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Defining the "most perfect" song ever written is highly subjective, as musical preferences vary greatly from person to person. Different songs resonate with individuals in unique ways based on their personal experiences, emotions, and tastes. However, there are certain songs that have gained widespread acclaim and recognition for their exceptional composition, lyrics, and impact. Here are a few examples:

"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen: Known for its innovative structure, blending genres, and powerful vocals, this iconic song has become a classic and is often regarded as a masterpiece.

"Imagine" by John Lennon: This thought-provoking and introspective song has become an anthem for peace and unity, resonating with many listeners around the world.

"Like a Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan: With its poetic lyrics and groundbreaking sound, this song is often hailed as one of the greatest in rock music history.

"Hey Jude" by The Beatles: This timeless ballad showcases the songwriting brilliance of The Beatles, capturing emotions and fostering a sense of unity and hope.

"Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin: This epic composition is renowned for its intricate guitar work, memorable melodies, and evocative lyrics.

So I took part in the Contemporary-A-Thon that ran Monday 17th-Sunday 23rd September. My initial TBR was:

1. Read a book with orange on the cover - Turtles All The Way Down by John Green

2. Read a dark/spooky/taboo contemporary - Taming the Beast by Emily Maguire

3. Read a diverse contemporary - Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman

4. Read a contemporary in an alternative format - Sugar Rush by Julie Burchill

5. Read a contemporary with your initials on the cover - Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman

6. Read a contemporary by a new to you author - Taming the Beast by Emily Maguire

7. Read a contemporary you’ve predicted 5* - Turtles All The Way Down by John Green

My progress was as follows:

Day 1 - Read all but 50 pages of Taming the Beast by Emily Maguire.

Day 2 - Finished Taming the Beats by Emily Maguire. Rated it 1 out of 5 stars. 

Day 3 - Read a bit of Turtles All The Way Down by John Green. Changed my TBR from Sugar Rush by Julie Burchill to Simon vs the Homosapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli on audiobook; listened to about 30 minutes of this.

Day 4 - Finished Simon vs the Homosapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli. Rated it 5 out of 5 stars.

Day 5 - Finished Turtles All The Way Down by John Green. Rates it 5 out of 5 stars.

Day 6 - Started Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman.

Day 7  - DNF’d Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman at 106 pages.

So all in all, I read 2 great books, and 1.5 pretty bad books! I actually worked out that I still fit all the challenges if I switched them all around, like so:

1. Read a book with orange on the cover - Turtles All The Way Down by John Green

2. Read a dark/spooky/taboo contemporary - Taming the Beast by Emily Maguire

3. Read a diverse contemporary - Simon vs the Homosapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

4. Read a contemporary in an alternative format - Simon vs the Homosapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

5. Read a contemporary with your initials on the cover - Simon vs the Homosapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

6. Read a contemporary by a new to you author - Taming the Beast by Emily Maguire

7. Read a contemporary you’ve predicted 5* - Turtles All The Way Down by John Green

This Contemporary-A-Thon has been my first ever readathon, and I actually filmed it as a vlog for my first ever YouTube video! The video hasn’t gone live yet but I will leave the links to my social media below:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChloeReadsBooks

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3MYJWbKBnEZqWXyDm6LzjA?view_as=subscriber

Andrew Grey on the Definition of HEA and his latest release ‘Taming the Beast’ (guest blog)

Taming the Beast by Andrew Grey Dreamspinner Press Cover Art: Paul Richmond Release Date: October 13, 2017

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Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words is happy to host Andrew Grey here today on his Taming the Beast tour.  Welcome, Andrew.

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