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No, I mostly base my choices on the blurb and partially on the front cover. There are plenty of books that I've read and enjoyed which have had less than average ratings and vice versa.How many languages can you speak?
Only two — English and (bad) FrenchHow long is your TBR list?
1030 (Don't know that I will ever get to read them all)What is your favourite genre to read?
Gee, Dale!!!Favourite genre = contemporary fiction.
Do you prefer physical or e-books?
Physical, although I read both.Which three authors would you invite over for dinner and what would you cook for them?
Terry Pratchett, Brandon Sanderson, and JK Rowling! I think they'd enjoy beef pesto salad, with chocolate truffle cake for dessert.
Do you prefer cats or dogs? And why?
Cats — because they're more relaxing.Have you ever been door-knocked by a politician? (Had my first experience today)
Not yet. Have they got your vote after that experience?What's the longest you've ever been on put on hold whilst on the phone?
Elias — Pfft! I didn't invite her in because I wasn't going to vote for her anyway and I was in the middle of my Saturday afternoon cleaning. Priorities!At least 20 minutes. I just switch to speakerphone and do something else while I'm waiting.
Which personality (living or dead) would you most like to be seated next to on a long-haul flight?
She probably just wanted to make sure that she was in your good graces.As for who I would be seated next to, probably someone like my grandfather or if we're going the celebrity route, John Wayne.
How often do you use colourful language?
Rarely if ever - I deplore bad language- I used the F word once at work after a gruelling phone conversation with a very difficult customer. I had bosses gathering to step in if I needed help but managed to complete the call smiling sweetly. I hung up and yelled at the phone f you mister. Hand Over mouth in horror at what I said and a huge applause from my workmates who knew how close to the edge I had got. Boss went back to his office saying he was going to put the date in his calendar as the day Sally said the F word. The dam reminder still comes up every hear - LOLSunrise or sunset?
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Going back to Sally, sunrise just barely wins this one. And that was a great story too! There must've been some relief after using that F word once you hung up despite the horror of it all.Do you sing?
No-one wants to hear me sing, believe me! Once I burst into song and startled the cats, who ran from the room and cowered in their basket. (True story!)If you could sing, what kind of singer would you be?
I guess cats have no filter when it comes to that sort of thing.As for what kind of singer I'd want to be, I think it'd be pretty cool to sing like either Elvis, Stevie Wonder, The Bee Gees or The Beach Boys.
Out of all the books you've read, which character are you most like?
Elias wrote: "I guess cats have no filter when it comes to that sort of thing."LOL!
Perhaps Alice from Alice in Wonderland — a bit literal-minded, but always ready to suspend my disbelief.
Which book, or books, do you return to over and over again?
Poetry especially by Andrew Lansdown, or Kevin Hart.What are you looking forward to?
Going to the Canberra Writers' Festival the weekend after next!Which author, living or dead, would you most want to meet?
sadly she is dead but Madeleine L'Engle. I have a lot of her books and love her non fiction.Same question
Living would have to be either Matthew Reilly or William Peter Blatty and dead would have to be someone like Alistair MacLean.Are you more of an introvert or an extrovert?
I’m a raging introvert!What are you grateful for at the moment?
that my cat is okay...he was in a major scrap a few days ago with another cat...he is limping but it's getting better.wind or rain?
Laura — best wishes to your poor kitty! Rain
What one thing (apart from books) can you never do without?
Forgot the questionWhat type of music do you like best?
AlternativeWhat is your all-time favourite film?
Rust and Bone.All time favourite classic novel?
The Great GatsbyWhich authors have you discovered this year?
Blake Crouch, Tom Rob Smith and Joe Hill to name a few.Are you someone who plans and does things ahead of time or do you thrive on last minute pressure?
Definitely like to be organised ahead of time.Who is your favourite author?
Christmas!!!!! Because that is when I'll get my next break from work!!!what do you love most about your best friend? (no names please)
He is supportive, caring and too many other good qualities to mention. He is also my husband.Who is your favourite author?
I know this is going to be a cop out but I don't have one. There are just too many storytellers out there whose work I really enjoy to choose from!Favourite ending to both a book and a film.
It always changes...So I can't properly answer.Do you like donut holes?
No, because they're an artificial construct.Do you keep a journal?
No.Have you ever worn a mismatched pair of shoes or socks and not realised it until later?
I usually wear mismatched socks for the heck of it..lolol...However, I've never done it with shoes..Don't own enough of them to do that with.Have you ever had to leave your home because of a natural disaster (flooding, bush fire,etc)?
Thankfully, no.What are you most looking forward to this week?
The end of the week cause it's another week closer to that much deserved rest!When it's sunny do you love to go outside in it or do you prefer to stay inside away from it?
I'll only stay inside if it's too hot.Have you started your Christmas shopping or do you leave it to the last minute?
Done some, but not finished by any means. Will happen sooner rather than later I expect. I'm not a last minute person, except when it comes to the wrapping. Buying is the fun part.What is a favourite poem you remember from childhood?
I don't remember poetry as such, but do remember a lot of acrostic poems and limericks!Your favourite book read in high school English class?
Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes. The only book I really enjoyed in English.Least favourite book read in high school English?
Elias wrote: "Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes. The only book I really enjoyed in English.Least favourite book read in high school English?"
The Wind in the Willows
Favourite subject at school?
Maths.What subject do you wish you were taught in high school?
Calligraphy Do you enjoy Christmas time?
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