Book Blogger Month: Interview with Zoe!

I am so pleased to welcome Zoe from Bookhi!  She is a wonderful book blogger who writes equally wonderful reviews and her personality really shines through the posts she writes!  She has been really nice in answering my questions, so read on and find out more about the blogger behind Bookhi...

Hi Zoe, welcome to A Reading Daydreamer!

Hi Beverley, thank you so much for having me on your blog! :D

Why did you decide to start a blog and how did you come up with the name Bookhi?

I decided to start a blog for the simple reason of being influenced by others. I read other book blogs obsessively and I thought that it looked so much fun to run. And I was right! Designing my blog took a while. At first it was called 'Zoe's Books' with a picture as a bookshelf as the header. I decided to make my blog more original so I decided to think of a better name. It took a while to come up with Bookhi as I wanted it to say what the blog is about but have a welcoming and friendly touch. Lots of people have like it so far so I am sticking with it!

What are the best things about blogging?
The people. I have amazing followers, especially those who have supported my blog from the beginning. It is great to come home and talk continuously behind a screen at one of my favourite things: books. I don't know what I would do without blogging, it has taken up most of my free time but I love it.

Bookhi has been really successful so far, what do you think is unique about it?

I think everyone's blogs are unique, but the main reason for this is my personality. I try to make my posts fun and casual with the occasional (bad) joke. I am really pleased at the feedback I get back from it and I am hoping to continue on this success.

Describe your blog in five words.

Welcoming, casual, colourful, fun, and..... bookish!

What ambitions do you have for Bookhi?

I hope that one day it will become one of those 'big' blogs out there with thousands of followers and lots of awareness from authors and publishers. Of course, I am definitely satisfied at the moment! I really love blogging and recommend it to everyone. I also hope that my blog is a place of recommending books, meeting new people, discovering new things and just enjoying reading what gibberish I post. ;)

What advice would you give to newbie book blogger?

Blog whatever suits you. Don't post that way or use that template just because someone else has used it - be yourself. A blog is a brilliant way of expressing yourself and sharing your opinions. Book blogs are fab to run because there is tons of support from publishers, authors, readers and other bloggers. If you feel it isn't working out or you are just losing interest, don't force yourself to post. Take a break and you will come back better than ever. Good luck!

What books are you eagerly waiting for to be released?

Oh, TONS! I am really anticipating Emma Hearts LA by Keris Stainton, Adorkable by Sara Manning, Jasmine Skies by Sita Brahmachari.... and lots of additions to my favourite series.

Who are your favourite authors and what genres do you enjoy reading?

I enjoy reading all different kinds of genres. I am not too keen on horror, but I am giving more books of that genre a try and they are quite good. I especially enjoy chick lit, action, adventure, romance and any book with comedy in. My favourite authors are: Sophie McKenzie, Luisa Plaja, JK Rowling, Malorie Blackman, Keris Stainton, Keren David, Cat Clarke, Jandy Nelson, Cathy Cassidy, Meg Cabot, Kathy Reichs.... we'll be here forever!

If you went camping in the Easter holidays, what book would you take with you and why?

I love camping and always take several books with me when I do! This Easter would probably be some of my review books to catch up on, or part of my ever growing TBR pile. On holidays I get a lot of reading done but I always run out of books! Luckily this year I have my beloved Kindle so I can fit lots of books in a tiny space... result!

You run a feature called Cover Crazy, do you judge a book by its cover?

I actually started CC because people judge a book by its cover - including me! Sometimes we don't realise

and just pick out a book because its cover has really stood out. I have to say though, lots of my favourite books don't have very good covers. ;)

If you could be a character in any book, who would you choose?
Hmmm... great question. Probably Hermione Granger because I would be best friends with Harry Potter! I'd have magic too, LOL! :D

And finally, do you like daydreaming?
Definitely! I drift off sometimes and daydream about everything and anything. This usually happens in a maths exam, hehe. :D

QUICK-FIRE QUESTION’S

Facebook or Twitter: I have both but Facebook all the way!
Mac or PC: I own a PC but I prefer Macs :D
Book or e-book: Er..umm... can I pick both..?!
Cats or dogs: Dogs. Sorry kitties!
Reading or writing: Ahhh, SO HARD! Reading only just...
Coffee or hot chocolate: Hot chocolate :D

Thanks very much, Zoe!
Thank YOU! Great questions, you are awesome at interviewing people XD

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Thanks so much again to Zoe for her brilliant answers and taking part in Book Blogger Month!  I hope you are now compelled to go and visit her amazing blog Bookhi!