A Book Tag with Mars

Book Tag!

I love reading book tags, they often give me book recommendations and its fun to see the differing book preferences. I found this Bookstagram Newbie Tag HERE a few months back and thought it would be fun for my friend Mars, and me to do it. Mars has written and contributed to a few other posts you can check out HERE and HERE. Keep reading this book tag to see how two book reading besties feel about reading and how our tastes are so vastly different!

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Bookstagram Tag Answered by Mars and Shanay

/1/ Why do you love to read?

Mars- It’s like being transported to another universe. I enjoy the journey each book takes me on.

Shanay- I have to agree I love that reading lets you escape to a different place and time. I become invested in all the characters like they are personal friends!

/2/Do you have a favorite place to read?

Mars- I often use audible, so with that being said, I enjoy listening to books on long car rides.

Shanay- Like Mars, I listen in the car a lot. But I also love reading physical books, I read in bed when I wake up and before I go to sleep!

/3/What book or series got you into reading?
Mars- “Dark Places” by Gillian Flynn was the first book that hooked on reading.

Shanay- As a kid, I loved reading and the “Ramona Series” by Beverly Cleary was what got me hooked. As an adult, I rediscovered reading and fell in love with it again after reading “The Proposal” by Jasmine Guillory.

/4/What kind of books do you like to read?
Mars- Thriller, murder mystery and psychological books are my absolute favorite.

Shanay- Romance and Biographies!

/5/Do you prefer paperback or hardcover? Why?
Mars- Yikes, is audible acceptable…? If not, hardcover for sure.

Shanay- As much as I like a hardback, I think I prefer paperback! A paperback makes me think of curling up in front of a cozy fire with a good book and wine!

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/6/ Do you read more than one book at a time?
Mars- I don’t typically read more than one book at a time, but if I do, it must be two completely different genres.

Shanay- Yes, I didn’t always but in the past few years I have been known to be reading 2- 3 books at a time!

/7/ What book or book series are you most excited to read this year?
Mars-There are a few books by Gillian Flynn and Colleen Hoover that I would like to read.

Shanay- Jess Mastorakos San Diego Marines Series, I just discovered her and love that I am supporting a military spouse by purchasing her books! Check out her website here!

/8/ Do you reread books? Why or why not?
Mars- I haven’t reread anything just yet, but I would definitely reread the “Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides. It was so good.

Shanay- I don’t think I have ever reread any books either, but I would reread “The Proposal” by Jasmine Guillory or “Becoming” by Michelle Obama

/9/ Do you have a monthly book budget?
Mars- My monthly audible book credit. (click here to try audible)

Shanay- Know but my husband should probably enforce one!

/10/ What question(s) would you like to ask your favorite Bookstagrammers?
Mars- Any thriller recommendations or authors in that genre you recommend?

Shanay- What inspired you to start a bookstagram and how do you choose your books?

If you have read this far, thank you and consider yourself tagged! Make sure to follow a, and tag me on IG if you do the tag! Thank you so much to Mars for joining me on the book tag! Check out my previous book tag HERE! Share below what book got you hooked on reading!

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