How I Read Book Tag 2015 ~ Emile

Bonjour!

This is a pre-written post because I am on holiday right now! Yay! Who doesn't like going on holiday. Anyway, I saw this tag going around YouTube and I really liked the idea of it, which got me thinking "there's no reason why this can't be a blog post". So here we are.

When do I read?
The majority of my reading is done at night, lying in bed. It is a time of day when I can guarantee that I will have time to read, and just relax and enjoy the book. My bed is right next to my bookshelf (I mean I literally use the bottom shelf as a bedside table). Especially in winter I like pulling the covers up to my chin and just diving into the world of a good book.

Where do I read?
The other places I like to read are in the living room armchair by the window facing out onto the garden, the rumpus-room sofa (the rumpus room is like a second living room/playroom) and on my beanbag in the corner of my bedroom.

How long does it take me to read a book?
I am a moderate speed reader, so I can read just under 70 page in an hour. Obviously it depends on the book and the size of the font etc. During term time I usually read 2-3 books a week. During the holidays sometimes I can read a book per day. If a book is really good, like Harry Potter, I can read it very quickly even in term time. I read Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in 2 days during the school term.

What is my favourite genre?
I like modern/contemporary classic, young adult and fantasy genres the most. I realise that that is rather an eclectic mix, but so be it. Other genres I read the most are contemporary and dystopian.

How do I treat my books?
Personally I don't deface my books. I don't write in them, or dog-ear the pages. I tag my favourite parts with post it notes so that I can read them again. There are parts of Clockwork Princess I have read tens or times, and I cry every time. I'm one of those people who like to keep their books perfect, however I do like the look and feel of a well-thumbed, well-loved book.

What is my favourite reading format?
I prefer reading floppy paperbacks. What I mean by that is books that stay open when you just hold the spine. I do own a Kindle paperwhite, which I do love dearly, but I only read on that when I don't own the physical copy, I can't find it in the school library, and I can't borrow it off of a friend. I also tend to read long series on Kindle as supposed to buying them because a 6 book series can cost up to over £50, which I don't want to pay.

If you like this type of more personal post, tell me in the comments or on twitter!

Au revoir,
Emile x

Currently Reading (and a catch-up) - Emile 28/7/15

Bonjour,

Occasionally I get the opposite to a reading slump, and I go into a reading high. They are glorious. You fly over the world of novels. Bliss.

Because of this I end up flying through books, and it is quite difficult to keep track of what I'm on and upload it to the blog. Since my last "currently reading" post, here is what I have read:

1. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
2. Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
3. Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare
4. Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief
5. Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters
6. Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse
7. Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth
8. Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian

Don't tell me off! I'm sorry. I will get back into doing regular updates about what I am reading. Right now I am on Can You Keep A Secret by Sophie Kinsella and I am finding it highly amusing. I love the summer holidays because I can just read and read and read!

That's all for now! Au revoir, 
Emile x

P.S. Who else ships Percabeth? (Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase). Let me know!