20 Questions 2.0 | Book Tag

It’s time for another book tag. Today I am doing the 20 Questions 2.0 Book Tag. This was created by Anja Xuan over on booktube, but I was tagged by non-other than my best friend Ely from Earl Grey Books. I love trying new book tags and this seemed like a lot of fun, so here we go.

1. What are your favourite genres to read?

A few years ago this would have been a totally different answer. But over the past 2 years or so, I’ve been reading romance more and more. So that has to take top tier for me. I’ve been also reading a lot of different romance sub-genres this year which is so much fun.

2. Do you read more relatively popular books or more underrated books?

A mix of both for sure. I like to read more popular ones to see what they are about, but I also love finding books I’ve never heard of and then end up loving them. There are also times, especially right now with booktok, where I read years ago and now it’s becoming popular.

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3. From what author have you read the most books from?

I haven’t had a count in a while, so you may see that post coming soon. But last time I checked it was Sarina Bowen with 35 books. Will you like to see an updated post with my most read authors?

4. What audiences (YA, middle grade, adult, etc) do you gravitate towards the most?

Adult for sure as I mostly do read romance. But YA is next for sure. I would also like to say that I also love reading New Adult a lot too and I wish there was so much more for that age.

5. Most relatable character?

This is such a hard question for me. I honestly don’t know who to pick. I read a lot to escape, so there aren’t many characters that I feel I can relate to a lot. But one that I felt connected with recently is Frankie from Always Only You (Bergman Brothers #2) by Chloe Liese.

6. Have you always loved reading?

Yes! Absolutely. I don’t remember a time when I wasn’t reading. As a child, my mum would also read to me. And as I got older, I always read myself. There has also not been a time that I can remember when I haven’t read constantly either.

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7. What’s a book you feel like was written for you?

Ohh this is such an interesting question. I honestly had to think about this one for a while. I know I have already mentioned this author but the Bergman Brothers Series by Chloe Liese. This series has fantastic disability representation and I can’t begin to explain why I love it so much. You can check out my review of the most recent book in the series now.

8. First or third person?

Third, without a doubt. I do read first, but I much prefer third person, close to the narrator.

9. Are you a mood reader or a TBR reader?

Mood hands down. I’ve spoken about this before on here but I’m absolutely a mood reader.

10. Series or standalones?

This is such a hard one. It honestly depends on what mood I’m in. But most of the time I’m a series reader. I especially love series that follow different characters in the same world, friendship groups etc.

11. Do you annotate your books?

No, not really. If there is something that I love, or dislike I will note it down. But it’s not something that I do constantly. I mostly read on the train, so this would make it so hard.

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12. Long or short books?

My favourite pages for a book are between 300-400 pages. So right smack bam in the middle. I do love reading a 700-page book every once in a while. But I mostly like sticking to under 500 pages.

13. Favourite bookish tropes?

This is like asking me what my favourite book is. But I do love best friend sibling/siblings best friend, fake dating/marriage of convenience, hate to love, and second chance romances.

14. Favourite book to TV show/film adaptation?

Heartstopper! Need I say more. I just binged it and oh my gosh it’s seriously fantastic. I honestly can’t really pick anything that I felt was missing from the book so far. I’m so excited to see where this is taken.

15. Do you DNF?

I do. But do I do it often? No. I like to give a book as much of a chance as possible. And sometimes I push myself to finish a book. I really shouldn’t though. When it’s not my jam, I should just out it down.

16. What’s a book you wish you had a sequel?

I honestly can’t think of any at the moment. As I said before. I mainly read series so for me, I get the books that I want.

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17. Favourite fictional place/setting?

I do love any fantastical setting. I just love the magic that it can bring to the page. Anything that also includes forests. I don’t even know why, because I don’t like walking in them. There is something about it that makes me love a book.

18. Ebooks, audiobooks, or physical books?

I love and adore the look of physical books. And I still buy them – a lot. But I do like my ebooks. It just makes it so much easier for me. Travelling to work each day. There are times when I had to stand or I have people sitting next to me, and just having to hold my phone or kindle is perfect.