Autumn Book Tag

 Hey guys, this is Abi here, 

And it feels like its been so long since I've done a tag, that I nearly forgot about them! 

Now, the official date for August is 1st September, but we're nearly there, and I just couldn't wait! 

So, enjoy! 

~Are there any books you plan on reading over the autumn months?~

My main goal for the next couple of months is to finally catch up on all of the Rick Riordan series'. 

I have two left, and they are: 

1. Magnus Chase, which consists of:

The Sword of Summer

The Hammor of Thor 

The Ship of the Dead

2. Trials of Apollo, which consists of:

The Hidden Oracle

The Dark Prophecy 

The Burning Maze 

The Tyrant's Tomb

The Tower of Nero 

Cos then I can read all the other amazing series I wanted to get to this year! For full details on this list, check out my 2021 series TBR here.

~September brings back to school memories: what book did you most enjoy studying? What were your favourite and least favourite subjects?~

The stand-out book that I enjoyed studying the most has to have been Educating Rita, because the themes were genuinely something I enjoyed reading and writing about. I love a good character arc, not to mention reading about a woman wanting to become something other than what her environment wants for her. I enjoyed the analysis behind the novel, the dynamics between Rita and Frank, I even enjoyed writing the essay. Honestly, I'd do it again. (Eespecially as he also Blood Brothers, which was one of my favourite musicals at the time.)

My favourite subject was most definitely English, (shocker there eh). My least favourite subject was probably geography. Nothing in that subject interested me at all. 

~October means Halloween: do you enjoy scary books and films? If so, what are your favourites?~

Horror/ scary books and films is a genre that I like to venture into every so often. I'll try and read like a new Stephen King book every so often, and if my boyfriend sticks on a horror film, I'll certainly watch it. 

As for my favourites, my favourite scary book is Misery, by Stephen King, the book was so cleverly written, I was genuinely scared throughout, and I'm actually considering a re-read, come October.

 My favourite scary film would have to be Silence of the Lambs. 

Honourary mentions being The Mist (film- though I need to read the book), It (book, though I love the films), and A Quiet Place (film). 

~With November, it's time for bonfire night and firework displays. What's the most exciting book that's kept you gripped?~

Honestly, going into reading these, I wasn't that excited. After the disasterousness that was the Heroes of Olympus series, I was ready to skip this trilogy and move on to the Trials of Apollo and Magnus Chase series'. But I'm so glad I decided to give them a shot because they definitely slithered in my heart in no time at all. (Funny, right?) 

In fact, I would argue that out of all the Rick Riordan series' I've read so far, The Kane Chronicles are my favourite. I just love the back and forth between Carter and Sadie, how you feel like the chapters are genuine voice recordings, from the way the other sibling jumps in at random moments. Not to mention it was a completely different structure to what I'm used to with the Roman and Greek heroes. Was gripped throughout the series. 

~What book is your favourite cosy comfort read?~ 

It doesn't matter how long it has been since I've read this book, it is always lovely to return to the characters and the story. It doesn't even matter how many YA contemporaries I read, this will remain as one of my favourites. 

~Curled up with a good book, what is your hot drink of choice?~

Honestly, I'll drink most hot drinks while my nose is deep in a book, but most of the time it's just a classic cup of tea. 

~Any plans you're looking forward to in the next couple of months?~ 

1. THE MARATHON. 

It's in Brighton on 12th September. I'm under prepared, mostly due to not being able to find the time to run for several hours, but I'm going to try nevertheless. 

2. The holiday in Brighton the following week. 

3. My birthday! 

14th September, so whilst I'm holidaying in Brighton. 

Okay, that's all the questions. 

I really enjoyed this tag (specifically because it wasn't super long) and I hope you do too! 

For once I'm actually tagging someone! 

I am tagging Heather at @The Frozen Library! 

So that's everything! I hope you have a wonderful day and I'll see you all very soon! 

Byeeeee! 

-Abi xxxxx