I’ve been seeing the A to Z Survey, created by the amazing Jaime from The Perpetual Page Turner, everywhere. It looked fun, so I decided to do it too. I mean, why not? I usually love doing surveys and this creative survey about books totally caught my attention.
AUTHOR YOU’VE READ THE MOST BOOKS FROM:
Umm…I dunno. Lisa Kleypas I think. Her historical romances are amazing and I will buy any book of hers without reading it first.
BEST SEQUEL EVER:
Hmm…probably Scarlet by Marissa Meyer. I mean, Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood together? What could be better than that?
CURRENTLY READING:
Currently re-reading Shadow and Bone and will be starting The Bone Season tomorrow.
DRINK OF CHOICE WHILE READING:
I usually don’t drink anything while reading in fear that I will accidentally spill something on my book, but if I do, I will definitely drink a perfectly nice cup of orange juice.
E-READER OR PHYSICAL BOOK?
Definitely physical books. I love to stare at them stacked up kind of neatly on my shelves and personally feel them while reading them. However, I envy the “search” option E-readers have that physical books, of course, don’t have.
FICTIONAL CHARACTER YOU PROBABLY WOULD HAVE ACTUALLY DATED IN HIGH SCHOOL:
Finn from All Our Yesterdays by Cristin Terrill. I would have dated that guy I didn’t really notice until he really caught my attention and be seduced by how faithful and caring he is.
GLAD YOU GAVE THIS BOOK A CHANCE:
Throne of Glass by Sarah Maas. My first time reading it wasn’t great at all – I DNF’d it halfway. Thank goodness I gave it a second chance and re-read it again. Otherwise, I’ll be missing out on so much.
HIDDEN GEM BOOK:
Definitely Burned by Ellen Hopkins. I can’t praise this book enough – the writing, the pose, and the heartbreak. Thank goodness I have an ARC of the sequel, especially after the awful cliffhanger Burned left us with.
IMPORTANT MOMENT IN YOUR READING LIFE:
When I picked up a copy of When It Happens by Susane Colasanti. That book reminded me why I loved and still love reading after not picking up a book for two years.
JUST FINISHED:
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by April Genevieve Tucholke. The second part of the book was pretty good.
KINDS OF BOOKS YOU WON’T READ:
Religious books, books focused on politics, and tons of many others that I can’t think of right now. To see a kind of full list, check out my Top Ten Tuesday list.
LONGEST BOOK YOU’VE READ:
Uhh, I really don’t know. I don’t keep track of this. And yes, I didn’t read the Harry Potter series yet. (Ignores the voice of failure whispering through my brain.)
MAJOR BOOK HANGOVER BECAUSE OF:
Throne of Glass by Sarah Maas. That was one amazing book. Thank goodness I have the sequel with me. <3
NUMBER OF BOOKCASES YOU OWN:
I have two bookcases, but here’s the thing: my bookshelves currently has two rows of books per single shelf. That means that I need another new bookshelf. Noooo!
ONE BOOK YOU HAVE READ MULTIPLE TIMES:
It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas. I’ve read that book like five times already. Wait, I also read Wallbanger by Alice Clayton five times already too.
PREFERRED PLACE TO READ:
On the subway on my way to college. I don’t know why; the subway is noisy, crowded, and it’s one bumpy ride, but it’s the place where I can easily read the most and enjoy it.
QUOTE THAT INSPIRES YOU/GIVES YOU ALL THE FEELS FROM A BOOK YOU’VE READ:
This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales: “You think it’s so easy to change yourself.” Because hey, I did think that, but boy, did I learn the truth the hard way like Elise did.
READING REGRET:
Not reading for two years because I was busying (more like obsessed) with Maplestory. Ughh, all those reading time taken away from me, forever!
SERIES YOU STARTED AND NEED TO FINISH(ALL BOOKS ARE OUT IN SERIES):
The Watersong series by Amanda Hocking. I still have to read the last two books in the series: Tidal and Elegy.
THREE OF YOUR ALL-TIME FAVORITE BOOKS:
This is a no brainer: Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins, Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols, and Everneath by Brodi Ashton.
UNAPOLOGETIC FANGIRL FOR:
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins. So what if the title and the hardcover cover is embarrassing?! The book itself is amazing!
VERY EXCITED FOR THIS RELEASE MORE THAN ALL THE OTHERS:
Cress by Marissa Meyer of course!
WORST BOOKISH HABIT:
I just wrote up a post about this yesterday: peeking at the ending of books. ):
X MARKS THE SPOT: START AT THE TOP LEFT OF YOUR SHELF AND PICK THE 27TH BOOK:
My signed copy of Everbound by Brodi Ashton. <3
YOUR LATEST BOOK PURCHASE:
Um, tons of books arrived on my doorstep today from Amazon. The last book I took out of the box was The Crown of Embers by Rae Carson though. :P
ZZZ-SNATCHER BOOK (LAST BOOK THAT KEPT YOU UP WAY LATE):
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by April Genevieve Tucholke. I was determined to finish the book that day so I can write a review that will go up on my blog one day before the release date.
I’m currently reading Shadow and Bone and am loving it! I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to buy it. And I really want to read All Our Yesterdays. I’ve heard really good things about it! Great answers :)
Lauren @ Books, Tea & Me recently posted…If Books Could Talk
I’m glad you’re loving Shadow & Bone Lauren! :D
As for All Our Yesterdays, it definitely won’t disappoint you.
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [46]
I really need to read Throne of Glass. I keep hearing everyone talk about it in the blogosphere, and feel so left out. And yes, I feel like ALL of Ellen Hopkins books need more love. I look forward to seeing what you think of the sequel to Burned!! And um… get ready Harry Potter. Now :P haha
Asti (A Bookish Heart) recently posted…Bookish Survey: Jamie @ The Perpetual Page-Turner’s A to Z Survey
Read Throne of Glass like NOW Asti! You won’t regret it – just go and ask other people about it!
All of Ellen Hopkins’ books definitely need more love. I’ll hopefully be reading Smoke this month.
I preordered the Harry Potter special edition from Amazon already, so… :P
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [46]
I love this survey! I’m hoping to do it soon. For the book that kept you up way too late, I’ve done the same when I scheduled a book review for the next day. I’ve finished a book close to midnight, and then written the review, just so it’ll be up.
I also haven’t read the Harry Potter books yet, so you’re not alone :) Great post!
Montana @ The Book Belles recently posted…Just Like Fate by Cat Patrick and Suzanne Young Book Review and Giveaway
You should definitely do this survey Montana; it is so fun to do! :D
Us book bloggers live tiring lives reading books and staying up late right? ;D
Yay, a fellow person who haven’t read Harry Potter yet! High five! :D<3
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [46]
I want to read Throne of Glass so much right now, but I’m kind of stuck with others that I need to read first. ugh.
Aww Sam. ):
I hope you get to read Throne of Glass soon. But don’t worry, it is definitely worth waiting for since Crown of Midnight releases on August 27 in the US.
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [46]
I loved Scarlet too! Such a great book. EEE! Can’t wait for Cress to come out!
And I’m so glad you decided to give Throne of Glass a second try. It’s just so amazing. Have you read Crown of Midnight yet? It’s EVEN BETTER than Throne of Glass! So many unexpected events arise.
And Anna and the French Kiss. Such a terrible cover…the new ones are so pretty though! I might have to buy another copy of it just to get the covers matching…
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Cress needs to come out NOW. I need it in my life!
I have Crown of Midnight in my hands now, but I sadly have to read The Bone Season first. ):
Yeah, I want to buy the new covers of Anna and Lola, but I don’t have the money to get it yet.
Kelly recently posted…The Last Hurrah Giveaway Hop
Scarlet is a great choice for best sequel ever. I went for Crown of Midnight, but it was a close call.
Here’s my survey.
Sarah @ Girl!Reporter recently posted…My week in books (#5)
Ohh, you got so excited to read Crown of Midnight now! :D<3
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Oh yay! You did this! :D
I agree with you about physical books! They’re so much better. And I peek at the endings of everything, even movies. I can’t resist!
My survey:
http://qaisracetusbookblog.blogspot.com/2013/08/a-to-z-bookish-survey.html
Yay! Another person with my “bad” habit! ;D<3
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I am seeing Throne of Glass and Vampire Academy being mentioned EVERYWHERE. I need to read them soon. Also, I bought Cinder and Scarlet which I should get to soon.
Aaaand hello, go read Harry Potter, girl! You won’t regret it ever. Seriously, I just love the series.
Sana @ artsy musings of a bibliophile recently posted…A to Z Book Survey
Oh my goodness Sana, read Throne of Glass, Cinder, Scarlet, and Vampire Academy all in that order. NOW. I guarantee that you absolutely won’t regret it.
I’ll read it when the special edition comes out. I’ve already preordered it on Amazon. :P
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