“All I Want For Christmas Is You…” | What book do you want to see under the Christmas Tree?
Shockingly, I haven’t actually asked for any books for Christmas this year. Kind of unbelievable- I always ask for at least one. But if I had to choose, I think either The Great Gatsby or the beautiful edition of Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca that I keep seeing in Waterstones.
“Simply Having A Wonderful Christmas Time…” | What book that you have read this year have you enjoyed the most?
I think it has to be Call Me By Your Name, one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever read. God, I couldn’t stop thinking about that book for weeks.
“It’s Beginning to look a lot like Christmas…” | Which book has the most festive look to it?
Phillip Pullman’s Northern Lights! Not overtly Christmassy, but its Winter fantasy qualities give the illusion of festivity.
Elf | What book unleashes your inner child?
Obviously, the irreplaceable Harry Potter series. And because the films always pop up on TV over Christmas, I associate them very strongly with Winter and festivity.
The Grinch | Your favourite villain…
In keeping with the Christmas theme, I’m going to choose Scrooge from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Initially a horrendous man, but succumbs to happiness in the end. Also, his negativity is often amusing to me.
The Holiday | Name your favourite TWO couples…
Noah and Brian from I’ll Give You The Sun. Their shy, youthful romance makes me feel warm. Sephy and Callum from Noughts & Crosses, because although their love made me frustrated and at times shattered, it is so powerful.
What book would you like to give as a present to your followers?
A Thousand Splendid Suns because, although not in keeping with the cheer of Christmas, I recently re-read it and it is such an important read.
Thank you for reading! I tag anyone reading who wants to answer these questions 🙂
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