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Three Days, Three Quotes Challenge: Day 2
RULES:
- Thank the person who nominated you.
- Post one quote per day for three days.
- Nominate three blogs per day to take part in this challenge.
Hi and welcome to Day Two of the Three Days, Three Quotes challenge! I would like to thank Stephen once again for the tag, it’s definitely challenging but also a lot of fun. Today’s quote was one I had thought about for days after finishing this book and I wanted to share it with you and find out your thoughts on it.
“What if the puzzle of the world was a shape you didn’t fit into? And the only way to survive was to mutilate yourself, carve away your corners, sand yourself down, modify yourself to fit? How come we haven’t been able to change the puzzle instead?”
– Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
Jodi Picoult often explores complex themes and I think that this one rings true in many ways. Do you agree with what she says here?
My nominations are:
Tomorrow is the final day in this challenge and I have just the perfect quote for bookworms. Stay tuned!
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Three Days, Three Quotes Challenge: Day 1
RULES:
- Thank the person who nominated you.
- Post one quote per day for three days.
- Nominate three blogs per day to take part in this challenge.
I am stepping away from my usual posting schedule of Wednesdays and Saturdays as I have been tagged by Stephen in the “Three Days Three Quotes” Challenge. Thank you for tagging me, Stephen! This definitely looks like a fun challenge although I must admit that it has been difficult to narrow down my favourite quotes to only three.
For day one I decided to share a moving quote from one of my favourite books:
“I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do.”
– Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee
I still remember highlighting this quote in my Year 10 English Literature class as our teacher explained the meaning behind Atticus’ words. There are so many things I have forgotten about school since then but I still remember this minor moment, it’s strange how our mind works.
Today I have decided to nominate (as always, no pressure to do this tag if you don’t feel like it):
See you all tomorrow for Day Two of the Three Days, Three Quotes Challenge.
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Studious Saturday: The Sunshine Blogger Award
Many thanks to Beth at About a Book Club for tagging me! Go and check out her answers and hop over to her blog!
This Studious Saturday post will be a tag.
What is The Sunshine Blogger Award?
The Sunshine Blogger Award is given to bloggers who are creative, positive, and inspiring. Once nominated, the blogger is required to write a post in which they:
• Thank the blogger who nominated them and link back to their blog.
• Answer the 11 questions asked by the blogger who nominated them.
• Nominate 11 other blogs and give them 11 new questions to answer.
• Notify your nominees and display the Sunshine Blogger Award in your post.
Here are my answers to Beth’s questions:
1) What has been your favourite book of the month so far?
I have to go for The Fix by David Baldacci. This book was published last year but I started reading it at the beginning of this month and finished it in 3 days. I love the Amos Decker series and highly recommend it to any readers who enjoy a fast-paced detective mystery.2) Name a book that you have recently bought solely from a blogger’s review.
I am currently reading The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers after buying it when I read Kristin‘s review and I’m really glad I did. It’s entertaining and adventurous and even though I don’t usually read Sci-Fi I’m really enjoying this one!3) Do you read multiple books at a time? Or just one?
I usually read just one on my kindle unless I also have a paperback that I’m also reading in which case I alternate between the two.4) Name a book that you were disappointed by/felt had been over-hyped.
I was disappointed by Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee. I expected another thought-provoking read with controversial topics discussed but I thought it was average and it left me feeling empty.5) Give an ‘unpopular opinion’ on a book/series that everyone else seems to love.
I don’t think that The Girl on the train by Paula Hawkins is as great as others make it out to be. It was interesting but I found it difficult to relate to the main character and follow the story line until the end.6) What book have you read the most times cover to cover?
I read To Kill a Mockingbird several times at school and also a few times afterwards as well and it never disappoints. It’s usually the first book I recommend to anyone who is looking to read a Classic.7) Favourite cover art of a book you own (include a picture, if you can!)
I love the cover of The Sisterhood. It’s a simple but beautiful design which also goes perfectly with the story:
8) Name a stand-alone book that you WISH had a sequel.
And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini9) What setting of a book would you love to visit?
I’d love to visit the circus described in The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. There would be so much to explore!10) Name something that bugs you about the book blogging community.
I would say the international blogger debate. I have seen so many discussions lately on this and I can relate to many points made.11) Name something you LOVE about the book blogging community.
I love how inclusive and welcoming the community is. We all have different tastes in reading depending on age, genre, location etc. but we also all share our love of books and it’s so wonderful how book bloggers are always so supportive and helpful.
I nominate:
My questions:
1. What was your favourite book when you were a child?
2. Name a book that you wish was made into a film/series.
3. Do you prefer to buy or borrow books? Why?
4. What language do you prefer reading in?
5. How do you get over a reading slump?
6. What would you say to your favourite author if you ever get the chance to meet him/her?
7. Name a character that you feel could have been developed more.
8. Which book that you read this year has pleasantly surprised you?
9. Share a quote that you like from the book you are currently reading.
10. Imagine that you meet your favourite character by chance. How do you react?
11. Has any book ever made you cry? Share a passage or your thoughts on it.
Thank you for reading my answers and I hope those of you nominated enjoy this tag. Please don’t feel obliged to do it but if you do decide to publish the award, please tag me in the post because I would love to read it!