I felt like giving you another blog post because it’s Halloween and I’m not going out celebrating. I found this book tag from Google searching “Halloween Book Tag” and it came up with readinginthewings‘ blog, so feel free to have a look.

1. Carving pumpkins- What book would you want to carve up and light on fire?

I don’t think I would be able to set any book on fire no matter how bad it was. I’d just donate it to charity or similar.

2. Trick or Treat- What character is a trick, what character is a treat?

I would say my favourite character, a treat would include Spike from Buffy (does a TV show count?) There is fan fiction that came out a long time ago!
I think a non-favourite character would be Dolores Umbridge from Harry Potter, this is because I didn’t like reading about her and hated her in the films too.

3. Candy Corn- What book is always sweet?

I would have to say my favourite book is probably The Famous Five series by Enid Blyton. I grew up reading them. They have a small place in my heart and childhood.

4. Ghosts- What character would you love to visit you as a ghost?

I would love SNAPE from HARRY POTTER to visit just purely because I love his accent and his character is so fascinating so Id love to talk to him.

5. Dressing up in costume- What character would you want to be for a day?

If I had to become anyone for a day it would definitely be LYRA from NOTHERN LIGHTS (Trilogy). I found her world so interesting plus I have always wanted a daemon.

6. Wizards and Witches- What is your favourite Harry Potter moment?

My favourite Harry Potter moment is the ending with the final battle with Voldemort (after Hagrid brings him back half-dead to Hogwarts – in Deathly Hallows, part 2)

7. Blood and Gore- What book was so creepy that you had to take a break from it for a while?

I would have to say although I have only read the first chapter or two, the worst opening chapter goes to “A Time to Kill” by John Grisham. The chapter depicts a paedophilic rape and beating of a young black girl. I haven’t read anymore since as it was too traumatic!

Happy Halloween Everyone!

Annotating books? Have you ever tried it? Give it a go!

Annotating to me is when you get a highlighter in a fancy colour and is used to capture the attention of the book reader. Other ways of annotating books include; dog-earing, tabbing (small sticky notes), writing in the margins & underlining key words or phrases.

It is a very common practice used by students to aid with revision but also it is also used by people who like to have notes on books such as book bloggers and reviewers.

As you all know I am currently taking an A Level (in English Literature) and have recently discovered the joys of annotating books. Many people on blogs and bookTube have done lots of talks on the pros and cons.

I personally today decided to start to do it myself because I want good notes and need quotes for my assignments and revision. My one tip is to have two copies so you can still read for fun if you want to or if you need to have a clean copy for an exam like I do.

If you’re worried about ruining a book, I would not recommend this… but if you are looking to advance your reading or want to create good notes, for example, study this is the perfect thing to do, plus it doesn’t take too much of your time either.

DO YOU ANNOTATE BOOKS – OR DISAGREE WITH ANNOTATING – WHY?

Please let me know in the comments below!