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Today’s Question:
A while ago, I interviewed my readers for a change, and my final question was, “What question have I NOT asked at BTT that you’d love me to ask?” I got some great responses and will be picking out some of the questions from time to time to ask the rest of you. Like now.
Pepca asks
Have you every written any fan-fiction? If yes, why and for which book(s)? If no, would you like to and for which books(s)?
For that matter, do you ever READ fan-fiction??
My response:
I have to be very honest, this question stumped me.  Fan fiction?…hmmm…that was a new one to me.  I didn’t think I had but to make sure I  went right to wikipedia just to make sure.  And yes I had never read any fan fiction nor do I have the urge to write any.  I will leaving the writing to those that have the talent and read the all so any books already waiting for me on my tbr shelves.  And for those who were like me and didn’t know, here is the definition:

Television shows had long captivated audiences and provided a temporary escape from reality for viewers who could vicariously live another life. Some devoted viewers would often discuss their favourite dramas and begin to play out “what-if” scenarios: What if Agent Mulder never returned to The X-Files and Agent Scully began having an affair with Assistant Director Walter Skinner? What if Captain Kirk of Star Trek had never met Spock? What if the title character of Buffy the Vampire Slayer found true love in a demon

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This week’s question:
A while ago, I interviewed my readers for a change, and my final question was, “What question have I NOT asked at BTT that you’d love me to ask?” I got some great responses and will be picking out some of the questions from time to time to ask the rest of you. Like now.
shelovestoread asks:
If you had to pick only 5 books to read ever again, what would they be and why?’
My Answer:
Such a hard question!!!    I sit here and try to recall from so many years ago and push aside the cobwebs in my mind lol.

I just finished a book the other day that reminded me of a book I read in 1979 that I would like to read again and that would be A Woman of Substance by Barbara Taylor Bradford.  Some others would be The Ring by Danielle Steel, The Other Side of Midnight by Sidney Sheldon,  Kiss The Girls by James Patterson, and a more recent one, Spinning by Michael Baron.

The fact that I remember these four books from such a long time ago that they left a lasting impression.  In the last 5-10 years I started keeping track of the books I read because I found myself buying books that I had already read.  The above books were read before that time, matter of fact, they were read when I was in HS and/or college.  Seeing that they came to mind, it would be interesting to see if I had the same reaction now as I did then.  And as for Spinning, it was such a moving and poignant story that pulled at my heart strings, I could really do a reread while waiting for this author’s next book if I needed a Michael Baron “fix” lol.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ELIZABETH FROM SILVER’S REVIEW

Elizabeth has been selected as a nominee for the Top Writing Blogs Award!  If you aren’t a visitor of her blog, you may remember her when she was showcased one Sunday as a Shining Star. (which I hope to eventually bring back).  Elizabeth and I met online and seriously think we may be distant cousins, so much so, that we call each other “Cuz”.  Voting started yesterday and I would love it if she won as she is definitely deserving of this award.  So I ask if you could take a few minutes out of your days and do the following:

http://blog.ecollegefinder.org/writing-blog-award/

Thank you, from both my cousin and I.  I’m off to vote, once, twice, , ok a few times, I really want her to win!!!!!

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Today’s question:
What’s more important: Good writing? Or a good story?
(Of course, a book should have BOTH, but…)

My answer:
This took quite a bit of thinking, and yes, both are needed.  But I think if the story or the premise is not there to grip you, no matter how well it is written, it won’t make for an enjoyable read.

Hosted by Michelle from The True Book Addict

Progress To Date:  7 1/2
Wednesday’s:  2 1/2 hrs
Previous Days’ Hours:  5  hrs

Oh well..another not s0 good reading day.  Yesterday was an appointment with a lady who assists with liquidations of houses which I am still in the process of with my Mom’s house.  Not an easy task for those who don’t know and for those who do know, understand.  Both physically and emotionally draining as you go through memories of your life.

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This week’s question:
I saw this article the other day that asked, “Are you ashamed of skipping parts of books?” Which, naturally, made me want to ask all of YOU.
Do you skip ahead in a book? Do you feel badly about it when you do?
My Answer:
I can honestly say that I don’t.  What would the purpose be?  If it is to see the ending, then I would think that it would just  take away from the pleasure of the whole story line.  Or, if  it is is because, you just don’t like the book, then for me, it would end at my 50 page limit and go in my DNF pile.  Why would I care how it turns out if it didn’t grab me from the start?

What about you…are you a skipper of pages?  Why or why not?

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This week’s question:

But enough about interviewing other people. It’s time I interviewed YOU.

1. What’s your favorite time of day to read?
Afternoon and evenings. Waiting at doctor’s appointments where there will be no interuptions.

2. Do you read during breakfast? (Assuming you eat breakfast.)
No. Will usually eat a muffin while blogging.

3. What’s your favorite breakfast food? (Noting that breakfast foods can be eaten any time of day.)
If I go out for breakfast, I usually order blueberry pancakes.

4. How many hours a day would you say you read?
I try to read at least a minimum of 3 hours a day but it depends on what needs to be done in real life.

5. Do you read more or less now than you did, say, 10 years ago?
Less. I didn’t blog back then and it does take up a lot of time.

6. Do you consider yourself a speed reader?
No, but I wish I did.

7. If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
To be a speed reader, especially when I look at my TBR bookcase. Also to be abloe to survive on no sleep and to accomplish things at warp speed.

8. Do you carry a book with you everywhere you go?
Absolutely, dont leave home without it.

9. What KIND of book?
My current read.

10. How old were you when you got your first library card?
I was approximately 6 years old and remember my Mom taking me to our local library and how excited I was that I was getting my “own” library card

11. What’s the oldest book you have in your collection? (Oldest physical copy? Longest in the collection? Oldest copyright?)
It would have to be 1976, my text books from college.

12. Do you read in bed?
Yes.

13. Do you write in your books?
Absolutely NOT

14. If you had one piece of advice to a new reader, what would it be?
Enjoy, take pleasure, use your imagination and try to create a mini movie in your mind from what you are reading.

15. What question have I NOT asked at BTT that you’d love me to ask? (Actually, leave the answer to this one in the comments on this post, huh? So I can find them when I need inspiration!)
Do you ever wonder what makes other bloggers choose a specific genre/age level books as their favorite reads?