The #Fireworks #Book Tag - #BonfireNight #AmReading

It was Bonfire Night here in the UK this past Thursday (November 5th) and Cat did this fireworks tag over on her blog that day.  Since I hadn’t done it, and I love fireworks, I had to play along.  I mean, it’s books and fireworks.  Not to mention my slight obsession with these tag things. *clears throat* Anyway, since I wanted to do it as soon as possible after Bonfire Night, I even rescheduled the one I was going to post today for another day.  So, let’s enjoy some bookish firework themed fun!

     

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1.      Screamers: A book that made you want to scream! (In a good or bad way)

 

Any book that ends on a cliffhanger makes me scream with frustration, especially if it’s one I’m really enjoying (or was really enjoying until it just suddenly ended).

 

2.      Bombers: A book that you read before it “exploded” in the book community

 

The books in David Estes’ Dwellers Saga.  He was just starting to try and get noticed as a self-published author when I started reading his books, and read “Moon Dwellers” as part of a read and review programme.  Now David’s books are much more widely known, and he’s getting some of the attention he deserves.

 

3.      Banger: A banned book you read

 

I’m going to follow in Cat’s footsteps here and go with “1984” – not the most amazing of books, but one that was banned in several places, and that people should get a chance to read.

 

Having said that, I think the Harry Potter books were banned for a while at one point, and those are definitely ones I’ve read – several times.

 

I actually hate that books get banned at all.  If you don’t want to read something, don’t read it.  But allow others the freedom to decide if they want to or not for themselves.

 

4.      Peony: A book/author you think everyone needs to read

 

Michelle Paver.  Whether you go for her ghost stories – I especially recommend “Dark Matter” – or any of her other books, you need to check her out.  She’s got an excellent series called “The Chronicles Of Ancient Darkness” that I highly recommend, especially if you like historical fantasy.

 

5.      Crossette: A book/series with a complicated plot

 

A Song Of Ice And Fire – more commonly known as “A Game Of Thrones” – enough said.

 

6.      Diadem: A book/series with a set of amazing central characters

 

Diana Gabaldon’s “Outlander” books.  I love Jamie and Claire as characters, and Brianna and Roger too when they start being bigger parts of the story.

 

7.      Matches: Light your own fireworks by tagging 5 people!

 

I don’t tag people in these any more, so I’m not going to tag anyone in particular.  But – to make sure my fireworks are lit – I’m going to take this opportunity to invite anyone who wants to do this tag to play along, either in the comments section or on your own blog.  After all, I’d love to read  your answers.