I’m A Book Addict

So, a booktuber by the name of jessethereader make a YouTube video entitled 25 Signs You’re A Book Addict. And now I’m going to go through his list and discuss whether or not I fit in them.

Sign #1:   When you buy multiple editions of the same book because every cover is beautiful.

I wouldn’t say I did this much if at all, but I think if I loved a book and there was a cover change that was way better than my copy I would probably go for it.

Sign #2:   When you get a book you already own as a gift and you’re ok with it.

I don’t think I’ve ever been in this situation but I think if I did whether or not I’m ok with it depends on which book we’re talking about.

Sign #3:   When you try to read every day.

YES! Especially now since I’ve been in a big reading mood lately.

Sign #4:   When the first thing you do at a friend’s house is scope out their bookshelves.

I feel like I have done this sometime in the past, but the fact that I couldn’t tell you the books my best friend has on his shelf I think I don’t do this (at least not anymore)

Sign #5:   When you take way too many books with you on a trip.

Only if a bag full is too many.

Sign #6:   When pre-order campaigns are your weakness because you need book swag.

Not at all. I’m not even sure what “book swag” is, I think it may just be books, but even so I hardly pre-order books or anything really.

Sign #7:   When you count down the days to a book’s sequel.

I haven’t yet but that seems like something I might do if I really liked the book.

Sign #8:   When you’re the person known for giving books as gifts.

I don’t even remember the last time I gave a book as a gift, so no.

Sign #9:   When you go to a bookstore, not to buy a book, but just to browse the shelves.

Yes, I do this all the time. I also usually buy a book (or three) anyway.

Sign #10:   When the librarians knows you buy name.

Not that I know of.

Sign #11:   When the majority of pictures you post on instagram are of books.

I’m not on instagram, but if I was I’m not sure I would post many pictures of books (that’s just asking for spoilers.)

Sign #12:   When your invited to have a social life, but all you want to do is read.

Not usually.

Sign #13:   When you bring a book with you wherever you go.

I try.

Sign #14:   When your friends all come to you for a book recommendation.

I’ve only been asked in person once, but I do wonder if I would get more without my book review website.

Sign #15:   When you rather work out using  a stack of books than real waits.

YES! YES! YES!

Sign #16:   When you re-read passages from your favorite books every now and then.

This sounds like something I would do… But I have no memories of doing this.

Sign #17:   When you find a little too much enjoyment in re-organising your bookshelves.

probably more than most people.

Sign #18:   When you never leave your house without a book.

This sounds mysteriously like sign #13.

Sign #19:   When you read even though you’re dead tired.

Not usually unless it was just an amazing book.

Sign #20:   When you get random urges to touch books on your bookshelf.

Only all the time.

Sign #21:   When the first thing you do with a hardcover is take off the dust jacket and see what’s on the hardback.

I have been doing this recently. So yah.

Sign #22:   When you make videos online about books.

Not yet, but I probably will one day.

Sign #23:   When you see someone reading a book in public and you have to see what it is.

I don’t remember the last time I saw someone reading in public, but I would defiantly be curios.

Sign #24:   When you avoid all responsibilities because all you want to do is read.

It depends on how good the book I’m currently reading is.

Sign #25:   When you read till your eyes bleed.

I think I read a reasonable amount. I have no memory of my eyes bleeding.

So, I think I’m a book addict over all. Comment below and tell which of these signs are relatable to you.

July 2016 Rap Up

picture: layoutaday.com

For this blogathon I’ll be giving a summary of my June. three book recommendations, three movie recommendations, a writing challenge, and a writing life update.

June summary:

So this June was very crazy yet successful. First of all, I started this blog! I got my braces on (blah,) started a creative writing club, took a family trip to the smoky mountains, turned 15, then there’s father’s day of course, and best of all… I GOT MY BOOK PUBLISHED!!!!!! (more information about that below.

Books:

All my book recommendations today have been adapted into movies in honor of “The BFG” which comes out today.

So of course this first book is The BFGby Roald Dahl.
I’m definitely going to see this movie considering a saw that it was coming last year and just had to read the book. This is a link to my review website!

This next book is A Wrinkle in Time – by Madeleine L’Engle.This is one of my favorite books (and movies!) and I highly recommend this to si-fi fantasy fans. Click this for my review!

This last book I liked, but I’m only recommending it to older readers: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children – by Ransom Riggs.
Now this book has a lot of language and some scenes that may be too scary or disturbing for younger kids. you can get more detail of that here: click me!

Movies:

This first movie is: Freaky Friday.

the next movie recommendation is: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.

This last movie is Into the Woods

Writing challenge:

So these challenges don’t have a due date, you don’t even need to do them! they’re just here to encourage me and other writers to practice and step outside our comfort zones.

last month’s challenge was to write a short story inspired by a piece of classical music. July’s is to write about something that happened to you from someone else’s prospective.

Writing life update:

So as I mentioned earlier I’m now a published author! My new book is called Sea of Trees.
                           You can get it and see more about it HERE!
Now, this next book I’m writing, the one for camp NaNoWriMo, I don’t want to give away the name so I’ll call it: An American Werewolf in New Orleans. It’s about a werewolf, takes place in New Orleans, and it isn’t a horror story. That’s all I’m saying for now.

If you guys have any book and/or movie recommendations for me I’d love to hear them along with ideas for writing challenges, just put those in the comments.

Bye!