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The Person Below Me - Part Deux
I don't have an e-reader, but I think I'll always love touch and smell paper pages...TPBM generally choses books as birthday presents for family and friends.
Nope - we are such eclectic readers that gift cards work betterTPBM always has a stack of books to be read
Yes. I like to read one book at a time, but always have a pile waiting for it turn.TPBM tries not to read 3 books of the same genre/author in a row.
Not intentionally, but usually works out that way. TPBM did some cleaning today.
I sure need to, but I am reading a good book. LOLTPBM has vacation next week
Retired so in a way I'm on permanent vacation but I'm not going anywhere next weekTPBM will be seeing some family members soon that they have not seen in a long time
Not really soon, but in December hopefully.TPBM avoids books with more than 500 pages.
Sometimes, but some of my fav authors are wordy - for them I make an exception.TPBM does not like Fantasy books
Not usually my favorite genre, but if the story is good - the genre does not matter as much.... just no werewolves or vampiresTPBM has trouble keeping the to read list to a reasonable number (like under 50)
99 right now after a great effort of being reasonable... I don't think it will last...TPBM sometimes would like to need only 2 hours of sleep so he/she could read more at night
Either that or be independently wealthy so I could read all night and not have to be up at any particular time :)TPBM loves a rainy day, a fire in the fireplace, a good glass of wine and a new book
all except the wineTPBM has been having rainy days
Off and on but just coming off two lovely cool days, only in the seventies.TPBM bought some books this month
of course ... in spite of my best effortsTPBM has flower gardens to weed
yes... a lot...TPBM reads more than 50 books in a year.
Yes, just over 100 the last few years. Set a goal of 100 again this year, am currently four books ahead. TPBM participates in the Goodreads reading challenge.
Well no, game of thrones keep me busy TPBM is out of school? (dream of my life)
Yes, for around 15 years. LOLTPBM picked for this summer more books than he/she could realistically read.
Always! Even at 1-3 books a week, I'm always picking more than I can read! I'm still attempting to update my bookshelves with the 200 books I've read in the last 2 years! Sheesh!
TPBM is just as new as I am (joined the group this week)!
TPBM is just as new as I am (joined the group this week)!
Yes. I joined Goodreads AND this group a month ago.TPBM can't go near the library and not go in and check something out
The library list for me is long and always backed up! TPBM loves to read outside
Yes! on my porch on my wicker couch!TPBM gets obsessed with a new series and has to read through it!
No, I have who knows how many series started and few are yet to be finished or even kept up with the latest book published in the seriesTPBM when asked what they want for their birthday, usually say money but are really thinking BOOKS!
YUP - I ask for gift card so I can buy books and music. It is what makes my world go around - oh and the Boston Globe sports pageTPBM has stopped reading some authors as frequently when their books come out in hardcover first
Yes, there are many authors I've stopped buying because new books come out in hardcover. My biggest peeve is when publishers switch format from paperback to hardcover midseries. I know that's supposed to be good for the author, but it SUCKS for the reader. TPBM is reading is reading something in the paranormal or fantasy genre(s).
No, I'm reading a Mystery. Into the Darkest Corner by Elizabeth Haynes. I had very high expectations for it but have yet to get absorbed in it :(TPBM Stops reading a book if it doesn't grab them in the first chapters...
no. I always finish books I start no matter how long it takesTPBM is in college
nope - I won't scare you with how long it has been...TPBM likes to read nonfiction/biographies mostly
Not mostly, but sometimes....TPBM isn't ashamed to read their chock lit in public
I'll eat my choclit (LOL) and read my chick lit in public - dear co-worker. TPBM is desperately waiting for the next in a series to be published
Nope. I'm not really a series fan. TPBM recommend all the time books for his/her friends.
Not friends, my beloved sister :3TPBM has an afro? (say yes and you shall be rewarded in hell for being the best liar ever, or maybe not :/)
I do have an afro. it's growingTPBM doesn't have pets
Yes, My dachshund 'Eric' died last year, of old age. R.I.PTPBM Has read 'Infinite Jest' and loved it!!!
no..have not read that oneTPBM loves to ride a bike at top speed?
I *wish* I could ride my bike at top speed. Maybe if I took it out a bit more often... TPBM is eating lunch.
Nope, dinner time is nearTPBM has been suffering with seasonal allergies this week.
No, but my 7 year old is :(TPBM has to work tomorrow ( Sat )
Yes. 24/7TPBM's planning to finish this weekend the book he/she is currently reading.
No, just started a new book, and pretty sure I won't finish it in two days. TPBM watched football tonight.
Just coffee and a banana,TPBM is going to a party tonight.
No :( but maybe out to dinner :)TPBM went on a hike yesterday
Unforunately not, even if you counted climbing stairs as hiking I would still be the laziest hiker on the world.TPBM have read/is reading a book with more than 800 pages?
No. Around 300.TPBM has bought or checked out books just because of the title or cover
Yes, more because of the cover not the title.TPBM has trouble sleeping.
Yes, it's been harder for the last 2 years.TPBM can play a musical instrument.
No though I played the recorder at school.TPBM is wearing sneakers.
no, barefootTPBM just got back from a trip
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