Yes, Dean it seems so. Here is something for that bed head. The Coffee Book Tag! I saw the tag on Nara from Looking for Panacea's blog and thought yes, we love coffee on The Sirenic Codex.

Black: Name a series that's tough to get into but has hardcore fans

Um, this isn't starting out very well is it. Can I just say all of John Green's books?

Peppermint Mocha: A book that gets more popular during festive season

I love christmas holidays but I can't think of any books that I've actually read surrounding it. I'm going to go with Harry Potter because the Great Hall feasts were the best.

Hot Chocolate: Your favourite children's book

The Snow Queen original fairy tale. I have the russian edition and wish I could read it.

Double Shot of Espresso: A book that kept you on the edge of your seat

Lot of choices but in the spirit of my current read Conspiracy of Blood and Smoke, the first book in the series Prisoner of Night and Fog by Anne Blankman was really gripping.

Starbucks: A book you see everywhere

The Heir by Kiera Cass. I love these covers, but the synopsis is iffy for me. Everyone else seems to love it and bookstores don't miss a chance to put it on the front shelves.

That Hipster Coffee Shop: An indie author/book shoutout

I don't even know what an indie book would be. Can I just say Don't Breathe a Word by Holly Cupala because I think it's an amazing and very important read and also my memory says there was some kind of indie music going on there. Or not, maybe Seattle connects with indie in my mind.

Oops! I Got Decaf: A book you expected more from

Recently, The Winner's Crime by Marie Rutkoski. I don't remember anything besides not being impressed by this sequel.

The Perfect Blend: A series that was bittersweet but ultimately satisfying

Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead! Ugh, my main teen years 13/14 was spent worshiping this series and it made me tear up. I was on top with Shadow Kiss and then Blood Promise killed me and unlike other readers I refuse to dislike the book though I know Blood Promise has some issues. Loved the ending though.

Green Tea: A book/series that is quietly beautiful

Who needs quite when you can have LOUD. OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon. Scotland is beautiful, Jamie is beautiful, OTP is freaking gorgeous and the story is my favourite so... (I know, I cheat. It had to be done, Outlander needs to be here.)

Earl Grey: Name your favourite classic

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. I love how I can enjoy this in book, movie, tv show, and modern adaptation form.

 

Better :)

-MARI

This is easy! Done.

Kidding... Kind of :)

Thank you Ariella from Secrets of Words for tagging us! I can't wait to share with you guys some of the best books in history!

I'm one of those people who has a very strong memory of books. Sadly, this talent doesn't extend to textbooks so I'm not sure how useful it is for life but heck is it fun to reminisce of favourite books.

In order of when I read them. These books have effected my life and my tastes in books.

I cheated with only eight books (10 books tag), but each and everyone of these books hold a special place in my heart. 

1. Harry Potter ignited my love for reading.
2. Perfect Chemistry introduced me to YA romance.
3. Fire blew my mind with the creativity and richness of Fantasy. 
4. Last Sacrifice, was the book I pinned for the longest, it was my first fangirl experience. 
5. The DUFF gave me a taste of brutal honesty and the beauty of friendship. 
6. Eona brought back my love for Mulan and strong females. 
7. Where She Went shattered by heart and then walked on it with spiky boots. 
8. The Bronze Horseman reminded me of my love for travel, history and true love.

And now I tag:

... whomever wishes to do this tag. I love you all (really, I take such declarations seriously).

-MARI

You guys should know by now that P.E. and I adore the amazing creation that is gifs! So, it was quite a no brainer when I passed by Mel @ TheDailyProphet's tag post. The original creator is unknown at least to my knowledge but Mel was tagged by Reviews From A Bookworm.

Here goes!

Leigh Bardugo - Shadow and Bone

I haven't read this series yet (don't worry it's really high up there) and the only thing I can think of was Russian fur hats. But also, Anastasia. I love the fact that there are some books set in Russia, it's a fascinating country and culture and I'm super excited to learn more. My latest addiction, ever since I watched a documentary in the 5th grade, has been the Romanov family and their youngest daughter Anastasia. Too bad, the mystery seems to have been squashed though, Anastasia is indeed dead and has been since 1918.

Marissa Meyer - Cinder

Here goes another Disney gif. I actually had a really hard time with this book and after two consecutive failed attempts at getting past the first 100 pages, I've deferred this one to another time. On the fairy tale side, Cinderella was the very first book I ever read and it's quite dear to my heart. As for the Disney adaptation, I haven't seen it.

Markus Zusak - The Book Thief

I always compare the narrator of his book Death with that introduced in The Deathly Hollows.

This is a book that I credit to being amazing because I heard as much repeated a million times but I also have to say that I will probably not read it. It is not my cup of tea. The movie however, I plan to see because I feel the story is still worth knowing and probably very powerful.

Rae Carson - The Girl of Fire and Thorns

Oh Shaggie

Another series I kind of gave up on after the first book. I just couldn't connect with the world and the main character. Although, I initially enjoyed the book and probably wrote a colourful review, now I feel like the author tried too hard to make the character seem average to the point that it kind of offended me in my average body image. 

Robin LaFevers - Grave Mercy

Oh my goodness!! Get on this one people. I am a super fan of assassins and assassin nuns cannot be any cooler. I really enjoyed this one to the point of finishing all 500 pages in one day which is uncommon for me. Ever since I've been a devout fan of the series and the author so I feel it is my duty to direct you all to this amazing series! Advertisement done. 

INTERESTING FACT! Grave Mercy is set in Brittany around the time they lost their sovereignty to France and Assassins Creed Unity for which I have the gif is set in France during the Revolution!

Kristin Cashore - Graceling

Read it, dude with the tail is pointing at you!

Another absolute favourite and probably where I got my love for fantasy thing and Eon. The thing that I still remember is that this book taught be about heterochromia, the condition in which both eyes are not the same colour which I find fascinating.

Maggie Stiefvater - The Raven Boys

I was very much planning on getting a raven gif but since I'm terrified of birds in general I'm staying away. This series is not something that has garnered my attention. Despite many recommendations, the synopsis just doesn't call for me. Sorry!

Julie Kagawa - The Immortal Rules

One Piece - Nami kicking butt

Another one I tried, got confused and left for later. All I can think of from the bit I read and the synopsis is kickass.

Marie Rutkoski - The Winner's Curse.

Squeals of joy.  Gosh do I love the protagonist of this book and think she is as amazing as my favourite female pirate, Elizabeth Swann! I had a hard time choosing but this gif sure personifies who Kestrel is at the moment but I have a feeling she will be the pirate (not literally) that Elizabeth Swann grew to be.

Laini Taylor - Daughter of Smoke and Bone

Gotta love them Pirates!

I have no idea what this one is about despite having wanted to read since the time it came out. One day...

Now for the book I tag:

Twilight - Stephanie Meyers

Harry Potter - J.K. Rowling

Eon - Allison Goodman

City of Bones - Cassandra Clare

Divergent - Veronica Roth

I Hunt Killers - Barry Lyga

Poison Study - Maria V. Snyder

Cruel Beauty - Rosamund Hodge

Prisoner of Smoke and Fog

This was super fun and I hope you guys enjoyed it. I tag everyone who read this and wants to do it! One special tag  goes to P.E. I want to see your answers :)

Hope Ya'll Enjoyed!

-MARI

I've been looking around for some fun tag-ish posts when I came around Christy's Book Addiction's idea. So here goes.

10  Books already released on your wishlist

1) Shadow and Bone - Leigh Bardugo

2) The Fault in our Stars - John Green

3) Queen of Tearling - Erika Johansen

4) Since You've Been Gone - Morgan Matson

5) To All The Boy's I've loved Before - Janny Han

6) Curses and Smoke - Vicky Alvear Shecter

7) Played by Liz Fichera

8) Red Rising - Pierce Brown

9) Biggest Flirt - Jennifer Echols

10) City of Heavenly Fire - Cassandra Clare

9  Favorite Covers

8  Not yet released books that you can’t wait for

1) Gates of Thread and Stone - Lori M. Lee

2) This Shattered World  - Amie Kaufman and Meagen Spooner

3) Heir of Fire- Sarah J. Maas

4) Isla and the Happily Ever After - Stephanie Perkins

5) Mortal Heart - Robin LaFevers

6) The Young Elites  - Marie Lu

7) The Winner's Crime - Marie Rutkoski

8) Lady Midnight - Cassandra Clare

7  Auto-buy Authors

1) Jennifer Echols

2) Cassandra Clare

3) Morgan Matson

4) Kristin Cashore

5) Kody Keplinger

6) Marie Lu

7) Maria V. Snyder

6 Book Boyfriends

1) Will Herondale - Infernal Devices

2) Dimitri Belikov - Vampire Academy

3) Alex Fuentes - Perfect Chemistry

4) Four - Divergent

5) Alexander Belov - The Bronze Horseman

6) West Young - Take Me On

5  Books you recommend the most (I'm skipping the most well known)

1) The Bronze Horseman - Paulina Simmons

2) Mistress of Rome - Kate Quinn

3) Between Shades of Grey - Ruta Sepetys

4) Eon - Alison Goodman

5) Don't Breathe a Word - Holly Cupala

4  Books you thought you’d like but didn’t

1) Wild Cards - Simone Elkles

2) Reboot - Amy Tintera

3) Bloodlines - Richelle Mead

4) The Scorpio Races - Maggie Stiefvater

3  Books that made you cry

1) The Bronze Horseman - Paulina Simmons  (Buckets were filled!)

2) Second Chance Summers - Morgan Matson (It hurt my insides but I loved it. )

3) Where She Went - Gayle forman (I love Adam so much <3)

2  Books you never plan on reading

1) The Raven Boys -  Maggie Stiefvater (Not my thing plus birdphobia)

2) The Host - Stephanie Meyer (No thanks, Stephanie)

1 Favorite Genre at the moment

Fantasy

-MARI