat from start to finish: The Seven and a Half Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle was impossible to put down. It was the best book I read last year and I highly suggest you read it. Do it now!
Starbucks: Name a book you see everywhere: I’ve been seeing The Ten Thousand Door of January everywhere, and for good reason. It’s absolutely gorgeous. Don’t let this book pass you by. It’s effortlessly captivating.
The hipster coffee shop: Give a book by an idie author a shout-out: Duckett and Dyer: Dicks for Hire by G.M. Nair is the funniest book I’ve read in a very long time. Read this book, but empty your bladder first so you don’t pee yourself while laughing too hard.
Oops! I accidentally ordered decaf: Name a book that you expected more from: I loathed The Hunting Party. I’ve been kicking myself for wasting my time and actually finishing it. I hated the “motive” (or lack thereof) for the crime so much that I ended up taking a break from the thriller/mystery genre for a few months afterward. Ugh.
The perfect blend: Name a book or series that was both bitter and sweet, but ultimately satisfying: The Perks of Being a Wallflower is not what you’d call a comfortable book, but it’s an important book. It’s one of my all-time favorite books. It’s difficult and touching, powerful in its honesty.
Chai Tea: Name a book or series that makes you dream of far off places: Reading The Night Circus is like entering the best kind of dream. It’s exquisite.
Earl Grey: Name your favorite classic: This is another question that doesn’t have just one answer. For this post, I’ll go with Twenty Years After by Alexandre Dumas. It’s a continuation of The Three Musketeers. If you haven’t read it, give it a go. You won’t be disappointed.
I’m not going to tag anyone, but if you’re a coffee lover, pour yourself a mug and do your own. I’m curious to see other answers.
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Great list! Couldn’t agree more about Night Circus!
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I’m so excited to read Erin Morgenstern’s next book! What about you?
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There’s a NEXT BOOK?! Off to Google right now…
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It’s not a sequel, it’s a separate novel. It’s called The Starless Sea and it’s my most anticipated book of the year.
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Ooo ok. I’m going to go look at that… thank you!
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This is such a fun tag. You got a chance to steal it before I did but you did a great job with it! I’m going to use it soon too
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You should! I had a blast doing it.
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Awesome list!. Agree completely about Court of Thorn and Roses.
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I tried, but I can’t for the life of me figure out why it’s so popular.
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Right! I can’t get past the writing.
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Great answers! I considered Evelyn Hardcastle for that question too, it was an amazing book. Interesting to read your thoughts on The Hunting Party as I have considered reading that.
I always read Harry Potter in the summer 😉
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Do you start on Harry’s birthday?
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No, I normally start at around the end of May. 🙂
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Ah, a rebel. 😜
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Yes lol. I just like reading outside during the summer and I feel they are the perfect books for that. 🙂
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Loved this. I added a couple from your list to my TBR…now if I only had 3,657 years to read everything on my list! Lol
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If only, right?
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I can totally understand not finishing ACOTAR- I didn’t like that book either- though I was surprised to find I enjoyed the second one (but then again, I wasn’t crazy about the last one, so I wouldn’t necessarily recommend continuing anyway). Harry Potter is really good at this time of year! And Evelyn Hardcastle was awesome! I really like Perks and night circus too.
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I think we have very similar taste. I add a lot of your suggestions to my ridiculously long tbr.
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Great answers! I haven’t read Where the Crawdads Sing yet either. It does feel like we’re the last hold outs.
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Thanks! Be sure to check out Stephen Writes. That’s where I found the tag and his answers are fabulous.
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