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Yes, it is that time of year again. The Reading Rush (formally Booktubeathon) is upon us and with less than a week to go I thought I’d give you my TBR.

The Reading Rush is running from July 22nd to July 28th. Make sure to stay up to date on Twitter and instagram @thereadingrush (and @rrsprints on twitter for reading sprints.) There’s going to be a lot of cool stuff happening. Also check out their Youtube channel for more information.

1) Right, the first challenge is to read a book with purple on the cover. I’m going to read Daisy Jones & the six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. I believe this is about a band that split and several years later we’re finding out why. I bought this book when it was at the peak of it’s hype so I can’t wait to finally read it.

2) The second prompt is to read a book in the same spot. For the sake of enjoying movement,I’ve chosen a short book. The sense of an ending by Julian Barnes follows Tony Webster and his clique during six form and his retirement. I know little else about this one but It’d be nice to get it off my TBR.

3) Next, is to read a book you intended to read last year. I’ve chosen The Art Of Logic by Eugenia Cheng. I think this is an exploration of understanding the world through mathematics. I’ve had this since Christmas and I’m glad I’m finally going to read it.

4) For an author’s first book I’m reading The Mars Room by Rachel Kushner. Romy Hall is serving two consecutive life sentences at Stanville women’s correctional facility. I believe we’re following her life in prison. I don’t have much else to say about this one. I bought it on a whim and I haven’t heard anyone talk about it but I think I might just like it.

5) Now, Trying to find a book (on my immediate TBR) with a non-human main character was a quest. So, I decided to read an old favourite; War horse by Michael Morpurgo. I think you probably know what this one is about so I’ll leave it at that.

6) six is to read a book with five or more words in the title. For this I’m reading If I die before I wake by Emily Koch. I think this is about someone trying to solve who their attempted murderer is whilst in a coma. I thought this was an interesting synopsis and I’m excited to read it.

7) Finally, the last is to read a book and watch the adaptation. If I stay by Gayle Forman has been on my TBR for a while. The synopsis is vague and I’ve had no previous intrest in watching the film, so I’m sure I’ll love it.

Anyway, that is it. If you’re joining in, I’d love to see your TBRs and updates. I don’t know how much I’ll blog during the readathon (not that I’m great at blogging much anyway) but I’ll do some sort of update.

I hope you enjoy the rest of your week!

-Tate

I want to start of by saying, I’m not writing this to justify what I like to read and I’m not saying anyone else should have to either. I just wanted to talk about this, I thought it’d be an interesting discussion.

So, i read and collect children’s books. There is multiple answers why but to be honest; I just like to. When I started secondary school, I wanted to be liked so I shoved my childhood books in my shed. A few years later, my books were destroyed by a rogue car that went through my garden fence. I’ve felt slightly guilty ever since.

I knew, by this point, that when I grew up I wanted to be a foster carer. Anyway, after they were destroyed I thought more about books and took up reading again. (A few survived.) It was at this point I realised that I shouldn’t have shoved those books in the shed in the first place.

With a troubling secondary school life, (you know, typical stuff.) I really got into reading and collected hundreds of books, thanks to my wonderful family.(hi mum. I know you won’t read this.) I decided to start collecting children’s books knowing my future career path, in the hopes that I could be responsible for at least one child finding hope and happiness in the written word.

Books were always a refuge when I needed them (and they are linked to a lot of happy memories, too.) I know that a lot of you reading may feel a similar sense of nostalgia with children’s books. I guess I just want to be responsible for another child having that.

At the moment, I have quite a few children’s books. Some chapter books, some picture books. Just the thought of, in a few years, being able to share these books with the children I’d foster. Or even when my cousin is old enough, it just brings me joy.

I guess that’s it. That’s why I read and collect children’s books, hardly interesting content but It’ll do.

Are there any books that you read a lot as a kid? The Horrid Henry books were always a favourite of mine.

-Tate

Hey everyone! Today, I thought I’d do a book tag that I haven’t been tagged in but I’ll do it anyway. It’s called the ‘I should have read that book’ tag. I first saw this tag over at Ally writes things so go give her some love. Anyway, let’s get into it.

The rules are as follows;

• Thank the person who tagged you and link back to their post
• Link to the creator’s blog (booksnest.co.uk) in your post
• Answer the questions below
• Tag others to take part
• ENJOY THE TAG!

A book that a certain friend is always telling you to read

I don’t have many (any) friends but my mum has been persistent in her recommendation of the long song by Andrea Levy. I will eventually read it as I do really want to but I haven’t found space on my TBR.

A book that’s been on your TBR forever and yet you still haven’t picked it up

There are a few that could fit this prompt but I think the book thief by Markus Zusak is the one that comes to mind. Again I will read it, I know it is a lot of people’s favourite book. I hope I see this as justified.

A book in a series you’ve started, but haven’t gotten round to finishing yet

Again there are a few, I do want to read the rest of the flowers in the attic series or divergent. I’m not great at finishing a series so I have quite a few more.

A classic you’ve always liked the sound of, but never actually read

A clockwork orange by Anthony Burgess is one I really want to read but I don’t know how I feel about the writing style.

A popular book that it seems everyone but you has read

Well… I have a few. I think, according to booktube, the raven cycle by Maggie Stiefvater is a beloved series. Although, I’d hate to read it and not like it because I respect how valued it is. 😂

A book that inspired a film/TV adaptation that you really love, but you just haven’t read it yet

Ooh, this is a good one. I’d say Patrick Melrose by Edward St Aubyn. I’ve read maybe two of the books in this series and I will read on soon. I did really enjoy the tv series on sky during the days of a Benedict Cumberbatch binge.

A book you see all over Wordpress but haven’t picked up yet.

I often see people recommending Or reviewing love from A to Z by S. K. Ali at the moment. I believe it came out this month (correct me if I’m wrong) and I can’t say I’m incredibly interested, I’ll see what people have to say first.

Right, that’s it. I tag anyone who wants to join in. I’ve enjoyed doing this and I might just do more tags in the future. Let me know if you do the ‘I should have read that book’ book tag I’d love to see what answers you give.

Tate.