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I rarely quit but will. I will put aside and go back though and /or read another at the same time. Latest time you read outside your normal genre.. Were you surprised by it and enjoyed it, or dislike it like you assumed you would?
The last book I read outside my normal genre was The Fairy Wren, which is much lighter than my usual fare. I enjoyed it a great deal.Do you enjoy reading books which require you to suspend your disbelief, or do you prefer realism?
Realism, I'm quite bad with genres that require a good imagination. I don't read sci fi, vampires etc etc.Favourite time of the day to read?
Afternoon when I can enjoy the sun coming in the window and the birds twittering outside (while the possums are still asleep).Which book surprised you most this year?
A Littke LifeWhat is a book you can rave about?
The Master and Margarita — it's one of those books which works on different levels, and which you read in a different way each time.Is there a book which everyone raves about but leaves you cold?
Not one Brenda, very very bad!Your favourite Christmas memory as a child?
Receiving my very first jointed teddy — a big day for a three-year old!If you are celebrating Christmas at home, do you decorate the house/garden?
We are minimal and just do normal tree and homeware decos. We've painted the living areas nearly white during the year so it matches this. Do you like reading Christmas theme books this time of year?
Not really... the only Christmas-themed book I have/can think of off the top of my head is The Cat Who Came for Christmas. Perhaps I should re-read it!Your favourite Christmassy food?
Freshly carved ham. Cold. What is the best thing you like to give as a gift at this time of year?
Book vouchersWhat's the one thing you must have on the table for Christmas lunch
Champagne!Do you like Christmas crackers?
No. Hate the hats.Does your family have any special Christmas traditions?
Noelene wrote: "No. Hate the hats."That made me LOL!
We make Christmas-scented candles which are really lovely. This year it's "Citrus Spruce".
Do you have all your pressies wrapped?
Susan wrote: "Noelene wrote: "No. Hate the hats."That made me LOL!
We make Christmas-scented candles which are really lovely. This year it's "Citrus Spruce".
Do you have all your pressies wrapped?"
All except my husband's. That will probably happen Christmas Eve.
What do you like best about Christmas?
Since I seemed to kill the thread with my last question, I will ask another. Which song can make you cry?
Time of Your Life... simply because it was played at my son's Leaving function at school. Oh, and of course the ANZAC hymn sung to the tune of The Church's One Foundation, and Abide with Me because we sang it at Mum's funeral and... and...
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You need to ask a question Sally...
Brenda wrote: "Sally wrote: "Time of Your Life... simply because it was played at my son's Leaving function at school. Oh, and of course the ANZAC hymn sung to the tune of The Church's One Foundation, and Abide w..."SOrry... I was replying to Dale.
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Have you made a New Year's resolution?
No, I don't do them.Do you read in the car?
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What are you looking forward to most this year (other than books!)?
**waving to Brenda from Heatherbrae**Just relaxing!
On holidays what books do you take - e book, hard copy, or a mixture?
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My kindle:)
Do you knit?
No — I failed knitting in Kindergarten!Are you crafty?
No, I'm so bad!Do you have a physical group of friends that meet up as a book club?
NoDo you like going to the movies often?
No — we used to see a film every Sunday, but films have become so formulaic these days, we now only see about one a year.What was the last film you saw in a movie theatre?
Leaving 2015 in the dust!!Have you ever eaten pocky before? (This question is inspired by the fact I just finished some siciliana lemon pocky)
Can't say I've eaten pocky...What is your favourite ethnic cuisine?
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Do you enjoy rainy days?
Gosh - it was Abba singing Dancing Queen. Came on the car radio just before I got home and has been stuck in my head ever since!What movie character would you like to be if you could really be that character for one day
Drew Barrymore's character in Never Been Kissed. Sweet movie. Your ideal destination for a getaway weekend?
I did.Animal or 'non-animal' person?
I like animals, but I'm scared of anything much bigger than a cat.Have you ever ridden a horse?
yep but years ago noware you going to challenge yourself with reading this year?
Always challenging myself reading :)What book is on your bedside table right now?
I'm on hols and there's a big pile next to my bed (at my first stop) and there's another pile of 5 in my caravan for next week. Ie. Too many..What did you learn about your reading last year?
Too many great authors and too little time.Did you see the latest Star Wars Movie?
No, I have only seen the first one.How do you prefer to see movies — in a cinema, on DVD, streaming, or digital rent/purchase?
DVD or Netflix - if I can stop reading for two hours ;DAre you solely a paper book person?
Yes. Had an e-reader but used it once. Lent it to a friend for most of its life and eventually it died after setting in my drawer for nearly 2 years without being touched.What film adaption of a book was the worst you have seen?
Bonfire of the Vanities. In fact, there's a book about how bad the adaptation was — The Devil's Candy: The Anatomy Of A Hollywood FiascoWhat film adaption of a book was the best you have seen?
Nothing jumps out to me.What was the worst movie adaptation from a book you watched?
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