Musing Mondays (1 of 4)

CMash September 27, 2010 8 Comments

MONDAY

Due to the fact that I didn’t get much reading done last week, I will not be particpating in It’s Monday, What Are You Reading? It would be a duplicate of last week. Am hoping, that this will change for next week.

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This Week’s Question:

If your book group asked you to bring two (2) suggestions for group reads to your next meeting, what two books would you suggest? Why?

My Answer:

My suggestions would be by authors. I signed up for a challenge, Awesome Author, and have not made any progress with it. At the time, I thought requested reviews would be far and few between, and I was wrong. Not only that but I think I am the only one on planet earth that has never read a book by these 2 popular authors. So my suggestions would be any book by Nicholas Sparks and Sue Grafton.

Musing Mondays

Musing Mondays (2 of 5)

CMash September 20, 2010 3 Comments

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Todays Question:

What makes you love / hate a character in a book?

My Answer:
First and foremost, I need to relate to the characters, as if they are life like. With both good and bad traits, emotions, habits, etc. A few months ago I read Beachcombers, about 3 sisters returning to their family home in Nantucket and following their lives over the course of a summer. I didn’t want the book to end because I felt that I was part of “their circle” and wanted the story to continue. I guess that is why I am not a fan of UF, PNR. As far as “hating” a character, it depends on the plot. If there is an “evil” or “bad” character, and the writer describes and conveys the personality as life like, but maybe not relatable, I am able to “hate” that “person”.

Musing Mondays

Musing Mondays (2 of 5)

CMash September 20, 2010 3 Comments

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

Todays Question:

What makes you love / hate a character in a book?

My Answer:
First and foremost, I need to relate to the characters, as if they are life like. With both good and bad traits, emotions, habits, etc. A few months ago I read Beachcombers, about 3 sisters returning to their family home in Nantucket and following their lives over the course of a summer. I didn’t want the book to end because I felt that I was part of “their circle” and wanted the story to continue. I guess that is why I am not a fan of UF, PNR. As far as “hating” a character, it depends on the plot. If there is an “evil” or “bad” character, and the writer describes and conveys the personality as life like, but maybe not relatable, I am able to “hate” that “person”.

Musing Mondays

Musing Mondays (3 of 6)

CMash September 13, 2010 4 Comments

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Today’s Question:

Where do you buy / get most of your books?

My Answer:
Since the first of the year, the majority of my books are review copies. And in between I buy EBooks from different sites.

Musing Mondays

Musing Mondays (3 of 6)

CMash September 13, 2010 4 Comments

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Today’s Question:

Where do you buy / get most of your books?

My Answer:
Since the first of the year, the majority of my books are review copies. And in between I buy EBooks from different sites.

Musing Mondays

Musing Mondays (1 of 4)

CMash September 6, 2010 6 Comments

MONDAY

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Today’s Question:
If you knew you only had 30 days left to live, would books and reading still hold such a great priority in your life? Or, would you set aside your reading to do something else, spend more of your time elsewhere? What would you do, instead?

My Answer:
Oh my…I can’t even imagine being in that situation but know that it does happen. First and foremost I would spend as much time as I could with my family!! And while they slept I might put time into reading a few books. I would try and survive on very little sleep and try to live every minute.

Musing Mondays

Musing Mondays (1 of 4)

CMash September 6, 2010 6 Comments

MONDAY

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

Today’s Question:
If you knew you only had 30 days left to live, would books and reading still hold such a great priority in your life? Or, would you set aside your reading to do something else, spend more of your time elsewhere? What would you do, instead?

My Answer:
Oh my…I can’t even imagine being in that situation but know that it does happen. First and foremost I would spend as much time as I could with my family!! And while they slept I might put time into reading a few books. I would try and survive on very little sleep and try to live every minute.

Musing Mondays

Musing Mondays (meme 1 of 4)

CMash August 30, 2010 6 Comments

MONDAY

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Today’s Question:
How often do you actually put into practice what you learn from reading nonfiction books (if you read nonfiction, that is)?

My Answer:
Today’s question is an easy one, yet a boring one when it comes to me. The answer is No. I don’t read self-help books. I did read one many years ago, can’t even remember the title so I guess I didn’t “put it into practice” lol.

What about you. If you want to join in the fun, link provided above.