I saw this tag on quite a few blogs before actually finding the original video (A Daydreamer’s Ramblings) and I was drawn to it because of the name. I was going to abandon it at first because I couldn’t think of titles which could fit certain points (and because so many people focus only on YA novels), but here it is. Grab some chocolate, have a look and share with us your recommendations.
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Dark Chocolate – a book that covers a dark topic
I read High Rise by JG Ballard a few months ago and, while I wasn’t particularly impressed with the way it was written, I did find it quite dark. There’s nothing fun or seductive about it, it just brings to the surface rotten aspects of human nature.
White Chocolate – your favourite light-hearted/ humorous read
Now that I think about it, I don’t remember reading many books which could be mentioned here. I’ll go with Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones, a novel I couldn’t help but love from the very first pages. I recommend it and I also recommend the film (it’s like having two versions of the same story, both simply wonderful).
Milk Chocolate – a book that has a lot of hype that you’re dying to read
I really want to read GRR Martin’s A Game of Thrones. I know it’s not new, but I’ve finally decided to buy the series and I look forward to reading the first book. I hope I won’t be disappointed. Other than that, I don’t know… my TBR list gets longer with each passing day.
Chocolate with a caramel centre – a book that made you feel all gooey in the middle while you were reading it (my note: This could have been phrased better)
Micul Prinț (The Little Prince) by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. I loved this story, there’s nothing bad I can say about it. It’s sweet and sad and perfect for any age.
Wafer-free Kit-Kat – a book that surprised you lately
Voi fi acolo (I’ll be Right There – Eodiseonga nareul chatneum jeonhwabelli ulligo – 어디선가 나를 찾는 전화벨이 울리고) by Kyung-sook Shin. This novel took me by surprise because I fell in love with it the moment I turned the final page and took the time to think about the story.
Snickers – a book that you are going nuts about
Și la sfârșit a mai rămas coșmarul by Oliviu Crâznic. It’s just… I can’t re-read this thing. I would, I’d like that, but I can’t. I love it, it hasn’t truly left my mind and although there are bits and pieces I cannot remember, certain scenes are still all too clear. I suppose this is part of the reason why I can place this novel in a category like “favourite books I can’t re-read even if I want to”.
Hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows – a book you would turn to for a comfort read
The thing is, I no longer re-read books because I don’t have the time to do that. I think poetry counts as “comfort read” for me… hence the reason we have many poems on eLitere.
Box of chocolates – a series that has a little something for everyone
I’ve said this before, I’m not fond of book series. The only one I can offer as an example is Harry Potter (as a standalone, I’d pick Jane Eyre, I recommend that novel to anyone and everyone). JK Rowling’s series can offer a little something to each and every person who turns to her books, as long as they allow themselves to uncover different parts of the story.
by Elena Atudosiei
This is great. Am I wrong or have I seen this on your blog before? I played once too. 🙂
I think that was the Coffee Tag. Or some other tag… we have a few of those. Personally, I love them because they help me remember certain books I’ve read over the years and find new books I’d like to get someday.
You’re absolutely right, that was the coffee tag. 🙂 Looks like I’ll have to play this one now. 😀
I can’t wait to read your answers! 😀
I posted them on my Tumblr just now:
http://devikafernando.tumblr.com/post/154156761876/the-chocolate-book-tag-the-lovely-ladies-from
Thank you! 🙂 I’ll post the tag on Tumblr later on today.