So first off I'd like to thank the lovely Brett Michael Orr for tagging me. You have been so welcoming, and I am loving getting involved in the Aussie YA blogging community. Fangirl-ing is way more fun with friends.
The Liebster Award is a fun way of welcoming new bloggers to the blogging community. It involves answering some questions about yourself, and then sharing on the love!
Brett asked:
What book are you reading right now?
I'm actually reading a few right now. Uprooted by Naomi Novik, which I am loving! I read an excerpt online and fell in love, ended up rushing out to buy it. I am also reading Fairytale Beginnings by Holly Martin; Fragile Bones by Lorna Schutlz Nicholson; and because I have more time than sense now that I am in the middle of a university break I am aiming to re-read the Harry Potter series. I haven't read it for years, so I think it's about time!
Name your top three favourite bands/artists!
Delta Goodrem.
Taylor Swift.
Mumford and Sons.
If you could live in any other era in time, when would you choose?
I'd love to visit medieval England. Going everywhere on horseback sounds like a pretty fun time. Especially if these guys would be there:
The Liebster Award is a fun way of welcoming new bloggers to the blogging community. It involves answering some questions about yourself, and then sharing on the love!
Brett asked:
What book are you reading right now?
I'm actually reading a few right now. Uprooted by Naomi Novik, which I am loving! I read an excerpt online and fell in love, ended up rushing out to buy it. I am also reading Fairytale Beginnings by Holly Martin; Fragile Bones by Lorna Schutlz Nicholson; and because I have more time than sense now that I am in the middle of a university break I am aiming to re-read the Harry Potter series. I haven't read it for years, so I think it's about time!
Name your top three favourite bands/artists!
Delta Goodrem.
Taylor Swift.
Mumford and Sons.
If you could live in any other era in time, when would you choose?
I'd love to visit medieval England. Going everywhere on horseback sounds like a pretty fun time. Especially if these guys would be there:
I think I'd probably only visit though, because I'm not convinced it would be a whole lot of fun to be a woman in the 6th Century. Running away in gowns would be really cumbersome.
What mythical animal would you like to have as a pet?
A massive talking magical lion. Basically, Aslan.
Would you rather be too hot, or too cold?
Too cold. I hate summer. At least when it is cold you can rug up. There's only so much stripping off you can do before it gets weird.
Do you prefer a book/movie with action, or with drama/romance?
As the little girl from the Old El Paso ads once said: "Why not both?!" Ugh! That is a hard one!
If I had to choose I'd probably go drama/romance. Only because the list of action movies I have watched that are purely action, without a lovey dovey subplot, is much shorter than the one listing all the chick flicks that I have watched an embarrassing amount of times.
If your life was being made into a movie, who would you cast to play you?
Kat Dennings.
After a hard day, what makes you feel better?
My sheltie, George. He's pretty much happy 24/7. It's infectious. So when I've had a bit of an awful day I look forward to seeing him, or debriefing with the girls over a cup of tea.
If you could travel to any other country, where would you go?
Ireland. I went a few years ago, and I want to go back so badly. My mum was born in Ireland so I have a lot of family there that I don't get to see very often. I'd probably move there if I could.
What’s one book that you were never able to finish?
If I'm not enjoying a book I am reading for leisure I won't force myself to finish it, so there are quite a few I've discarded. The most recent book I didn't finish was Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov. I had to read it for a unit was studying at University, and it was torturous. It is just a bit too abstract for my liking. I managed to get by with only reading small sections, and the only time I ever pick it up off the shelf is when I am cleaning.
What’s a book that you’re most excited to read?
Froi of the Exiles by Melina Marchetta. I loved Finnikin of the Rock, and can't wait to jump in and read the next book in the series. I love that the central character will be Froi this time round, too. Holy character development, Batman!
So, onto the nominations! The rules are as follows:
And the nominees are ...
Sophie @ Imaginary Misadventure
Diana @ Professional Book Lady
Emily @ Loony Literate
Mahima @ AllThingsWordy
Jessica @ Bookish Serendipity
And now for my questions:
What is your favourite book of 2015 so far?
Do you judge a book by its cover?
Your house is burning down. You can only save three books: what would you grab?
Ron Weasley, Katniss Everdeen and Fitzwilliam Darcy. Snog, Kill, Marry. Go!
What is your favourite genre?
If you could play any musical instrument, what would you play?
Describe your blog in three words.
What is your favourite season?
Sweet or savoury?
Have you ever had a crush on a fictional character?
What made you start blogging?
Remember, have fun with it! Be sure to tag me, or send me a link of your answers. I can't wait to read them all!
xo Siobhan.
What mythical animal would you like to have as a pet?
A massive talking magical lion. Basically, Aslan.
Would you rather be too hot, or too cold?
Too cold. I hate summer. At least when it is cold you can rug up. There's only so much stripping off you can do before it gets weird.
Do you prefer a book/movie with action, or with drama/romance?
As the little girl from the Old El Paso ads once said: "Why not both?!" Ugh! That is a hard one!
If I had to choose I'd probably go drama/romance. Only because the list of action movies I have watched that are purely action, without a lovey dovey subplot, is much shorter than the one listing all the chick flicks that I have watched an embarrassing amount of times.
If your life was being made into a movie, who would you cast to play you?
Kat Dennings.
After a hard day, what makes you feel better?
My sheltie, George. He's pretty much happy 24/7. It's infectious. So when I've had a bit of an awful day I look forward to seeing him, or debriefing with the girls over a cup of tea.
If you could travel to any other country, where would you go?
Ireland. I went a few years ago, and I want to go back so badly. My mum was born in Ireland so I have a lot of family there that I don't get to see very often. I'd probably move there if I could.
What’s one book that you were never able to finish?
If I'm not enjoying a book I am reading for leisure I won't force myself to finish it, so there are quite a few I've discarded. The most recent book I didn't finish was Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov. I had to read it for a unit was studying at University, and it was torturous. It is just a bit too abstract for my liking. I managed to get by with only reading small sections, and the only time I ever pick it up off the shelf is when I am cleaning.
What’s a book that you’re most excited to read?
Froi of the Exiles by Melina Marchetta. I loved Finnikin of the Rock, and can't wait to jump in and read the next book in the series. I love that the central character will be Froi this time round, too. Holy character development, Batman!
So, onto the nominations! The rules are as follows:
- Acknowledge and thank the blog who nominated you.
- Look for an award image that you like, and post it on your blog.
- Answer the 11 questions asked by the person/blog who nominated you.
- Nominate 5 blogs
- Let the bloggers know that you nominated them.
- Give them 11 questions to answer.
And the nominees are ...
Sophie @ Imaginary Misadventure
Diana @ Professional Book Lady
Emily @ Loony Literate
Mahima @ AllThingsWordy
Jessica @ Bookish Serendipity
And now for my questions:
What is your favourite book of 2015 so far?
Do you judge a book by its cover?
Your house is burning down. You can only save three books: what would you grab?
Ron Weasley, Katniss Everdeen and Fitzwilliam Darcy. Snog, Kill, Marry. Go!
What is your favourite genre?
If you could play any musical instrument, what would you play?
Describe your blog in three words.
What is your favourite season?
Sweet or savoury?
Have you ever had a crush on a fictional character?
What made you start blogging?
Remember, have fun with it! Be sure to tag me, or send me a link of your answers. I can't wait to read them all!
xo Siobhan.