--Questions-- 1. What do you look for most when you pick up a book? A) A beautiful writing style B) A character driven story C) A plot driven story 2. What are your pet peeves in books? 3. If you could print one quote on your wall, which one would it be? 4. Which genre would you like to explore more? 5. Was there ever a movie adaptation you liked better than the book? 6. If one of your favorite books would be adapted or get a new adaptation, which book would it be and which role would you like to play? 7. A hyped book you wouldn’t recommend at all? 8. A book that highly influenced your life and way of thinking? 9. Are you a fan of re-reading books, do you do it often? 10. Which book title could easily be the title of your life? 11. Which book should be required reading for everyone?
I tag: A Journey Through Books Basking in Books Becky Ford Beth Chats Books Biblio Atlas Brushing Bookends Catalyst Reads Chelseadolling Reads Chrissy BooksandBerries Emma's Bookish Lifestyle Frede Reads FromTheDustyBookshelf Insert Literary Pun Here Lia Hyde and Seek Lori Dawson Mel's Bookland Adventures Myreadingisodd Pages and Pens Rapacious Reads Read Remark Silje SnowWhite AndTheSevenShelves Tea Hags The Book Ponderer The Nighmare Trader The Perks of Books This Suburban Mom Totally Pretentious Whitty Novels Wilde Book Garden Wilsonn Shugart Words Words Everywhere
Books mentioned: A Spy in the House of Love by Anais Nin Lady of Shalott by Alfred Lord Tennyson The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Eichmann in Jerusalem by Hannah Arendt Hot Teen Slut by Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz Born to Love, Cursed to Feel by Samantha King Dark Sparkler by Amber Tamblyn The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler
--Questions-- 1. What do you look for most when you pick up a book? A) A beautiful writing style B) A character driven story C) A plot driven story 2. What are your pet peeves in books? 3. If you could print one quote on your wall, which one would it be? 4. Which genre would you like to explore more? 5. Was there ever a movie adaptation you liked better than the book? 6. If one of your favorite books would be adapted or get a new adaptation, which book would it be and which role would you like to play? 7. A hyped book you wouldn’t recommend at all? 8. A book that highly influenced your life and way of thinking? 9. Are you a fan of re-reading books, do you do it often? 10. Which book title could easily be the title of your life? 11. Which book should be required reading for everyone?
I tag: A Journey Through Books Basking in Books Becky Ford Beth Chats Books Biblio Atlas Brushing Bookends Catalyst Reads Chelseadolling Reads Chrissy BooksandBerries Emma's Bookish Lifestyle Frede Reads FromTheDustyBookshelf Insert Literary Pun Here Lia Hyde and Seek Lori Dawson Mel's Bookland Adventures Myreadingisodd Pages and Pens Rapacious Reads Read Remark Silje SnowWhite AndTheSevenShelves Tea Hags The Book Ponderer The Nighmare Trader The Perks of Books This Suburban Mom Totally Pretentious Whitty Novels Wilde Book Garden Wilsonn Shugart Words Words Everywhere
Books mentioned: A Spy in the House of Love by Anais Nin Lady of Shalott by Alfred Lord Tennyson The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Eichmann in Jerusalem by Hannah Arendt Hot Teen Slut by Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz Born to Love, Cursed to Feel by Samantha King Dark Sparkler by Amber Tamblyn The Vagina Monologues by Eve EnslerRomances, Graphic Novels and Poetry! Some Recent ReadsBetweenLinesandLife2020-03-08 | My last episode:
Books mentioned: Tell Me How You Really Feel by Aminah Mae Safi Salad Anniversary by Machi Tawara The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James Woman World by Aminder Dhaliwal Josh and Hazel‘s Guide to Not Dating by Christina LaurenMy thoughts on The Diviners series (Spoiler Free)BetweenLinesandLife2020-02-22 | If you haven't already, do yourself a favor and read the series! If you have read it, PLEASE let's talk!!
Books mentioned: The Diviners by Libba Bray Lair of Dreams by Libba Bray Before the Devil Breaks You by Libba Bray The King of Crows by Libba BrayStudy Plans, Recent Reads+Watched & Book Buying PlansBetweenLinesandLife2020-02-01 | Sorry it got a bit rushed at the end, so make sure to check the description!
Books mentioned: The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary Answering Back edited by Carol Ann Duffy (My blogpost about it: betweenlinesandlife.wordpress.com/2020/01/15/poetry-in-conversation-in-response-to-carol-ann-duffys-answering-back ) It's all absolutely fine by Ruby Elliot The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw Yesterday I was the moon by Noor Unnahar Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Soft in the Middle by Shelby Eileen Memories Unwound by Ruby Dhal Dead Girls by Alice Bolin The Diviners by Libba Bray
My most anticipated releases (let me know, if you want to know more!) The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James Satoko and Nada Vol. 3 The Animals of Lockwood Manor by Jane Healey The Mall by Megan McCafferty Pretty Deadly Vol. 3 The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix The Deck of Omens by Christine Lynn Herman East Coast Girls by Kerry Kettler The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane Burn Our Bodies Down by Rory Power The Switch by Beth O'Leary This is All Your Fault by Aminah Mae Safi If I had your face by Frances Cha A Wicked Magic by Sasha Laurens The Tourist Attraction by Sarah Morgenthaler Elysium Girls by Kate Pentecost Bridge of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab Horrid by Katrina LenoBooktubers I Love TagBetweenLinesandLife2020-01-20 | The original version: youtube.com/watch?v=zYyH3a6ec70 Sophie's take: youtube.com/watch?v=LyoBZ3IZYLE&t=78s
Books mentioned: bone by Yrsa Daley-Ward I Love My Love by Reyna Biddy When the Ghosts come ashore by Jacqui Germain Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie Marcia aus Vermont by Peter Stamm Wolkenschloss (A Castle in the Clouds) by Kerstin Gier The Broken Girls by Simone St James Number One Chinese Restaurant by Lillian Li The Flatshare by Beth O'LearyMy Favorite Books of 2019BetweenLinesandLife2019-12-31 | It's our favorite time of the year!Poetry craving, charming novels and end of the year plansBetweenLinesandLife2019-12-23 | Dear Future Boyfriend by Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz Unsichtbar by Ivana Jeissing bone by Yrsa Daley-Ward i love my love by Reyna Biddy When the Ghosts come Ashore by Jacqui GermainRecommendations, wintery reads, Swiss Literature and PoetryBetweenLinesandLife2019-12-15 | Chelsea's channel: youtube.com/channel/UCgJ068qxAcyCn_BINvGVWVg
Books mentioned: We are okay by Nina Lacour Frostheart by Jamie Littler Harte Zeiten für Träumer by Adina Andres Dear Future Boyfriend by Cristin O'Keefe AptowiczCasual Catch-Up! Uni, Advent Calendars, Recent ReadsBetweenLinesandLife2019-12-07 | Reading the (Swiss-)Germans Episode 1: youtube.com/watch?v=YLY-GsqTcZE
Books mentioned: The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone by Jaclyn Moriarty Bin nebenan by Ingrid Lausund Scarecrone by Melissa Broder 10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston We are okay by Nina Lacour Frostheart by Jamie LittlerReading the (Swiss-)Germans - Bin Nebenan by Ingrid LausundBetweenLinesandLife2019-12-01 | Welcome to the first episode of Reading the (Swiss-) Germans!All the Nostalgia FeelsBetweenLinesandLife2019-11-25 | Die Tankstelle am Ende des Dorfs by Lars Mytting (no English translation, sorry!) Bloom by Beau Taplin Tunnel of Bones by Victoria Schwab The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone by Jaclyn MoriartyRecent Reads and End of the Year Plans | Ep. 11BetweenLinesandLife2019-11-10 | Books mentioned: Perfectly Preventable Deaths by Deirdre Sullivan Dear Sweet Pea by Julie Murphy City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab Witch by Rebecca Tamas Die Tankstelle am Ende des Dorfs by Lars Mytting
Books recommended: Giant Days Graphic Novel Series Sunny Graphic Novel series by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm Satoko and Nada series by Yupechika I hate Fairyland Graphic Novel series by Skottie Young Pretty Deadly Graphic Novel series
1) Are there many books that you’ve read that are below 250 ratings? Below 100? Any under 25? Under 10? 2) How did you hear about the most obscure books you read? 3) What are some of your favourite unknown (under 250 ratings) books that you’ve read and why should more people read them? 4) Any other thoughts? (For example: Do you think the most popular books you’ve read are usually better than the least popular ones? Why do you think your least read books are so unknown? Do you like reading unknown books or popular books better? Do you want to read more obscure books?) 5) Who do you tag?
Books mentioned in my answers: Still Falling by Sara Hirsch A Queer Little History of Art by Alex Pilcher Hot Teen Slut by Cristin Aptowicz O’Keefe Pictures at an Exhibition by Camilla Macpherson
People I tag: Julie (Pages and Pens) Jen (Remembered Reads) Cara (Wilde Book Garden)Quick announcement, being boujee and real talk | Ep. 5BetweenLinesandLife2019-09-07 | My blog: betweenlinesandlife.wordpress.com
Books mentioned: The Nakano Thrift Shop by Hiromi Kawakami The Battle for Perfect by Helena DugganAnxiety&Recent Reads | Miriam Talks about Things Ep. 4BetweenLinesandLife2019-09-03 | Well, let‘s open up a little, I guess?
The books I mentioned: Deeplight by Frances Hardinge Moods by Rachel B. Glaser The Nakano Thrift Shop by Hiromi KawakamiKindness & Currently Reading | Ep. 3 Miriam talks about thingsBetweenLinesandLife2019-08-26 | In this episode I would like to talk to you about kindness on the internet and my current read, Deeplight. Let me know what you think in the comments!Miriam talks about things | Episode 2BetweenLinesandLife2019-08-22 | Lovely people I talked about: Matthew: youtube.com/channel/UCLy809DbEyHPuxItlEYU-RA
Books mentioned: Ida by Katharina Adler Queens of Geek by Jen Wilde You, Me and the Movies by Fiona Collins American Royals by Katharine McGee Almost Adults by Ali Pantony Deeplight by Frances HardingeMiriam talks about things | Episode 1BetweenLinesandLife2019-08-14 | I made a fancy thumbnail, but the picture is still the wrong way around. Luckily, you only have to listen! I enjoy this format a whole lot, so I guess that's what I'm going to do in the future! Also, yes I know probably should not breathe through my nose directly into the microphone, got that now.5 Reasons Why I love Agnes so muchBetweenLinesandLife2019-02-10 | I just love it way too much I know!Non Fiction Book HaulBetweenLinesandLife2019-01-31 | As I thought most books aren't out in English, but here are the titles anyways:
Wir sind die Stadt! Urbanes Leben in der Digitalmoderne - Hanno Rauterberg Vom Filmen, Bauen und Sterben in Los Angeles - Kevine Vennemann Reflexionen vor dem Spiegel edited by Farideh Akashe-Böhme Essen als ob nicht: Gastrosophische Modelle edited by Daniele Dell'Agli Liebestod und Femme Fatale Der Austausch Sozialer Energien Zwischen Oper, Literatur Und Film by Elisabeth Bronfen (This one isn't in English but Elisabeth Bronfen has several books also published in English so check her out) Feminism and Pornography by Drucilla CornellWhy I read and How I see books | Stream of consciousnessBetweenLinesandLife2018-09-18 | I know this video is a bit different, but bear with me!
Holly Horsebrowns ( Comic Illustrator) IG: hollyhorsebrownsComfort, passion and the self | A Spy in The House of Love by Anais NinBetweenLinesandLife2018-05-01 | Books mentioned: A Spy in The House of Love by Anais Nin
1. Thales is considered the first known philosopher. Which text introduced you to philosophy or which text would you like to read to get you into philosophy?
2. Karl Marx is a political philosopher, turning the world upside down with the Communist Manifesto. Which political event or event in history would you like to read more about in fiction?
3. Jean-Jacques Rousseau highly influenced The Enlightenment, a period which introduced critical thinking to the common people. Which book or author forced you to think more critically?
4. Voltaire once said: " I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it" Which is a popular book everyone seems to love but you didn't?
5. Hannah Arendt – Doomed controversial even by her friends, Hannah Arendt did not shy away from telling what she thought was true. Name a book that will leave readers uncomfortable, but tells an important story.
6. “You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star.” A wonderful quote from Nietzsche out of "Thus spoke Zarathustra" Which book do you go back to for its beautiful writing?
7. Jean-Paul Sartre raised the question "What is literature?" in one of his books? What is good literature for you?
8. Albert Camus – Which book did you have to keep pushing through because you really wanted to understand it’s meaning?
9. Which are the three philosophers you would love to sit down and have a chat with?
I tag: A Journey Through Books All The World’s a Page abookolive Catalyst Reads Curtis Books and Films Dane Reads FromTheDustyBookshelf Insert Literary Pun Here Lia Hyde and Seek Luukashist Books Marsha Osborne Portal in the Pages Rapacious Reads Read Remark RichardReads Silje Sophie P splitreads Steve Donoghue Stripped Cover Lit Valentina Garcia Vicky Curtin