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[Neko]

Tintin...lol I used to spike my fringe like his and pretend to go on adventures as a child.

Do you prefer long novels or short ones?

[Susan]

It all depends on the story, and how much time it needs.

Speaking of stories, do you prefer novels or short stories?

[Suz]

Novels.

Who is your go to author where you know you don't have to think twice?

[Neko]

Amy Tan

Do you like puzzles as in jigsaw puzzles?

[Suz]

Yep I kind of end up doing the kids ones of they're not too hard and can be put away (no room for big ones)

When was the last time you bought a book?

[Susan]

Two days ago.

Do you have access to a good public library?

[Noelene]

Our closest library is over 15 km away. Up until a few years ago before amalgamation of shires you had to pay a hefty fee of over $70 per person for the privilege of using it. It is now free and has had a major upgrade and is wonderful, but too far away as public transport is limited here for a lot of people to access.

I will join again once I have the time to spend hours just sitting. ( Retirement plan)

What is your preferred length of novel?

[Susan]

Noelene wrote: "Our closest library is over 15 km away. Up until a few years ago before amalgamation of shires you had to pay a hefty fee of over $70 per person for the privilege of using it."

That's outrageous! My public library is free, and we have an excellent public transport system, but I haven't yet seen any of the books I requested over six months ago, despite being (allegedly) No. 1 in the queue. Grrr!

Re the preferred length for a novel, as I mentioned above, it depends on the story, and how much time it needs. But if I had to be more specific, I'd go for the Goldilocks option — not so short that it feels insubstantial, and not so long that it seems it will never end.

Do you enjoy memoirs?

[Suz]

Yes I do.

Do you enjoy reading a lot of non fiction, or occasional?

[Sally906]

Very occasionally - then mostly travel memoirs :)


When our weather is hot do you like reading books set in winter and vice versa?

[Neko]

Nah never thought of doing that actually.

Can you speed read?

[Susan]

I learned to speed read in primary school, and became pretty good at it, but I never do it these days. I prefer to linger over my books, especially if the writing is worth savouring — which may explain why I don't read as many books as some others here!

Where do you acquire most of your books?

[Noelene]

At the moment I am winning more than I am buying (entering competitions is one of my hobbies) after that it is the Book sale run by lifeline and swapping with friends.

What is the best prize you have ever won

[Susan]

Noelene wrote: "At the moment I am winning more than I am buying (entering competitions is one of my hobbies)..."

Wow — you are doing well!

When I was teenager, I won an LP in a contest run by the local paper. It was an obscure band I was crazy about, and I suspect I was the only person who entered the competiton.

Do you listen to music while you read?

[Neko]

no i find it's way too distracting.

what do you like to do on grey days?

[Susan]

Curl up with a good book!

Have you already started thinking about your 2016 reading list?

[Ryan]

I've been so busy this year my 2016 reading list is likely to closely resemble my 2015 reading list.

How many hours a week do you spend on television?

[Susan]

Ryan wrote: "I've been so busy this year my 2016 reading list is likely to closely resemble my 2015 reading list."

LOL!

None. We have been known to binge-watch entire TV series on DVD or iTunes, but we never watch free-to-air TV.

Do you use social media (apart from Goodreads)?

[Neko]

yep

what is your all time favorite drink (even if out of production)?

[Noelene]

Portello ( non- alcoholic), Stones Ginger Wine and English breakfast tea - That covers a wide range.

What is your favourite app

[Neko]

instagram cause i use it to document my beers..lol

do you use im?

[Susan]

No, not my cup of tea.

Do you use Pinterest?

[Noelene]

Use it occasionally, mostly craft ideas.


What novel/s could you never finish reading?

[Susan]

The Tin Drum Gah!

Permanent Midnight Urk! (Although my husband enjoyed it and has semi-persuaded me to give it another try, maybe.)

Has a book recommendation/gift/loan from someone in your real life made you rethink your view of that person?

[Neko]

Nah, just like we say 'never judge a book by its cover'..Applies to the person too.

Have you ever danced in the rain before?

[Susan]

Now that you ask, I don't think I have — but I have definitely run in the rain!

Do you still have any of your textbooks from school/uni?

[Neko]

Yes, I still have a few of those.

Do you like to read hyped up books or prefer to stay away from them?

[Susan]

The more hyped up a book is, the less I want to read it. I may check it out after the buzz has died down; I like to make up my own mind, in my own time, rather than being swept along in the initial frenzy.

Repeating Noelene's question: What novel/s could you never finish reading?

[★ Jess]

Any of the Harry Potter books.

A book you would love to see perfectly adapted to film or Tv?

[Neko]

Nah cause I love my own imagination more.

What toppings must you get on Pizza?

[Susan]

None — because I don't like pizza!

Do you still buy cookbooks?

[Neko]

Yes, but not for personal use though.

Are you looking forward to the end of the year?

[Susan]

No more so than usual, as we're not planning to do anything special over Christmas/New Year.

Has 2015 been a good year for you?

[Neko]

First half of 2015 was the worst I've ever experienced in my life(due to a number of different things). However, as we're now into the later half some things have improved and I'm a lot better.

What is one of your guilty pleasures w/food?

[Susan]

@Laura — sorry to hear that, but glad that things are looking up for you!

Raisin Toast

Can you/do you read books in other languages?

[Neko]

Kinda but not really anymore..lol And it was never a novel either more like kid books.

Do you like to listen to the radio or only your own music?


@Susan - Thanks! Me too, very much so :)

[Susan]

I only listen to my own music.

Have you met any authors in real life, and if so, who?

[Neko]

John Marsden

Is under your bed tidy?

[Suz]

No, have terrible wardrobe space in this house. Sooo annoying!

What are you happy about this day?

[Susan]

It's a beautiful day — a little chilly to hit the park, but as soon as the weather warms up, we'll be out there with our soccer ball and hula-hoop!

Have you recently re-discovered any childhood pleasures?

[Susan]

Looks like I've killed the thread, so I'll answer my own question:

Kaleidoscopes!

When you watch TV/films, do you do other things as well?

[Suz]

Good question Susan! Yes, a very biiiig yes! I get in trouble off everyone around here for doing everything but watch. Especially read ;))

What was funny that you saw/experienced today?

[Neko]

I laughed at a kitten on TV if you can include that...Yesterday was better though..My Mum, sister and I were rolling on the floor laughing over a mishearing by my Mum. It was so funny Mum had to walk out of the room to calm herself down. Then when she re-entered she asked what was so funny and neither myself or sister could really remember! lol

Do you make friends easily?

[Suz]

Great story Laura :))

Yes.

When was the last time you went for a walk?

[Suz]

I killed the thread ;)

I walked master 3 year old to the park on Sunday.

What book have you been hanging to read but can't seem to get your hands on a copy?

[Noelene]

Don't hang out for books just let them come into my life as a matter of course. Friends giving them to me, a win on Goodreads, or a purchase at a Bookfair, charity shops.

What season do you prefer your novels you read to be set in?

[Neko]

Doesn't worry me..Actually never thought of it tbh.

Do you work full time or part time?

[Noelene]

Full time but currently on 16 weeks leave ( 6 weeks holidays and 10 weeks long service leave)

Where would you travel if you were going on your first overseas holiday?

[Suz]

New York! I would loooove that.

Have you bought a book to discover you already own it?

[Sally906]

Too many times to mention - I also recently pre-ordered an ebook on both kobo and amazon and they both downloaded on the same day. I also requested a book for a review from a publisher - forgot I had and preordered it. The ARC arrived and luckily I was able to cancel the pre-order. SIGH. So I now have a preordered shelf here on goodreads - and a requested so I don't do it again...In theory......I can only hope ;)



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