Character Names | Feature & Follow

 

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What are some of your favorite, hated, or memorable character names? via Brooke Banks 

The Good:

Hazel Grace from The Fault In Our Stars

Edie from Who's That Girl?

Levi from Fangirl

Eleanor from Eleanor & Park 

Laurel from Love Letters to the Dead

The Bad:

Renesmee from Twilight Series

Shandi from Someone Else's Love Story

Chase Walker from The Sweet Spot

The Memorable:

Hermione from Harry Potter Series

Cath & Wren from Fangirl

Fifer from The Witch Hunter

Favourite Book World | Feature & Follow

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GUYS! This week I'm the featured blog! That's crazy and exciting.

Favourite book world? via Natasha

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Book/Series I Can't Stand - Feature & Follow

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Is there a book/series that everybody seems to love, but you can’t stand? Why? via Heather Fowler @ Blood Thirsty Muses

Okay in all honesty, this was a DNF. I normally love retellings and I adored Wicked by Gregory Macuire, but for some reason I just could not get into this story. I tried so many times, but I had to put it down. I actually gave my copy to a friend in hopes that she would enjoy it. I can't say that I hated it because that's not honest and I cannot pin point what it was that made me DNF... I just could not get into the storyline at all.  

Feature & Follow

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Q: What drove you to start book blogging in the first place?

I actually was just looking up a book that looked interesting. I was searching for info on it and happened upon the book blog All About {n}. I really didn't know what a book blog was, nor did I ever think about writing my reviews on my own blog to share with others. I had been writing reviews for a few sites for about a year or two and when I stumbled upon Nely's blog, I realized that I could totally do this and it would be something I would enjoy doing. So that is how I started blogging. I wanted to share my thoughts with fellow book lovers and meet people who shared my passion. Book blogging isn't just a habit for me anymore, it's now a big part of my life that I look forward to.

Follow Friday | Paranormal Outings

Q. In books like the Sookie Stackhouse (True Blood) series the paranormal creature in question "comes out of the closet" and makes itself known to the world. Which mythical creature do you wish would come out of the closet, for real?

I'm going with VAMPIRES - they smexy ones that still have a conscience and can make decent choices with the things they do - none of these disgusting, stalk you til they catch you and suck you dry. This was a great question from this week's feature blogger - Caught in the Pages. 

Book Blogger Hop and Friday Follow | Can't Wait & Slogans

“Highlight one book you have received this week (for review, from the library, purchased at the store, etc.) that you can’t wait to dig into!”

I received an ARC of Bloodlines by Richelle Mead for review and part of a blog tour. The blog tour runs from August 23 until September 19 and my review will go up in September. I'm really looking forward to reading this book even though I haven't read the Vampire Academy series yet - though I'm really excited to go back and read all of those as well now.

Let's step away from books for a second and get personal. What T-Shirt slogan best describes you?

I have officially become a GLEEK over the last month. Who knew? I sure didn't. I am loving me some Glee though - it cheers me up when I've had a bad day - I even sing along... so I'd be proud to wear a GLEEK tshirt. :)

Follow My Blog Friday | Judging Books By Their Covers

Do you judge a book by it's cover?

Yes - it's hard to not judge a book by it's cover. There so many amazing covers out there that I am drawn to certain styles, certain colours and graphics. I have read a few books that surprised me, though their covers were not appealing at all. So sometimes good things come in terrible packaging. Though I think eye pleasing covers will also draw the desired attention.

Follow Friday | Sci-Fi Faves

If you are a fan of Science Fiction what is your favorite book? If you haven't read Science Fiction before...any inkling to? Anything catch your eye?

 I haven't really read much in the Science Fiction genre, but I would love some recommendations if anyone has some faves they would like to share with me.

Book Blogger Hop & Friday Follow | Current Read & Recommendation

 "What are you reading now and why are you reading it?"

I'm currently reading Blue by Lou Aronica - it's for a blog tour I am participating in and my post and review should be up on February 18th. I've had this book for a while, but for some reason kept putting it off over and over again. And for some unknown reason I am having a hard time getting into it. I don't dislike it, I just can't get into it right now. I only have a short time to get it read and reviewed though so I am picking away at it in smaller sections. 

What is the book you are currently 'pushing'? (Pushing mean trying to get people to read it)

I actually have two that I am really about recommending to other readers. A Blue So Dark by Holly Schindler and The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa. Both are amazing stories, but from totally different YA genres.

Book Blog Hop & Follow Friday | Fave Genre & Pets

"Why do you read the genre that you do?  What draws you to it?"

 I read multiple genres - I would say my main one would be paranormal. I am drawn to vampires, werewovles, ghosts and more. I have always been intrigued by the things that I cannot explain or that are unknown. I also love urban fantasy - I love faeries and such... they seem so beautiful and magical to me. I always thought one day I would see a faery if I just believed in them enough. *sigh*

What makes up your non-human family??

I have two cats - Esme, who is 2 and a half year old grey tabby and Sasha, who is a 7 year old black and crabby. I have posted about them both here on my blog at different points. We also have a 30 gallon fish tank with some nameless fish, though Greg's nieces treid to teach us their names when they came for a visit - Spotty, Dotty, Blackie and the rest I don't quite remember. 

Blogger Hop & Follow Friday | Popular Choice & Hobbies

"What very popular and hyped book in the blogosphere did you NOT enjoy and how did you feel about posting your review?"

I haven't come across this situation yet, but I am pretty confident that I would just post an honest review about the book and not worry that it was a "popular" book that everyone loved. If I don't like it, I don't like it, there is no point in faking how you really feel about it. I am sure there are tons of books out there that some people LOVE and others just could not stand it to even finish.

What do you do besides reading / reviewing as a hobby??

 Well reading and reviewing are my biggest hobby right now. I do also love scrapbooking, jewellery making, and gardening (too bad I no longer have a garden - apartment dwelling limits that). I am looking to learn to knit in the new year - I really want to make hats and scarves for people. I just love crafts in general, but READING takes up quite a lot of my time.

Book Blogger Hop and Follow Me Friday | Thanksgiving & Budgets

   

 "Since Thanksgiving is coming up next week, let's use this week's Hop to share what we are most thankful for and what our holiday traditions are!"

We have already had our Thanksgiving up here in Canada (back in October), but am still going to write what I am thankful for. I am thankful for my great and supportive family and friends, for having a roof over my head and food in my belly, for my sweet kitties who always cheer my day up, for amazing books to read and new authors who are always releasing amazing new reads. 

 What is your usual monthly book budget?

I don't really have a budget, though I should make one because some months I just spend way too much on books (is that even possible?!?) or shipping books via bookmooch requests. Hmmm.... maybe this weekend will be time to make that budget up. :)

How long have you been book blogging??

5 months

Blog Hop & Friday Follow | Fave Bookstores & Judging Books

Yes I am a little late doing this, but better late then never right?

To new blog friends - welcome and I hope you enjoy your visit and follow me to watch me grow and to my old followers - welcome back!

This week's question comes from Sara @ Sarah Reads Too Much

Do you judge a book by its cover?

I actually do judge my books by their covers. I can't help it - I know there are probably tons of books out there with amazing storylines, but I am drawn to beautiful covers. The only time I read something that doesn't catch my eye from the shelf is if someone has a rave review about it and I just need to see for myself.

This weeks question come from Candace @ Candace's Book Blog

What is your favorite brick and mortar bookstore?

I would say that it is Chapters/Indigo (we have one of each in Kingston and they are at opposite sides of town though they are the same store technically). I know they are a big chain store, but we don't have that many Indie stores around here. There is also a store in the downtown core called Novel Idea - it's more of an Indie store and it's quite cute, but I kind of forget about it as I do not shop downtown very often.