This is a book tag that I’ve seen a few times over the past couple of years and have been promising myself I’d take part in so seeing One More’s recent post gave me the incentive to knock out some answers whilst we’re still in January.  I’m not quite sure where the tag originated from (possibly from Adam at Roof Beam Reader), but there have been a few changes along the way and in fact I made one quick change to one of the prompts.

The only rules here are to use books to complete the prompts using titles that you read during 2023.  I always enjoy the opportunity to talk about the books I’ve read so this is a great opportunity.  I’ve tried to complete all the prompts using titles that hopefully have a slightly amusing slant (but, ahem, who knows)

Here’s my life in books 2023

Motto I live by: Good Girls Don’t Die by Christina Henry

On my bucket list is: A Haunting in the Arctic by CJ Cooke

A happy day includes: Claws and Contrivances by Stephanie Burgis

When I’m in a murderous mood, I need: A Gift of Poison by Bella Ellis

People might be surprised by: All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham

I wish I had: A House With Good Bones by T Kingfisher

I will never be: The Whispering Muse by Laura Purcell

I hate: The Last Passenger by Will Dean (no, I don’t hate the book and ironically, I am the one usually making everyone late so…)

At a party you’d find me with: Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett

I’ve never been to: The Witchwood Knot by Olivia Atwood

The best travelling companion would be: The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose

If I ran a fantasy tavern it would be called: The Night House by Jo Nesbo

Favourite time of the day: The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman

My fantasy job is: The People Watcher by Sam Lloyd

At the end of a long day I need: A Sword of Bronze and Ashes by Anna Smith Spark

The title of my memoir would be: Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison

In my next life, I want to be: The Hexologists by Josiah Bancroft

My theme song for 2024 is: Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney

That’s my 2023 in books.  How does yours look?  If you fancy having a try then tag yourself – and let me know in the comments so I can pay you a visit and check out your answers.