Books, Taylor Swift, and other hyperfixations
In a word: cover. Although, upon further examination, that's not always true. A book has to have an interesting cover (and title) for me to pick it up, but neither of those things guarantees that I'll read it. This tag lets me explain what draws me to certain books. Find a book on your… Continue reading The “How I Choose my Books” Tag
Safeway was out of Take Fives when I went grocery shopping last week. I could buy some at the Bartell's not TWO BLOCKS from my office, but...writing and Jodi Picoult books and laundry... This is an older tag, but chocolate is eternal. Better yet, it's almost Halloween. Chocolate must be discussed. Dark Chocolate A book… Continue reading Chocolate Book Tag
My mom and I saw Leslie Odom, Jr. perform at Benaroya Hall last week. Clad in blue plaid, Odom crooned Nat King Cole standards and Broadway favorites, accompanied by the Seattle Symphony, a non-jazz trombonist, and a stellar combo. My mom worried he wouldn't live up to the expectations I'd set for her. She had… Continue reading Hamilton Book Tag
Technically, Oktoberfest ended on the 7th. But who cares? Let's keep the celebration going all month long! I found this tag on Coffee and Cocktails. Feel free to post a rebuttal here or there or everywhere. Wine Coolers You’re 16 and you finally managed to sneak one of your mom’s Smirnoff Ices. What is one… Continue reading Celebrating Oktoberfest: Drunk Book Tag
I had some goal for October but, coming up to it, I've decided on a better plan: just...relax. I want a break from the intense goals I keep setting for myself. I want a month without a focus. I want time to relax before my Next Big Project (which will necessitate a month-long hiatus.) I'm… Continue reading Comfort Month
I don't keep track of the books I read. I dumped most of the books I read this year out of my memory - if I liked them, I added them to my bookshelf. I came up with some superlatives to help me remember both good and bad experiences over the last nine months. Here… Continue reading 10 Day Book Blog Post Challenge #7: Analyze your reading year
Credit to The Book Nut, whose post I'm using for inspiration. Pick a book for each of your initials I FINALLY FOUND SOME GOOD ONES: Life of Pi, Emma, and Lunch in Paris. Count your age along your bookshelf My 25th book is.... Neat...and only a little insulting. Pick a book set in your… Continue reading My Life in Books Tag
I've been dreading this one. My coworker called me "festive" the other day. Or, rather, "the most festive person" besides her. I don't think that's accurate. I'm not a holiday person. I forget Halloween every year and I spend New Year's Eve in bed watching TV by myself. I do go nuts at Christmas. And… Continue reading 10 Day Book Blog Post Challenge #6: Book Lists that are tied to seasons and holidays
I tried book tags once and I can't quit. I found this tag and loved the concept, especially since the first question is so negative. NICE. I love coffee and books and coffee-themed books and questions about books related to coffee! I may have made my afternoon tea a tad too strong... Black Coffee: A series that's… Continue reading Coffee Book Tag
So Carry On HAS AN UPCOMING SEQUEL I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT!!! And, while searching for information, I found a book tag. And I want to play. 1. HOW MANY BOOKS IS TOO MANY BOOKS IN A SERIES? More than 4. George R. R. Martin, Louise Rennison, and Sarah J. Maas all crossed that line. And for authors… Continue reading 20 Questions Booktag
Narrative Paradise 