I saw this from Laura of Laura Plus Books, and it sounds fun answering them. (And my total excuse to post something since I don’t have anything scheduled today. (Actually, I don’t have a schedule to begin with.)

What are your top three book pet peeves?

• Book Jackets
• Using popular stock photos for book covers (it can be confusing!
• Mid-series redesign!

Describe your perfect reading spot.

Just anywhere comfortable is fine.

Tell us three book confessions.

• I read Filipino romance books. (Not the Wattpad books, ok! The Harlequin-esque types!
• I have this massive, unknown dislike towards The Fault in Our Stars, even though I haven’t read it.
• I read the acknowledgement pages thoroughly.

When was the last time you cried while reading a book?

Slammed, I believe, and that was two years ago.But I’m reading/watching Gintama, and holy macarons, it’s jumbled my emotions into chaos. I laugh, then cry, then laugh again. Sorachi is a very great mangaka; he sure knows what he’s doing, and he’s very good at it!

How many books are on your bedside table?

I don’t have a bedside table, but my e-readers are on my bed for easy access.

What is your favorite snack whilst reading?

I don’t eat while reading; maybe just a drink like iced tea or a chocolate drink. But no snacks.

Name three books you would recommend to everyone.

I’m naming the three books I’ve already read and really liked.

• Since You’ve Been Gone by Morgan Matson
• To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han
• Rebel Belle, by Rachel Hawkins

Show us a picture of your favorite bookshelf on your bookcase.

Because of the even heights (and even thickness), the one on the right is part of our manga shelves because it highlights the WSJ big three (or used to be): One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach.

In just three words, describe how much books mean to you.

Escape from reality.

What is your biggest reading secret?

The first five chapters for me are critical. I hope to get a sample of everything by the time I reach Chapter 6, meaning I will know something about the protagonist, grasp the author’s writing style, and understand what the story would be. and if I really don’t like the first 5 chapters, I’ll stop reading.

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