1. Is there a book that you really want to read but you haven't because you know that it'll make you cry?
Okay I don't reeeeeeally want to but I was sort of curious to read The Boy in Striped Pajamas...that is until, I watched the movie, and swiftly realized it was the saddest story ever created.
2. Pick a book that helped introduce you to a new genre.
The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie sparked my interest for mystery novels.
3. Find a book that you want to re-read.
First of all, I love how this question says "find" as if it is a major breakthrough when a bookworm wants to re read one of their favorites. :P If anything, I'd say I'm guilty of too much re-reading. But, one of these days I think I want to re-visit East of Eden by John Steinbeck again. *whispers* so good...so good!
4. Is there a book series you read that you wished you hadn't?
No. The answer is simply no. And if there are any books that I regret reading, they certainly didn't come in a series. I feel like after developing a distaste for book number one, I would not continue to read the books which follow...ya feel meh?
5. If your house was burning down and your pets and family were safe, which book would you run back inside to save?
Thankfully I have the entire Jane Austen in collection in one, big fat book so, I wouldn't definitely grab that one. Not only does it contain my favorite story of all time, but there are like, seven others to read so I would have a worthy beginning for re-starting a library.
6. Is there one book on your book shelf which brings back fond memories?
To be honest, nearly all the books on my bookshelf do! And I don't think I would want it any other way. However, I must say that Les Miserables by Victor Hugo always brings a smile to my face. I received the book a couple Christmases ago just around the time that the movie came out. Reading it over the ensuing winter months was a cozy, delightful experience and the book is now among my favorites.
7. Find a book that has inspired you the most.
To me, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S Lewis just breathes inspiration. Everything about the characters and the story and the amazing history of the world which lies beyond the wardrobe it's just, just...ah! So beautiful; it not only invigorates my imagination, but inspires me to write something equally grand.
8. Do you have any autographed books?
Well, considering that all my favorite authors are dead...no. That would be kind of awkward. Just a little bit.
9. Find the book that you have owned the longest.
I am proud to say that that would be Anne of Green Gables, my most favoritest of series. When I was about seven, a family friend was cleaning out her bookshelf (a chore I hope I never have to face) when she gave me the series. Though the books were old when I received them, some of the covers are now missing because I have read them so often. Whoops.
10. Is there a book by any author which you never imagined you would read or enjoy?
I'd have to say, The Hunger Games. To be honest, I read the book out of the faint desire to please my friends and my even fainter curiosity. To my surprise, I was hooked instantly and I found myself intrigued enough to finish the whole series. Well, I didn't actually finish Mockingjay, but that's a rant for a later post.
I hope you enjoyed this tag! It was a blast for me to do and therefore I shall nominaaaaaate, The Idea Catcher, The Magic Violinist, The Psuedo-Intellectual, My Oddly-Shaped Thought Cloud and Life of a Random! Can't wait to see your posts :D
That's exactly how I feel about series. I know a bunch of my blogger friends feel compelled to read a series after reading the first book, but I just don't have the time for that. :P Could you imagine how much time I'd waste if I read gargantuan books like the Mortal Instruments series if I didn't enjoy it?
ReplyDeleteI couldn't get into Narnia. I read The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe for my book club and liked it okay, but I guess it's one of those books you have to read when you're younger to really appreciate it (?). I don't know. I had a hard time getting over the fact that Susan and Lucy were looked down upon because they were girls. Such a drastic change from the Katniss Everdeen's and Hermione Granger's of the book world.
Haha, my sentiments exactly! ;)
DeleteHmm, I guess you're right about needing to be younger to enjoy the series, because I never even noticed the gender inequality dynamic! Haha seven year olds don't really notice that kind of thing. :P I guess it's a little easier to stomach when you consider that the book did take place in the 1940's, and women's rights were still limited at the time.