2016 Love-a-Thon - Mini-challenge #1: Mix and Match

For the Mix and Match Challenge, we're suppose to mash-up a non-bookish hobby/passion/talent/fandom with our bookish life.

I wouldn't really call this a hobby or anything but I love taking pictures of my cat. I'm a bit of a crazy cat lady when it comes to my orange tabby, Ripple. You could say I'm his biggest fan ;) I always try to include him in my book hauls which basically means I take all the pictures of him with my books. So I just want to share some of these photos with you guys :D

Ripple channeling his inner pirate ;)

*wink*

"Can we read these yet?"

Vicious.

We <3 Kasie West books~

"Did you say hot faeries?" *stares hard*

Woman, make me some ice cream~~

Ripple's royal pose.

What do you guys think? What about some of your non-bookish hobby, etc.? 

2016 Love-a-Thon Kick-Off Questionnaire

 

What’s your name?

Hello, my name is Eileen~

Where in the world are you blogging from?

I'm in Vancouver aka Raincouver, Canada.

How did you get into blogging in the first place?

I've always enjoyed reading and when I discovered book blogs, I was fascinated by the community. It's a place where I can share my thoughts and opinions of books with other book lovers. A place where I can fangirl and vent with others! I'm so glad I decided to join this community because it's been an awesome experience!

How did you come up with your blog name?

When I wanted to start a book blog, I brainstormed a couple names. I really wanted to incorporate my cat so I thought, why not a bookcat? There are already plenty of bookworms out there afterall ;) And to put in a personal touch, I added Pin at the end because it's my nickname. So that's why I'm BookCatPin!

What genre do you read and review the most on your blog?

I read mostly Young Adult and the occasional New Adult. I have also enjoyed a couple Adult books so I'm looking forward to maybe reading more.

 

Best blogging experience so far?

Meeting amazing people who I am now so proud to call my friends :D

Favorite thing about the blogging community?

The love we all share for books and bookish things!

Name the 5 books you’re most excited for this 2016!

 

Which book boy or girl would be your book BFF?

Right now, it's Miss Evelyn Wyndham from These Vicious Masks by Tarun Shanker and Kelly Zekas because she's got the greatest sense of humour! The perfect blend of snarky and witty XP

Apart from reading, what are your other hobbies or interests?

I love going to the movies or just snuggling on the couch to watch movies and tv shows.

Apart from book shopping, what else do you like shopping for?

Uhhh just books.......

Author you want to meet and sit down to tea with?

I'm a huge fan of the Shadowhunters books by Cassandra Clare so definitely Cassie! Also Victoria Schwab because she's simply brilliant!

Thank you for visiting my blog!

The Tsar's Guard Parade: A Cover Reimage & Giveaway!

 

Hi guys! Welcome to my stop on The Tsar's Guard Parade! I've been racking my brain for something fun to do and I finally came up with something! Before we get to it, here's a little about Evelyn Skye's The Crown's Game~

The Crown's Game

(The Crown's Game #1)

by Evelyn Skye

May 17, 2016

416 pages

Goodreads  Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

Vika Andreyeva can summon the snow and turn ash into gold. Nikolai Karimov can see through walls and conjure bridges out of thin air. They are enchanters—the only two in Russia—and with the Ottoman Empire and the Kazakhs threatening, the Tsar needs a powerful enchanter by his side.

And so he initiates the Crown’s Game, an ancient duel of magical skill—the greatest test an enchanter will ever know. The victor becomes the Imperial Enchanter and the Tsar’s most respected adviser. The defeated is sentenced to death.

Raised on tiny Ovchinin Island her whole life, Vika is eager for the chance to show off her talent in the grand capital of Saint Petersburg. But can she kill another enchanter—even when his magic calls to her like nothing else ever has?

For Nikolai, an orphan, the Crown’s Game is the chance of a lifetime. But his deadly opponent is a force to be reckoned with—beautiful, whip smart, imaginative—and he can’t stop thinking about her.

And when Pasha, Nikolai’s best friend and heir to the throne, also starts to fall for the mysterious enchantress, Nikolai must defeat the girl they both love . . . or be killed himself.

As long-buried secrets emerge, threatening the future of the empire, it becomes dangerously clear . . . the Crown’s Game is not one to lose.

Now here's my little reimaging of the cover ;)