Siblinghood of the World Bloggers Award

February 8, 2016February 8, 2016 / T.K. Lawrence / 4 Comments

Thank you to Ariana @ The Quirky Book Nerd for nominating me–I really appreciate it! 🙂 I apologize for the late post.

The Rules

Thank the person who nominated you and link back to their blog
Put the award logo on your blog
Answer the 10 questions sent to you
Make up 10 new questions for your nominees to answer
Nominate 10 blogs

Ariana’s Questions

What are some new releases you are most looking forward to in 2016?
So many! New 2016 releases that I’m most looking forward to would include Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare, Traitor’s Pyre by Josephine Angelini, A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir, ToG #6 by Sarah J. Maas, The Young Elites #3 by Marie Lu, The Last Star by Rick Yancey, Truthwitch by Susan Dennard, Passenger by Alexandra Bracken, and Stars Above by Marissa Meyer.
What is you favorite under-hyped book?
Favorite under-hyped books…probably Origin by Jessica Khoury and The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson.
What is one thing (activity, song, movie, etc…) that always makes you happy no matter what?
Reading. The large majority of the time I’m reading a fairly enjoyable book.
Do you prefer series or standalone novels?
I do not mind standalone novels, although I have a harder time finding standalone novels that I like, so I’d say series. Plus if I like the series I get to read more of it.
Do you play video games? If so, what are your favorite games to play?
I do not play video games.
What is your favorite song of all time?
Lithium by Evanescence.
If you could have any fictional animal as a pet, what would you choose?
Either Fleetfoot (Throne of Glass) or Fawkes (Harry Potter).
What 2016 movies are you most looking forward to seeing?
I’m really looking forward to seeing The 5th Wave and Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children in 2016 since they’re both film adaptations based on two of my favorite books.
What book or series would you recommend to someone who says they don’t like to read, and why would you choose that book or series?
To someone who does not read very often, what book or series would I recommend? It really depends on the person. To everyone (unless if they dislike fantasy) I’d recommend the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling because who could go wrong with these books? To people who prefer more realistic fiction, The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart because it’s a well-developed novel with unique characters. To people who prefer very action packed books, The Maze Runner by James Dashner because my heart would not stop pounding during my first read of the series.
What is your absolute favorite quote?
I have many favorite quotes, but to pick one…

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My Questions

Favorite band or singer?
One yet to be released 2016 book that you’re really, really excited about.
Favorite color?
You’re sleeping until you suddenly have a really good idea. You (a.) Write it down on the nearest piece of paper, (b.) go back to sleep and write it down the next day, (c.) go back to sleep and forget about it the next day, or (d.) none of the above.
One book that always makes you happy when you reread it.
What is your favorite hyped book?
Who is your favorite intelligent/strategic main character?
Favorite book based on mythology?
Favorite book with a made up language?
Prose or poetry?

Liebster Award | 1

January 21, 2016January 19, 2016 / T.K. Lawrence / 1 Comment

Thank you to Giovanna @ Book Coma for the nomination! 🙂

Rules

Thank the person who nominated you and link their blog.
Answer the 11 questions the nominator has given you.
Tag 11 bloggers who have less than 1000 readers.
Think of 11 questions to ask the bloggers you have nominated.
Let them know you’ve nominated them through social media or their blog.

Giovanna’s Questions

What are your top 3 reads of 2015?
That’s a tough question. To go with some books I don’t mention that often: The Ocean At the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman, Trial by Fire by Josephine Angelini, and Library of Souls by Ransom Riggs.
What was the worst book you read in 2015?
I was very fortunate to read so many wonderful books in 2015, I did not encounter a book I disliked.
Favorite Genre?
Young adult fantasy–it’s so addictive.
Genre you will not touch?
I will generally never touch a book that’s just romance (exceptions: Jane Eyre–but this book has mystery elements as well). While I’m okay with a book having some romance in it, I do not like romance dominated plots.
Name a book that had a lot of hype, but you ended up hating it.
Six of Crows had a lot of hype. I did not necessarily dislike it, but it didn’t meet all of my exceptions either.
Did you have a Goodreads goal this year? If so, did you finish it?
I did not have a GoodReads goal in 2015, but I have one for 2016. Hopefully I’ll be able to read 50 books this year, since I read 54-some last year. So far, I’ve read 5 books.
If you could kill any fictional character (Books, Movies, or TV) without getting in trouble, who would it be and why?
If I could kill any fictional character without getting in trouble, I’d say Dolores Umbridge from Harry Potter. She was so nasty, evil, and irritating, but I don’t think she ever died.
How many books are on your TBR?
138 books–a number which has significantly been growing since I began blogging.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would buy?
Books!
Do you have any siblings?
No, but I do have a very adorable dog who I count as a sibling.
What is your dream job?
My dream job would probably be as a novelist, poet, and editor.

My Questions

What film adaptation or any movie are you most excited for in 2016?
What are three 2016 releases you are dying to read?
What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?
Do you have a pet?
What is one book with a lot of hype that you like?
Who is your favorite mischievous character? (e.g. Peeves the poltergeist from Harry Potter)
What is one film adaptation you like more than the book?
Pen or pencil?
Paper book or eBook?
Paperback or hardcover?
Do you like doing artistic activities? (e.g. drawing, sewing)