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Fall Time Cozy Book Tag
Hellllllo. I was tagged by Deanna @ A Novel Glimpse to do this tag! (Thank you so kindly.) And what a perfect time for this to go live considering Fall and shiz is happening right now–go figure?
Crunching Leaves:
The world is full of colour. Choose a book that has reds, oranges and yellows on the cover.
I think I could have went with Sanderson’s other titles as well (i.e. Way of Kings) but Firefight is the most…orange-y looking one I think? Also there’s a lot of kabloomy explosions that happens in this sequel so I guess that also paints the world red…with destruction?!
Cozy Sweater:
It’s finally cold enough to don warm cosy clothing. What book gives you the warm fuzzies?
I’ll go with my most recently read that elicited a lot of feels. The Rest of Us Just Live Here For it’s characters. For it’s plot. For the cats. I will also forever prefer the UK cover edition over the novelty of the glow-and-dark NA version. Well, maybe.
Fall Storm:
The wind is howling and the rain is pounding. Choose your favourite book OR genre that you like to read on a stormy day.
I don’t even know what Fall Storms are…? It was snowing just last week. I’d like to think that I’d go binge some television instead LOL. (But I’ll play along anyways).
But in terms of book genres/books: the weather doesn’t dictate my mood for certain titles. It’s the opposite, really. That my mood dictates what I read. So the only answer I can give is “my current read”. Otherwise, a safe bet is something out of SF-F? I’m frolicking around in the fantasy genre right now and it’s amazing.
Cool Crisp Air:
Who’s the coolest character you’d want to trade places with?
This question doesn’t make sense to me. Wouldn’t you rather trade places with a nobody so you could hang out with said cool character? Some characters I’d love to bromance it up with include Nikolai (Grisha Trilogy), Anonymous (Zeroes), Yarvi (Half A King), The Monster (A Monster Calls) — and this means I’d have to replace some nobody in each story to do so…
Hot Apple Cider:
What under hyped book do you want to see become the next biggest, hottest thing?
First off: I would have totally included Christopher Rowe up there in the bromantic category but I think The Blackthorn key by Kevin Sands deserved this hype. Not sure how I can hype it more than I already have but it’s basically a MG Hist-Fic/Fantasy/Mystery that’s just a joyride of a read. Plus, it’s a tinge interactive.
Coat, Scarves and Mittens:
The weather has turned cold and it’s time to cover up. What’s the most embarrassing book cover you own that you like to keep hidden in public?
“Cold” … LOL. I need to ask the person what their definition of cold involves.
But as much as I’m an advocate for reading whatever the hell you want, there’s still part of me that doesn’t really enjoy the thought of onlookers judging the book I’m reading. Of the books I do own, yes this would mean a Colleen Hoover title; which is actually tame compared to others with naked models on them. (That I do not own a physical copy of.)
Pumpkin Spice:
What’s your favourite fall time comfort food/foods?
(I’m surprised this question isn’t asking about a hyped book.)
But I actually don’t know how to answer this. I love (and will eat) almost anything. In terms of “Fall” flavours, you can’t go wrong with apple pie (sweet side) or perhaps a casserole-dish of lasagna (savoury). Granted, however, that I’d be eating the former without ice cream and the lasagna would ideally not be filled with cheese. I’m not quite lactose intolerant but I actually can’t stomach too much dairy product.
Get Tagged:
Aentee @ Read At Midnight
Amy @ Book Enthral
Analee @ Book Snacks
Anette @ Anette Reads
Bree @ Literary Hellion
Cristina @ My Tiny Obsessions
Erika @ Erika in Bookventureland
Giselle @ Hardwork Boulevard
Jasmine @ Jasmine Pearl Reads
Jesse Nicholas @ Books At Dawn
JM Cabral @ Revelations of a Book Freak
Kira @ Fieitty Reads
Lara @ Katniss Potter Book Lover
Liam @ Liam’s Library
Marie @ Drizzle and Hurricane Books
MC @ Blame It On The Books
Nick @ The Paper Dragon
Nicolette Elzie @ Nicolette Elzie
Nya @ Nya Reads
Rachana @ Addicted To Young Adult Fiction
Reg @ She Latitude
RJ @ Heir of Ravenclaw
Sarah & Faith @ Sublime Reads
Shelbie @ Lu-Lu’s Rants and Reads
Veda @ Bookzillian Society
…and you if you would like to do it!
Afterthoughts:
BRACE YOURSELVES FOR WINTER IS COMING.
(At least for me, okay?)
Cheers,
Joey
connect: afterthoughtAn // twitter | anotherafterthought // goodreads
thoughts and afterthoughts. 
Ha! Love “Winter is coming”! That’s debatable here in the Pacific Northwest with El Nino.
Love your answers and thanks for playing along! 🙂
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I just recently heard about El Nino that will probably affect me too! So sad — I need the snow. It’s like the defining aspect of Winter for me!
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We need the snow in the mountains but I could do without it here. I don’t want to have to drive in it!
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Winter is coming! I thought you meant, like, Winter #4 in the Lunar Chronicles and I was like, JOEY YES OH MY GOSH YES YES YES!! But anyways, thank you for tagging me! *fist bump* Great post, man!
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LOL. I didn’t think of Winter being released when I wrote the comment! But I hope everyone who’s anticipating that book enjoys it because it’s been crazily hyped!
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When I read “Brace yourself winter is coming” I thought you were talking about The Lunar Chronicles and I was like THAT’S SO PUNNY!!! and then you didn’t even mean it that way! LOL! Thanks for tagging me I’m totally down to do the fall tag (even though it’s current spring in Australia). I have The Rest of Us Just Live Here sitting on my shelf and I just want to get to it RIGHT NOW, but there are so many books on that damn shelf it’s hard to priorities! Great post 🙂
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Alas, I did not mean Winter from Lunar Chronicles LOL. (I totally thought people would have caught my Game of Thrones reference instead… damn.)
Oh you Australians and your different seasons and such and such!
Hope you read The Rest of Us soon — I’d recommend reading it after reading some SF-F dystopian. You’ll get a kick out of the satire in TRoUJLH
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No I definetly got the GoT reference but I also thought you doing a play on the words that Winter’s coming out as well!! It’s definitely going to be one of my next reads!
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I hope Winter lives up to your expectations/hype/everything!
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Omg me too! How disappointing if it sucks!
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I need Zeroes like now! And I need it to be Winter here! I live in Florida, so Winter is pretty much non-existent. 😦 I want snoooow! Instead I have sand.
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I can’t trade you snow for sand because I’d rather have snow LOL.
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I can’t even remember the last time I seen snow. Probably at least 12 years ago!
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Omg. Make some ice cubes and then blend it or something into ice (part of which you can make shaved ice dessert or something idk) — but the rest you can throw into the air and let it trickle down. MUST FIND WAYS TO GET SNOW TO YOU.
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I think I am going to have to try this out.I want snow! Although, when I did live one year where it snowed, I hated it so much because it snowed SO much and it was so annoying haha. I’m just over the heat though! It’s November and still 85-90 degrees lol.
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You have naked model books? :O
Thanks for the tag! HAHA
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Now I’m just imagining opening up Joey’s eReader and seeing rows and rows of naked model covers 😀 😀
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I didn’t know Joey had a freaky side 😛
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oh my god.
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Omg, nooooo. At least I don’t think I do. I was implying the really few ebooks I have that have a male model on the cover -_____- you guys…
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HAHAHA! Sure sure Joey 😉
I believe you. *creeps-and-finds-playboy-magazine*
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You make a good point about switching places with a nobody. I was thinking that I’d want to be Anon because he has a super cool ability… but now I kinda want to be Flicker so I can snuggle up with Anon 😀
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That’s a big sacrifice — you’re committing to being handicapped by sight…
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Um.. don’t you want to see through Anon’s eyes?
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If anything, I’d have to be Scam so I could be best friends with Teebo LOL.
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Do you really want to be an asshole though?
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Oh my god you just called Brett an asshole… (HE’S THE SCAM IN BROMANCE DYNAMIC.)
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Brett is awesome. Scam is not. He’s better off being someone else HAHA. Except not Nate. He’s even worse.
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Of course, fabulous choices Joey! I just knew you would hype up The Blackthorn Key! 😁
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YES AND YOU SHOULD READ IT AND CRY WITH ME.
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Thanks for the tag, Joey!
I looooved Firefight. Steelheart was actually the book that got me reading again after a multi-year reading slump, and Firefight was also super fun with, yes, lots of kabloomy explosions.
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That’s awesome to hear! I’m so excited for Calamity — you don’t even knooooow.
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I am tooooooooo. February is still too far away!
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Sweet post!
I love the way you put Firefight in ~ I’m totally obsessed with it!
Thanks for the tag 😀
Me and Faith will get right to it 😉
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You’re most welcome! I’ve needed Calamity since yesterday, ah 2016 can’t come sooner…
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Fall seems like such a great season. I love how it sounds from what I’ve read. Of course… constant rain is not something I’m a fan of. XD But anyway, I’d love to read A Monster Calls ASAP… or really, anything by that author. And Zeroes too. Great tag!
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Do you not have a Fall season or something O_O? (I’m only asking because you said it as if it doesn’t exist for you LOL). But A Monster Calls (aside from my comments made to want to switch with characters from it) definitely has a lot of Fall aspects to it; especially all the foliage.
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Not where I live. We only have rainy and dry season, haha. I will read that soon!
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