New Book and a kind of Meme
Well, I officially finished reading Daddy-Long-Legs a few days ago. I loved it just as much as I thought I would. It was witty, humorous, and romantic. Just what I needed.
Now, however, I'm in a crunch as to what my next book should be. I decided, long before I picked the number of books, that I would allow myself to include a few (just a few!) audio books in my list. Not many, mind you, because as much as I adore audio books, it takes me forever to finish them. I tend to only be able to listen to them late at night (they're on my ipod) or during a workout and, let's be frank, most audio books are 8+ hours long, usually more. It'll take me weeks to finish a long-ish book.
Though, let me just say, if you like Stargate SG-1 or Stargate Atlantis I highly recommend getting the Big Finish audio books. They're wonderful, with sound effects and extra characters who come in to do audio themselves. Excellent.
Anywho, as my list stands:
1. Black Powder Wars by Naomi Novik
2. Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster
3. Worst Witch by Jill Murphy (audiobook)
3 / 135
(2.2%)
I honestly don't know what to read next. I've got the Pendragon Cycle by Stephen Lawhead on my ereader but...
I'm totally not in the mood.
*sigh*
I'll figure something out.
Onto a book meme...
What was the last book you bought?
Empire of Ivory by Noami Novik.
Name a book you have read MORE than once
Ella Enchanted. I love that book. It makes me feel good about life.
Has a book ever fundamentally changed the way you see life? If yes, what was it?
Not answering on the grounds that it's personal in nature. Damn you, book meme. *shakes fist at it*
How do you choose a book? eg. by cover design and summary, recommendations or reviews
It's usually a combination of summary, cover design, and reviews.
Do you prefer Fiction or Non-Fiction?
I like both, equally.
What’s more important in a novel - beautiful writing or a gripping plot?
Gripping plot. The prose might be wonderful but if they're boring, it's all for naught.
Most loved/memorable character (character/book)
John Constantine. He's so unbelievably fucked-up and he's supposed to be a "good" guy.
Which book or books can be found on your nightstand at the moment?
Iron Man Comic, Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks, Power Play by JM Snyder
What was the last book you’ve read, and when was it?
Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster
Have you ever given up on a book half way in?
Oh god, yes. Confessions of a Shopaholic. It was god awful. WHY DO PEOPLE LIKE IT?!
Now, however, I'm in a crunch as to what my next book should be. I decided, long before I picked the number of books, that I would allow myself to include a few (just a few!) audio books in my list. Not many, mind you, because as much as I adore audio books, it takes me forever to finish them. I tend to only be able to listen to them late at night (they're on my ipod) or during a workout and, let's be frank, most audio books are 8+ hours long, usually more. It'll take me weeks to finish a long-ish book.
Though, let me just say, if you like Stargate SG-1 or Stargate Atlantis I highly recommend getting the Big Finish audio books. They're wonderful, with sound effects and extra characters who come in to do audio themselves. Excellent.
Anywho, as my list stands:
1. Black Powder Wars by Naomi Novik
2. Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster
3. Worst Witch by Jill Murphy (audiobook)
3 / 135
(2.2%)
I honestly don't know what to read next. I've got the Pendragon Cycle by Stephen Lawhead on my ereader but...
I'm totally not in the mood.
*sigh*
I'll figure something out.
Onto a book meme...
What was the last book you bought?
Empire of Ivory by Noami Novik.
Name a book you have read MORE than once
Ella Enchanted. I love that book. It makes me feel good about life.
Has a book ever fundamentally changed the way you see life? If yes, what was it?
Not answering on the grounds that it's personal in nature. Damn you, book meme. *shakes fist at it*
How do you choose a book? eg. by cover design and summary, recommendations or reviews
It's usually a combination of summary, cover design, and reviews.
Do you prefer Fiction or Non-Fiction?
I like both, equally.
What’s more important in a novel - beautiful writing or a gripping plot?
Gripping plot. The prose might be wonderful but if they're boring, it's all for naught.
Most loved/memorable character (character/book)
John Constantine. He's so unbelievably fucked-up and he's supposed to be a "good" guy.
Which book or books can be found on your nightstand at the moment?
Iron Man Comic, Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks, Power Play by JM Snyder
What was the last book you’ve read, and when was it?
Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster
Have you ever given up on a book half way in?
Oh god, yes. Confessions of a Shopaholic. It was god awful. WHY DO PEOPLE LIKE IT?!