Despite having other tags that people have actually tagged me to do, I’m apparently going to continue just sabotaging existing tags that I have NOT been tagged in, and doing them instead. This one is fitting though, right?
I saw Jesse the Reader do this tag a few days ago and thought well yes, I have to do that. So here we are. With Halloween just around the corner it is absolutely necessary and appropriate to do this. How does everyone like to celebrate Halloween? Seeing as it’s almost non-existent in Australia, I enjoy buying “trick or treat” chocolates and then eating them all myself, #ThatsHowItsDone.
Carving Pumpkins: What book would you carve up and light on fire?
Fahrenheit 451
by Ray Bradbury
I don’t think I have enough words to express how much I didn’t enjoy this book. This was actually the first audiobook I tried and it was god-awful. But even once I got the physical book out I was incredibly underwhelmed with the story. The reading experience of this book just completely killed it for me, so, ironically, I’d light this one up.
Trick or Treat? Which character is a treatΒ and which character is a trick?
Simon Snow and Poet
from Carry On and Trick
The first character that jumped to mind for a “treat” was Snow because if ever there was an adorable character that I could squeeze to death, it’d be him. He’s such a hopeless idiot. Conversely, I’d 100% pick Poet for “trick” because he’s a character with so many layers (also from a book called Trick – bonus points?) and is a sass monster.
Candy Corn: What book is always sweet?
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
by C. S. Lewis
I think this is actually the book I’ve reread the most in my life. Even if most of those rereadings have happened post me growing up (who am I kidding, I haven’t grown up yet). I can never get enough of this story and the world of Narnia is just beyond beautiful. In fact, last year I talked about how magical this series was and why you HAVE to read it NOW.
Ghost: What character would you like to visit you as a ghost?
[no spoilers]
Puck
from The Iron Fey series
I think Puck would make a particularly good ghost – so if I were to be haunted by anyone, I think I’d choose him. One really couldn’t complain if you had this feller hanging around you all day, *waggles eyebrows*.
Dressing Up in Costume: What character would you want to be for a day?
Katsa
from Graceling
For whatever reason, Katsa was the first character who popped to mind. I think she’s the perfect balance of badass but not too scary (like Celaeana Sardothien) so I’d love to be Katsa. I did also think of Ismae from Grave Mercy but at the end of the day I think I’d have more fun being Katsa. Especially if I got PoΒ also . . . I mean.
Wizards and Witches: What’s your favourite Harry Potter moment?
Neville’s Speech
Truth be told I love every moment ever. So I wrote down the first one I could think of (I nearly picked “why can’t it be follow the butterflies”) – Neville’s speech at the end of book 7 when Harry is “dead” is just the best thing ever. You’ve waited this long in the series for Neville to shine andΒ finally he gets his moment.
Blood and Gore: What was a book that was so creepy that you had to take a break from it?
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
by Ransom Riggs
This isn’t actually very creepy. I don’t tend to read books that fall into that category. I was trying to think of a book and it turns out that in so many books there’s a slightly creepy/high tension part – and it’s usually here at nighttime when I decide it’s time for a break. I have pretty low tolerance for anything scary . . . so yep.
My tags
Jocelyn @ 52 Letters in the Alphabet
I’m so in love with Simon and Puck, they’re so wonderful! And Neville’s speech is fantastic, especially since it’s pretty unexpected the first time. I was just thinking how fun this tag looks and you’ve actually tagged me, so I don’t have to feel guilty doing it! Thank you π
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Yay! Neville’s is just the best and yes! You hell don’t expect him to give it ππ So beautiful! Have fun doing the tag π€
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Thanks for the tag π Dressing up like Katsa would be awesome (and getting Po wouldn’t hurt either lol)
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Haha exactly!! Can’t go wrong with Po π You’re welcome!
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Eeeek! Thanks for the tag Kirstie!
So oddly enough, 3 of the books you mentioned on this I have read in the past 2 weeks or am currently reading…
I just recently listened to Fahrenheit 451 via audiobook and it definitely was a struggle at first. Honestly I didn’t really start to enjoy it until about the 50% mark. I am so impressed that it was written in the 1950 and all the political undertones. I think it is still very relevant today. Definitely not my favorite book, but I can see why it is a classic.
I also listened to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe this week! It was my first time reading it and I really wish I had experienced it as a kid. The audiobook version was amazing!
And ironically enough, I am currently reading Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children….
I am a little creeped out by this lol
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Haha spooky indeed!! Enjoy the tag!! I feel so bad hating on F451 but what’s a girl gunna do? Also, how’re you finding Miss Peregrine’s? I so hope you love it!
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So far so good! I am not very far in yet, playing catch up on the blog has put a cramp in my reading time π¦
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I feel ya π you can do it!
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Aw this is such a great tag! I haven’t read ANY of these (no, not even HP- well, other than the first book) so I am an official fail! I DO want to read Graceling one day for sure, and perhaps Miss Peregrine’s too (though the latter mostly for the creepy pictures hahah). Thanks for sharing this, it was so fun!
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As if you haven’t read HP!!! *yells SHANNON dramatically* Miss P’s is definitely worth it! haha you’re welcome!
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Katso is so baddass and yes please I’d like a Po, There’s Po to go around right? XD
Also Narnia is one of my faves but I haven’t read it since I was little, I need to reread it soon. Neville’s speach is such a great moment! I loved him standing up for whats right and shining like the star he is, I wish they showed more of the book Neville in the movies but the speech was still great in the movies too.
Thank you for the tag even thought I’m late XD I still plan on doing this the questions are great!
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Hahah no worries!! Yes Neville is such an unsung hero for so much of the story β€οΈ bless him! And please, there’s Po for days π
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