Hi all!

On Monday, I posted Part 1 of my 1K Bookish Q&A, which you can check out here. Today, I will be answering the remaining 13 questions, submitted to me on X. I had so much fun writing this post! Without further ado, let’s get into it!

Q14.) What’s a genre you never thought you would read and now love? 

I used to read exclusively fantasy. In the last couple of years, I’ve discovered the wonderful world of contemporary. I now read contemporary more than fantasy. I love how relatable the stories can be.

Q15.) What genre do you rarely read but wish you did? 

I really want to read more non-fiction and memoirs. Feel free to leave some suggestions down below.  

Q16.) Of all the books you own, which cover is the most beautiful?

That is an easy one! My stunning 80th Anniversary Edition of Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. My mum bought it for me. I know I sound like a broken record, but I was named after this classic. It’s simply breathtaking. I will treasure it for the rest of my days. 

Q17.) What book has impacted you the most? 

In the first part, I discussed the childhood book that impacted me the most. A book that impacted me from adolescence, was Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. It is such a romantic, yet tragic story, that tore at my heart.

Q18.) What is your guilty pleasure book/s? 

My guilty pleasure books are horror novels that scare me silly. In October, I am going to be share my top 10 favourite horror novels. Stay tuned!

Q19.) Who’s your favourite author and have you met them in person?

I was extremely lucky to have met one of my favourite authors (Anne Rice) in person. I wrote an entire post about the experience here. 

Q20.) What book do you love the most? 

My favourite book of all time is IT by Stephen King. I’ve lovingly annotated my copy, with all my thoughts and feelings. It’s an epic journey!

Q21.) What is the most atrocious thing you’ve done to a book?

Speaking of IT, I accidentally dropped half of it in the bath! A lot of the pages are crusty now. That is definitely the most atrocious thing I’ve ever done to a book. 

Q22.) What is a book you were most excited about before its release, but ended up being so disappointed by?

I’m going to say Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak. It’s hard to believe the same man who wrote The Book Thief and The Messenger, wrote this novel. I was so excited to read it, but by the end, I was extremely bored and disappointed. I would still recommend you make up your own mind, but it was a big no for me.   

Q23.) Do you prefer plot or character driven stories?

I’m all about character driven stories. The characters can make or break a book. I love watching them grow, develop, interact, fall in love, hurt and heal. I don’t care if a story has a sub-par plot; just give me quality characters and I’m sold. 

Q24.) Do you pick up books solely because you like the cover? 

A pretty cover is always a plus, but I’m a concept reader. If a book has an interesting plot – no matter how it looks on the outside – I will pick it up.  

Q25.) Have you ever been influenced by someone else’s opinion on a book and regretted it? 

I don’t believe so. I never regret any book I read, even if I didn’t like it. I am always glad I gave it a go. Having said that, I’ve read many a hyped book, wondering if I was missing something.

Q26.) Would you read a book you’ve heard mostly negative reviews on? If so, why?

Yes! Even if a book has a negative review, I want to see what I think of it. A lot of people said they hated A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins and I ended up giving it 5/5 stars. You can read all my thoughts on it here. It just goes to show how subjective reading is. Don’t let someone else’s review, deter you from picking up a book.

 Thank you so much for all of the interesting questions! I was blown away by how unique and interesting they were. I appreciate all of you. 

Peace & Love xoxo