Book Blogger Interview: Lisa from "A Life Bound by Books"

[image error]If you read my last post about awesome people I met in 2010, you'll see that Lisa from "A Life Bound by Books" made it high on the list. She's got a hugely successful blog, lives in balmy California, and has a serious passion for books. I was delighted to get to ask her a few questions and find out more about what her experience has been like!

What does being a book blogger mean to you?

To me, it's all about finding and sharing a good book. Without many of my fellow bloggers out there I, myself wouldn't have heard of so many amazing books and even more amazing authors. I wouldn't have the collection of books that I do… and I wouldn't have found such a great group of people – both bloggers and authors alike. So, for me, being a book blogger means giving back, paying it forward.

How does blogging fit in with the other parts of your life?

Slowly, blogging has become a large part of who I am. Some weeks I spend more time blogging then I do others, but when I know I have plans or will be busy… or when it's around the Holidays, I try to set things up ahead of time so I can take a step back, relax and enjoy. As for reading that's a HUGE part of who I am, so naturally blogging was bound to happen. I'm glad that it did because I've met many amazing people along the way and I can't wait to see who I meet next.

What gets you most excited about a book?

This is a good question and there are a few key things that get me excited about a book. Firstly, if I've read something by the author before and loved it, then I know I'll be all over anything that is by said author. Also, covers. Ohhhh, a good cover always draws me in. And then word of mouth. For me, it's easy to get excited about a book – because I'm always looking for something new and interesting.

What's the one thing you wish authors understood?

That most readers are somewhat or can be somewhat impatient when it comes to waiting for their next book. I think most understand this as it's out of their control when a book is actually set to publish. As for anything else that I wish author's understood… I can't think of anything really.

Are there any experiences in your life that have significantly informed your reading tastes?

I would say when my aunt, back about, 11 years ago now told me about Harry Potter. I went right out and purchased the first I think there were only 2-3 books out at the time, but I went right out and picked them up. I wasn't reading like I am now… but I needed to get back to it and when I did I realized it was something that was missing from who I am. So, I started back to reading with Harry Potter. It was within those books that I found my love for YA. I think that this event… in making me realize that I was missing out on so much by not reading. And what a way to come back to things with Harry Potter! Through Harry Potter I've found whole new worlds and people within YA and Adult books that I never would have found, or no, I think I would have it just would have taken me much longer then that one conversation with my aunt.

What story of yours do you most like to tell friends and acquaintances?

I think that would be of my trips to the UK. I have so many great memories from each time I've been lucky enough to go over there and of when I had a chance to live there as well. I love Liverpool, the people and the city. And then the smaller day or overnight trips we've done while visiting are always great. From London and my favorite place there – Trafalgar Square – to Stonehenge, which if you ever get a chance to see both places you really need to! To Conwy Castle in Wales… to the Art Installation in Crosby Beach called 'Another Place'… the UK is more than amazing on so many levels.

Do you have any special plans or events coming up in 2011 on "A Life Bound by Books" that we can look forward to?

Well, I hope to continue to better the content on my blog this year. I hope to add more information and host many more authors and even fellow bloggers than I did in 2010. I hope to also take part in various other events with both as well. Then of coarse I'm looking forward to Haunted Halloween 2011 with my co-host and BFF – Jessica from Confessions of a Bookaholic. Last year it was a HUGE success and we can't wait to see what this year's event will be like. All in all, I hope that 2011 brings some great new friends, time with old friends, some amazing new books and lots of adventures to everyone.

To find out more about Lisa, you can visit her blog: http://alifeboundbybooks.blogspot.com , find her on twitter: @BoundByBooks , and catch her on goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/foreverin_abook