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Meme #1 - Let's get to know each other!
*Your favorite childhood book? --*Do you ever read more than one book at a time? yes
*Your favorite place to read? In bed
*Do you ever read in public? Yes
*Your book lending policy? I've only lent a book out once. I have more than one copy of that book. Other than that, I have never been asked to borrow a book. I don't really know that many people, besides online that reads my taste in books.
Do you ever write in your books? I can't write in a book.
*Your favorite reading snack? Chocolate or Sunflower seeds
What's most money you've ever spent on a book? I have been buying books from the libraries for 12 years. Starting at 10 cents each for paperbacks and 3 for $1.00 hardbacks. Now, paper backs are 4/$1.00 - 5/$1.00. It depends on which library I go to. Hardbacks 50 cents each - 3/$1.00. It depends on which library I go to. Newer hard cover books $1.00 and oversized paperback 50 cents.
*Your favorite three genres? Contemporary
*Your three favorite books? Gone Too Far by Suzanne Brockmann (Sam Starrett is my number one baby.) Dark of Night by Suzanne Brockmann (Dave Malkoff is my second baby.) For The Roses by Julie Garwood (Cole Clayborne is my Historical baby.)
*Fictional character you're secretly in love with? I love Sam Starrett.
*If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be? Gone Too Far.
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A toss-up between The Aristocats and Where the Wild Things Are
Do you ever read more than one book at a time?
Um...yeah. I've never been able to read just one book at a time.
Your favorite place to read?
Curled up in my hubby's recliner.
Do you ever read in public?
Of course.
Your book lending policy?
As long as I get it back, I'll lend a book to almost anyone. My valuable out-of-print titles, not so much.
Do you ever write in your books?
Depends on the book. Research books, heck yeah. Others, why would I?
Your favorite reading snack?
Um...tea...? lol
What's most money you've ever spent on a book?
I paid $225 for a box of Patricia Veryan books once. I think there were 24 or 25 books in it. Some of them were only worth a few dollars but a few were ones I would have had to pay upwards of $30 each. After selling off the ones I already had, it came out better than it sounds. Other than that, I've spent upwards of $20 for research books.
Your favorite three genres?
Historical romance, fantasy, mystery/thriller.
Your three favorite books?
Tough one...probably Holt's On the Night of the Seventh Moon, Veryan's The Mandarin of Mayfair, and a toss-up between Chase's Lord of Scoundrels, Chesney's The French Affair and Stuart's Lord of Danger. On second thought, those are all tied with a billion other books.
Fictional character you're secretly in love with?
Lord Derringer from my own books. Although, that's not much of a secret.
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be?
I wouldn't want to make any book required reading. I have too many control issues as it is.
Your favorite childhood book?-Charlotte's Web, hands down. I was also obsessed with the Babysitters' Club
Do you ever read more than one book at a time?
-Sometimes, but usually not more than one fiction book at a time
Your favorite place to read?
-In bed late at night while everyone else is sleeping. No distractions!
Do you ever read in public?
-I read everywhere
Your book lending policy?
-I love to share books
Do you ever write in your books?
-Only research-type books
Your favorite reading snack?
-Candy (this is definitely a problem for me) :)
What's most money you've ever spent on a book?
-Probably $25. I read pretty quickly so I have a hard time justifying spending money on books. I practically live at the library.
Your favorite three genres?
-Romance, Regency, Young Adult
Your three favorite books?
-All Jane Austen, but especially "Sense and Sensibility", All of the Harry Potters, "Gone With the Wind", most of Georgette Heyer (wait, that's more than 3!)
Fictional character you're secretly in love with?
-Hmm....hard to pick one. I'm a sucker for the Regency male (but who isn't?)
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be?
-I hate required reading; makes me feel like I'm back in school. Read whatever you want!!
This is a fun idea!Your favorite childhood book? - "The Witch of Blackbird Pond".
Do you ever read more than one book at a time? - Often 3-4. One romance, one non-fiction, and one non-romance fiction - then I just pick up whatever I'm in the mood for. Usually another audio book in the car too.
Your favorite place to read? - The loveseat in my living room.
Do you ever read in public? - Almost never leave the house without a book - just in case there's time to read.
Your book lending policy? - I have a couple of friends I know will return them. Other than that I don't lend unless I don't care if I get them back. I've been burned too many times!
Do you ever write in your books? - Never. I use little post-it flags to mark stuff if I'm reading for my book club.
Your favorite reading snack? - Don't really snack while reading. Love a Sonic drink (Coke or Cherry Limeade), though.
What's most money you've ever spent on a book? - Probably about $40.
Your favorite three genres? - Regency romance, nonfiction, historical mystery
Your three favorite books? - "Pride and Predujice" (Jane Austen - of course!); "With This Ring" (Carla Kelly); "The Ideal Bride" (Nonnie St. George)
Fictional character you're secretly in love with? - Mr. Darcy is the obvious one, but I'm also a sucker for Patricia Veryan's "stiff Upper lip", incredibly brave, self-sacrificing, self-deprecating heroes.
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be? - Just read "The Help" and it really touched me, so that would be the one this week.
My Favorite Childhood book: That is SO hard to answer! There are so many that I really loved and still love. I'd have to say two big ones for me are "There's No Such Thing as Dragons" and all of the "Little House" books.More then one book at a time? Of course. I not only read different types of books at the same time (fiction and non-fiction or reading with my husband or kids or alone) but I sometimes read 2 fiction books at a time by myself. My husband is always bewildered by that.
My favorite place to read is on either on the couch in my south facing back room during the winter (the sun hits it just right and makes it so nice) or in my bed.
I read in public whenever it is possible (it is less so these days now that I'm usually with at least one of my girls.) My husband and I read out loud to each other in public too when we get the chance.
I'm happy to lend books to people whenever they are interested.
I never write in a book unless it is a book for study. I wrote in text books in collage and now I mostly write in church related books for study (scriptures, lessons, etc).
My favorite snack for anything is chocolate in any form.
I'm afraid I had to spend up to $75 on several of my text books in school (thankfully I re-sold most of those). I don't really collect valuable books (I'm more of a public library/paperback/ebook fan these days)
My favorite three genres would have to be: Regency romance, fantasy, and historical fiction.
My favorite three books? EEK! That's almost as hard as my favorite book as a child. My list has to be topped with Pride and Prejudice. After that things get difficult. I really love the Scarlet Pimpernel, but anything by Georgette Heyer is also good. I also love the Harry Potter books, and the Lord of the Rings books are great. . . .Oh dear, I could go on and on.
Fictional character you're secretly in love with? - Well my husband could tell you that he shares my love with Mr. Darcy and Sir Percy Blakeney.
If I could make a book required reading what would it be? I don't know, there are so many I would really recommend (one is "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" a recent re-read of mine that I think people really should give a try), but I can't say there is one that I would want to be required.
KIKI wrote: "Cindy,Not a lot of people have read The Ideal Bride. What a hoot! Have you wear her other book?"
Yes, I have and I liked it too, but not quite as much. I guess she isn't writing anymore? I haven't ever seen anything else.
Your favorite childhood book? - I think I read the Little House series and Charlotte's Web the most times.Do you ever read more than one book at a time? - Generally only if it's a fiction and a non-fiction or two similarly different genres. Otherwise, it's too difficult to keep everything straight in my head.
Your favorite place to read? - Curled up on the sofa or in my bed.
Do you ever read in public? - Yes. I'll always take a book with me to appointments or other place where I might have a long wait.
Your book lending policy? - I'm rather picky about my books, so I usually only lend to trusted individuals who I'm pretty sure will return them and in the same condition they got them.
Do you ever write in your books? - Never
Your favorite reading snack? - I don't usually eat while reading.
What's most money you've ever spent on a book? - Around $30 for an OOP copy of Lorraine Heath's Always to Remember.
Your favorite three genres? - Outside of romance I read a little bit of everything, and can't say that I have any particular ones that are favorites. My favorite sub-genres of romance are historical, contemporary and paranormal.
Your three favorite books? - It's really hard to pick just three. I guess I'll go with Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, and Always to Remember by Lorraine Heath.
Fictional character you're secretly in love with? - Jamie Fraser from the Outlander series.
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be? - There are a lot of books I would encourage others to try at least once, but I don't know if I would want to require them to read it. I think people get more out of books when they read what suits their tastes.
My favorite childhood book would probably be A Wrinkle in Time. I also very much enjoyed the Trixie Belden series. Do I ever read more than one book at a time!? Most definitely! My husband and some friends think I am crazy, but I like to read a variety.
My favorite place to read is in the sun, on the beach! Or anyplace out in nature. Before bed is also a favorite. It helps me fall asleep. I have problems falling asleep otherwise.
Do you ever read in public? I read in waiting rooms, on buses, even at restaurants, if I am alone.
My booklending policy? I am not sure I have one. I am perfectly willing to lend books. I am afraid to borrow books, as I forget who I got them from. I have to pencil in it the name of the person, and I am a slow reader.
Do you ever write in your books. I like to put my name in a book and the date I got it, and later the date I read it, so that I remember that I did finish it! LOL I do enter that info in pencil since joining Book Swap.
Your favorite reading snack? I don't usually snack while reading, but when I go to the beach, I take a snack break from reading. I am sloppy eating and don't want to mess up the book.
What's the mos money I've ever spent on a book? It is less and less all the time, but other than text books in college, I probably never have paid more than $18.00. I do the library and ereaders on my Nook now. Or get a swapped book.
Your favorite three genres: Fantasy, young adult and romantic historical fiction.
Right now, my 3 favorite books are The Hunger Games, I Am Number Four, Two Moon Princess. Those are off the top of my head. I am reading Matched right now, and am loving it. There are just so many good books out there.
Fictional Character secretly in love with? Hmmm... several of the Inkheart characters: the daughter, her father, the firethrower, the boy from the 40 Thieves. Hard question.
One book I would like to require? Hmm... Dave Pelzer books: the true stories about The Lost Boy, and his other books are such and inspiration for youth of today. Dave did not let all the bad things in his life hold him back, or blame others. He was responsible for his success in life.
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Your favorite childhood book? Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine. I've read it so many times. I even started reading it to the hubs at one point. When my girls are a little older, I'll be reading it to them.Do you ever read more than one book at a time? Right now I'm reading Treasure Island, The Thirteenth Tale, and Fablehaven II. And since the time I started the first two, I have read three of the Percy Jackson novels. Treasure Island I like to take it slow and enjoy it. The Thirteenth Tale I love so much I'm afraid to finish it.
Your favorite place to read? I will read anywhere. As a kid/teen I would lay in bed. As long as I have chocolate, I don't care where I am.
Do you ever read in public? All the time. Waiting for the doctors, standing in line... I'm not afraid.
Your book lending policy? There is only one person that ever borrows any books, and she's much more responsible than I am.
Do you ever write in your books? I write my name and the date I finished it. If I'm going to give it to a thrift store or something I'll leave a note in it for the next person.
Your favorite reading snack? Chocolate. Specifically, Hershey's Nuggets. Either milk chocolate, milk choc with almonds, or the creamy toffee kind. Love me some chocolate.
What's most money you've ever spent on a book? I'm cheap and poor, so about $15. I go through most books fast so I prefer to borrow them. If we bought every book I read we'd be even poorer.
Your favorite three genres? I love a little of everything. Some days I'll read a romance, others I want a little Sci-fi. It changes with my mood/maturity level.
Your three favorite books? East by Edith Pattou, Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine, and the third one changes frequently. Today it's Percy Jackson novels. Tomorrow it could be Mockingjay.
Fictional character you're secretly in love with? Royce Westmoreland from Judith McNaught(y)'s Kingdom of Dreams. The book makes me blush, but *sigh*...
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be? That's hard. There are a few religious ones I'd suggest because they are what I believe, but to make it required would make some people push it away. I'll just go with Falling Up by Shel Silverstein. You can't go wrong with poetry for kids.
Your favorite childhood book? Books by judy blume, little house series, Nancy drew.Do you ever read more than one book at a time? didn't use to but do now
Your favorite place to read? on my swing in the backyard
Do you ever read in public? YES. My motto is never to be without a book.
Your book lending policy? would if someone asked but I get most of mine from the library so I don't own many.
Do you ever write in your books? If I give them as a gift I write to and from with a personal note.
Your favorite reading snack? don't read and eat unless it is lunch.
What's most money you've ever spent on a book? not sure I used to buy Danielle Steel the day they came out - $24.99?
Your favorite three genres? christin fiction, amish, clean romance
Your three favorite books? I love you forever, can't pick - way too many
Fictional character you're secretly in love with? I love the Baxter family (Karen Kingsbury) and I would love to live in Cedar Cove (debbie macomber) or Cape light (thomas kinkade)
Your favorite childhood book? I don't do favorites, and I didn't read much in my childhood anyway. Do you ever read more than one book at a time? Hardly. I dislike it, for not giving a book the respect it deserves, but I must occasionally for school and such.
Your favorite place to read? Anywhere, everywhere.
Do you ever read in public? Why wouldn't I? Of course I do!
Your book lending policy? I rarely have books (Library, baby!), but I'm always happy to share books with people. :)
Do you ever write in your books? Rarely, sometimes in books I read in school...
Your favorite reading snack? Anything easy.
What's most money you've ever spent on a book? Erm, $17 I believe, for my brother.
Your favorite three genres? I don't do favorites, but it's more romance than anything else. (Especially fantastical)
Your three favorite books? Nah. I don't do favorites.
Fictional character you're secretly in love with? the Beast
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be? Erm... I wouldn't-- everyone has their own tastes.
Your favorite childhood book?Good Night Moon and Holes
Do you ever read more than one book at a time?
Usually but one always dominates my time
Your favorite place to read?
In my bed or a comfy chair.
Do you ever read in public?
Always.
Your book lending policy?
Sadly, I have developed a fear of lending books. Whether it’s because people don’t give them back or because they destroy them, and so on, I’d rather just give them a list of recommendations or buy the book for them.
Do you ever write in your books?
Only if they are textbooks that I bought for school, otherwise never.
Your favorite reading snack?
Mini marshmallows.
What's the most money you've ever spent on a book?
ACK! I had to spend $200 on my Italian textbook, but I would never do that for a normal book that doesn’t harm my grade.
Your favorite three genres?
Young Adult, [Clean]Historical Fiction, Sci-Fi Fantasy
Your three favorite books?
Right Now…
Books: Hawksong, The Goose Girl, & Poison Study.
Series: The Morganville Vampires, Woundrous Strange Series, The Agency Series
Fictional character you're secretly in love with?
Jace Wayland from The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare.
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be?
I wouldn’t make it required I’d overly encourage kids to read Harry Potter.
I love reading people's answers. I've found a few new books I've never even heard of to add to my To-Read list. Thanks peeps!
Your favorite childhood book? The Black Stallion and Anne of Green GablesDo you ever read more than one book at a time? Yes
Your favorite place to read? Bathtub or bed
Do you ever read in public? Yes
Your book lending policy? Don't crease the cover and we're good. :)
Do you ever write in your books? Yes. I mark typos. Yes, I'm a nerd.
Your favorite reading snack? Hazelnut latte
What's most money you've ever spent on a book? $40 on the Chicago Manual of Style
Your favorite three genres? Historical fiction, mystery, thriller, literary
Your three favorite books? Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery, and gee...there are so many.
Fictional character you're secretly in love with? Depends on the day you ask me...
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be? Animals Make Us Human by Temple Grandin
"Do you ever write in your books? Yes. I mark typos. Yes, I'm a nerd."Oh my gosh, I totally do that, too. Even library books. It really bothers me to find typos in books.
I always read the spot where I think it's a typo a few times. Then I read it aloud to my husband (who is not a reader) and he and I laugh at how bad it sounds. Most of the books I read are borrowed, so I don't mark them. But my own, you'd better believe there's red pen goin' on in there.
Your favorite childhood book? The Chronicles of Narnia. Still one of my favourites today.Do you ever read more than one book at a time? Not really. I sometimes take a sabbatical from a really long book (a Dickens, for instance) to read something shorter and lighter for a little while, though.
Your favorite place to read? In bed. I don't know why, but I often find it easier to read at night. My imagination just seems to work better in the dark, as opposed to daytime when there are so many distractions!
Do you ever read in public? Sometimes.
Your book lending policy? Pretty much all of my friends are responsible, book-loving people, so I have no qualms in lending them my books. I generally make sure the books are covered in plastic first, so that the cover gets knocked around as little as possible.
Do you ever write in your books? No!!! I would never do such a thing to my precious books! I do keep a reading notebook, however, where I can make notes, write down definitions (I always keep a dictionary handy when I'm tackling one of my beloved Victorian classics!), and jot down any interesting quotes that I come across.
Your favorite reading snack? Apples!
What's the most money you've ever spent on a book? Mmm. . . probably $40 or thereabouts, for an art book.
Your favorite three genres? Classics, historical fiction, fantasy.
Your three favorite books? Seriously??? Hmm. . . Well, apart from Narnia and LOTR. . . Persuasion (fave Austen), Our Mutual Friend (fave Dickens), and The Blue Castle (fave Montgomery).
Fictional character you're secretly in love with? Henry Tilney. . . <3 <3 <3
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be? I don't know. . . I always hated being told what to read! I was homeschooled, and I read the classics because I wanted to, not because my teacher (Mummy, LOL) made me. If I had been made to read them, rather than discovering and enjoying them of my own accord, I don't think my love of literature would ever have been able to develop! Human nature's a funny thing, isn't it? :P
Your favourite childhood book? Peter Pan - it's also an all time favouriteDo you ever read more than one book at a time? All the time!
Your favorite place to read? Somewhere cosy
Do you ever read in public? I read everywhere
Your book lending policy? I lend to my friends, but if they damage a book of mine, I'll expect them to replace it, obviously vice versa
Do you ever write in your books? NEVER! I hate it when people do that. It's desecration. (I have a very strong opinion on this :))
Your favorite reading snack? Ritz crackers...yum!
What's the most money you've ever spent on a book? $25?
Your favorite three genres? Fairytales Retold, Fantasy, Classics
Your three favorite books? Good grief. The Blue Castle by L. M. Montgomery, Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie, and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Fictional character you're secretly in love with? Henry Tilney from Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen...sigh
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be? The Bible
Isn't he wonderful? I wish he could walk right out of the book and we could go for a walk and just talk about everything and anything :)
Your favorite childhood book? The Secret GardenDo you ever read more than one book at a time? Frequently
Your favorite place to read? Sprawled across my bed
Do you ever read in public? I take a book with me everywhere I go
Your book lending policy? I lend books to family & occasionally to my reading friends
Do you ever write in your books? Occasionally. I always highlight & write marginal comments if it is a doctrinal book.
Your favorite reading snack? It depends on my mood. Lately I've enjoyed orange sections.
What's most money you've ever spent on a book? Probably about $40-$50 for a coffee-table book.
Your favorite three genres? Historical, mystery, classic.
Your three favorite books? Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier & Follow the River by James Alexander Thom.
Fictional character you're secretly in love with? Can't think of any. I prefer to stick with my non-fictional husband!
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be? I've always hated required reading, so prefer to allow choice.
Your favorite childhood book? I had too many to name, but Peppermints in the Parlor comes to mind. Also, anything by Diana Wynne Jones.Do you ever read more than one book at a time? Constantly.
Your favorite place to read? A comfortable couch.
Do you ever read in public? Yup, I carry a book with me almost everytime I leave the house.
Your book lending policy? If I loved it and someone is interested in reading it, I will lend it.
Do you ever write in your books? All the time. Unfortunately, I am a bit behind on the publishing of my efforts.
Your favorite reading snack? Whatever I am in the mood for.
What's most money you've ever spent on a book? Textbooks for school got pretty expensive, but for pleasure, I think I bought one book for $40 once.
Your favorite three genres? Clean Romance, YA, Historical Fiction
Your three favorite books? At the moment the top three are: Jane Eyre, The Rogue Knight, and "Living Sacrifice" (unpublished novel)
Fictional character you're secretly in love with? Ilias Hadrian Aleron. He is a main character in "Living Sacrifice." I probably love him best because out of all my characters, he most closely resembles my husband.
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be? Bible.
"Your favorite childhood book?
Beatrix Potter probably Peter Rabbit
Do you ever read more than one book at a time? Yes, my friend Mare taught me to do this as she does it but before a few years ago it was very unusual for me to do this.
Your favorite place to read? in bed
Do you ever read in public? yes
Your book lending policy? I don't anymore as I have lost way too many books that way. I will trade tho or simply give a book.
Do you ever write in your books?..." Yes, my books are highlighted and in the front I write my name and the first day I read the book, then under that the second time I read the book. Now my pages have stars with notes for neverending questions. If a book is very valuable like Werner Lind's book I do not write in it. He autographed it for me so I have to keep it in pristine condition. My copy of Penmarric probably has the most notes. I even keep some books in freezer bags in order to keep them in mint condition. I have a first edition of a Daphne Du Maurier.
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Beatrix Potter probably Peter Rabbit
Do you ever read more than one book at a time? Yes, my friend Mare taught me to do this as she does it but before a few years ago it was very unusual for me to do this.
Your favorite place to read? in bed
Do you ever read in public? yes
Your book lending policy? I don't anymore as I have lost way too many books that way. I will trade tho or simply give a book.
Do you ever write in your books?..." Yes, my books are highlighted and in the front I write my name and the first day I read the book, then under that the second time I read the book. Now my pages have stars with notes for neverending questions. If a book is very valuable like Werner Lind's book I do not write in it. He autographed it for me so I have to keep it in pristine condition. My copy of Penmarric probably has the most notes. I even keep some books in freezer bags in order to keep them in mint condition. I have a first edition of a Daphne Du Maurier.
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Your favorite childhood book? I read so many, I don't have a favorite...there are a lot of great children's authors out there. I really like Frindle though. It's cute.Do you ever read more than one book at a time? Yeah, but I read so fast that sometimes I miss details...my eyes automatically go to dialogue.
Your favorite place to read? In bed or on our new couch!
Do you ever read in public? Yes! I got a kindle and it has saved me from boring waits in doctor's offices and such.
Your book lending policy? Sometimes. It depends on the person and if they take care of the book.
Do you ever write in your books? Sometimes. I always write in cookbooks! :)
Your favorite reading snack? hmm. Difficult. If I could eat it all the time and not get fat, then Symphony bars with the toffee and nuts. And popcorn. And bugles. And white chocolate covered pretzels.
What's most money you've ever spent on a book? My husband was looking over my shoulder and said, "Just one book or a day of book buying?" I guess I go on sprees...let's see, not including textbooks, $30-40?
Your favorite three genres? Clean romance, Inspirational, Young adult, and if I may be permitted another one, scientific books.
Your three favorite books? Too difficult.
Fictional character you're secretly in love with? That's a long list, too.
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be? I would just make it required to read period. People don't know what they are missing!
I somehow didn't see the snak thingie here!
Your favorite reading snack? gluten free Kettle chips with organic yogurt
What's most money you've ever spent on a book?
in college I had to spend $50.00 for an art history book which I could ill afford. I guess I've spent the most on art books. Maybe $75.00. They are always expensive.
Your favorite three genres? Clean romance, Oh, so glad you like scientific books too Anne~! Right now I am reading a radical book about arthritis. I also liked The Coming Plague and Fever which I picked up in Boston a few years back and read on the plane coming home. I like Historical Romance mainly Norah Lofts and Mary Stewart.
Your three favorite books? Afternoon of an Autocrat,
the Coming Plague, Osler's Web, and Twilight!
Fictional character you're secretly in love with? it used to be Rhett Butler but now I guess it would be Edward Cullen (blush).....and at my age! LOL!
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be? Afternoon of an Autocrat! and the Bible....so many people never open a Bible anymore...its pitiful.
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Your favorite reading snack? gluten free Kettle chips with organic yogurt
What's most money you've ever spent on a book?
in college I had to spend $50.00 for an art history book which I could ill afford. I guess I've spent the most on art books. Maybe $75.00. They are always expensive.
Your favorite three genres? Clean romance, Oh, so glad you like scientific books too Anne~! Right now I am reading a radical book about arthritis. I also liked The Coming Plague and Fever which I picked up in Boston a few years back and read on the plane coming home. I like Historical Romance mainly Norah Lofts and Mary Stewart.
Your three favorite books? Afternoon of an Autocrat,
the Coming Plague, Osler's Web, and Twilight!
Fictional character you're secretly in love with? it used to be Rhett Butler but now I guess it would be Edward Cullen (blush).....and at my age! LOL!
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be? Afternoon of an Autocrat! and the Bible....so many people never open a Bible anymore...its pitiful.
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Have you read the Female Brain? It explains so much about why women are the way they are.
Your favorite childhood book? Arm in Arm
The Black Stallion
The Chronicles of Narnia
Do you ever read more than one book at a time?
Absolutely! I do it all the time.
Your favorite place to read?
Laying underneath the covers of my bed.
Do you ever read in public?
Yes. Especially when I'm waiting for something I know is going to take a long time.
Your book lending policy?
If I have it you can borrow it. There are a few books that I won't lend because I don't want to lose them but otherwise why not share the love?
Do you ever write in your books?
Only to mark my scriptures. :)
Your favorite reading snack?
Anything
What's most money you've ever spent on a book?
$350 bucks for my Intro to Med/Surg book.
Your favorite three genres?
Fantasy
Romance
Classic Literature
Your three favorite books?
Hmm. Right now the all time favorites are:
The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe
The Lord of The Rings
Pride and Prejudice
But more recent reads that are my favorites are:
Catherine Called Birdie
The Thirteenth Tale
Frederica
Fictional character you're secretly in love with?
Well, sheesh, Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy,Esq of course!
But when I read some of the answers, I'd have to agree about Henry Tilney too. Love him!
I also had a huge crush on Jamie Fraser in Outlander, then had to cut that short when it came to the wedding night chapter. Had gracefully bow out of that one. Not a clean romance, ya see. But I didn't know that til it was too late.
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be?
I think the Bible, especially the New Testament!
FAVORITE CHILDHOOD BOOK? I've gotta say i loved star girl when i was little.
DO YOU EVER READ MORE THAN ONE BOOK AT A TIME?
I do it all the time.
YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO READ?
In my bedroom or on my couch.
DO YOU EVER READ IN PUBLIC?
If i know I'll be sitting around doing nothing.
YOUR BOOK LENDING POLICY?
I only give certain people books when i know they will return them.
DO YOU EVER WRITE IN YOUR BOOKS?
Not really.
YOUR FAVORITE READING SNACK?
Chips.
WHAT'S THE MOST MONEY YOU HAVE EVER SPENT ON A BOOK?
About $10
YOUR FAVORITE THREE GENRES?
Clean Romance, Fantasy, Young Adult.
YOUR THREE FAVORITE BOOKS?
Oh this is a toughy. i can only think of series. The bone city series, Harry Potter series, and of course the Twilight series.
FICTIONAL CHARACTER YOU'RE SECRETLY IN LOVE WITH?
This is a tough one too. It depends on the book I'm reading at the time. It ranges from Mr. Darcy, to Ian O'Shea(The Host), to Peeta Mellark, To Edward Cullen, to... well you get the point. i could go on and on.
IF YOU SOMEHOW COULD MAKE ONE BOOK REQUIRED READING FOR EVERYONE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Huh i don't even know cuz people have just different tastes in books.
Your favorite childhood book? The Velveteen Rabbit.
Do you ever read more than one book at a time?
Holy cow yes. It’s a sickness. I usually have at least four scattered about.
Your favorite place to read?
Bed.
Do you ever read in public?
Yup, all the time. The airport, parks, restaurants, the gym...
Your book lending policy?
I don’t mind lending but I have nameplates in all my books.
Do you ever write in your books?
I have been know to edit books I’m reading.
Your favorite reading snack?
Popcorn!
What's most money you've ever spent on a book?
I’m bad. I’m too impatient to wait for paperbacks. I pay full price for new hardbacks. $20 maybe?
Your favorite three genres?
Mystery, romance (clean of course) and historical
Your three favorite books?
Such a hard question. Like choosing a favorite child ;-) I’m going to go with The Witch of Blackbird Pond, Pride and Prejudice and Anne of Green Gables. I know the two are young books but I still read them at least once a year.
Fictional character you're secretly in love with?
Well Mr. Darcy of course, but it’s no secret. Nat from Witch of Blackbird Pond. Gilbert Blythe. Wesley from The Princess Bride. Kester Woodseaves from Precious Bane.
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be?
I’m going to say A Thousand Splendid Suns. It changed me.
Your favorite childhood book? Make Way for Ducklings! I seriously remember reading that and listening to it on tape every week for lab day in elementary school. I loved the Little Critter books and Amelia Bedelia. And the Just So stories.Do you ever read more than one book at a time? I never used to, but once I started reading more...boring books, I add a mix. So right now, I'm working on a biography and a nonfiction and then have read several fun fiction books in between. And of course, I'll mix my scripture reading in there as well.
Your favorite place to read? In my car. Or somewhere outside, if it's nice. But I do the most reading in my bed.
Do you ever read in public? Yes. If I have a book on me, and some wait time, I'm reading.
Your book lending policy? Happy to do it, as long as I know you'll give them back.
Do you ever write in your books? Just my scriptures. I'll take copious notes there. I used to write in text books. But for regular reading...no.
Your favorite reading snack? Anything I can eat with one hand.
What's most money you've ever spent on a book? $30 for a fiction book. I don't count text books, which are ridiculous.
Your favorite three genres? Romance, Historical Fiction, Young Adult
Your three favorite books? How do you pick just three? I love the Pink Carnation Series! The Hunger Game Series. And then the third changes depending on my mood.
Fictional character you're secretly in love with? Oh goodness. Mr. Knightly. Turnip Fitzhugh. Peeta. And Gale. Jamie Frasier. John Thornton. Neville Longbottom. Licoln from Attachments. I could go on and on and on.
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be? Probably the Hunger Games, just because it is fun and there are important topics to pull out of it, if you want to think that deeply.
Shelli wrote: "Your favorite childhood book? Make Way for Ducklings! I seriously remember reading that and listening to it on tape every week for lab day in elementary school. I loved the Little Critter books and..."Did you find the Pink Carnation series clean? It looks interesting, but is not on the bookshelf. I'd love to know!
Kat
Your favorite childhood book? A New Coat for Anna, my grandmother read it to me all the time
Do you ever read more than one book at a time?
All the time
Your favorite place to read?
Outside in a chair with sunglasses on...but I rarely have the chance to go outside and read, I normally read in bed.
Do you ever read in public?
Yeah, at the doctors or other long waits, I might read some in the bookstore if I'm not sure I'll like the book beforehand
Your book lending policy?
Only to people who love books as much as I do and I trust to give them back
Do you ever write in your books?
Rarely, and if I do, it's just my name
Your favorite reading snack?
apples
What's most money you've ever spent on a book?
Do college textbooks count? Haha. On a novel? I'm really not sure
Your favorite three genres?
Romance, YA, fantasy
Your three favorite books?
Little Women, Pride and Prejudice, The Hunger Games
Fictional character you're secretly in love with?
Peeta from the Hunger Games, Snape from Harry Potter (that really is a secret, lol, I've never admitted it), Mr. Darcy (but everyone loves him), Howl from Howl's Moving Castle, Atticus from To Kill A Mockingbird, Schmendrick from The Last Unicorn, Colonel Brandon, John Thornton
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be?
The Giver...it's probably required at some schools already, but it wasn't at mine. It was very thought-provoking for me.
Oh I love Snape too! Whew. Someone else admitted it, so I will too :-)
Katherine wrote: "Shelli wrote: "Your favorite childhood book? Make Way for Ducklings! I seriously remember reading that and listening to it on tape every week for lab day in elementary school. I loved the Little Cr..."Kat,
I know this question wasn't addressed to me but I thought I would tell you. :-) The Pink Carnation Series are not clean. Every book but the second to last one have had at least one sex scene in them. They are pretty mild and easily skipped but they are still there.
Hope that helps.
Katherine wrote: Is the Pink Carnation Series Clean"From the standards based in this group that I've read, I would not classify The Pink Series as "clean." Based on my personal standards, I do think they are clean and well worth the read.
Like Cortney mentioned above, the sex scenes are really mild. I discovered the series in the "General Fiction" section, which is what justified my first purchase and was instantly hooked.
They are not bodice-ripper novels, where the author is using every excuse to get the two to hook up. So you've got to go with your own judgment. And they are not overly descriptive. The scenes are meant to further along the relationship, not get the reader's blood pumping.
However, Mischief of Mistletoe, by Lauren Willig, is clean (it's sort of a divergent book from the series). And it's really fun read!
Your favorite childhood book?I never really read books as a child other than the Bible.
Do you ever read more than one book at a time?
All the time!
Your favorite place to read?
In bed or in the bath tub. I also really enjoy listening to audio books on my Ipod and cleaning house
Do you ever read in public?
I always have my Ipad with books on it with the hope of reading but can never concentrate enough to read in public
Your book lending policy?
I will lend them as long as I get them back in the same condition.
Do you ever write in your books?
I usually scratch out any curse words I read in paper books.
Your favorite reading snack?
Nothing usually
What's most money you've ever spent on a book?
$15.00
Your favorite three genres?
Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy/Time Travel Romance
Your three favorite books?
The Twilight Saga, A Crimson Frost by Marcia Lynn McClure, Queen in Exile by Donna Hatch
Fictional character you're secretly in love with?
Well of course Edward Cullen and then Sir Broderick (A Crimson Frost)
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be?
A Crimson Forst
Sherry Lynn wrote: "If I could somehow make one book required reading for everyone -- in this group (!!) Or in the entire world? Maybe Antoine de Saint-Exupery's The Little Prince. It always makes me cry. "It is the time you have wasted for your rose that makes your rose so important." That's about as perfect, and universal, as a book can get. "I agree.
Your favorite childhood book? Not one book, but a series: The Five Find-Outers and Dog by Enid Blydon.Do you ever read more than one book at a time? Never when I am completely engrossed.
Your favorite place to read? My comfortable sofa-cum bed, which has also moonlighted as my bed for some years now.
Do you ever read in public? While waiting for the metro or standing in line for a bus or between classes.
Your book lending policy? Try not to. I worry about them when we are apart.
Do you ever write in your books? My name and sometimes the meaning of words that keep frustrating me.
Your favorite reading snack? Depend on how hungry I am. If not then I dont eat while I read.
What's most money you've ever spent on a book? Haven't started earning yet so I can't answer this as I would like to. From my pocket money I have spent at most 750/- or $16.
Your favourite three genres? Folklore, Historicals (especially Regency and Victorian romances), Mysteries, Heist and cat burglar stories and books on History and Mythology.
Your three favorite books? The Jane Austen omnibus (hey, it's in a single book!), Hotel by Arthur Hailey and Jane Eyre.
[Also, North and South, Charles Dicken's works, Jim Corbett's books, Under the Greenwood Tree, The Secret Garden, Heidi, Around the World in Eighty Days, The Lost World by A.C. Doyle, The Grand Sophy By Heyer, The Odyssey, Grimms' Fairy tales,...]
Fictional character you're secretly in love with? The Beast. (esp. Robin McKinley's Beast)
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be? A Thesaurus. (No, really.) Also, Robert Frost's poems.
Your favorite childhood book?
Madeline when I was really little, and Ella Enchanted in Middle School.
Do you ever read more than one book at a time?
Almost always, but never more than three. If I get four going, I lose interest in the stories.
Your favorite place to read?
Curled up in a comfy chair with a blanket.
Do you ever read in public?
Sure.
Your book lending policy?
I don't lend often, but I'm pretty easygoing when I do. I don't get mad, I just might not lend to someone a second time if they ruin or lose a book.
Do you ever write in your books?
No. I did once for a lit. class, and I REALLY didn't like it.
Your favorite reading snack?
Chocolate or tea.
What's the most money you've ever spent on a book?
Not including text books, twenty-something.
Your three favorite genres?
I've pretty much stuck to fantasy, but I like other stuff too and I'd like to start reading more variety.
Your three favorite books?
Harry Potter series(can't pick just one), Singers of Nevya series, and Pride and Prejudice.
Fictional character you're secretly in love with?
Mr. Darcy hands down.
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be?
The Harry Potter series. I'm really tired of people just saw the movies talking about it like they read them. I do like that Thesaurus idea though :)
Madeline when I was really little, and Ella Enchanted in Middle School.
Do you ever read more than one book at a time?
Almost always, but never more than three. If I get four going, I lose interest in the stories.
Your favorite place to read?
Curled up in a comfy chair with a blanket.
Do you ever read in public?
Sure.
Your book lending policy?
I don't lend often, but I'm pretty easygoing when I do. I don't get mad, I just might not lend to someone a second time if they ruin or lose a book.
Do you ever write in your books?
No. I did once for a lit. class, and I REALLY didn't like it.
Your favorite reading snack?
Chocolate or tea.
What's the most money you've ever spent on a book?
Not including text books, twenty-something.
Your three favorite genres?
I've pretty much stuck to fantasy, but I like other stuff too and I'd like to start reading more variety.
Your three favorite books?
Harry Potter series(can't pick just one), Singers of Nevya series, and Pride and Prejudice.
Fictional character you're secretly in love with?
Mr. Darcy hands down.
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be?
The Harry Potter series. I'm really tired of people just saw the movies talking about it like they read them. I do like that Thesaurus idea though :)
Your favorite childhood book? The Black Stallion Series by Walter Farley (Love, love, love these…and there were a lot of them.)Do you ever read more than one book at a time? Sometimes –I try not to but if a book does not keep my attention I can stray.
Your favorite place to read? At night in bed –to the annoyance of my hubby.
Do you ever read in public? Of course – and more so now that I have an IPhone. Yay!
Your book lending policy? If the book isn’t a keeper I usually give it away to a friend
Do you ever write in your books? Yes
Your favorite reading snack? Sparkling water
What's most money you've ever spent on a book? $75 on a coffee table book—on the West and cowboy, of course! ((:^>
Your favorite three genres? Western Historical Romance/ Travel Tales (A Woman’s Europe is fantastic!) /Religion
Your three favorite books? 1. Where the Wind Blows 2. Montana Dawn 3. Lonesome Dove
Fictional character you're secretly in love with? Luke McCutcheon
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be? The Bible
Your favorite childhood book? The Just William books by Richmal Crompton. I was going to meet William and marry him - no matter that had he been real he'd have been older than my grandad!
Do you ever read more than one book at a time?
Occasionally but I usually dedicate myself to one book at a time for pleasure reading. School reading is another matter entirely.
Your favorite place to read?
If the weather is nice, outside in the garden. If it isn't, curled up on the sofa.
Do you ever read in public?
Yes, I read almost daily when travelling by bus and train.
Your book lending policy?
I don't have anyone to lend them to here! Most people around me don't speak English. If I read one I think my mother will like then I'll usually pass it on to her when she next visits.
Do you ever write in your books?
So close to never that I'm happy saying never. I like to keep my books as clean as possible with only small reminders - fingerprints, ink smudges, maybe a crumb.
Your favorite reading snack?
At the moment it seems to be copious amounts of tea. Unfortunately, that means I keep having to interrupt my reading in order to visit the loo.
What's most money you've ever spent on a book?
20 euros on hardback editions.
Your favorite three genres?
Historical / Fantasy / Mystery
Your three favorite books?
Silent on the Moor / Devil's Cub / Black Beauty
Fictional character you're secretly in love with?
Nicholas Brisbane :p And William Brown in the past, but he's stuck at 10 years old and I kinda grew up :(
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be?
None. If I am required to read a book I inevitably hate it. People should be allowed to make their own choices.
I've just read through everyone's answers and honestly I'm surprised by the number of people who would make the Bible required reading. I have to ask whether these people would be willing to read the religious texts pertaining to other religions in return for requiring others to read theirs, such as the Koran or the Tipitaka?
Your favorite childhood book? *** The Luckiest Girl by Beverly ClearlyDo you ever read more than one book at a time? *** Rarely.
Your favorite place to read? *** Before bed.
Do you ever read in public? *** Not lately. Usually knitting cuz I can do that when distracted.
Your book lending policy? **** I lend them out and give them away. I feel like the books are happiest when they're being read. :)
Do you ever write in your books? *** No. Never.
Your favorite reading snack? *** Coffee if early. Water if it's late.
What's most money you've ever spent on a book? *** $26ish for Hardback...rarely though. I prefer paperback.
Your favorite three genres? *** Young Adult, Chick Lit, Contemporary Romance
Your three favorite books? *** That's a tough one! Today, I'll pick: Every Boy's Got One by Meg Cabot, Just Listen by Sarah Dessen, and Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Fictional character you're secretly in love with? *** Whichever character I'm writing. :)
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be? *** Everyone has different tastes so I'd want them to read something that suits what they like.
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Your favorite childhood book?Lady and the Tramp, I’d say. Still am totally in love with that story.
Do you ever read more than one book at a time?
Seldom. Sometimes when going through a story collection or when reading something scientific.
Your favorite place to read?
Sitting in my window.
Do you ever read in public?
I used to read on the beach, when we went there. I’m not much of a water rat, and one can’t watch people all day long (actually, I guess I could).
Your book lending policy?
On one hand I love to lend out books, it’s always nice to have someone to talk about a book you read, but on the other hand I got so many books back aged years in the shortest of times that I’ve grown more reluctant of it.
Do you ever write in your books?
Gosh, no!
Your favorite reading snack?
Does coffee count as snack?
Sometimes potato chips or a soft cake, but it’s such a hassle to keep your fingers clean with those.
What's most money you've ever spent on a book?
Round hundred dollars.
Your favorite three genres?
Science Fiction
Horror
Urban Fantasy
Your three favorite books?
2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke
Reality Forbidden by Philip E. High
Watership Down by Richard Adams
Fictional character you're secretly in love with?
I guess Anna Cornick from Patricia Briggs Alpha & Omega books would currently be closest. Her Jesse from the Mercy books if I was like a quarter century younger. :)
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be?
Couldn’t say from top off my head.
Maybe Haldeman's The Forever War
Hello all! I'm new to the group. Took me a while to figure out how to post. LOLI will have a "clean romance" coming out this year from Astraea Press - DOUBLE CROSSING - which is a "twist" on True Grit on the 1869 transcontinental train. When Lily Granville's father is murdered, she vows to track the killer - but soon realizes she is no longer the hunter, but the prey.
HERE'S MY "HISTORY" of book reading:
Your favorite childhood book?
Wow. The Little House series, but also the first 14 Trixie Belden books. Got my "thirst" for mystery early, I guess.
Do you ever read more than one book at a time?
Heavens, yes. I currently have 4 going...
Your favorite place to read?
At night, right before bed, IN bed. :-)
Do you ever read in public?
Absolutely. Doctor's office, waiting for whatever, whenever. If I don't have a book, I panic.
Your book lending policy?
Er. Once they're in my hands... but I only lend to my daughter. I wouldn't mind swapping - will have to look into that.
Do you ever write in your books?
Only in my writing craft books. Usually not.
Your favorite reading snack?
Choccccccccccolate. I also read during meals. :-)
What's the most money you've ever spent on a book?
Hmm. A research book - around $60.
Your favorite three genres?
Historical mystery, historical, suspense
Your three favorite books?
Jane Eyre, Bronte. LOTR, Tolkien. P&P, Austen.
Fictional character you're secretly in love with?
Aragorn, of course.
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be?
Tough question. I hated required most reads, but maybe Shakespeare's Macbeth. Fascinating.
I'm so thrilled to find another Trixie Belden fan! I love those books. I quit collecting them around number 13. Were there more? I liked the early ones best and was totally smitten with Jim Frayne.
I also loved Trixie - sadly I barely remember them secondary to the sheer amount of stuff that has stacked up in my brain since I was a kid a looooong time ago.
I went to Amazon and looked up the series. The last date of publication I saw was 1980, and it was thirty something. One of them was priced at over two hundred dollars.
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Do you ever read more than one book at a time? Sometimes, but not usually
Your favorite place to read? In bed, last thing I do at night to relax before I go to sleep
Do you ever read in public? Sure!
Your book lending policy? I only lend out books if I can resign myself to the possibility that I'll never see it again.
Do you ever write in your books? I write in the margins of my research books. It was really hard to convince myself that it was okay to do that, though!
Your favorite reading snack? I snack more with TV than I do with reading.
What's most money you've ever spent on a book? Maybe $40 for a research book? But I sure don't do that very often!
Your favorite three genres? historical novels, Regency romances, historical mysteries
Your three favorite books? The Three Musketeers, These Old Shades, Charmed Life
Fictional character you're secretly in love with? Aramis from The Three Musketeers and Rob Marcel, the hero of my first novel (still unpublished, but going through a long-awaited rewrite in 2011)
If you somehow could make one book required reading for everyone, what would it be? The Three Musketeers It's a great adventure for readers, and for writers, it's a great study in dialogue and pacing.
Your turn, Kiki!