HURRAY! A book tag! This tag was created by Jami Shelves and perfectly embodies my TBR, which is full of books that I think I would like to read but don't actually want to take the time to read... No one tagged me, but I thought it looked fun so here we are! The rules are simple! Just make sure to link back to the original tag creator and tag some people if you want to, or not.
A BOOK THAT YOU FEEL YOU NEED TO READ BECAUSE EVERYONE TALKS ABOUT IT
I am sure there are people gasping AT THIS VERY MOMENT. I haven't read this book and I haven't seen the movie. I don't enjoy 99.9% of YA contemporary and yet every time I tell people I haven't read this they tell me that I NEED to read it! It's still very tentatively on my list. I've been pressured into reading more than one YA contemporary. We'll see what happens.
A BOOK THAT'S REALLY LONG
Seriously, what book needs to be over 800 pages? I OWN a copy of this book, but it's so freaking long! How am I supposed to commit to reading one 800 page book knowing that I could read two or three other books instead? But also it seems really interesting. Maybe I should commit to the audiobook?
A BOOK THAT YOU'VE OWNED/HAD ON YOUR TBR FOR TOO LONG
So this book has been on my TBR since the 90s and I've had a physical copy for years. At first I didn't read it because, you know, my mom said it was evil. Then I didn't read it because what if I hate it?? It's a classic and I HAVE to love it! I tried the audiobook, but it was weird. One of these days I'll actually take time to sit down and read this series. Probably.
A BOOK THAT IS REQUIRED READING
(eg, school text, popular classic – something you feel obligated to read)
Thank goodness my days of actual required reading are behind me, but of course EVERYONE and their mother (and grandmother) has read Pride and Prejudice. Everyone loves Mr. Darcy. I feel like I know Mr. Darcy personally based on everything I've been told about him, but I still don't know if I actually WANT to read this! I have such terrible luck with most classics.
A BOOK THAT INTIMIDATES YOU
I'm not sure why I'm so intimidated by this book and series. I definitely WANT to read it. For some reason, certain fantasy series really intimidate me and I talk myself out of starting them. How many books are in this one? Two or three? I should just set a date on my calendar and force myself to do it.
A BOOK THAT YOU THINK MIGHT BE SLOW
I think this because several people have told me. I know this fandom is huge and several of my friends love the series, but I'm so scared to start it! I can't stand slogging through books that drag and this story sounds so good that it seems easier not to risk it!
A BOOK YOU NEED TO BE IN THE RIGHT MOOD FOR
I saw the movie and I really do want to read the book! I just know that it's going to be really, really weird and I need to get into the right mood to dive into it. I desperately want to love the series as much as the film, but if I try to make myself read it without getting into that headspace, it won't end well.
A BOOK YOU'RE UNSURE IF YOU WILL LIKE
I recently read Warrior of the Wild and loved it! I still haven't read Daughter of the Pirate King though, because I'm scared I won't like it nearly as much. I'm not huge on pirate books (like at all), but I probably will read this at some point just based on how many good things I've heard and how much I enjoyed what I have read by her.
Yay, another book tag complete! I love these posts so much, I really wish I found amazing ones more often. I'm tagging NO ONE because you're all amazing independent people who can decide on your own whether you want to participate! Go forth and comment!
