Hi guys, I'm Rylie!

I'm a lover and appreciator of good works. Being an avid writer myself, I love a good book! A good book inspires to improve my writings!

I'm kind of playing copycat and using Beth's introductory format. Here's a little about me!

Favorite novel?

I have a lot of those, as does any book lover! I'd have to say, one of my all time favorites is The Underneath by Kathi Appelt. It's just phenomenal! I also adore By The Time You Read This, I'll Be Dead by Julie Anne Peters, Define "Normal" by Julie Anne Peters and Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh.

Book quote?

I'm going to stick to the classics;

"When he shall die, take him and cut him out into little stars. And he he shall make the face of heaven so fine, that all the world will be in love with night and pay no worship to the garish sun."

-Romeo & Juliet, William Shakespeare

Broke your heart?

The one that takes home the cake would definitely be Me Before You by Jojo Moyes. My soul is still recovering from that ending!

Bookish best friend?

Tough one. I'd have to say Jazz from Define "Normal".

Bookish boyfriend?

Oooh. Santana Gerard from By The Time You Read This, I'll Be Dead. He's so delightfully quirky.

Favorite series?

The Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children series by Ransom Riggs, who needs to get his act together and write a third book!

Favorite classic?

Definitely To Kill a Mockingbird. By far!

What can you expect from me on this blog?

Book reviews from a book lover! I can also give perspectives on the reading world as a young author and how books can really make a difference!

Hi there, I'm Beth! And here's some book chat!

Hi everyone!

I suppose I should start with an introduction about myself, and, as I saw Megan do, answer a few bookish questions.

So, I've been reading since I can remember, but it's only been this year when I really got into YA novels. The book that really got me out of my at least months-and-months reading slump? All The Bright Places. Ever since then, I've been completely book and reading obsessed, once again. Anyway, here's some bookish questions about me:

Favorite novel?
Oh gosh, obviously this is a hard one for most people. But as you probably know, it's even harder for us bookworms. I (obviously) don't have an absolute favorite, there are so many. But a few of them are: Paper Towns, Eleanor & Park (and anything from Rainbow) and Amy & Roger's Epic Detour.

Favorite genre?
I don't know. I'm up for any, but I have to say I'm a sucker for a good romance. But overall, probably contemporary with a bit of romance thrown in.

Book quote?
Ah, there are so many good ones! But one of my favorites has to be this one:
“It’s not because I want to make out with her.”
“Hold on.” He grabbed a pencil and scrawled excitedly at the paper as if he’d just made a mathematical breakthrough and then looked back up at me.
“I just did some calculations, and I’ve been able to determine that you’re full of shit.”
-Looking For Alaska, John Green

Broke your heart?
There are many. All The Bright Places is one that really touched me, though.

Bookish best friend?
Cath from Fangirl! I looooove her.

Bookish boyfriend?
Probably Levi xD Or Quentin from Paper Towns, you've just got to love him.

Favorite series?
THE HUNGER GAMES. I have to say, sometimes I HATE when I like a book/series that I think it overhyped, but I don't know how to not love THG?

Favorite classic?
Jane Eyre. As I say, I'm a sucker for romance. (And I haven't read many/any other classics, but hopefully I will soon!)

With that over, let's have some book chat!

As I do reviews on my own blog, I thought it would be best to post something a little different here. I know Sophie doesn't always have the time to post about book hauls, or just talk about books, as school is pretty busy for her, so I feel like it'd be good to just have a chat with you guys.

I want to talk about how dangerous being a bookworm can be. For a start, books aren't always that cheap. Especially when you add up all of the books we want to own or read.

The other thing is, is if you're a hardcore bookworm like me, you fall in love by just glancing at a cover. This is the most dangerous love of all. Piles and piles of TBR books stack up, and now I have over 200 TBR books on goodreads. But, because of how much I love physical books, I want to own them all. And I don't have a Kindle, and would actually prefer not to.

I can easily see the benefits of having Kindles and e-readers. But I just don't like reading on a screen. Blogs and forums, yes, but books, no. I am extremely traditional when it comes to books. I would even pay a small cost to have the paperback rather than the e-book for free.

But, even when sometimes the paperback is soft and beautiful (you know that soft, cloth like feeling when you stroke it?), I fall for the hardback edition. And here comes another chance to spend my money, because as you all know, hardbacks are expensive. But how, how, could anyone purchase a paperback edition of ATPB when this exists? (Sorry for tagging a random blog there, it was the best photo I could find.)

One of my favorite tags on Instagram is #ditchthatjacket, because what is more beautiful than a hardback book without its cover? I would even go as far to say that printed hardcovers (you know when the same picture is printed on the actual cover undearneath the jacket) are just ugh. Because what is a hardback without the soft actual cloth covers? That are just so nice to stroke and stroke and stroke?

Anyway. I need to stop ranting about my bookish peeves. I'll be back soon, with more book talk, probably. Meanwhile, you can find me on my blog and Instagram!

Also, a massive thank you to Sophie for inviting me to join her and the team♥

Beth || @illgiveyouthebooks || www.illgiveyouthebooks.wordpress.com

Hey, I'm Megan!

Hello! My Name is Megan!

I go to school with Sophie and Maiya and I was asked to blog with them on this account!

Hopefully I can live up to the standards that they have already set. Here are a few things so you can get to know more about me:

What is the first book you read by your self?

Duck for President? Don't quote me on that!

Did your parents read to you before bed? If so, what did they read you?

Yes! Every night! They would mainly read me those "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" books.

Name a movie that is better then the book. Doesn’t happen often.

The Maze Runner. I could never get into the book but I loved the movie!

What was the worst movie adaptation of a book?

City Of Bones... Don't even get me started

Outdoor or indoor reading? 

Indoor, I can never find myself comfortable outside.

Book you’re most embarrassed to have never read?

Anne Frank. It's sitting on my shelf but I haven't gotten to it yet.

What is the most embarrassing book you have ever read? 

I'd have to say, The Infinite Moment Of Us.

What was the worst book you ever read or stopped reading?

I really don't know... maybe An Abundance Of Kathrines

Would you rather read digital or paper books? 

Paper!!!

What character in a book would you like to sucker punch in the face?

Jeanine from Divergent or Umbridge 

What character in a book would you like to be best friends with? 

Kelsey Hayes from Tiger's Curse

How many physical books do you own?

About 50. I clean out my shelves and donate books often.

What book do you want to make sure you read to your children?

Harry Potter 100%

What book describes you best?

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

What are you reading right now? 

I actually just finished my current book about 2 weeks ago. So I'm looking for a new one. The last book I read was The Red Queen. 

Those are just a few facts about me! Hope you enjoy!

Love, 

Megan 

Check out my bookstagram here