Books Books And MOAR Books!
1. Favourite childhood book?
Old Black Witch.
2. What are you reading right now?
Female Chauvinist Pigs, Fat!So, Sex and the Slayer, and a lot of other ones I have to start reading.
3. What books do you have on request at the library?
I really don't know but the numbers down since I got most of my requested books in already.
4. Bad book habit?
I throw my books around and when I read I get the pages all ruffled and they are kind of hard to close
5. What do you currently have checked out at the library?
umm... 19? 20? All requests.
6. Do you have an e-reader?
No but I want one.
7. Do you prefer to read one book at a time, or several at once?
Several at once.
8. Have your reading habits changed since starting a blog?
Yes. I hate to say it but I read less.
9. Least favourite book you read this year (so far?)
Hmmm... I don't know. Its been a long year. Right now I was really disappointed in Fat Girls Guide To Life.
10. Favourite book you've read this year?
Too many to count! Good Omens, A Few Terry Pratchett books from his Discworld series, Fat Chicks Rule, Female Chauvinist Pigs
11. How often do you read out of your comfort zone?
.I don't really know. It depends on how you define comfort zone. Is it topics I find uncomfortable? Books I find challenging? Books I am not normally interested in?
12. What is your reading comfort zone?
I like modern books. The wording in classics can be challenging for me. Also acidemic books can be a bit dry and boring so its hard to plow through.
13. Can you read on the bus?
No I get carsick. It's strange but I can sometimes read in the front seat of a car but not if there are photos. Also I love to read on planes. God I love flying.
14. Favourite place to read?
A comfy chair
15. What is your policy on book lending?
I used to be all for it but now I'm weary. I still do it but I try to lend to people I see often.
16. Do you ever dog-ear books?
Yes. I try not to though and its rare for me to do it now.
17. Do you ever write in the margins of your books?
NEVER. I had a HUGE problem with highlighting parts of my Hamlet book in 11th grade English. I felt AWFUL.
18. Not even with text books?
No not even in text books. Once I was feeling rebellious and I made a doodle or two. But I always felt awful after.
19. What is your favourite language to read in?
I only speak English. I get excited when I can read small bits of French or Latin. It's very rare though. I was reading The Lost Hero and as so excited that I could read the few sentences in French. I know its a kids book so it was pretty simple stuff but I was happy none the less.
20. What makes you love a book?
Wonderful witty dialogue . It has to be fun and funny at times . I like fantasy books and books with elements of magic and enjoy when they do something new and interesting. I also like it when the magical "rules" make sense and are not complely insane . Also it helps that the book sticks to said rules. I'M TALKING TO YOU STEPHANIE MEYER. God I loat that woman.
21. What will inspire you to recommend a book?
If I like it and know someones preferences. a few times I have disliked a book but recommended it to someone becaus ei knew they would like it.
22. Favourite genre?
Fantasy I guess. Humor.
23. Genre you rarely read (but wish you did?)
.Classics.
24. Favourite biography?
Hmm i have read so many of them. Marie Antoinette: The Journey.
25. Have you ever read a self-help book?
yes but it wasn't really a self help book like most of them are. It was sort of a guide to size acceptance and things for fat girls.
26. Favourite cookbook?
Desserts By The Yard. I'e never cooked anything from it I just salivate over the pages.
27. Most inspirational book you've read this year (fiction or non-fiction)?
Fat Chicks Rule. It's not really a classic book as its more of a guide but its amazing. So far so is Fat!So which Fat Chicks Rule recommends.
28. Favourite reading snack?
I rarely eat when reading.
29. Name a case in which hype ruined your reading experience.
I can't really think of one.. Oh maybe Twilight. I read all the books and was excited about them but I knew in the back of my head that I did not really like them and that I was just going with the flow. I forced myself to read the last one and was like.. fuck this shit.
30. How often do you agree with critics about a book?
I don't really read what critics say that often so I can't really answer this.
31. How do you feel about giving bad/negative reviews?
I don't mind. I'm just to lazy to do it. Normally its a verbal thing.
32. If you could read in a foreign language, which language would you chose?
Latin.
33. Most intimidating book you've ever read?
Anna Karenina
I got like 39 pages in and was like BRAIN HURTS.
34. Most intimidating book you're too nervous to begin?
i want to try to read Anna .Karenina again but am terfied. A lot of classic books scare me. Its eaiser for me to listen to them on cd
35. Favourite Poet?
Lord Tennyson
36. How many books do you usually have checked out of the library at any given time?
It depends but at least 5.
37. How often have you returned books to the library unread?
Yes this sadly happens quite a bit. I check to many out.
38. Favourite fictional character
I have so many!
Classic Heroes: Scarlett O'Hera, Rhett Butler, Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy, Jack/Ernest Worthing, Algernorn Moncrieff,Cecily Cardew
Harry Potter: Hermione Granger , Luna Lovegood, Fleur Delacour, Hedwig, Fred and George Weasley, Pretty much ALL the Weasleys. Except Percy. Prick.
Discworld: DEATH, Susan (I forgot her last name), Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, Angus Nitt, Angua, the Librarian ( I love him SO MUCH), Lord Vetinarti, Cherry Littlebottom, The Luggage, Rincewind,
Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy: Marvin The Parinoide Android, The Whale, Ford Perfect, the Mice.
Great Gatsby: Nick Carraway, Jorden
Percy Jackson: Annabeth, Mr. D, Thalia, Athena, Hades, Poseidon,
Christopher Moor books: Biff, Charlie Asher, Sophie Asher, Minty Fresh, Jane Asher, Lily,Mrs. Ling, Mrs. Korjev, The Emperor of San Fransisco and his troops: Bummer and Lazarus , The Hellhounds are pretty awesome too, Mavis Sand, Molly Michon, Steve the Sea Beast, Jenny, Estelle Boyet, Gabe Fenton and his dog Skinner, Archangel Raziel (BLESSED BE THE MINI MARSHMALLOWS!!!) , Pocket, Cordelia, Howard Phillips
There are a lot more but I'm tried of writing them.
39. Favourite fictional villain?
Bellatrix Lestrange, Brutus, Cassius, Puck (if you can call him a villein? He did get everyone screwed up...) The Fairy Queen in the Discworld books. The Morrgain (from both A Dirty Job and the Nicholas Flamel books) Regan,Goneril (both from Christopher Moore's book Fool which is a play on King Lear.Not Shakespeare's King Lear. I have not read it yet.) Niccolo Machiavelli, Virginia Dare
40. Books I'm most likely to bring on vacation?
Just about any book.
41. The longest I've gone without reading.
I do not know because I read things online and i count that as reading.
42. Name a book that you could/would not finish.
The Bible
43. What distracts you easily when you're reading?
TV, People talking to me, Bad Music
44. Favourite film adaptation of a novel?
Hmm this is hard. I really loved Gone With The Wind. I don't think its that faithful to the book but it's a really good movie .
45. Most disappointing film adaptation?
Percy Jackson and the Olympians . Do not get me started. just UGH.
46. The most money I've ever spent in the bookstore at one time?
over $120
47. How often do you skim a book before reading it?
Not that often.
48. What would cause you to stop reading a book half-way through?
If the plot bored me.
49. Do you like to keep your books organized?
Yes but my system is only known to me.
50. Do you prefer to keep books or give them away once you've read them?
Keep.
51. Are there any books you've been avoiding?
Anna Karenina and really a lot of classic books.
52. Name a book that made you angry.
Twilight.
53. A book you didn't expect to like but did?
Eragon
54. A book that you expected to like but didn't?
Fat Girls Guide To Life. I only read the first few pages but she didn't really seem to be completely ok with her body. She mentioned she loved this diet pill from the 90's that was very harmful and was recalled and said she would still take it today knowing everything she knew if they would let her.
55. Favourite guilt-free, pleasure reading?
Discworld books.
Old Black Witch.
2. What are you reading right now?
Female Chauvinist Pigs, Fat!So, Sex and the Slayer, and a lot of other ones I have to start reading.
3. What books do you have on request at the library?
I really don't know but the numbers down since I got most of my requested books in already.
4. Bad book habit?
I throw my books around and when I read I get the pages all ruffled and they are kind of hard to close
5. What do you currently have checked out at the library?
umm... 19? 20? All requests.
6. Do you have an e-reader?
No but I want one.
7. Do you prefer to read one book at a time, or several at once?
Several at once.
8. Have your reading habits changed since starting a blog?
Yes. I hate to say it but I read less.
9. Least favourite book you read this year (so far?)
Hmmm... I don't know. Its been a long year. Right now I was really disappointed in Fat Girls Guide To Life.
10. Favourite book you've read this year?
Too many to count! Good Omens, A Few Terry Pratchett books from his Discworld series, Fat Chicks Rule, Female Chauvinist Pigs
11. How often do you read out of your comfort zone?
.I don't really know. It depends on how you define comfort zone. Is it topics I find uncomfortable? Books I find challenging? Books I am not normally interested in?
12. What is your reading comfort zone?
I like modern books. The wording in classics can be challenging for me. Also acidemic books can be a bit dry and boring so its hard to plow through.
13. Can you read on the bus?
No I get carsick. It's strange but I can sometimes read in the front seat of a car but not if there are photos. Also I love to read on planes. God I love flying.
14. Favourite place to read?
A comfy chair
15. What is your policy on book lending?
I used to be all for it but now I'm weary. I still do it but I try to lend to people I see often.
16. Do you ever dog-ear books?
Yes. I try not to though and its rare for me to do it now.
17. Do you ever write in the margins of your books?
NEVER. I had a HUGE problem with highlighting parts of my Hamlet book in 11th grade English. I felt AWFUL.
18. Not even with text books?
No not even in text books. Once I was feeling rebellious and I made a doodle or two. But I always felt awful after.
19. What is your favourite language to read in?
I only speak English. I get excited when I can read small bits of French or Latin. It's very rare though. I was reading The Lost Hero and as so excited that I could read the few sentences in French. I know its a kids book so it was pretty simple stuff but I was happy none the less.
20. What makes you love a book?
Wonderful witty dialogue . It has to be fun and funny at times . I like fantasy books and books with elements of magic and enjoy when they do something new and interesting. I also like it when the magical "rules" make sense and are not complely insane . Also it helps that the book sticks to said rules. I'M TALKING TO YOU STEPHANIE MEYER. God I loat that woman.
21. What will inspire you to recommend a book?
If I like it and know someones preferences. a few times I have disliked a book but recommended it to someone becaus ei knew they would like it.
22. Favourite genre?
Fantasy I guess. Humor.
23. Genre you rarely read (but wish you did?)
.Classics.
24. Favourite biography?
Hmm i have read so many of them. Marie Antoinette: The Journey.
25. Have you ever read a self-help book?
yes but it wasn't really a self help book like most of them are. It was sort of a guide to size acceptance and things for fat girls.
26. Favourite cookbook?
Desserts By The Yard. I'e never cooked anything from it I just salivate over the pages.
27. Most inspirational book you've read this year (fiction or non-fiction)?
Fat Chicks Rule. It's not really a classic book as its more of a guide but its amazing. So far so is Fat!So which Fat Chicks Rule recommends.
28. Favourite reading snack?
I rarely eat when reading.
29. Name a case in which hype ruined your reading experience.
I can't really think of one.. Oh maybe Twilight. I read all the books and was excited about them but I knew in the back of my head that I did not really like them and that I was just going with the flow. I forced myself to read the last one and was like.. fuck this shit.
30. How often do you agree with critics about a book?
I don't really read what critics say that often so I can't really answer this.
31. How do you feel about giving bad/negative reviews?
I don't mind. I'm just to lazy to do it. Normally its a verbal thing.
32. If you could read in a foreign language, which language would you chose?
Latin.
33. Most intimidating book you've ever read?
Anna Karenina
I got like 39 pages in and was like BRAIN HURTS.
34. Most intimidating book you're too nervous to begin?
i want to try to read Anna .Karenina again but am terfied. A lot of classic books scare me. Its eaiser for me to listen to them on cd
35. Favourite Poet?
Lord Tennyson
36. How many books do you usually have checked out of the library at any given time?
It depends but at least 5.
37. How often have you returned books to the library unread?
Yes this sadly happens quite a bit. I check to many out.
38. Favourite fictional character
I have so many!
Classic Heroes: Scarlett O'Hera, Rhett Butler, Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy, Jack/Ernest Worthing, Algernorn Moncrieff,Cecily Cardew
Harry Potter: Hermione Granger , Luna Lovegood, Fleur Delacour, Hedwig, Fred and George Weasley, Pretty much ALL the Weasleys. Except Percy. Prick.
Discworld: DEATH, Susan (I forgot her last name), Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, Angus Nitt, Angua, the Librarian ( I love him SO MUCH), Lord Vetinarti, Cherry Littlebottom, The Luggage, Rincewind,
Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy: Marvin The Parinoide Android, The Whale, Ford Perfect, the Mice.
Great Gatsby: Nick Carraway, Jorden
Percy Jackson: Annabeth, Mr. D, Thalia, Athena, Hades, Poseidon,
Christopher Moor books: Biff, Charlie Asher, Sophie Asher, Minty Fresh, Jane Asher, Lily,Mrs. Ling, Mrs. Korjev, The Emperor of San Fransisco and his troops: Bummer and Lazarus , The Hellhounds are pretty awesome too, Mavis Sand, Molly Michon, Steve the Sea Beast, Jenny, Estelle Boyet, Gabe Fenton and his dog Skinner, Archangel Raziel (BLESSED BE THE MINI MARSHMALLOWS!!!) , Pocket, Cordelia, Howard Phillips
There are a lot more but I'm tried of writing them.
39. Favourite fictional villain?
Bellatrix Lestrange, Brutus, Cassius, Puck (if you can call him a villein? He did get everyone screwed up...) The Fairy Queen in the Discworld books. The Morrgain (from both A Dirty Job and the Nicholas Flamel books) Regan,Goneril (both from Christopher Moore's book Fool which is a play on King Lear.Not Shakespeare's King Lear. I have not read it yet.) Niccolo Machiavelli, Virginia Dare
40. Books I'm most likely to bring on vacation?
Just about any book.
41. The longest I've gone without reading.
I do not know because I read things online and i count that as reading.
42. Name a book that you could/would not finish.
The Bible
43. What distracts you easily when you're reading?
TV, People talking to me, Bad Music
44. Favourite film adaptation of a novel?
Hmm this is hard. I really loved Gone With The Wind. I don't think its that faithful to the book but it's a really good movie .
45. Most disappointing film adaptation?
Percy Jackson and the Olympians . Do not get me started. just UGH.
46. The most money I've ever spent in the bookstore at one time?
over $120
47. How often do you skim a book before reading it?
Not that often.
48. What would cause you to stop reading a book half-way through?
If the plot bored me.
49. Do you like to keep your books organized?
Yes but my system is only known to me.
50. Do you prefer to keep books or give them away once you've read them?
Keep.
51. Are there any books you've been avoiding?
Anna Karenina and really a lot of classic books.
52. Name a book that made you angry.
Twilight.
53. A book you didn't expect to like but did?
Eragon
54. A book that you expected to like but didn't?
Fat Girls Guide To Life. I only read the first few pages but she didn't really seem to be completely ok with her body. She mentioned she loved this diet pill from the 90's that was very harmful and was recalled and said she would still take it today knowing everything she knew if they would let her.
55. Favourite guilt-free, pleasure reading?
Discworld books.