Bookish Fangirl Tag

Hey there internet!

So i was sick last sunday and didn't get to make a post, so i thought i'd do this little extra post today!

I saw a few people on BookTube doing this tag and thought it looked like fun, so here we go!

Who is your book OTP?

 Alec and Magnus from The Mortal Instruments. My babies.

What is your favourite book fandom?

Probably Harry Potter...mainly for nostalgia.

Who is your book girlfriend/boyfriend?

Isabelle Lightwood from The Mortal Instruments.

Nathan from Midsummers Nightmare.

Which book have you read the most fanfiction about?

Harry Potter is the only book i've read fanfiction about...i think...

Which book has given you "all of the feels"?

George

Which book made you go "i can't even"?

Shut Out

Which book has made you go "nope"?

Anna and the French Kiss

Meghan xxx

The Book Blogger TMI Tag!

Hey there internet!!

I was stuck for a blog idea for today, and i was almost, almost, tempted to just forget today's post and just post again next week.

But that's not what 2016 is about!

So as i was reading through a whole bunch of old posts from various book blogs i stumbled across the Book Blogger TMI tag and thought it was a perfect fun little post for a day when i just have no thoughts left in my brain.

So here we go!

How old are you?

I'm 23 and i am not looking forward to turning 24 this year.

What book are you reading?

Currently i'm reading Death Note Black Edition Vol.6, Anna and The French Kiss, and Nine Stories. All very different.

 What are you wearing?

Black jeans, star wars tshirt, and an american flag gap hoodie. Really the height of style here at Not Quite Alice.

Blogger or WordPress?

Blogger. Everyday. I could never get on board with WordPress, i have no idea why, but all the blog's i've ever had are run through blogger so.

 What is the last book you read?

Death Note Black Edition Vol.5. Great book. 5/5.

What is the book you're going to read next?

When i finish the three i'm currently working through i think i might pick up My Life Next Door, or maybe Room....I'm not sure yet.

eBooks: yes or no?

Yessssssss. I love the ease of eBooks tbh.

Where do you prefer to read?

On my bed. I can get all comfy with cozy blankets.

Who is the last person you tweeted?

Probably my friend Marygrace tbh.

Whose blog did you look at last?

Ashley's, which is a personal blog you need a password for so i'm not going to link it, but it's a great blog.

Who is your favourite book-tuber?

Raeleen. Ariel. 

What do you do when someone tells you reading is boring?

Say they're reading the wrong things, but also you do you.

Who is the last person you text?

Stephen, it was about a 5sos song. As always.

Who is your all time favourite book character?

Holden Caulfield

UK YA or US YA?

I think i actually end up reading more US YA than UK YA. I think i just love reading about somewhere that isn't all that familiar to me?

What is your preferred drink whilst reading?

Water is almost always my preferred drink so.

If you hated reading, what would you be doing instead?

Watching films 24/7. I love films, but i'm usually reading more than i'm watching them so if i didn't like reading i think i'd definitely be watching more films.

How many bookshelves/bookcases do you have?

I have two bookcases and then like two shelves on their own?

Insta-love: yes or no?

No.

Favourite author?

Stephen King, J D Salinger, Kody Keplinger.

What is the number one book on your wishlist?

The classic cover edition of Catcher in the Rye. It's just so beautiful and i need it in my life.

Do you prefer books with male or female protagonists?

I don't really care tbh.

What is your favourite book-to-film adaptation?

Peter Pan (2001)

What is the last song you listened to?

Body Parts by Courtney Act

Which do you enjoy reading more: positive reviews or negative reviews?

It depends on the book. If i love the book or i'm excited about it then positive reviews all the way. If i don't like the book or i'm not that excited about it then i'm all about the negative reviews.

Meghan xxx
                     

 

The Book Life Tag

Hello there internet!

Today i thought i would do a quick little tag

i've seen around the book blogs, and thought that it looked 

pretty interesting, the book life tag!

So here we go!

1: Who would your parents be?

I would really love to have Jocelyn and Luke from the Mortal Instruments.

They would be such awesome parents, at least after they stop with all the secrets!

2: Who would be your sister?

Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter!

There is no one cooler, or better, to have as a sister! 

Life would never, ever, be boring with Luna.

3: Who would be your brother?

Tim Wyman from the Something Like... series by Jay Bell.

Tim is possibly my favourite fictional character ever,

 and it would be so great to be his sister!

4: Who would be your pet?

oooooh who is the best animal.....I'm going to have

to go with Crookshanks from HP!!

5: Where would you live?

Texas, with all the wonderful Something Like... characters!

6: Where would you go to school?

I mean has anyone answered this and not said Hogwarts??

Because i'd 100% go to Hogwarts, and i'd be a Slytherin!

7: Who would be your best friend?

Alec Lightwood from the Mortal Instruments. 

Alec is just the best! Plus i'd get to see Jace all the time ;)

8: Who would be your significant other?

I really want to pick someone not in TMI or HP....oh this is so difficult!

OH! Ethan from Between the Lives by Jessica Shirvington!

Ethan is just such a lovely, funny, all round great guy. So definitely him!!

Meghan xx

The Ultimate Book Tag!

Hey there internet! Today i thought i'd do a tag i've seen floating around the book blogs and thought it looked fun.

So here is the Ultimate Book Tag!

1. Do you get sick while reading in the car?

I do, but only in the car, all other transport i'm totally fine with?!

2. Which author's writing style is completely unique to you and why?

Stephen King. Every book is so unique and yet so obviously him. 

I love it so much.

3. Harry Potter Series or the Twilight Saga? Give 3 points to defend your answer

Harry Potter. Obviously. 

1) Better storyline, 2) better characters, 3) better writing.

4. Do you carry a book bag? If so, what is in it (besides books...)?

I don't. I have a handbag that pretty much always has a book in it though?

5. Do you smell books?

Nope.

6. Books with or without little illustrations?

Usually without, but i don't mind them.

7. What book did you love while reading but discovered later it wasn't quality writing? 

Oh i'm not sure! Maybe Twilight? I really can't think of one.

8. Do you have any funny stories involving books from your childhood?

It's not really funny, but the only thing i can think of is when i was about 6 or 7 i had a tots tv annual, and everyday for months i would sit inside this big cardboard box we had, with a hole cut out in one side, and read the annual to my family like it was very important news on the tv. I read the same things out everyday for about 6 months...no idea why!

9. What's the thinnest book on your shelf?

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them..i think..

10. What is the thickest book on your shelf?

Under the Dome by Stephen King?

11. Do you write as well as read? Do you see yourself in the future as being an author?

I do write, but it's just something i do for fun, i don't want to be an author really.

12. When did you get into reading?

I've loved reading as far back as i can remember tbh, they were my favourite things when i was a toddler and they still are now.

13. What is your favourite classic book?

The Catcher in the Rye OR Great Expectations

14. In school was your best subject Language Arts/English?

I was really good at English, but Maths was probably my best.

15. If you were given a book as a present that you had read before and hated...what would you do?

Say thank you, hold onto it for a year or two, then donate it.

16. What is a lesser known series that you know of that is similar to Harry Potter or the Hunger Games?

The 'Blue is for Nightmares' series. 

It's about a witch, which is as close to Harry Potter as i can think of right now...

17. What is a bad habit you always do (besides rambling) while filming?

I look in the viewfinder a lot to make sure everything's still in focus and looks okay.

18. What is your favourite word?

Photosynthesis

19. Are you a nerd, dork, or dweeb? Or all of the above?

Nerd? Maybe? I prefer geek tbh.

20. Vampires or Fairies? Why?

Vampires. They're probably my favourite thing to read about.

21. Shapeshifters or Angels? Why?

Angels? I haven't really read any shapeshifting stories.

22. Spirits or Werewolves? Why?

Werewolves, again not read a lot of books about spirits either.

23. Zombies or Vampires? Why?

Vampires!!

24. Love Triangle or Forbidden Love? Why?

I'm a big sucker for a forbidden love story.

25. AND FINALLY: Full on romance, or action-packed with a few love scenes mixed in?

Both!! A mix up of themes is always a good thing though!

Meghan xx 

A-Z YA Book Tag!

Hello there internet! I'm here today with a super fun tag that i found flying around on the blogging world, and thought i'd give it a go - the A-Z YA Book Tag :D

Here we go!

A book you wish you owned.

Salinger. It looks like such an amazing and fascinating book!

Best YA book cover?

I am a massive fan of the cover of Panic by Lauren Oliver. I think it looks so great.

Could you ever see yourself with any of your favourite fictional characters?

I mean me and Draco are forever. Also, me and Jace have got a good thing going on.

Do you ever wish you could live in a fictional world?

Who doesn't?! 

Epic battle or love story?

I mean i love both, but i will always be a sucker for a love story.

Favourite YA title you have read so far this year?

Between the Lives by Jessica Shirvington. I ADORE that book.

Ghosts or Aliens?

I'm not a big fan of either...sorry! But if i had to choose, i'd probably go with aliens?

How do you choose which books to buy?

If i like the author, if it sounds good, if it has a nice cover...that's pretty much it.

If you could be a fictional character for a day, who would you choose?

Isabelle Lightwood. I don't even have to think about that one.

Judge books by their covers?

Totally. If it's a nice cover, i'll pick it up and read the blurb!

Killing characters in YA books - should it be allowed?

Definitely. As long as they're not being killed just for the sake of it, but if it helps with the story, 100% do it.

Least favourite YA book you've read?

Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman. I hated it so much.

Male or Female protagonist?

Both.

Name a YA book you're desperate to read.

Panic, i can hear it calling me from my shelf!

One YA book you want everyone to read?

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. It's one of my all time favourite books.

Pick 3 fictional characters you'd want on your side in the apocalypse.

(It would've been so easy to just have TMI characters...) 

Isabelle Lightwood, Draco Malfoy, Finnick Odair.

Quick read or Long read?

Usually i prefer a long read, but recently i'm into shorter reads.

Reading is essential to a happy life - agree?

I think it depends on the person. For me, if i couldn't read i know i wouldn't be as happy as i would be with reading. However, i know people who would happily go through life without reading, and i don't think one of us would have an advantage/a happier life than the other.

Series or stand-alone?

I'm a sucker for a good series. Although i do love stand alones!

Tell us the most recent book you've read.

I'm currently reading Something Like Lightning by Jay Bell - it's fantastic!

Vanquish which YA series with a magic wand?

Vanquish as in get rid of? Noughts and Crosses.

Vanquish as in defeat by reading? Divergent.

What do you love most about YA fiction?

A lot of things. I think one of the main things is that with YA i'm closer to the ages of the characters, or i've already been that age, so i just feel more connected to them - even if their world is completely different to ours!

X marks the spot! - Where is your favourite reading spot?

My bed.

Your house is on fire! - Which three YA books do you save?

Harry Potter series. The Mortal Instruments series. Thirteen Reasons Why.

(and yes i am having the entire series'!)

Zombies or Vampires?

Vampires. Every time.

Meghan xx