I've just finished watching Noelle Gallagher's video The Cupid Book Tag and I was immediately sold on answering the questions. Today is the day of love, and boy, I do love books. And tags! How could I possibly pass this up? If you've been along for my journey of discovering romance, you'll know that I'm still quite a novice of this genre. Though saying that, I've gone from cutesy rom-com's to Dana Isaly's smutty novellas rather quickly. But you know what, good for me. My brain needs the serotonin. I'll relink Noelle's video down below alongside the questions if you're interested in doing this yourself!
What's the perfect candy to eat while reading?
I won't lie to you, I'm most definitely more of a chip type gal when reading. Harvest Snap Pea Crisps in Ceasar? Addicting. Incredibly addicting. *Homemade Guacamole and Sour Cream and Onion Pringles? Nom. (Trust me, Pringles have the ability to become the new Doritos) Candy wise, I do enjoy a good chocolate covered gummy bear but I just know that melted chocolate would get on the pages.
*Avocado, red onion, red pepper flakes, and more lime than you think is necessary. You're welcome.
What's a song that reminds you of your favorite romance (or just your favorite romantic song in general)?
You ever hear someone tell a story and it unlocks a memory of your own? Maybe one that you kind put in a locked room to save yourself the self embarrassment of remembering? Yeah? That was me when watching Noelle talk about her New Moon/Evanescence pairing. Only for me, it was New Moon and Sia's Breathe Me. Yeah, I fully gave into sad girl vibes. A less embarrassing answer would be Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper which instantly makes me think of Poppy and Alex from People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry. This was one of my favorite books of 2021 and I think it makes a perfect pairing with this song of familiarity, love, and confusion in a relationship when time just doesn't seem to sync you both together.
If you were to go on a perfect reading date, where would it be? it could be somewhere across the world, or something more general like the beach, the forrest, etc! the skies the limit!
I have two answers because I'm indecisive. Me and my husband have a "our spot", which is super corny but lovely. It's a small cliffside area that looks out on the ocean. It's incredibly peaceful (as pictured), but the benches are undeniably uncomfortable. I'm working on caring less about what people think and taking a camping chair there to sit and read one Summer evening, but ya know, anxiety. My second choice would be in the village Beddgelert which is close to my hometown in North Wales. We visited in January and it's such a peaceful town that I think it deserves to become a coveted reading spot. A beer garden in Summer with a good book and beautiful views? Sign me up now.
What's the best friendship you've read in a book?
Easy. Satoru and Nana from Hiro Arikawa's The Travelling Cat Chronicle's. Is Nana a cat and Satoru a human? Yes, but read this book and try arguing with the fact that this duo is the most wholesome form of friendship you've ever read. This is a glorious story that has so much heart. I don't hear enough people talking about it, and that's a devastation.
Create the perfect bouquet for your favorite book or character
I'm going to go with Eve and Jacob from Act Your Age, Eve Brown for inspiration as can you answer a romance tag without mentioning Taliah Hibbert's books? That'd be a sin. Given that this is the epitome of a sunshine/grumpy romance, I'd go with a bouquet of sunflowers and thistle. With some eucalyptus throughout to give it a bit more volume, and to be a symbolic representation of what Eve and Jacob bring out of each other. Did I put way too much thought into this? But I have a vision, do you see it?
What romance do you not necessarily need a whole sequel for, you just want to check in on them and make sure everything is going well?
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry. Yes, I usually don't use the same book for more than one question but com on.. a fun short story of another vacation? Maybe Honeymoon? I think the characters could easily make a short story feel full with their larger-than-life personalities and immaculate banter. I need more banter, please.
What date in a book (or movie!) do you wish you could go on yourself?
Like Noelle, I can't remember a single date in a book that wasn't either accidental, or extreme in the sense of sports or travel. I wouldn't mind Holly and Nick's date near the end of Dipped in Holly by Dana Isaly. I mean, they literally just go to a diner for pancakes but.. that'd whoo me. Movie wise, I have to go with the entirety of Before We Go starring Chris Evans and Alice Eve. This is one of my favourite movies of all time. The entire movie is set over one night wherein the two main characters meet and walk around New York, talk, sing karaoke. Though not necessarily a romance movie, it's definitely got the vibes of what I'd envision as a perfect date. If you haven't seen this, go watch it now. And thank me later.
What is your favorite nickname from a romance?
I mean, does my heart melt whenever Josh calls Lucy Shortcake in The Hating Game by Sally Thorne? Yes, yes it does.
What are your most anticipated romances of 2022? (could be new releases or just romances you're excited to finally get to!)
Book Lovers by Emily Henry is high up on my list! Not The Witch You Wed by April Asher came out just last week and I was lucky enough to read an eARC on Net Galley but it was so incredibly fun and I this is me pushing it on you. Fake It Till You Bake It by Jamie Wesley looks incredibly sweet and the cover is immaculate. Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson is also high on my list.
There you have it! This was a super fun tag to write out and it definitely resparked my love for blogging. I hope your Valentine's day is going well/went okay, and remember that self love is just as important as romantic love. What's your favourite romantic read?
Watch Noelle's video HERE
Questions:
-what's the perfect candy to eat while reading?
-what's a song that reminds you of your favorite romance (or just your favorite romantic song in general)?
-if you were to go on a perfect reading date, where would it be? it could be somewhere across the world, or something more general like the beach, the forrest, etc! the skies the limit!
-what's the best friendship you've read in a book?
-create the perfect bouquet for your favorite book or character
-what romance do you not necessarily need a whole sequel for, you just want to check in on them and make sure everything is going well?
-what date in a book (or movie!) do you wish you could go on yourself?
-what is your favorite nickname from a romance?
-what are your most anticipated romances of 2022? (could be new releases or just romances you're excited to finally get to!)
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