Liebster Blog Award

OMG! I won my first blog award! I was tagged  by two very awesome blogs! Nina from Project Read and Review & Kimberly from Love YA Books. Thank you so much guys! I really appreciate it! For some information on the Liebster Award it is given to upcoming bloggers than have under 200 followers.

The word "Liebster" is German that means beloved, dearest, and welcoming. Just thinking that I was picked for this puts a big smile on face! Just like Kimberly, I feel so honored to be chosen for this! Thank you so much to everyone that reads my blog and enjoys my posts! That means a lot to me!

The Rules:

1. Each person must post 11 facts about themselves.

2. Answer 11 questions the taggers has given you, and give 11 questions for the person you have tagged.

3. Choose 11 people and link them in your post.

4. Tell them you've tagged them.

5. Remember, no tag backs.

Eleven Facts About Me:

• My favorite food to snack on while reading is Cheez-its!
• I seem to buy all my clothes from Forever 21 or American Eagle.
• I started reading a lot of books when I was a freshman in High School. It was when my English teacher assigned, "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. One of my all time favorite books.
• My favorite color is purple or blue.
• I like watching Cooking Shows on Food Network. I am currently watching Iron Chef and Next Food Network Star. My favorite contestant was Emily but she got eliminated. I am still upset about that.
• I like watching old fashion movies that came out in the 1940's or 50's. Some examples would be White Christmas, Easter Parade, and Young at Heart.
• I hate waking up in the mornings. I am a night owl. Or maybe just been born to be a vampire? Who knows? ;)
• I always wear dark fingernail polish.
• I am somewhat socially awkward. I hate talking in public.
• Red Lobster and Olive Garden are my favorite restaurants. Red Lobster's cheesy biscuits are so good! I could eat there everyday. Yes, I love seafood and proud of it.
• I love flowers! Some of my favorites are Yellow Roses and Lilacs.

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Questions from Nina (Project Read and Review):

1. When did you start blogging?

I started blogging last October 2011.

2. Why did you start blogging?

I notice how there was a large following in the YA blogger community and it looked like so much fun. I also love discussing books and all the memes that bloggers have each week like Waiting on Wednesday, Teaser Tuesday, and Top Ten Tuesday. I love them!

3. Who's blog do you wish yours was more like?

I wish my blog was more like Giselle from Xpresso Reads. Her blog desgins and posts are just so good!

4. What is your favorite series?

This is hard question! I would have to pick between The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare and The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

5. If you could live inside any novel, which would it be?

The Harry Potter series by far! I would just love to live at Hogwarts and be friends with Harry, Ron, Hermonie, and Luna. Lots of fun adventures!

6. If you could unread any book, what would it be and why?

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. There was some parts in that book that made me feel physically sick. Anyone that has read the book would know what I mean. However, it is a good book. I just would recommend it to mature readers.

7. Which book is at the top of your To-Be-Read list?

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. I saw the trailer and cannot wait to see the movie! I have always heard great things about this book.

8. What novel do you wish you had written yourself?

I wish I would have written The Wolves of Mercy Falls series by Maggie Stiefvater. The writing in that book series is simply beautiful to read.

9. Where is your favorite place to read?

I like to read on my bed and outside.

10. Which book character do you wish was real?

Jace Wayland. Yep, there is no shame in this answer at all. Hehe :)

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Questions from Kimberly (Love YA Books):

1. Who are three favorite authors?

Cassandra Clare, Suzanne Collins, and Veronica Roth.

2. What are your three favorite books?

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater

3. What are your three favorite book series?

The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Divergent by Veronica Roth.

4. Who are your five most "swoon-worthy" characters?

Jace Wayland (TMI), Will Herondale (TID), Peeta Mellark (THG), Adrian Ivashkov (Vampire Academy/Bloodlines), and Four (Divergent). 

5. If you could make a soundtrack to your favorite novel or series, what songs would you put on it?

I would do a soundtrack to Divergent by Veronica Roth. There could be a while mix of different songs that could go along with that book. I would pick song, "Fearless" by Taylor Swift for Tris & Four's relationship! Hehe :)

6. Say you could visit any fictional world for one week. Which would you choose and why?

I would choose to visit the fictional world of Harry Potter. I would just love to go to Hogwarts!

7. Which character do you think you could be best friends with and why?

I could see myself being really good friends with Sydney Sage from the Bloodlines/Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead. We have similar personalities, while I am not book smart like she is, I could see us getting a long really well. I like how she stands up for her beliefs and values. She seems like just an ordinary girl.

8. What were five books you loved most during your childhood?

Little House: The Rocky Ridge Years Series by Roger Lea MacBride

Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osborne,

Love, Ruby Lavender by Deborah Wiles

Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink

9. Why do you read?

I read because it is one of the most wonderful things that anyone could do. I read because sometimes I get so stressed out and upset with what is going on in my life, it helps to read some crazy story about somebody else and just forget what I have to deal with for awhile.

10. Why did you decide to start blogging?

I decided to start blogging because I love talking about books and reviewing them. Also I just love the idea of having a book blog and meeting other bloggers and discussing books with them.

11. What blog post are you most proud of?

I haven't really did any posts that I am most proud of since I mostly do memes and reviews. But I did this post when I met Richelle Mead and it was a lot of fun! So I will say that! Haha!

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11 Blogs I'm Tagging for the Liebster Award:

1. A Reader in Time

2. Bookworm Recommendations

3. Christina the book addict

4. Dream Reads

5. Girls on YA Books

6. Hey, Tara!

7. Kari Po-Ku Reads

8. Kim Reads

9. Through the Looking Glass

10. The Wild Reader

11. The Story Behind the Book Cover

**If you have already done this or don't accept awards: I am so sorry that I tagged you!

My Questions for the 11 Bloggers I Tagged:

1. Why did you start blogging?

2. Was there one certain book that made you want to start reading more or have you always enjoyed reading?

3. Name a book with a cover you hate, but loved the story.

4. Name a book with a story you hated, but a cover you loved.

5. Do you judge books by their covers?

6. Do you like Books to Movie/T.V. Show adaptions? If you do, what are some one that you like?

7. What fictional world would you love to live in?

8. How did you pick your blog name?

9. What are some books you read as a child?

10. How do you rate the books you review?

11. Name your favorite book series.