The Christmas Carol Book Tag // Bookmas Day 8
I love a tag, especially a Christmas tag and this Christmas Carol inspired on was right up my street. This was created by Lauren Wade, make sure you check her YouTube channel out. And make sure to tag her if you are also doing this tag.
Getting into the questions…
Question 1: The Ghost of Christmas Past – A book that was a childhood favourite
There are so many to choose from! I absolutely loved the Winnie the Witch books by Valerie Thomas when I was a child. I was also obsessed with classics like The Rainbow Fish and Owl Babies. However, the first proper (non-picture) books I truly fell in love with were the Goosebumps series. Looking back, it’s very easy to see where my love for all things spooky, and Halloween in particular, first began.
Question 2: The Ghost of Christmas Present – A recent book you think will become an all-time favourite
This was such a difficult choice, because I’ve had a really good reading year. Choosing an all-time favourite feels like a big commitment! But sticking with the Halloween vibes, I’m going to say When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy. It completely gripped me and is one of those books that has stayed in my mind long after finishing it.
Question 3: The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come – A book coming out next year that you’re most excited about
I’m torn between two upcoming releases, for very different reasons. First is The Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth Durst. The cover alone has completely captured me, and it’s giving all the cosy, comforting reading vibes I love. The second is How to Cheat Your Own Death by Kristen Perrin, which will take me back to Castle Knoll. I’m absolutely loving this series; it gives me full-on British murder mystery energy, and I cannot wait to continue it.
Question 4: Bah, Humbug! – A book that everyone else loves but you just can’t stand
I really struggled with this one, because I couldn’t think of a book I genuinely hate. To answer as honestly as I can, I know so many people loved Butter by Asako Yuzuki. And on paper, it sounds like something I should enjoy, murder, dark themes, and all that, but it just hasn’t interested me at all. I can’t quite explain it, but it gives me a strange physical ‘ick’ whenever I think about reading it.
Question 5: Bob Cratchit – An old dependable you always recommend
Pride and Prejudice. It has to be. I re-read this book every single year without fail. It’s the ultimate enemies-to-lovers story, and the reason it has been adapted so many times is because it’s truly timeless. I honestly can’t recommend it enough.
Question 6: Tiny Tim – An under-hyped book that deserves more love
In recent years, I’ve read a lot of TikTok and Bookstagram-popular books, so it feels harder to find something truly under-hyped. That said, The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst has only really started gaining traction in the last month or so. It seems to be popping up on everyone’s end-of-year reading lists, and for good reason. I loved everything about it: the writing style, the setting, and the story itself. It’s a brilliant book that I highly recommend.
Question 7: Today? Why, it’s Christmas Day! – A book that always gets you into the Christmas spirit (apart from A Christmas Carol)
Funnily enough, Halloween books are what actually get me in the mood for Christmas. Once I’ve finished my spooky autumn reads, I immediately want to dive straight into festive content. So while there isn’t one specific Christmas book, that seasonal transition always does the trick for me.
Question 8: The Muppet Christmas Carol – Your favourite film adaptation of a book
It has to be The Muppet Christmas Carol. It’s my absolute favourite adaptation of the book…and it’s the Muppets! It’s classic, full of childhood nostalgia, and in my opinion, completely unbeatable.
And that is the Christmas Carol Book tag! If you do this please tag me below as I’d like to see what you have been reading!
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