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The Book Blogger Tag
How Long Have You Been A Blogger?
I started blogging just under a year ago when I decided to finally start a blog dedicated to something I am passionate about.
When do you think you will stop?
I don’t plan on stopping ever to be honest as I love to write my thoughts and share them but that is unrealistic. At some point I imagine that I will stop or even blog less but I have no idea when. This summer I will be working abroad for the summer so my blogs may become more irregular however I hope to continue to blog throughout. (and after I finish I will definitely blog more again).
What is the best part?
For me the best part about blogging is being able to share my love and passion for reading. I am not bothered about how many people read and if its only one, I hope that they can take something from at least one of my posts. Whether that’s a recommendation or some tips i’m not too bothered as long as I can type my thoughts and press publish. I also love hearing feedback from those who do take the time to read my posts. (I do appreciate you). I have previously been able to publish Q&A with some of my favourite authors (and have more to be publishes) and I love being able to interact with authors and share their thoughts and tips with you.
What is the worst part?
In my opinion, the worst part about blogging is often thinking about blog posts. I love writing reviews and tbr posts however those in between posts I can sometimes struggle to find an idea that I like enough to post. On these occasions I allow myself time to research and take inspiration from other bloggers and authors.
How long does it take you to find/create pictures to use?
To be honest not that long, I tend to use book covers or posters that I create on Canva. I am not a very good photographer and I don’t think any of my photos are good enough to share! I am not too bothered though as the reason I blog is to share my thoughts not my photography skills. Although I do hope to put my own photos in my blogs as I keep blogging.
What author would you like to have on your blog?
I have had the opportunity to have some of my favourite authors on my blog already and I am extremely grateful for this. I would love to have Kayla Olsen, Jessi Kirby and Linwood Barclay. I am lucky to also have a Q&A with Claire Askew (author of ‘All the hidden truths) coming out at the end of the month!
How long does it take you to prepare a post?
I think this is completely dependent on the type of post. For reviews it ca take anywhere between 30 mins and 2 hours. For this post it has taken me about hald an hour to write. (I also pride myself on being able to type fast which speeds up the process!) I couldn’t give you one answer for this question.
I Hope you enjoyed this post and if you are a book blogger yourself answer the same questions.
Many thanks, Caitlin x
Top 5 Fictional Places To Visit
These are my top 5 Fictional Places that I would love to visit !
1. Hogwarts
I’m not sure if there is anyone who wouldn’t want to visit the school if witchcraft and wizardry! Imagine walking the halls, talking to the paintings and learning all about magic!
2. The Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory
A whole factory dedicated to chocolate ! A chocolate river and oompa loompa’s singing, what more could you want.
3. The Emerald City
I would love to be able to visit the Emerald City from the book Wicked by Gregory Maguire. Be able to meet all the citizens of Oz and maybe even the wicked witch and the Good witch themselves!
4. Neverland
To be able to walk through Neverland with the Lost boys, to fly with Tinkerbells fairy dust and fight off Captain Hook with Peter Pan.
5. Wonderland
Visit wonderland with Alice and enjoy a tea party with the Mad Hatter. Meet the Cheshire cat and talk to the mighty dormouse. To travel throughout wonderland with all these famous character and fend if the Queen of Hearts and her army!
Many thanks, Caitlin x
(PS please comment any fictional places you would love to visit !)
Buying Books Online vs In Person
My opinions on buying books vs buying books from a shop! They may help you if your not sure what you want to do when purchasing your next book but they are mainly just a few pros for each !
Many thanks, Caitlin x
(PS please comment if you have anything to add to these lists or you want to share your opinion!)
How to get out of a reading slump
Here are some tips to get out of a reading slump !
1. Push through and force yourself to read
I have done this so many times and I always get into the book after I have read a bit more.
2. Read a book that you know you love
If you read a book that is your favourite or know you like you are much more likely to want to read.
3. Reorganize your book collection
You might come across a book that you forgot you had or would like to read
4. Try to read a novella
Try to read a short story or novella to get yourself reading again before reading a huge novel.
5. Set yourself goals
Set targets of what you want to read in a time frame which may help you to continue reading them through the slump
These are just a few and often don’t work for everyone however it may just help you !
I hope you enjoyed this post.
Many thanks, Caitlin x
(PS please comment of these helped you or you have any more tips and tricks to get back reading)
Graphic Novels: Pros and Cons
Graphic novels are something that I haven’t really read before. I know people love to read them and be able to have a story with great illustrations along side to help tell the story. I personally feel as though they take the imagination side of reading away although when it is based off of well known characters does it really make a difference?
Graphics novels are better for a quicker read. They are often easier and a lot quicker to comprehend and understand with the imagry allowing for a quicker understanding. You can also read the characters emotions and bodylanguage through the imagry and takes away the time to explain everything in detail. My sister would choose to read a graphic novel over a general book anyday as it allows her to be immersed in a story without having to spend the time investing in the words and descriptions. It is already there on the page through the images. It seems that it is more exciting with all the colours and vibrancy.
I personally still don’t think that graphic novels beat general books as there seems to be a lack of your own imagination being used. The characters are already designed and shown and there is no real descriptions so that you can create your own image in your head. I find graphic novels harder to understand personally as there is often so much going on with the multitude of images and speach bubbles everywhere. With colour and outline often showing who is speaking and in which tense. I find it much harder to keep up with the story and not just guess via the images.
Overall , I would say that it is completely personal preference as to whether you like graphic novels or a general book better as it depends on what you like. For example I love back and white books whereas my sister loves colourful, illustrated graphic novels. I will stick to my books for now but I see that graphic novels are just another way to express a story on pages.
Many thanks, Caitlin x
(PS please feel to comment your opinion on graphic novels )
Summer reading list
Here is my suggested summer reading list:
Many thanks, Caitlin x
(PS please share your summer reading lists in the comments )
Being a Bookworm
I have always loved to read and I have always looked for new books to read like many people my age and older.
However, when I begun high school I did read a lot less and lost my interest a little bit. I think it was due to trying to come to terms with such a big change going from primary to secondary school. I also think that making new friends and suddenly having a ton of homework in comparison to primary was a contributor.
I don’t think I am the only one that feels as through high school or higher education has gotten in the way of reading and therefore people lose interest. I fortunately didn’t lose interest completely and I got back into it in my last few years of high school and now college. I also believe that when people go onto college or university a lot if things can get in the way and they have other priorities. Getting a huge workload and meeting up with new friends as well as often having a part time job. I personally always take the time to read something before I go to sleep. I go to college and have a part time job so there isn’t always time to read during the day and so I always read a little before I go to sleep. Even if it is a sentence, paragraph or chapter I have to read something otherwise I feel like I haven’t accomplished anything. I must read a part of the book I am reading each day and then I feel like I have completed something that day if I hadn’t anywhere else in the day. It relaxes me and makes me feel less stressed.
I think that your social group can be a big influence on if you continue to read or not. It you are constantly going out or meeting up with friends it’s a great time but that often takes over from reading, which isn’t a bad thing. It allows you to grow as a person and enjoy life in that way. I personally have a group of friends who during my first few years of high school took up most of my time and I am greatly thankful for that however as we grew older everyone had more of their own things to do such as homework and family time. That allows you to take the time to read a little more and it did for me even although we would still meet up and see each other at school every day.
Overall , I would say that if I wasn’t reading I would feel a void in my life as I love exploring other worlds and becoming involved in the storylines. Not everyone feels like this and in my family it’s a great example. My big sister always loved to read and I think partly that’s why I do but on the other hand my twin sister could think of 1000 other things to do before picking a book up to read but I personally would recommend reading to everyone. I think it is just the case of finding the perfect genre or author or book that is powerful enough to get that individual into reading.
Many thanks, Caitlin x
(PS feel free to comment your thoughts of being a bookworm or if you aren’t)
Read and Drink Tea 