BOOKS GO BOOM!! discussion

HELLO EVERYONE! WELCOME TO BOOKS GO BOOM, your bookish explosive squad... we are absolutely THRILLED to have ya!!

Tell us...
1. Name and pronouns

2. Favourite genre and book (yes we are evil like that making you choose one MWAHAHAH)

3. Any other hobbies? (singing in the shower counts)

4. 3 words I would describe myself (no you cannot cheat and say bookish, bookworm and bibliophile)

Let's get to know who we will be howling over books with!

Taylor wrote: "Name: Taylor Allen

Favorite genre: Horror and dystopian

Favorite book: The Maze Runner

Any other hobbies: Eating, writing, hanging on Goodreads

3 Words I would describe myself with: Analytica..."

Ooh hello Taylor, thanks so much for joining! Ahhh the Maze Runner series, the first book was really intriguing (I need to go read the rest of the series haha!)... Have you seen the movie?

Hello everyone!! Welcome to BOOKS GO BOOM! Ashmita here! I am the co -moderator, along with my friend Cherelle here. I LOVE books (obviously)....and we wanted a place, apart from our respective blogs where we could talk and discuss about all things bookish....with a tight -knit group. So, all the bookworms out there!!! Buckle up!! 'cause THIS IS YOUR SQUAD!
AND YOU...MY FRIEND, ARE IN FOR ONE HELL OF A RIDE!

Don't feel shy and don't hesitate to let it all out!! Have hoards of fun!! (๑♡⌓♡๑)

Cheers,
Ashmita & Cherelle (•‿•)

Name: (like I said) Ashmita :-)

Favourite genre: Fantasy!!!

Any other hobbies: Guitar:-P

I think the words driven, (hopefully) funny, and romantic (lover of books:-P) ....sums me up.

I am very excited to meet all of you!(✷‿✷)

Hi Taylor!! lovely to meet you! Ahh! dystopian is a very interesting genre....though I don't find many good books in the genre.:-\

I have read maze runner!! and I loved it!! it was soo fast paced! the entire book took place in the span of three days, right?

name: cherelle

favourite genres: fantasy (if there are cool animals, even better), historical fiction (particularly emo ones), contemporary

any other hobbies: listening to musicals (les mis, hamilton, phantom) and playing the ukulele

3 words I would describe myself with: long-winded, passionate, scaredy-cat

Henlo (my favourite way of greeting)

my favourite genres are Contemporary, Rom-Coms, and Fantasy. My favourite book (whyyyyy) would have to be my favourite book. Ok for real my favourite book would have to be between Eliza and her Monsters, Starfish, or the Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM.

Other hobbies I have are writing, sleeping, singing along to musicals, acting along to TV shows/movies I have watched constantly and on occasion archery and bowling.

3 words to describe myself: shy, crazy, basic.

cherelle wrote: "name: cherelle

favourite genres: fantasy (if there are cool animals, even better), historical fiction (particularly emo ones), contemporary

any other hobbies: listening to musicals (les mis, hami..."

Ironically I am listening to Phantom of the Opera right now!

Ashmita wrote: "Hello everyone!! Welcome to BOOKS GO BOOM! Ashmita here! I am the co -moderator, along with my friend Cherelle here. I LOVE books (obviously)....and we wanted a place, apart from our respective blo..."

I used to play the guitar...it didn't last long. How long have you been playing?

love_yourshelf wrote: "Henlo (my favourite way of greeting)

my favourite genres are Contemporary, Rom-Coms, and Fantasy. My favourite book (whyyyyy) would have to be my favourite book. Ok for real my favourite book wou..."
Henlo! I love from -coms too! I have all of those books on my TBR, I must read them. Ahh! singing along to musicals is one of my hobbies too! Glad to have you here!

love_yourshelf wrote: "Ashmita wrote: "Hello everyone!! Welcome to BOOKS GO BOOM! Ashmita here! I am the co -moderator, along with my friend Cherelle here. I LOVE books (obviously)....and we wanted a place, apart from ou..."

:) I have been playing for around five years now. How long did you play?

love_yourshelf wrote: "Henlo (my favourite way of greeting)

my favourite genres are Contemporary, Rom-Coms, and Fantasy. My favourite book (whyyyyy) would have to be my favourite book. Ok for real my favourite book wou..."

Hello Eryn, thanks a million for joining! ❤ Ahh yes I have heard so much about Eliza and Her Monster, she keeps popping up in my "similar books" list... and I'm so glad that you love Evelyn Hugo... I have only read Daisy Jones but was impressed and want more of Taylor Jenkins Reid's books!

Ashmita wrote: "love_yourshelf wrote: "Henlo (my favourite way of greeting)

my favourite genres are Contemporary, Rom-Coms, and Fantasy. My favourite book (whyyyyy) would have to be my favourite book. Ok for rea..."

Glad to be here! oohhh! I hope you do get around to reading them! Musicals (and books/Avatar) are the way of life!

Ashmita wrote: "love_yourshelf wrote: "Ashmita wrote: "Hello everyone!! Welcome to BOOKS GO BOOM! Ashmita here! I am the co -moderator, along with my friend Cherelle here. I LOVE books (obviously)....and we wanted..."

Wow! That's awesome! I only played about a year or so (probably less)

cherelle wrote: "love_yourshelf wrote: "Henlo (my favourite way of greeting)

my favourite genres are Contemporary, Rom-Coms, and Fantasy. My favourite book (whyyyyy) would have to be my favourite book. Ok for rea..."

It may be a sign 👀 I have a mixed relationship with TJR's books. I loved Evelyn Hugo, Daisy Jones, and One True Loves (so I definitely recommend those) and thought Maybe in Another Life and After I Do ok and I have yet to read Forever Interrupted! Interested to hear what you think!

1. Name-Aanya

2. Favourite genre and book (yes we are evil like that making you choose one MWAHAHAH)- genre, can be mystery, fiction or sci-fiction as for books, are you kidding me

3. Any other hobbies? (singing in the shower counts)-playing guitar, writing, beat-boxing, sketching, I have soo many don't ask

4. 3 words I would describe myself (no you cannot cheat and say bookish, bookworm and bibliophile)- Introvert, nerd, and shrewd?

Potterhead wrote: "1. Name-Aanya

2. Favourite genre and book (yes we are evil like that making you choose one MWAHAHAH)- genre, can be mystery, fiction or sci-fiction as for books, are you kidding me

3. Any other h..."


Hello Aanya, thanks so much for coming!! Ahh we have three guitarists here @loveyourshelf @ ashmita... Ooh beat-boxing, I have always wanted to try it because it seemed so cool but have been too intimidated!

hello!! my name's katie, and i love reading fantasy, contemporary fiction, and dystopian fiction. my favorite book is (okay this is torture) stafish by akemi dawn bowman. other hobbies i love are hand lettering and obsessing over hamilton. 3 words to describe myself would be scaredy-cat (i can't handle scary books), extrovert, and procrastinator.

hey!! my name's ahaana, and i love reading fantasy, and basically ANYTHING that's ya!! cherelle, ashmita, don't make me suffer like this, you know i can't pick a favourite book 🥺🥺 other hobbies i love include swimming, singing, playing the piano, and reading!!!! 3 words i would use to describe myself are talkative, friendly, and perfectionist!

stay safe, and happy reading x

Hiya folks! My name is Alex and my favorite genre is fantasy (though I will literally read ANYTHING YA). I like to read, blog, sing, and play violin. If I had to describe myself in three words, I'd use nerd, enthusiastic, and passionate!

Hello to all! I'm Millay! My favorite genre is fiction. Ya know, fantasy, historical fiction, etc...I have a lot of other hobbies, like playing the piano and violin, gardening, painting, hanging out with my family, and being outside. I would choose, "highly introverted artist".

Well, can't wait to get started with this book club!!! Thanks to everyone who made this possible! xoxo

Potterhead wrote: "1. Name-Aanya

2. Favourite genre and book (yes we are evil like that making you choose one MWAHAHAH)- genre, can be mystery, fiction or sci-fiction as for books, are you kidding me

3. Any other h..."
Hello Aanya!! So, glad to have you here. I got your book - "for I pity them"!! It is has a LOT of personal opinions - very cool! especially for a thirteen year old!! I am very happy for you! I play the guitar too!! And OMG..beatboxing!!??

katie wrote: "hello!! my name's katie, and i love reading fantasy, contemporary fiction, and dystopian fiction. my favorite book is (okay this is torture) stafish by akemi dawn bowman. other hobbies i love are h..."

hello, Katie! glad to have you here! I like the exact same genres and hate the exact same ones. haha. I adore hand-lettering ....more so because I am a mess at it. 😅

Hey everybody! Mi llama es Riddhi. My favourite genres are YA and mysteries. I also enjoy reading a bit of dystopia and fantasy! I can't and won't name my favourite book. I enjoy baking, cooking,singing in the shower😂, playing the guitar, listening to music among other stuff.
Three words that describe me- Ambiverted Baker/reader (You didn't add reader to your list)

ahaana ☆ wrote: "hey!! my name's ahaana, and i love reading fantasy, and basically ANYTHING that's ya!! cherelle, ashmita, don't make me suffer like this, you know i can't pick a favourite book 🥺🥺 other hobbies i l..."

Hi Ahaana!! I know it's hard to pick a fav book...I didn't do it. 😅 I wrote my fav genre. I hope you enjoy it here!!🥰

❀ Alex ❀ (The Scribe Owl) wrote: "Hiya folks! My name is Alex and my favorite genre is fantasy (though I will literally read ANYTHING YA). I like to read, blog, sing, and play violin. If I had to describe myself in three words, I'd..."

Hey Alex! Glad to have you here! OMG!! we have got soo many musical people here!! my fav genre is fantasy too!

Millay wrote: "Hello to all! I'm Millay! My favorite genre is fiction. Ya know, fantasy, historical fiction, etc...I have a lot of other hobbies, like playing the piano and violin, gardening, painting, hanging ou..."

Oh you are most welcome!! I hope you have hoards of fun here!!
- Cherelle & Ashmita❤️

Ashmita wrote: "Potterhead wrote: "1. Name-Aanya

2. Favourite genre and book (yes we are evil like that making you choose one MWAHAHAH)- genre, can be mystery, fiction or sci-fiction as for books, are you kidding..."
Hey Ashmita!!!
Thank you so much for reading it!!!
Ooh that's so cool, we are so gonna have a chat about that one day ;)
Yeah!
Have a nice day!!

Name: Aidan

Favourite genre and book: I like intrigue, fantasy, sci-fi, speculative fiction and similar genres, although I like to read broadly. Brave New World is my go to answer when someone asks my favourite book.

Other hobbies: I love to discuss politics, as well as enjoying cycling

3 words to describe myself: Perceptive, loyal and empathetic

Hi y'all! Great to be a part of this ^_^

1.name : anwesha
2.favorite genre and book : fantasy and my fav books are a discovery of witches, ToG series and SoC (sorry I can't pick one hehe)
3. Hobbies : I play guitar (its my 10th year xD), keyboard and ukulele. I'm an ARMY but I also love rock and metal music. I love learning new languages (on my 8th one rn)

4. 3 words to describe myself : thrill-seeker, cat-lover, idealist

Hey Pals!! Nice to meet y'all. Know more about me:

I am Nehal.
My fav genres are fantasy, scifi, dystopian and ya contemporary romances
Hobbies: Blogging, playing guitar, singing songs (in such a way you wouldn't wanna hear them)
And the three words to describe me would be fun, sarcastic and weird.

Hi everyone, I'm Emilie! My favorite genre is YA (especially fantasy) and my favorite book is We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal.
My hobbies are blogging, writing, playing double bass, baking, and listening to music. I would describe myself as observant, introverted, and passionate.

katie wrote: "hello!! my name's katie, and i love reading fantasy, contemporary fiction, and dystopian fiction. my favorite book is (okay this is torture) stafish by akemi dawn bowman. other hobbies i love are h..."

Hello Katie, ahh thank you for coming!! Ooh hand lettering... I'm obsessed with how it looks but am hopeless at it... thank goodness we have online fonts. 😂

Aidan wrote: "Name: Aidan

Favourite genre and book: I like intrigue, fantasy, sci-fi, speculative fiction and similar genres, although I like to read broadly. Brave New World is my go to answer when someone as..."

Hello Aidan, thanks for coming!! Ah I'm glad you are able to decide on a fav book unlike others here haha, I'll be checking Brave New World out! And same here, cycling is my favourite type of exercise!

Witch's wrote: "Hi y'all! Great to be a part of this ^_^

1.name : anwesha
2.favorite genre and book : fantasy and my fav books are a discovery of witches, ToG series and SoC (sorry I can't pick one hehe)
3. Hobbi..."

Hey Anwesha, we are so glad you are part of this! OMG YES SIX OF CROWS (I am super ashamed of myself because I only got down to reading it this month and loved it!!) Ahh we have yet another guitarist in the group... and 8th languages?! That's impressive? Care to share what they are?

Nehal wrote: "Hey Pals!! Nice to meet y'all. Know more about me:

I am Nehal.
My fav genres are fantasy, scifi, dystopian and ya contemporary romances
Hobbies: Blogging, playing guitar, singing songs (in such a ..."

Hi Nehal! Ahh it's okay if you're referring to singing off-key, that's me as well (plus dramatic gestures haha)! Thank you for being here!

emilie wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm Emilie! My favorite genre is YA (especially fantasy) and my favorite book is We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal.
My hobbies are blogging, writing, playing double bass, baking, and ..."

Hello Emilie! Thank you so much for coming! Ahh what type of music do you listen to?

1. Name- Dani Huffman

2. Favourite genre and book - mmmm lately its been fantasy such as the ash and blood series (got addicted and read them in 4 days)

3. Any other hobbies? - taking my dog to the beach

4. 3 words I would describe myself - stubborn, caring, (I know its not one word but) can get way too deep in my own head

cherelle wrote: "Hello Emilie! Thank you so much for coming! Ahh what type of music do you listen to?..."

I listen to a lot of Taylor Swift, and I also have an obsession with musical theatre like Hamilton and Les Mis.

emilie wrote:
I listen to a lot of Taylor Swift, and I also have an obsession with musical theatre like ..."

hi emilie, i love taylor swift too !!!!!!!!!!!!

emilie wrote: "cherelle wrote: "Hello Emilie! Thank you so much for coming! Ahh what type of music do you listen to?..."

I listen to a lot of Taylor Swift, and I also have an obsession with musical theatre like ..."

oh! I listen to TSwift too!! I really like her songs despite what MANY people say!!

Dani wrote: "1. Name- Dani Huffman

2. Favourite genre and book - mmmm lately its been fantasy such as the ash and blood series (got addicted and read them in 4 days)

3. Any other hobbies? - taking my dog to t..."

hello, Dani! good to have you here! Ash and blood series is so popular and I haven't read it yet!! it's on my TBR though!! I am addicted to fantasy too!

Witch's wrote: "Hi y'all! Great to be a part of this ^_^

1.name : anwesha
2.favorite genre and book : fantasy and my fav books are a discovery of witches, ToG series and SoC (sorry I can't pick one hehe)
3. Hobbi..."

GOD's ABOVE!!! we really do have talented people here!!And throne of glass is my absolute favourite series!!! Nice to meet you anwesha! hope you have tons of fun here!

Riddhi Bhargava wrote: "Hey everybody! Mi llama es Riddhi. My favourite genres are YA and mysteries. I also enjoy reading a bit of dystopia and fantasy! I can't and won't name my favourite book. I enjoy baking, cooking,si..."

Riddhi!! so good to have you here! must have missed your message! Ah!! you found a way to sneak in reading as one of your hobby🤭 I wanna say "Naughty uhh, naughty!" (In Chennai express style 😂...have you watched that movie?) I love ya and fantasy too!! (and I do know that you are a tog fan!!🙌)

Hiiiiiiiiiiii everyone!!! I’m flattered Ashmita invited me to join this fantastic book club!!
So (starting with the questions):
Name: Leonor (I’m from Portugal 🙈)
Fav gender and book: Fantasy and ya!!! And my fav book is, definitely, Caraval 😍 I read it a couple times and I can’t resist that amazing story!!!
Hobby: I love playing electric guitar and I do rollerskating 🙈 (besides reading and, of course, terribly singing in the shower)
4 words to describe myself: I think I would describe myself as passionate, unpredictable, funny, kind and brave (I know it was suppose to be 4 words, but I’m also indecisive 😅)

I hope you’d like to have me here on the BOOKS GO BOOM!!!! 🙈

Hello! I’m Julia. My favorite genre is fantasy and my favorite book (at least for now) is These Violent Delights (it made me ugly cry 😭). My hobbies other than reading is mostly writing! I run a book blog and I’m currently working on a novel. 4 words to describe myself: stubborn, loyal, funny, determined. I’m so excited for this book club!!!!

Ashmita wrote: "emilie wrote: "cherelle wrote: "Hello Emilie! Thank you so much for coming! Ahh what type of music do you listen to?..."

I listen to a lot of Taylor Swift, and I also have an obsession with musica..."

there amazing! as soon as I finished I looked up the third book, I am so exited for it to come out in a few months!

Leonor wrote: "Hiiiiiiiiiiii everyone!!! I’m flattered Ashmita invited me to join this fantastic book club!!
So (starting with the questions):
Name: Leonor (I’m from Portugal 🙈)
Fav gender and book: Fantasy and y..."

Hello Leonor!! So good to see you here! It's my pleasure. And Ahh!! Caraval!! Another series I must get my hands on soon! Another guitarist!! This is insane!!😂 Those five words make you sound like a YA character!! It's lovely to have you here. Hope you have lots of fun!😇

Dani wrote: "Ashmita wrote: "emilie wrote: "cherelle wrote: "Hello Emilie! Thank you so much for coming! Ahh what type of music do you listen to?..."

I listen to a lot of Taylor Swift, and I also have an obses..."

in that case I will read it after a few months. I hate waiting for books to came out!!

Julia wrote: "Hello! I’m Julia. My favorite genre is fantasy and my favorite book (at least for now) is These Violent Delights (it made me ugly cry 😭). My hobbies other than reading is mostly writing! I run a bo..."

Welcome, Julia! Glad to have you here! hope you have fun reading the book with all of us! And ooo! you are working on a novel?! that's great!! I hope it's a fantasy! I will read it nonetheless. haha. Good luck with the book! Those words make you sound like Percy Jackson. haha.

Hi!!!!!, I'm Stuti.
random facts about me:
1. I like sleeping
2. I like sprinkles
and 3.I like blobs
picture of a blob - https://www.shutterstock.com/image-ve...
I like reading books by Rick Riordan mostly, I'm trying new stuff. Books I like - PJO, KotLC, The Unwanteds, etc