The Winter Tag!

So I was tagged for this by the lovely Margarida. Thankyou!

It seemed such a cute little tag, that I thought I'd do it, because I loved some of the questions!

THE RULES:

1. Share 12 random facts about yourself.
2. Answer the 12 questions.
3. Tag 12 bloggers.

Okay, here are my 12 random facts! (probably not the most interesting ones though)

1. I make sure to always have one spare device that has the kindle app on for emergencies.
2. I always have a book on me (whether it's a kindle or physical book depends on the size of my bag)
3. I love to play bingo - I go to nearly every week.
4. I love lipsticks - especially red variations.
5. My favourite colour is green - I wish I had more green things to wear
6. I am both a Harry Potter and Disney addict.
7. I have a collection of Stitch plushies - 3 at the moment, and slowly growing.
8. I have visited the Harry Potter Studio tour 4 times - and plan to go more.
9.  I have a degree in Psychology and Clinical Psychology.
10. If I could I would wear pyjamas all the time.
11. I get cold ridiculously easily.
12. I love the smell of vanilla - so much so I bought a vanilla perfume.

Now for the Questions!:

What are your favourite things about Winter?

I love that I get to snuggle up in blankets to get warm and people understand, and that all the winter products brought out smell amazing!

What is your favourite Winter outfit?

It has to be, cosy leggings (with a fluffy inside), a giant jumper and warm boots.

What is your favourite Winter food?

In the winter I do love a nice Shepherd's or Cottage Pie, they're yummy and warm and its great! Not that it's really a winter only food, but I love to have them in winter so it counts.

What is your favourite Winter drink?

I love the seasonal hot chocolates they bring out in Costa, my favourite (I have had way too many of these this winter) is the Black Forest hot chocolate.

What is your dream way to spend a Winters day?

Sitting either curled up in front of a fire, or bundled up in warm blankets, with a book and one of my friends to hug.

How do you like to do your makeup in the Winter?

I'm not really a makeup person, but when I do it, I love to have a berry colour lipstick, my favourite in winter.

What are you hoping Santa brings you?

Bit late for this, but I would have appreciated any book vouchers or amazon vouchers so I can buy the books I wanted

What are the first three things that remind you of Winter?

Cold, hot chocolate, cosy jumpers

What is your favourite Winter song?

Oh, I'm not sure about this... I love any Christmas song though if that counts?

What is your favourite Winter memory?

Definitely sitting with my Nan and Grandad and other family around Christmas, just any time like that is most cherished.

What is your favourite Winter scent?

hm... I do like cinnamon so I'd say that, or a woodfire (I don't get to see them often so its nice to smell it)

Finish this sentence…If I could have anything this Christmas it would be…

Bit late for this, and it's a bit sad, but I would have loved to have had one more Christmas with my Nan and Grandad

I tag (can't tag 12, but if you see this and like the look of it feel free!):

Jemma
Amy
Rebecca

Harry Potter Spells Book Tag!

So, I saw this lovely tag over on Margarida's blog, and I asked to be tagged, which she did, and I was so glad because this looks so fun, and as you all know I am a giant Harry Potter fan, so any Harry Potter tag will be done by me if I can!

This tag and all the graphics were created by Kimberly Faye Reads, so check her out if you want to!

This is quite a long one, but I hope you read it all!

AN UPCOMING RELEASE YOU WISH YOU COULD GET YOUR HANDS ON RIGHT NOW!

I have been waiting ages and ages to get my hands on The Witch's blood by Katharine & Elizabeth Corr, and it comes out around my birthday so I'm going to have a happy birthday!

FAVOURITE SERIES STARTER.

Ooooh this is a hard one! But I think my favourite starter is Sabriel by Garth Nix, as it shows you the world perfectly but also could be read as a single book if needs be!

A BOOK THAT GAVE YOU ALL THE WARM FUZZIES.

I don't really read warm fuzzy books, but one of my favourites to just sit and read in a nice cool cocoon of warmth is The North Child by Edith Pattou, because its just got a warm fuzzy polar bear in it, and the love story is so cute!

A BOOK THAT MADE YOU UGLY CRY.

It's not very often that I cry at books, but one that always brings tears to my eyes is The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak. It's just so sad but cute at the same time!

BOOKISH HERO OR HEROINE YOU WANT AROUND TO PROTECT YOU IN REAL LIFE.

Oh no! So many to choose from! Its so hard to choose! But one that springs to mind is August from the Book of Fire (I count him as a hero so it counts). Because who wouldn't want a nice tall Roman warrior around to protect you (and have some eye-candy at the same time?)

A BOOK YOU INTENTIONALLY SPOILED FOR YOURSELF.

I must admit, I spoil books too often to count. Sometimes I just have to check the back to see what happens, I know it's bad but it's a habit I'm trying to break! But the one that comes to mind is Inheritance by Christopher Paolini, I just needed to know what would happen to Eragon after Angela's prediction from the first book!

A BOOK YOU WISH YOU COULD MAKE EVERYONE READ BECAUSE YOU LOVED IT SO MUCH.

This is a hard one, because one of my first thoughts was Sabriel, but then I remembered Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder, which is the first book in a series that I loved so much I read them multiple times. So, I'm going to go with that!

A BOOK OR SERIES YOU WISH NEVER ENDED.

Well, come on guys, it's got to be Harry Potter! I know it had to end because school ended, and new side books are coming out regularly, but still I want moreeee.

A BOOK WITH AN UPLIFTING ENDING OR MESSAGE

I love books with happy epilogues and endings, but one that springs to mind is It Only Happens in the Movies by Holly Bourne. The first book of hers I've read and it gave a great message that romance isn't always as it seems, and that you don't need romance to go where you want to go in life.

A BOOK YOU WISH YOU COULD FORGET YOU EVER READ.

I've never had a book that I haven't liked reading, so I can't answer this question. Though I guess I could cheat and say I wish I forgot all the boring textbooks I've read in my lifetime? Would that count?

AN AUTHOR WHOSE BOOKS ALWAYS GET YOU OUT OF A SLUMP.

It has to be Garth Nix, his Old Kingdom books (yes that's the series that Sabriel is in) always get me out of slumps if I can't think of anything else, and I do love his other books too!

A SWOON-WORTHY HERO OR HEROINE.

One character came into my head when I saw this question: Rhysand from ACOMAF by Sarah J. Maas. I know he's not the most obvious Hero, but come on he's absolutely swoon-worthy and to me he's a hero!

A BOOK THAT CAUSED YOU TO STOP DOING ALL OTHER THINGS UNTIL YOU FINISHED IT.

This is my most recent read, and it got me out of a slump. Caraval by Stephanie Garber. I even stopped talking to someone until I'd finished because I got so into it (they understood my love of books).

A BOOK THAT WAS PAINFUL TO READ (FOR WHATEVER REASON) OR BROKE YOU.

This has to be Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling. Who couldn't be broken with all those deaths? Fred especially broke me, why break up the twins?!

A BOOK THAT HAD YOU LAUGHING OUT LOUD.

The only book that comes to mind is It Only Happens in the Movie by Holly Bourne, again. It was a hilarious book at certain points and so relatable, and I know I'll be reading more of hers because I'm sure there are more laughs to be had.

A BOOK THAT MADE YOU WANT TO SEND IT (OR YOUR E-READER) FLYING.

Oh, I get frustrated with books a lot when I don't know what happens, or with certain endings, or when the MC's do stupid things. The book that comes to mind though when I saw this was The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman. That ending was so good, but at the same time was so sad it made me want to throw the book (not that I'd ever throw a book).

BOOKISH WORLD YOU WISH YOU COULD VISIT.

This is such a hard questions as there are so many worlds I'd love to visit. But one that springs to mind is Narnia from the books by C. S. Lewis. It's such a magical world and has talking animals, I'd love it!

A BOOK WITH A SHOCKING TWIST OR ENDING.

Oh, hard to say! But a recent read of mine is probably the one I remember at the moment: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black. It had an amazing twist at the end, and I can't wait for the next book!

A CHARACTER DEATH THAT DESTROYED YOU.

Okay I already mentioned that Deathly Hallows deaths broke me a bit, but I must admit, poor Dobby's death did make me ridiculously sad! Poor Dobby!

BEST SERIES CONCLUSION.

Oh! I love most conclusions to stories! Would it be weird if I said Abhorsen by Garth Nix? Technically, the series has another book after, but this was a conclusion for me for the first one, and the newest book wasn't released for a while after, and I loved the way it ended!

I tag:

Rebecca

Aimee

Sarah
Jackie
Jemma

Do you agree with any of my answers? Comment below!

Sunshine Blogger Award!

So, I was nominated for this lovely little tag by Elise and I thought it was the cutest thing so I'm very glad to do this particular book tag!

The rules:

Thank the person who nominated you and link back to their post.

Answer the 11 questions sent by the person who nominated you.

Nominate 11 new blogs to receive the award and write them 11 new questions.

List the rules and display The Sunshine Blogger Award in your post and/or on your blog.

So, without further ado, the questions Elise gave me were:

Do you like Taylor Swift? (because I’m listening to her music right now and that’s all I cant think about… XD)

I like some of her songs, but I'm not her biggest fan, so you could say I'm just inbetween

(I know we should stay positive but…) Are there any super popular books that you just CAN’T STAND?

nope! I have actually never had a book that I hated or couldn't stand, I think I just love any and all worlds thought up by authors!

Ever been to any book conventions? If not, are there any you’d like to go to?

no, unfortunately, though I am now planning to go to YALC next year, and there are so many blogger events I want to try and go to.

Do you collect book/movie posters? What about other merch?

Not at the moment as I have like no room for anything, barely have enough room for all of my books! But I'd love to get some merch for my favourite books, I always try and enter competitions for them, even if I'd have to hide it somewhere in the house until I have more room!

Other merch though, is a thing for me, I just started collecting pops, and (I know this is still book merch but I count it as it's own category) I collect quite a lot of Harry Potter merchandise, though yet again I can't put it all out at the moment </3

Do you prefer physical planners or digital ones? Or are you some crazy person who doesn’t need a planner? (TEACH ME YOUR WAYSSSS!)

I don't tend to use planners at all, though if things are planned well in advance I do need to put the reminder in my phone because I may forget. But, in general, no planners for me!

(K these questions are too normal… I must ask something super random…) ARE YOU ONE OF THOSE BLASPHEMING PEOPLE WHO LIKE PIZZA WITH NO SAUCE? HOW DO YOU DO IT?

I have had a pizza with no sauce before, but I didn't like it! I am all for the sauce, especially if it's home made, I love making my own pizza sauce when I get round to making pizza!

What would your dream house look like? (Did someone say a cold dark cave full of books?)

Oh, this is a hard one! But I would love to have a study with a reading nook in it, and lots of bookshelves to put all my books in. I've also always wanted a reading window, I think it would be amazing to just sit in there on rainy or sunny days when I didn't feel like going outside and reading with blankets and a tea!

I'd also love a nice little covered patio bit where I could lounge on nice days with a little fire burner and maybe a little swing, all very comforting things so I can read outside on a bad or good day if I felt like it.

(notice how I just want comfy places to read)

Name some underhyped books everyone should read!

Hm, I'm not sure if it is underhyped, but I adore the Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix! If you haven't noticed it is on my constant re-reads list, as I've read them so many times!

One other that I've not heard many people talk about is the Study Series by Maria V. Snyder, I've only read the first 3 books in this series but I absolutely adore them and I've read them at least 10 times each.

Have you ever thrown a book across the room due to rage?

No! Never! I would never ever throw my books, I love them too much! If I get angry, the most I do is throw them onto the sofa next to me in a rage, but that's a nice soft surface :')

What’s one outfit from a book (or movie) you wish you could have?

I would love love love to have Belle's dress from Beauty and the beast. No idea if it would suit me, but it is so beautiful I would love to have it anyways!

ARE YOU SECRETLY A DRAGON IN DISGUISE?!

No... of course not...... *coughs* 

Nominations, I tag:

Zoe

Amy

Nicola

Danielle

Rebecca

And anyone else that wants to do this tag too!

My questions (for if you want to do this tag) are:

1. If you could meet any author, which author would you choose?
2. Have you got any books that you could re-read any amount of times without getting bored?
3. What are your top 3 books on your TBR list that you're excited about?
4. Why did you decide to start blogging?
5. What book, if any, do you/would you collect multiple editions of?
6. Are there any book quotes that have stuck with you? If so, which ones?
7. Where is your favourite place to read?
8. What are you currently reading? And how is the book so far?
9. Is there a book that you are currently hyped about that will be released in the future?
10. If you could pick any book world to be a part of, which one would you choose?
11. Have you ever had any book crushes, if so, who? and What book were they from?

And that is that! Feel free to take part in this tag even if I didn't tag you!

Disney Book Tag!

So, as you all may know, I am a tincey wincey (maybe a lot more than that) bit obsessed with Disney.

So, when I saw this tag on Megan's blog (Blue Eyed Demon) I knew I just had to do it, and although she didn't tag anyone, she tagged me on Twitter after I expressed interest!

I'll be linking to the goodreads page for each book if you want to check it out!

Onto the questions!

1. The Little Mermaid – A character that is out of their element, a fish out of water.

Okay so, my answer for this one is not going to be one that many of you know yet as it is a new book that I got as an arc from netgalley. And this is Talia from Book of Fire. I picked her because when she tries to save her family from the dome she ends up in a totally different place than what she is used to. She has lived her life in the forest, living life from the forest, whereas the people inside the dome use a lot of futuristic things, and she is totally out of her element when she ends up inside.

2. Cinderella – A character who goes through major development.

I have to say Feyre from ACOTAR. She begins the book being afraid and a bit hateful of Faeries, yet as you get through the books she learns more about them and even falls in love with one of them. Definitely a big development in my eyes!

3. Snow White – A book with an eclectic cast of characters.


Hm, this was a hard one, and I had to think about it, but I'll go for the Mortal Instruments, there's so many different types of characters trying to interact. (hope I got this question right)

4. Sleeping beauty – A book that put you to sleep.

No book puts me to sleep, I have a problem (well not really a problem) in that I have actually never not liked a book I have read! But I can also cheat and say all books, as I do love reading until I fall asleep at night time!

5. The Lion King – A character that had something traumatic happen in their childhood.

I took so long to decide this one, as all I could think of was books I'd already used in this post, and I didn't want to re-use them. So, I'm going to go with Celaena from Throne of Glass. Mainly because when younger she found her parents dead one morning, after crawling into bed with them, and the majority of her family is killed that night too. Also, she is then trained up to become an assassin rather than living in a loving home. So, not the most traumatic thing that I've read about, but still quite a big traumatic event!

6. Beauty and the Beast – A book that was a beast (a.k.a a big book that you were intimidated by but in the end found beautiful)

It has to be Inheritance. This is such a beast of a book, one of the biggest I have in my bookcase that isn't an illustrated version.

I had read the previous books in the series, but this one was giant and I wondered if I'd ever get through it, but in the end I did, and I loved it so much, I didn't even guess what would happen at the end despite my theories throughout the first 3 books.

7. Aladdin – A character who has their wish granted for better or for worse.

I would say Lirael for this answer from the Old Kingdom Series. She always wanted to just fit in with her family and find her place in the Glacier. In the end she does end up finding her place, just not in the Glacier with the Clayr, and instead fits in with her new family as an Abhorsen!

So it's kind of for the better but also for the worse as she did just want to have the sight for so many years of her life!

8. Mulan – A character who pretends to be someone or some thing that they are not.


Okay, so I'm going to go with Kalinda from the Hundredth Queen, or to be more specific the second book The Fire Queen. Mainly because when she finds out she is a Bhuta she hides it, and even when she later goes to another land she hides it still so her people won't hate her.


9. Toy Story – A book with characters who you want to come to life.

Omg this is so hard to choose. But, come on guys, I have to choose Harry Potter. Who wouldn't want to know some of them characters IRL and then you also get a chance to meet the ones you fell in love with in the book!


10. Disney Descendants – Your favourite villain.

oooooh this is a hard one! I do like Galbatorix from Eragon, I don't know why but I do, despite all the bad he's done. Maybe it is because of how he became a bad guy, the death of his dragon, I don't know, but he's one of my favourites!

I Tag (very long list here but links to blog are included) and anyone else who wants to do it!:
Sydney
Jess
Kyra
Megs
Linda
Jackie
Cassie
Sarah
Ash
Alice
Nicola

Feel free to comment on my crazy answers if you agree!