The 20 Questions Book Tag


I wasn’t tagged for this but I saw it on Lou’s Book Stuff and thought I’d have a go! Go check Lou out here, superb blog 😁


1. How many books are too many books in a series?
Well. Now this is a question! So I’ve read a romance series with over 23 books and wanted more in that world but then I’ve read trilogies where I thought it could’ve been a duology. So really I am dodging this question with a non-answer!


2. How do you feel about cliff-hangers?
I actually don’t mind a cliffy!!! Sometimes I think it keeps me more interested in the series as I NEED to know what happens next!


3. Hardback or Paperback?
I’m probably in the minority here, but paperbacks! They are smaller and less heavy so my bad wrist doesn’t hurt when reading and I can fit more on my shelves with them as space is at a premium in my house!


4. Favourite book?
What? Just one? I have many! If I have to pick one then….


5. Least favourite book?
I wouldn’t say that I have a least favourite book but there quite a few I’ve DNF’d.


6. Love triangles, yes or no?
NO! Non! Nein! Net!


7. The most recent book you just couldn’t finish?
I started listening to The Bear and Nightingale by Katherine Arden and had to stop. Not because I didn’t like it but because there was a lot of detail in there and I found I wanted to experience it by actually reading the words…..so I’ve got the ebook and I’m going to read that!


8. A book you’re currently reading?


9. Last book you recommended to someone?
Probably The House on the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune. It’s a feel good masterpiece!


10. Oldest book you’ve read?
I’m sure it was Harry Potter so 1997? I obviously read books before that but I can’t think! I know I read Flowers in the Attic but didn’t read when it first came out as I was only 2!


11. Newest book you’ve read?
Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo


12. Favourite author?
This sort of links in with question 4, probably Sarah J Maas or Kristen Ashley.


13. Buying books or borrowing books?
Buying most defs. My poor bank account.


14. A book you dislike that everyone else seems to love?
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novak. It’s not that I disliked it, I just don’t think dark academia is my genre!


15. Bookmarks or dog-ears?
I’m sorry who heck dog ears their pages??? That’s criminal!


16. A book you can always reread?
Ride Steady by Kristen Ashley


17. Can you read while listening to music?
No. I like the quiet (or as quiet it can get with kids!!)


18. One POV or multiple POVs?
I don’t mind. I think both can be good if done well.


19. Do you read a book in one sitting or over multiple days?
It depends. I’ve devoured a near 600 page book in a day but then read a 300 page book over 3 days.
It also depends on what real life stuff I have to do and I guess also on how invested I am in the book (because you make time for a fab read!)


20. Who do you tag?
I won’t tag anyone but please fell free to do!

Happy International Pillow Fight Day!!!

It’s true!

Yes it really is a day!!!! It made me so happy!!!

So what’s better than a bookish pillow (or cushion)??!!

2 bookish pillows!

The Crescent City cushion cover was from Fairyloot and look how bright and lovely it is!

This really is the cushion of champions! Again, from Fairyloot and its a Red Rising pillow. It is just phenomenal!

I also have another Sarah J Maas one and an Oscar Wilde quote but thought it might be pillow overload to put them here as well!

Do you own any bookish pillows/cushions?

🎧 Review: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

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Title: The Song of Achilles

Author: Madeline Miller

Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. By all rights their paths should never cross, but Achilles takes the shamed prince as his friend, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine their bond blossoms into something deeper – despite the displeasure of Achilles’ mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess. But then word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus journeys with Achilles to Troy, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they hold dear.

Profoundly moving and breathtakingly original, this rendering of the epic Trojan War is a dazzling feat of the imagination, a devastating love story, and an almighty battle between gods and kings, peace and glory, immortal fame and the human heart.

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I ate this story up and it consumed me! My heart strings are truly twanged!

I listened to the audio and was surprised that the narrator pronounced names differently to me and I wondered if I’d always said them wrong!

Patroclus early life broke my heart. But I guess it was lucky as he was exiled where Achilles was and they strike up a friendship and then more.

Patroclus and Achilles are beautiful together. Their bond! I was gleeful! But jeez this tore at my heartstrings! The rest of the story was tragic to listen to. That’s all I can say. You need to experience this.

The ending, that last paragraph made my heart soar.