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The Person Below Me - Part Deux
I yet again am going to try! TPBM is having to drive to a relatives this weekend to celebrate Christmas with family.
Nope, already did that TPBM is going to have a quiet night in for New Years
Very much so! I'm not sure I'll even be up till midnight (I'm so old!)TPBM enjoys playing board games.
Love scrabble -play almost every Wednesday with 3 other lady friends. Seldom win, but love it anyway.TPBM loves Glee on TV
Yes, one of my fave programmes.TPBM reads compulsively in the bathtub.
Not compulsively, but on occasion ...TPBM went into work today
No.TPBM sometimes reads short stories.
Yes, I like short stories but then I like most genres.TPBM has several books that they still haven't gotten around to reading although last January they were sure that they would.
I've got lots that I haven't gotten round to reading but wasn't sure that I'd read any particular one by the end of the year.TPBM has read the game of thrones series.
No, but I watch the TV show. I love it!!!TPBM has big plans for New Year's Eve!
no - seriously low key - bed early and quietTPBM likes to watch the movie after they finish reading the same book.
Yes although usually a let down :(TPBM is reading a mystery.
No, a historical fiction novel.TPBM has already committed him/herself in a reading challenge for 2014.
Need to finish 2013 challenge first :)TPBM is reading a book over 700 pages.
No not at all!TPBM loves watching sport.
I like to watch hockey... and go to baseball games...TPBM Has big big plans for New Year's Eve
No, book and bed.TPBM has been in Times Square on New Years Eve (did it once & would NEVER do it again)
No but I want to, on my bucket list!TPBM loves historical fiction.
Very true.TPBM prefers showers to baths.
No prefer a bath.TPBM has a pile of books on their night stand.
Of course, I have a pile of books on my nightstand. I have piles of boooks everywhere :DTPBM has hopes of finishing one more book before the New Year
seems unlikely as i am only half way through a 900-page tome.TPBM is looking forward to a lie-in tomorrow morning!
lie-in... how funny... not possible with 7 kids... (I envy you!)TPBM is expecting a snow storm for tomorrow where he/she lives.
No, lots of rain & wind here at the moment.TPBM has over 100 books on their TBR Goodreads Shelf.
Yes! Exactly 102. TPBM can't even remember last night!
Oh Yes, I can absolutely remember last night - I was reading on the couch curled up with the catsTPBM is getting the storm (mentioned above 1328) tonight into tomorrow
No, not that I am aware of.TPBM has a love/hate relationship with the library.
with the library in my town - absolutely.with the library in the town I work in - It is all love!
TPBM is hoping to finish up a book today.
Not bloody likely, although I am enjoying it! :) I think i have like 500 more pages to get through.TPBM needs a nap!
No, had a lie-in.TPBM is reading long book (about 1000 pages).
No about 500 I think (just seems like 1000)TPBM is irritated by people constantly checking their phone for updates & messages while in their company
To be honest, I'm occasionally that person :/TPBM is reading a really good book.
Yup... And more 'good' ones lined upTPBM is avoiding housework to read :)
As always!TPBM is reading a book published in (or at least translated from) a language other than English.
Nope. TPBM has set their Goodreads Reading Challenge for 2014~!
Yes, 73 books, eek!TPBM is staying up late on Goodreads.
It is not late here now - but last night I was on it late...TPBM had soup for supper
Nope... Roast chicken :-DTPBM watches cooking shows
Yes some!TPBM makes their dinner from scratch rather than using ready meals.
Always.TPBM has made a New Year resolution to read more in 2014.
Sort of. Last year I committed myself to read 30 books and I read 40. This year I set a 40 books goal since I don't want to read less but I'm not sure I can read more.TPBM joined a special reading challenge for 2014 (like connect chunksters, reading pyramid, ABC challenge, magic square, etc.)
I've joined the Goodreads challenge.TPBM rarely abandons a book.
I am guilty but I've only done that four times.TPBM started this year's reading with a book they never got around to reading last year.
Yes.TPBM works in a library or bookstore.
I volunteer at my local public library and am on the Board of 'The Friends of the Library'.TPBM has a room in their house devoted to and filled only with books.
Not yet. TPBM committed him/herself to read at least a classic this year.
I am hoping to read Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert this year.TPBM has recently read a book that made them cry.
I'm reading The Prize Winner Of Defiance, Ohio that brought tears to my eyes even in the first pages. TPBM has recently read a book that made them laugh.
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TPBM is not going to make any New Year's resolutions