BOOK TAG: The Quarantine Book Tag [ORIGINAL]

Not to make light of a serious situation, but we thought this would be a fun way to connect to people in this difficult time. We’ve created a few questions centered around staying at home and keeping people up to date on how/what we’re doing. We hope y’all are staying safe in these crazy times, and please do the tag if you feel so inclined!

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RULES:

• Pingback to us, @WordsAboutWords , so we can see all your answers.
• Tag the person you found this from.
• Don’t stress and have fun! (& also stay safe!)

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1. Favorite reading spot at home?

Bree: Recently I’ve been reading a lot in my ‘reading nook’ AKA the loveseat couch that’s tucked against a window.

Tree: My bed!

2. An unread book in your physical TBR?

Bree:  Chosen by Kiersten White. I went to one of the tour stops for its release in January and I’ve been quite amped to read it since then. I just haven’t gotten around to it yet because I can’t quite remember how Slayer ended…

Tree: Well let me check the 85 I own…Once I finish the reading for my YA Fiction class, I really want to read The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré.

3. A book you’ve actually read from your physical TBR pile?

Bree: Size 14 Is Not Fat Either by Meg Cabot, and Size 12 Is Not Fat, last month.

Tree: American Panda by Gloria Chao

4. Next book release you’re hyped for?

Bree: I’m really excited for the release of Wibbroka’s third book, Time of Our Lives. [Out Tuesday April 21st!]

Tree: The Switch by Beth O’Leary! I won an ARC from Goodreads & have already read it, but I can’t wait until it’s out in the world!

5. Favorite bookish world to escape to?

Bree: Totally cheesy, but I love escaping into the world of The Selection series by Kiera Cass. [Did you hear it’s getting an adaptation?]

Tree: I really enjoyed being in the 2020 described in Red, White & Royal Blue.

6. A bookish world you would NOT want to visit?

Bree: Let’s say Wilder Girls by Rory Power, because I could not deal with an mysterious illness & island quarantine. [haha?]

Tree: Any book that currently has a pandemic. I read to escape okay!

7. Favorite author to follow on Twitter?

Bree: My favorites are currently Holly Jackson (A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder), Rory Power (Wilder Girls), and Emma Lord (Tweet Cute).

Tree: Emma Lord (author of Tweet Cute) has lately become one of my favorites.

8. A bookish craft you’d like to try?

Bree: The next bookish craft I want to try is creating the ‘sprayed edges’ look on a hardcover. Which, I learned, is not actually sprayed when you DIY it?

Tree: I want to make some bookmarks! Or practice lettering some quotes.

9. Something you’d like to practice/get better at?

Bree: I’ve been sketching a lot to work on my people-drawing and to “figure out my art style.”

Tree: I’ve been working on my watercolor skills.

10. How many times has your reading been interrupted by a family member/living mate?

Bree: Honestly, way more than a few times. My boyfriend does not understand the concept of “I’m reading. Please leave me alone.”

Tree: A few times! I mostly read at night when everyone in my family is doing their own thing.

11. Have you bought a book since you’ve been in quarantine? Which & from where? [No? Well, there’s still time…]

Bree: I lasted until the last day of March but then on a high off my binge of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder [review here], I ruined it all. I saw a tweet from Holly Jackson promoting the UK release date of the AGGGTM sequel, Good Girl, Bad Blood [April 20th 2020!] and panic pre-ordered it from Book Depository when I realized that the US edition was at least a year away from publication.

Tree: Yes! I’ve pre-ordered both Time of Our Lives from Once Upon a Time Bookstore & Beach Read from Barnes & Noble.

12. What TV shows/movies have you binged watched?

Bree: Q and I have been binging a lot of American Horror Story [finished Hotel, binged Roanoke, & started Cult], and we’ve made it through most of the Fast and the Furious movie franchise.

Tree: I’ve been rewatching Brooklyn Nine-Nine with my sister and mom & slowly making my way through New Girl.

13. What other media are you consuming?

Bree: I’ve been watching a lot of instructional sewing videos [learning to sew masks], and I’ve been listening to music and audiobooks constantly. [Here’s my current Spotify playlist, if you’re interested.]

Tree: Lots of music and audiobooks! I’ve really been enjoying Conan Grey’s album Kid Krow and Delta Rae’s new album The Light.

14. Favorite song to wash your hands to?

Bree: Truth Hurts by Lizzo

Tree: Shake it Off by Taylor Swift

 

Stay safe & thanks for reading!

xoxo, Bree & Tree