The Perks Of Being A Book Addict discussion
ARCHIVE Team Challenge: UNO 2017
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UNO Pre Challenge Chat
Victoria wrote: "Next question.... What's the WORST book you read in 2016?"Both of these I gave 2/5:
The Wizard of the Sea or, A Trip Under the Ocean - outdated vocabulary/labeling, racism, slavery, slaughter of animals for sport, etc. all pushed me away from this book.
This Side of Evil - just wasn't up to the standards I have come to expect for Nancy Drew.
NEXT QUESTION: If you could only read one genre of books for the rest of your life, which genre would you pick?
Kathleen wrote: "Karen ⊰✿ wrote: "I gave up on Night Huntress after book 2. Too many things annoyed me!"
I gave up after book 1. The MC annoyed me."
It got worse with book 2 imo. But I'm also open with the fact I'm
Not a big paranormal romance reader
Kirsten wrote: "NEXT QUESTION: If you could only read one genre of books for the rest of your life, which genre would you pick? "Ha, easy to answer for me. Without a doubt mystery-crime (and if I had to narrow it down even more it would be Nordic crime).
I used to be a much more varied reader but for each year, I think my preferences becomes more and more narrow.
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FOLLOW-UP QUESTION: Which genre would be your last pick/would you absolute not pick, if you could only read one genre of books for the rest of your life?
Morning all! I'm Caly in TN, I am currently reading
because I love both Historical Fiction and books about the Chinese culture. Just started it, but interesting so far...FOLLOW-UP QUESTION: Which genre would be your last pick/would you absolute not pick, if you could only read one genre of books for the rest of your life?
Easy for me, I absolute would NOT chose Romance novels. I hardly ever read them because I think they are so formulaic, often make women seem weak because of what they do for love and reading about sex doesn't interest me .
MY QUESTION: How do you feel about e-books vs. Print books? Which do you have more of?
Caly ☯ wrote: "MY QUESTION: How do you feel about e-books vs. Print books? Which do you have more of? "I will read either, but I have FAR more print books than e-books. E-books I tend to only read when I am traveling as it is easier to pack multiple books that way. Otherwise I read print books (or audiobooks). I also just like looking at my print books lined up on my shelves.
NEXT QUESTION: Once you have read a book are you more likely to keep it or get rid of it (via selling, gifting, donating, etc.)?
Hello! I am getting so excited to start this challenge again!!I typically get rid of books either by passing them on to friends or on a swap site like bookmooch. I simply do not have the space to keep anything other than special ones. But I do tend to hold onto books until the series is finished in case I want to re-read when the next one comes out.
New question: what book or series did you put off reading for whatever reason, only to regret not reading it sooner?
Judith wrote: New question: what book or series did you put off reading for whatever reason, only to regret not reading it sooner? ."My goodness there are so many to say, The Wheel of Time series, I read
back in 2012 and I never did continue on with it. I've been rereading with the plan to read the next book when I finish or at least with in a few books after I finish it.New Question: What is the book that made you love reading?
New Question: What is the book that made you love reading?I know that I was into books from an early age but I think the one or ones that hooked me for life was
by C.S. Lewis I still think it is one of my favorite series ever. New Question: Do books made into movies usually disappoint you or are you okay with them?
It depends on the book and if it adapts well to movie porn like I thought the first divergent made a really cool movie and I enjoyed it but I thought the movie Heaven is for real didn't do the book justice and I don't think the book did well on the Big screen
I don't remember the very first book but the series that I couldn't stop reading and really made me want to read more is the o'Malley series by Dee Henderson
Hi, I am Leslie. This will be my first UNO challenge.Looking forward to playing.
The worst book I read last year was Truly Madly Guilty
I know it is a highly rated book. I just couldn't get over the whinny characters. I gave it 2 stars.
2 of my favs were: Stargirl and Feed
I am usually disappointed by books made into movies. Every once in awhile they turn out okay. I did enjoy the Harry Potter movies...thought the directors did an excellent job
I have never really enjoyed a movie that is based on a book if I've already read the book. The reverse is also true if I read the book first.Next Question: Is there a book that you've read purely because everyone else has but have been disappointed?
Kathleen - What is SOS Bingo? NEXT QUESTION: If you could only read one genre of books for the rest of your life, which genre would you pick?
If I could only read one genre for the rest of my life, I would absolutely choose horror. I have loved horror books since I was 10 years old. If I had to choose a genre to NEVER read again, it would be romance. They all seem to have the same story and if I have to read the words "throbbing manhood" one more time, I will scream.
What is the book that made you love reading?
Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary. Once I realized that they had many more in the same area, I read a Ramona book at least once a week.
Next question: if you could go on vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
Diane!!!FINALLY someone who dislikes Romance as much as I!
I used to hate romance as well, but I've gotten hooked over the past couple years. Although, there usually needs to be strong subplot (mystery, paranormal, historical, etc) going on for me to really enjoy them. I tend to get annoyed when the romance is all that's happening.Question: If you could go on vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
This is tough since I would like to go EVERYWHERE, but at the moment I really want to go to Machu Picchu. It's a place that's always interested me and over the last few years I keep seeing or hearing things about it and now it's all I can think of. I just haven't had time to go, but I'm thinking of making the trip this year. Next year at the latest.
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NEXT QUESTION: If you could go back in time, when and where (and why) would you go?
Abbie wrote: "Diane!!!FINALLY someone who dislikes Romance as much as I!"LOL I know Abbie! It's always the same story and Fabio is always on the front cover.
Diane Woods wrote: "Abbie wrote: "Diane!!!FINALLY someone who dislikes Romance as much as I!"LOL I know Abbie! It's always the same story and Fabio is always on the front cover."
Poor Fabio - he's never been the same since he got hit by a goose in the face while on a roller coaster ride. Guts all over his face - alas the poor goose died - the real goose that is - not Fabio.
I love romances - I love that I know what I'm getting - have been reading them since I was 14 -read the before and after I got married and been married for 40 years this year and I can assure you our romance was NOT Mills and Boon material - but I have always had the ability to realise that fictional romance is in the books and real romance is what you have right in front of you.
Abbie wrote: "Diane!!!FINALLY someone who dislikes Romance as much as I!"That makes 3 of us Abbie!
NEXT QUESTION: If you could go back in time, when and where (and why) would you go? I would love to go back in time to when Stonehenge was built and see how they did and what exactly it was meant for. I have always been fascinated by that time in history and by Paganism.
New Question: What book would you love to be a part of? To live in that world or time and take part in the adventure or story line?
SQUEEE team names/threads!!! (I have only heard of about half of them, so here's hoping I'm on one of those teams! hah)
There are teams names called Augustus Waters, Ty & Zane, Ove, Eve Dallas, and Hercule Poirot!! Oh, you cheeky little cute Mods! <3
hahaWe tried to get some balance between genres ;)
Not to forget Kate Daniels and Harry Dresden!Awesome idea on the team names!! :-D
Yes how appropriate for a bunch of readers.
Caly ☯ wrote: "NEXT QUESTION: If you could go back in time, when and where (and why) would you go? I would love to go back in time to when Stonehenge was built and see how they did and what exactly it was meant..."
What book would you love to be a part of...?
This sounds crazy, but I've always loved Gone with the Wind! I'd much prefer not to deal with the war and/or slavery, but the whole thing was just so romantic. Don't know how I feel about corsets & it's been quite awhile since I had that 17-inch waist....
New Question: What was your favorite big girl book with chapters and everything -- while you were growing up?
Loving the team names. There's a great mix. Looking forward to meeting my team now :)
Love the names except who spelt Ron Weasley (Weasly??) wrong!?!?
Remember not everyone has English as a first language ;)I did notice it before and forgot to update it in all the copying and pasting. I'll go and do it now! xD
Apoorv wrote: "There are teams names called Augustus Waters, Ty & Zane, Ove, Eve Dallas, and Hercule Poirot!! Oh, you cheeky little cute Mods! <3"
Lol....and you are are none of those.
Sadly we are not on the same team, but I will have to remeber to stop by and say hi every once in awhile.
Abbie wrote: "Lol....and you are are none of those.Sadly we are not on the same team, but I will have to remeber to stop by and say hi every once in awhile. ."
I KNOOW!
I mean, didn't the mods know that Augustus, Ty & Zane turn my knees into a jelly? *starts dreaming*
And that Ove is the craziest old man I have ever met? *LOL*
And that Eve is so kickass that she can do any crazy stuff and still be awesome? *wowza*
And Mr. Poirot is so no-nonsense that the criminal has to admit to things he hasnt even done? :P
Mods?! Don't you scold me if you find me loitering around now onwards! ;=) :P
... and watch out Elizabeth Bennett, you will find me on your couch often, because you have the Awesome Abbie! Yaay!
... and yes, before my team thinks that they have got a dude with a roving eye for his book crushes, you are my buddies now, so I am going to be there to have loads of fun with all of you! :D
*off to stalk Augustus and Ty*
Haha!I would off prefered Jack or Mark myself...but I guess will have have to go Elizabeth Bennett, Pride Prejudice & Zombie -Style!
When I saw Team Buttercup I had a hard time getting this Buttercup out of my head: (hah)
Omg! Ty and Zane! Okay, wonderful names :) so excited.@Kat, I'm really good :) busy, but having fun.
Nice to see you Nikk!
Oh god *whimpers* I will not get over Ty and Zane (they are the winners in my mind, whether I end up on the team or not) x)
Ooh! is it UNO time already!! How do I sign up???
No! It's Princess Buttercup to you! As you wish...
Dima wrote: "Ooh! is it UNO time already!! How do I sign up???"Sign up by filling this form out: Sign up form>
Okay, okay, I'll stop obsessively refreshing the UNO page and go to sleep. With any luck, I will wake up to a team assignment :)
Victoria wrote: "Okay, okay, I'll stop obsessively refreshing the UNO page and go to sleep. With any luck, I will wake up to a team assignment :)"I will continue on your obsessive refreshing as I have just woken up. :P
Looks like we are just down to three teams needing their captains to reserve their posts; Langdon, Dresden, & Traynor. Almost there!
Yep, the rest of the team info will be published once all captains have checked in. :)
Kirsten wrote: "Looks like we are just down to three teams needing their captains to reserve their posts; Langdon, Dresden, & Traynor. Almost there!"LOL - Kirsten, Kirsten, Kirsten :)
Edit: I just picture you sitting in front of the screen, bouncing on your chair and rubbing your hands together excitedly =)
You're not impatient, are you? ;)
Me? Impatient? nahhhhh (busted! they know me too well from Wobble) lol
Teddie wrote: "Kirsten wrote: "Looks like we are just down to three teams needing their captains to reserve their posts; Langdon, Dresden, & Traynor. Almost there!"LOL - Kirsten, Kirsten, Kirsten :)
Edit: I ju..."
it's more like tapping my fingers together evilly in anticipation. ;)
I need to know what team I'm on so I can get my puns ready :P
The Perks Of Being A Book Addict
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Too many things annoyed me!"
I gave up after book 1. The MC annoyed me.