Below is the "How I Read" tag that went around YouTube a little while ago. I thought this was interesting to hear other people answer these questions, so here are my answers!
(1) How do you find out about new books to read?
I usually find out about new books through Booktube or
through Goodreads. Goodreads will
usually recommend books that are similar to another book you read and liked.
(2) How did you get into reading?
I have always been into reading since I was really
young. My mom would also read
books to my brother and me when we were little. She also would never say no to a new book! While I was in high school, I kinda got
out of reading simply because I was involved in many other things, but I’m so
glad I have been able to find a balance between reading and school and work
now!
(3) How has your taste in books changed as you've gotten older?
My taste in books has obviously evolved from children’s
books to young adult and now to new adult, where the character are out of their
teens. I also feel that I am
branching out more into different genres.
Recently, I have tried some autobiographies, nonfiction novels,
and graphic novels!
(4) How often do you buy books?
Oh … probably too much. On average, I probably place an order to Barnes and Noble,
BookOutlet, or Amazon about once a month. With my New Year book goals, I
am trying to limit the book buying until I catch up on my To-Be Read pile!
(5) How did you get into BookTubing?
Obviously, I am not a Booktuber, but I am a book
blogger! And I was inspired to
book blog by Booktubers! I came
across some Booktube videos and wanted to share my love of reading and books as
well but didn’t have to time to film and edit, so I created A Nook of Blankets
and Books! :)
(6) How do you react when you don't like the end of a book?
I usually don’t have a major reaction. It’s more like, “Oh … this is it? This is how it’s going to end? Hmph.” Then I decide if it is worth hanging onto and reading the
sequel or if I should sell it or give it away.
(7) How often have you taken a sneaky look at the back page of a
book to see if it's a happy ending?
NEVER! I am
so paranoid about finding out about spoilers through other people that I would
never want to spoil myself!
(8) How many people are you going to tag, and who are they?
I am going to tag all of YOU! I would love to know your answers to these questions!
What are your answers to these questions?
What are your answers to these questions?
(1) How do you find out about new books to read?
ReplyDeleteHonestly I'm not sure, but my want to read pile just seems to get larger and larger. A lot comes from browsing in book stores though probably (I cannot just walk past a book store, ask my friends and family, they hate taking me shopping). Also, from friends, family and the media I guess, with the occasional google search for books of a specific genre.
(2) How did you get into reading?
All of my three older siblings (who now can probably get diagnosed with dyslexia) struggled with reading and so my Mum started teaching me how to read from the moment I could talk it seems. She would print out words that we would go through and it just progressed until I was able to read before school. She used to be a huge reader as well and always encouraged me and I guess it just went from there. Reading has always been in my life it seems and is a part of me as much as my hazel eyes and ability to breathe. Sometimes my Mum wonders if she created a monster though, as she is constantly crying for me to 'get my nose out of that book!'
(3) How has your taste in books changed as you've gotten older?
I'm not sure it has a great deal really. I have always been into adventure and fantasy novels, and I just progress through the age levels. Recently though I have really been enjoying biographies, true stories and boring real life ones.
(4) How often do you buy books?
Well if you ask my mother who has had to give me her bookshelf as well as my own, too many. I would say that it is probably 2-4 a month though.
(5) How did you get into BookTubing?
I too, am not a booktuber, but rather a bookblogger. And I was reading my girlfriend magazine and it was talking about blogs and choosing topics that you are passionate about. For me of course, that is books. I didn't realise that there were already a lot of other bookbloggers out there though, and that discovery has made me very, very happy.
Check out my blog>> http://lebookworm.weebly.com/
(6) How do you react when you don't like the end of a book?
It generally ends with me screaming. People in my household don't even blink an eye now as I just randomly shout and throw things and punch my pillow and cry. I also go and rant about it to who ever will listen... I guess I don't handle it that well huh?
(7) How often have you taken a sneaky look at the back page of a book to see if it's a happy ending?
No, I do not do this. The last page generally doesn't tell you anything anyway. I have read the last chapter of friends' books though who want to know. But I freak out when I am at the end of a chapter and 'accidentally' look to the bottom line and spoil it for myself.
(8) How many people are you going to tag, and who are they?
Everyone! Go for it!! :D
LOL! I love that your mom thinks she created a monster! Too funny! Also, I was interested in getting into the fantasy genre recently, which you mentioned as a favorite of yours. Any recommendations for a beginner in fantasy? I have heard that Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes was a good young adult fantasy for beginners. :)
DeleteThere are soooo many amazing fantasy novels out there that I do not know where to begin!! A few of my favourites include 'The Night Circus', 'The Mortal Instruments', 'Ashes Trilogy', and a particularly easy but engaging one, 'Lorien Legacies'. Most fantasy books are in series and horribly addictive. Good luck and ENJOY! :)
DeleteGreat! Thanks for the recommendations! :)
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