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Meet the Blogger Booktag!

 

Hello! I miss doing a book tag and so I thought I'd do this one on my blog today. Today, I'll be doing the Meet the Blogger Booktag by Lauren from Lala's Book Reviews. 

Rules:

  • Thank the blogger who tagged you
  • Mention the creator Lauren @ Lala’s Book Reviews
  • Tag as many (or as few) people as you’d like
  • Have fun and get to know one another!

Introduction

Introduce yourself!

Hi! I'm Steph and I'm a blogger from New Jersey. When I'm not blogging about books or reading, you can often find me talking about books, listening to musicals, and watching TV. 

Something most everyone wants to know… do you have any pets?

We have two cats! This is Maverick. 



And this is Kyle





What is your favorite thing to drink?

I love tea, diet soda, and water

What is your favorite season?

I'm going to say Fall because I was born in the Fall.  I also really enjoy Spring!

Do you have any special talents?

I sing and I'm ok at piano and sight-reading.  I'm also one of those people who just remembers a lot of things. 

Blogging

When and why did you start your blog?

I started becoming a book blogger in December 2018, but I really started diving into book blogging in 2019. I started this blog originally for a reason that I can't remember. I used to use this as a space for TV recaps. Once I started taking notes on the shows I was watching for a recap or review, I found myself not enjoying the shows as much. I might start these up again, but it wouldn't be a weekly thing. If you go through my archive the TV reviews are still there.  



What is something that you wish you knew about blogging when you first started?

I wish I had known how big the book blogging community was back in the days when I was doing TV reviews. I basically abandoned by blog for years, but I could have had content here. 

What has been the hardest part about blogging?

For me, it's having non-memes/list-based content. I write reviews, but I want to add something more fun to a part of the blog. I might bring back Book tags because the other ones I did were so long ago, and my opinions might have changed. 

What has been the most rewarding part of blogging?

Getting to connect with other bloggers with the same interest as me! I love talking to other bloggers about what they're reading, and how much they love books. I've read some fantastic books just based on recs from the book blogging community! 

Do you write your posts a head of time or write them the day of posting?

I used to be one of those bloggers who would rush and get a post up the day of posting. This year, I've been working on getting a post ready, or at least mostly ready to go, the day before. Reviews are always written ahead of time. 

Reading

Who are your top 5 favorite authors?

I love that this question lets me pick 5. When someone asks me who my favorite author is, I always ask what genre are we talking about here? Generally, I will read anything by these five! Also, shout out Rick Riordan who would be number 6! Number 7 would be Casey McQuiston, and so I feel the need to mention her as well. 

  • Becky Alberatlli
  • Rainbow Rowell
  • Leigh Bardugo 
  • Sarah J. Maas
  • Taylor Jenkins Reid

What genre do you read the most?

YA Contemporary probably! I also read a ton of Historical Fiction, which I love because I love the vibes of the books in that genre. I'm getting more into Middle Grade, and there have been so many outstanding books I have read, or want to read, in that genre. 

What genre surprised you by how much you love it?

I would say Fantasy! I always thought that Fantasy was more of the epic Lord of the Rings Style Fantasy, which is not the genre of Fantasy I want to read. Sarah J. Maas based on recs from the book blogging community changed my views! I love her and Leigh Bardugo, another rec from the book blogging community! 

Also, New Adult. I've only read a few of these, but I know what to look for what I did enjoy. I loved Get A Life, Chloe Brown, Red, White, &Royal Blue, and The Bookish Life of Nina Hill. 

Which popular book didn’t live up to the hype for you?

I'm going to be fully honest when I say Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. I'm not sure if it was a mood thing, if I need the audio, or if I need to watch an adaptation, then go back and try to read it again. I DNFEd it about 40 pages from the end because I just didn't care about the characters or their relationship. I was also just tired of trying to figure out who the book was following. 

Who are some popular authors you haven’t read?

 Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff, Laini Taylor, and Kassie West. I plan on trying them at some point 

What upcoming release are you excited to read?

What upcoming releases aren't I excited to read is the better question. Rule of Wolves, Fearless, 10 Truths and a Dare, Malibu Rising, That Way Madness Lies, The Chance to Fly. 

Do you listen to music while reading?

Yes! Lately, I've had Sirius XM, my Itunes music on my iPod, and Spotify on as I read. I love it. I think it's a delightful change from the TV on the in background. 

Where else can we find you online?

Twitter Instagram Goodreads! Storygraph!

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