Top Ten Tuesday: Top 10 Book Covers I'd Frame As Pieces of Art

'Top Ten Tuesday' is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. I love making lists, so this feature fits me perfectly! If you also take part in this feature or have any additions to my lists, please get in touch; I'd love to hear from you!  

  Top Ten Book Covers I'd Frame As Pieces of Art    This week's Top Ten Tuesday list has to somehow be related to book covers, so I decided to go with a list I actually already posted quite some time ago, but which I really loved, namely: top 10 book covers I'd frame as pieces of art. I think it would be great to have a room with all kinds of book covers on the wall... Perhaps in my future amazing library room..?! I found some lovely covers, but would love to hear if anyone else has some other great covers to share!  

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1. Sarra Manning - 'It Felt Like a Kiss'

I fell in love with the cover of Sarra Manning's novel 'It Felt Like a Kiss' the second I saw it and every time I look at it I fall in love with it a little bit more! I honestly adore everything about it: the pink and blue colours, the romance of the couple holding hands, the London skyline in the background... It's just perfect!  

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2. Jane Austen - Collection of Seven Novels
 

As a big Jane Austen fan I immediately knew I needed to add this particular item to my Austen collection as soon as I saw it; without a doubt one of the prettiest Austen covers I've ever seen. I was lucky enough to get it as a gift from my lovely sister and it's even more gorgeous in real life. 

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3. Nicholas Sparks - 'A Walk to Remember'

 I love the colours of Autumn and this cover of Nicholas Sparks' novel 'A Walk To Remember' really manages to catch that Autumn feeling. It's a really pretty image and even though it might at first glance not look like anything special, I think it's simply gorgeous.

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4. J.M. Barrie - 'Peter Pan'

 Ever since I was a little girl I've loved the story of Peter Pan and I always wanted to be like Wendy. Just the idea of flying through the air to another world, 'second star to the right and straight on till morning', is a magical feeling and this book cover manages to capture that thought perfectly. 

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5. Neil Gaiman - 'Stardust'

Anoter pretty, not too complicated, cover with a couple of trees. I love the way the sunlight appears to be like stardust, the title of the novel, and how this gives the image something magical, like something amazing might be hidden behind these trees.  

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6. L. Frank Baum - 'The Wizard of Oz'  

I'm a sucker for cute things and I love this incredibly cute cartoonish book cover for L. Frank Baum's 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', one of my favourite children's stories.

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7. Jane Sanderson - 'Ravenscliffe'  

I'm a big fan of gorgeous country houses like you can find a lot in the UK, which is why I also love the cover of Jane Sanderson's 'Ravenscliffe.' Pretty colours, lovely country house in the background, the way the gate decorated with flowers is seen from up close... Love it!

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8. Louisa May Alcott - 'Little Women'

Penguin has a whole series of classic tales with embroidered book covers. I really like this 'Little Women' one because it has lots of bright and lovely colours and the cover seems to tell a story with all these small images and quotes from the book. I think this would look great on my wall!  

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9. Ali Harris - 'The First Last Kiss'

Another chick lit cover which is just simply breathtaking. The colours, the lanterns, the couple holding each other, the font... Amazing!

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10. P.L. Travers - 'Mary Poppins'

And last but not least, a really pretty cover of another one of my all-time favourites, 'Mary Poppins.' I love the colour combination of the red, blue, black and white and I think this would look brilliant as a poster in my appartment.

I Never Book Tag

This week I felt like taking part in another book tag, so I had a look around and found the following one, the 'I Never' tag, on A Book Lovers Playlist. If you feel like joining in with the fun, be sure to leave your link to your list in the comments section below! :) 

1. "I never read that!"  Name a book that you've never read, that everyone else has. For a really long time it used to be 'Me Before You' by Jojo Moyes, but I actually managed to sit down with that one earlier this year! However, that does mean I need to come up with a new book for this particular question... Let's go with 'Eat, Pray, Love' by Elizabeth Gilbert.
2. "I never read anything so awesome!"  Name your favorite book. At the moment it's a tie between 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen and 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott. But I think Jane is going to win. 

3. "I never thought I would get through it."  Name a book that you didn't like, but powered through it anyway. Anything by J.M. Coetzee. I had to read quite a number of his novels while I was at university and I just couldn't get through these stories... It really was quite the struggle!
4. "I will never finish that!"  Name a book or a series that you don't plan on finishing. 'The Lord of the Rings.'
5. "I will never regret reading that."  Name a book you read solely on a recommendation that you ended up really liking.  'Twilight'.

6. " I would never do that!"  Name a relatable book character who made choices you didn't agree with, or did things you would never do. Hmmmmm, tricky tricky. There are quite a lot of book characters who make choices I don't agree with, so I don't know why I can't think of one right now...
7. "I never wanted to admit it."  Name a book that you were embarrassed to say you read or were embarrassed to carry around with you.  Without a doubt the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' books.
8. "I never read anything so heartwarming."  Name a book or a series that really touched your heart. 'A Walk to Remember' by Nicholas Sparks.

9. "I never laughed so hard!"  Name a book that made you laugh out loud. 'No-One Ever Has Sex in the Suburbs' by Tracy Bloom. SO funny.
10. "I never could have made it through childhood without it."  Name a favorite childhood book or book series. I loved The Babysitters Club; those books really gave me hours of fun and turned me into the avid reader I still am today.

Top Ten Tuesday: Top 10 Things That Will Make Me Instantly NOT Want To Read A Book

'Top Ten Tuesday' is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. I love making lists, so this feature fits me perfectly! If you also take part in this feature or have any additions to my lists, please get in touch; I'd love to hear from you!  

  Top 10 Things That Will Make Me Instantly NOT Want to Read a Book
I love it when Top Ten Tuesday lists match each other, and last week's list is the complete opposite of this one. Last week we looked at things that make me want to straight away pick up a particular book, while this week we're going the other way by looking at things that make me want to NOT read a book. Slightly more difficult than last week's list, I have to admit, but still not too tricky to get to a list of 10 things...!
Be sure to share your own Top Ten Tuesday lists by leaving a comment in the comments section below! :)

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1. Unhappy endings

I didn't just randomly pick the name of my blog; I really love a happy ending, so much that I actually can't really enjoy an unhappy ending. There is already more than enough misery in the world, why would I want to read a book or see a film that only makes me feel even more of that misery...?

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2. Poetry
Yeah. Poetry just really isn't for me. I didn't enjoy it at university, and still just can't see the fun of it. If anyone is willing to convince me otherwise, please go ahead!

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3. Aliens/Space
No. Just no.

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4. Serial killers
Another big no. I really do not understand why people want to read something that focuses on someone killing lots of other people... Why? Seriously: why?

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5. Glorifying partying/drinking/drugs

I really can't deal with novels that somehow want to show how incredibly 'cool' it is to party hard/drink too much/use drugs.

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6. Zombies
Why are people so fascinated with zombies? Vampires I can still kind of understand somewhere, but zombies...?!

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7. Cheating

Also can't deal with cheating being turned into something acceptable. There are a few rare novels out there who managed to tackle the topic in an interesting way, but for the majority it's a no from me.

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8. Anything having to do with spiders
Oh my, just thinking of spiders makes me shiver. I definitely couldn't deal with reading a novel about spiders or spiders on the cover... *brrr*

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9. Overkill of religion
I'm an atheist and don't feel comfortable reading novels with an overkill of religion in them. 

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10. Epic battles 
I've never understood the attraction of epic battles. Especially in novels. What's fun about reading about a lot of people getting into fights and killing each other...?

Top Ten Tuesday: Top 10 Things That Will Make Me Instantly Want to Read a Book

'Top Ten Tuesday' is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. I love making lists, so this feature fits me perfectly! If you also take part in this feature or have any additions to my lists, please get in touch; I'd love to hear from you!  

  Top 10 Things That Will Make Me Instantly Want to Read a Book
Oh, this week's Top Ten Tuesday list is a fun one! I'm definitely a reader that is easily influenced by book covers or particular topics or authors... If a book has a specific something I love, then it's almost 99% sure I will want to pick it up. This week's list focuses on just that; those things that immediately make me want to pick up a book, so here we go!
Be sure to share your own Top Ten Tuesday lists by leaving a comment in the comments section below! :)

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1. A certain author's name on the front

There are some authors whose work I've fallen in love with over the years (such as Cecelia Ahern) and whenever I see their name on the front of a book, I don't need to read the blurb or even like the cover... It's a definite must-read.

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2. Anything related to Jane Austen

I will literally pick up anything that has to do with Jane Austen. I've even read the zombie novels and I hate zombies. 

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3. Anything referring to chick flicks/rom coms

I'm a big fan of romantic comedy films, also known as chick flicks, and I love books that somehow refer to any of these films, such as Ali McNamara's amazing 'From Notting Hill with Love... Actually.'

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4. A gorgeous book cover

As mentioned many times before, I'm a sucker for a lovely book cover, it really is enough for me to want to pick up a book...!

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5. Anything having to do with princesses, castles, fairy tales...

I love fairy tales, and any books about princesses or castles... You can count me in.

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6. Recommendations by my favourite authors
Whenever a book has a quote from one of my favourite authors on the front, recommending to read it, I am definitely more willing to give it a chance than if I hadn't seen the quote.... Another publisher trick I have to admit really does work on me!

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7. Retellings of my favourite classic novels

I have a few favourite classic novels, such as Louisa May Alcott's 'Little Women', and I love reading adaptations of these famous stories, discovering what other authors decided to do with these tales.

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8. The promise of a good love story

I love love love a good love story; a good dose of romance and you can count me in.

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9. Books written by celebrities I like

I'm always willing to check out a novel if it was written by a celebrity I personally really like, such as when actress Lauren Graham wrote her book 'Someday, Someday, Maybe.'

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10. Books set in Wales/London
I'm also a bit of a sucker for setting; whenever a novel is set in London, or in Wales, I'm more likely to pick it up because of my love for the location.

Top Ten Tuesday: Top 10 of the Most Unique Books I've Read

'Top Ten Tuesday' is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. I love making lists, so this feature fits me perfectly! If you also take part in this feature or have any additions to my lists, please get in touch; I'd love to hear from you!  

  Top 10 Of The Most Unique Books I've Read
I'm back with a lovely Top Ten Tuesday list this week; this Tuesday we're focusing on unique books. I had a good think about this, because I usually am a reader that goes for books I know I will enjoy, or at least reads I wouldn't necessarily call 'unique.' However, over the years I've had the pleasure of reading and reviewing so many different titles that I'm sure there must be a few original ones in there, so check out my list below!

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1. 'Harry Potter' series - J.K. Rowling

I think the 'Harry Potter' novels are definitely unique because since I read this series I've never come across a series that managed to blow me away in the same way as these books did....!

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2. 'The Book of Tomorrow' - Cecelia Ahern

I think Cecelia Ahern is one of those authors that really has her own unique writing style. She always adds a touch of magic to her stories, which make her stories easily recognisable, and unlike anything else, in my opinion.

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3. 'The Complete Persepolis' - Marjane Satrapi

I had to read this book at university and it's one of the few reads that really made an impression and has stayed with me. I hardly ever read any graphic novels, which is why this one probably made this list, but I do feel it is quite original and worth the read.

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4. 'Something Borrowed' - Emily Giffin

This book might be just like any other chick lit novel to some readers, but to me it's one of the only reads in which I actually somehow kind of 'approved' cheating. I always have a problem with any form of cheating/adultery, but this novel really convinced me and it's still one of my favourite books.

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5. 'Me Before You' - Jojo Moyes

In my eyes also a unique read because it's one of the only incredibly popular novels that actually managed to live up to the hype. It took me a really long time to finally check out this novel and when I did, I understood what all the fuss was about, and completely understood the big hype around this particular novel.

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6. 'No-One Ever Has Sex on a Tuesday' - Tracy Bloom

Another read which I'm sure not many people will call 'unique', but it is to me. I hardly ever laugh out loud while reading, but I just couldn't stop with this book. Tracy Bloom is a genius, and her writing is so incredibly funny... I love it. 

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7. 'The Seasoning' - Manon Steffan Ros

A great and touching read, unlike anything else I've ever read.

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8. 'The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper' - Phaedra Patrick

Same as the book above; isn't like any other novels I've read and a simply lovely original read.

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9. 'The Dress' - Jane L. Rosen

I loved how this author managed to use one specific object and have it come back in multiple storylines, all of them just as captivating. Quite impressive and quite unique in my eyes!

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10. Any Nicholas Sparks book

Because there really are no love stories that manage to captivate me just like his ones do <3

A to Z Bookish Survey!

I had a look on the Internet for some fun book tags I haven't yet taken part in and stumbled upon the A to Z Bookish Survey on Courtney's blog, 'A Wonderland of Books'. It seemed like a fun survey to spend some time on, and I'm actually quite impressed with how the creator managed to think of some pretty good questions for all letters of the alphabet... OK, here we go!

Author you've read the most books from I'm not 100% sure, but it has to be either Cecelia Ahern, Lindsey Kelk or Meg Cabot.
Best sequel ever I have to go with 'Harry Potter' here, no other choice really!
Currently reading I'm currently reading 'Bourbon Creams and Tattered Dreams' by Mary Gibson.
Drink of choice while reading Chai Latte, if possible, and otherwise just a regular cup of tea with milk. E-reader or physical book I'm slowly but surely falling in love with my e-reader and the positive sides of it, but I can't help but still prefer the smell and feel of a physical book, and I hope that will still be the case in several years' time!

Fictional character you probably would have actually dated in high school Hmmmm, I find that a tricky one. I have to admit I was pretty blown away by Edward from the 'Twilight' series when I read the books years ago, but I don't think I would have ever actually gone for a real-life vampire, haha.
Glad you gave this book a chance 'Girl Waits with Gun' by Amy Stewart. One of my recent reads which I hadn't heard anything about until I was contacted by the publisher, and it turned out to be a really fantastic read.
Hidden gem book 'Wish Upon a Star' by Olivia Goldsmith. The book that made me fall in love with chick lit, and one I never hear anyone talking about but which I still love. Important moment in your reading life Probably reading Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' for the first time when I was 15 or 16 years old; by that time I had no idea how much Austen would actually end up influencing my life and the choices I'd make in the future. Just finished 'Don't Stop Me Now' by Colleen Coleman; a great read! Kind of books you won't read I've tried some erotic fiction but it just really isn't for me. Same goes for books about zombies, and anything science fiction, really. I just can't get into it. Longest book you've read Either the longest Harry Potter book or one of the classic novels I had to read at university... There were definitely some never-ending ones on that list...!
Major book hangover because of... I don't experience many book hangovers, to be honest; it's usually quite easy for me to just step into another fictional world, but I definitely needed some time to recuperate after Harry Potter 6 & 7. 

Number of bookcases you own Not enough for all the books I currently have, but I currently have 6.
One book you have read multiple times 'Pride and Prejudice'. Preferred place to read At home in the comfy reading chair in my living room. Quote that inspires you/gives you all the feels from a book you've read "You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you." 
*sigh* Reading regret I still can't help judging books by their covers, and I am 100% sure this is stopping me from reading some pretty amazing stories, just because the cover doesn't appeal to me, but I can't seem to stop myself...! Series you started and need to finish (all books are out in series) 'Beautiful Creatures' series. Three of your all-time favourite books The 'Harry Potter' series, 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Mary Poppins.' Unapologetic fangirl for... 'The Babysittersclub', even after all those years. Very excited for this release more than all the others The next book in Lindsey Kelk's 'I Heart...' series. I can't WAIT for that one. Worst bookish habit Judging books by their cover. Not being able to read more than one book at a time. X marks the spot: start at the top left of your shelf and pick the 27th book 'Summer Daydreams' by Carole Matthews (actually one of the first books I reviewed for this blog...!).
Your latest book purchase I bought several books in one go when I was in the UK a few weeks back.
ZZZ-snatcher book (last book that kept you up WAY late) I never have books that really keep me up at night, last time that happened was with Harry Potter...!