Your Reading Habits Game

[Wei]

Nope and don't think I'd do that any time soon, haha.

What is the name of the last person you spoke to on the phone?

[Renee]

no. i don't believe that I have. but it would be an interesting experience to try.

how many books a year (on average) do you read?

[Michele, The bookoholic!]

Well this year i read 177 but in general I have no clue.

What genre will you never read?

[Karina]

None that I can think so, I don't really pay attention to genres.


When you buy books are you picky about which cover you get?

[Lucille]

Yes, but if I've read the book before and I loved it, then no.

Do you read books that are recommend to you by your friends, even if you don't find the blurb interesting?

[Jay]

Yes

Are you a fast reader?

[Karina]

Yes.


Do you determine whether or not you will read a book based on its rating here on Goodreads?

[Renee]

Not often, but sometimes yes. I morely glance at reviews than ratings.

do you stick to one genre?

[Karina]

No, I like variety.

Do you ever buy used books?

[Renee]

yes. i now find used books to be my favorite kind of books. because theyre preloved and well--cheaper

would you compare your significant other with/to a fictional character in a book?

[Liz]

I don't really have a 'significant other' but I do identify them with friends or sometimes actors :)

Favorite genre?

[Liz]

Yes, I actually really enjoyed it

Do you watch the movie or try to read the book first?

[Beatrice]

I usually read the book first. But sometimes it's better to watch the movie first.

Favorite stand alone book? (choose only 1 and why.)

[Liz]

Just off the top of my head.. Perks of being a wallflower - I recently finished it and it's just plain amazing - and I kinda miss stand alone books - seems that everything is in a series now - although I'm not complaining..! :)

Have you ever met your favorite author?

[Liz]

Yes! :D
Matthew Reilly is one of the nicest/coolest guys
Stephen king would be pretty good to meet - Its so hard to find some of his books

Currently reading?

[Beatrice]

The Perks of Being a Wallflower (watched it online)

Name the book(s), personally signed by your favorite authors.

[Liz]

M.reilly (hehe), city of bones, Cassandra clare, and fallen by Lauren Kate, although she signed it wore I read it and .. Well it not exactly on my favorites..

Do you read before bed?

[Beatrice]

Sometimes. :)

What time do you sleep at night when you are reading?

[Liz]

Lol right now its 1am :(

Do you put certain personal 'soundtracks' to books you read?

(I really recommend read his books their amazing)

[Eleanor]

Fallen by Lauren Kate

Do certain songs remind you of a book?

[Jay]

No

Can you read while listening to music?

[Chante]

Nope because I start singing along.

Are you in a book club?

[Jay]

No

If the first book in a series wasn't good do you continue the series hoping that it will get better?

[Michele, The bookoholic!]

Usually not

Do you not finish series?

[Jay]

yes



Do you shelve your books alphabetically on your shelf?

[Liz]

Yep - I shelve according to my favorites

Do you take books with you when you go out?

[Lucille]

Nope, not unless I'm going someplace where I know I'm gonna be waiting for a while.

Do you ever try to do something a character in a book does?

[Jay]

No

Do you listen to audiobooks?

[Liz]

No

Have you ever accidentally read the second/fifth/etc book instead of the first because you didn't realize it was a series?

[Lucille]

First person.

Do you read books even if the blurb is cliche?

[Jay]

Yes

Do you read the ending of the book, before even starting it?

[Jay]

No

When you read a good book do you immediately recommend it to someone?

[Jay]

No

Do you usually buy books or visit the local library?

[Liz]

buy them - i have to stop that!

do you ever re-read a sentence more than once because you either didnt comprehend it, or just had to make sure you understood something right?

[Eleanor]

Yes - especially when I'm tired.

If you don't like a book do you keep going or stop?

[Liz]

Depends - if it's horrible I would stop, although I finished a book because I thought it had potential.... It didn't

Do you like male or female protagonist more?

[Michele, The bookoholic!]

I'm not sure.

Have you ever been embarrassed by a book you read and liked?

[Michele, The bookoholic!]

Nope

Have you ever wished you were friends with a character in a book?

[Chante]

Yes.

Do you like to read mystery/crime books?

[Michele, The bookoholic!]

Yeah.


Do you take longer to read certain books because you want them to last longer?

[Karina]

Yes! No wonder it didn't make sense >.<


Do you stay up late at night to finish a book good?

[Eugenia (Genie In A Book)]

Yes, I usually keep a list

Do you buy books you have already read?

[Karina]

If I think they are books that I will re-read over the years then yes!


What do you do with the books you buy but don't like?

[Lucille]

I give them as a gift to someone (you never know what other people like), or I donate them to the library.

Do you give books as gifts?

[Michele, The bookoholic!]

Nope

Have you ever read a book over ten times?

[Liz]

No

Hard cover or soft?

[Liz]

YES! Omg lol all my friends think in mad XD

Do you buy second hand books? (some of the best smelling ones lol)

[Jay]

No

Have you ever marked a book release day on your calender

[Lucille]

Yes, but not if it has a low rating.

Do you ever root for the best friend in love triangles?

[Karina]

No, I root for however's personality I like more.


Is there any book in which you hated the main character?