Booking Through Thursday

CMash October 7, 2010 6 Comments

THURSDAY

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This week’s Question:

When you travel, how many books do you bring with you?

Has this changed since the arrival of ebooks?
My Response:
Good question!! I have wondered what I would do since getting an EReader. First it would depend on destination, how long we will be away for and reason for travel. No matter of the above, I would take a minimum of 2-3 books, more if length of vacation is longer than a long weekend and/or 3 day getaway. I think that I would probably leave the EReader at home even though it would be much easier transporting, packing and even purchasing extra books. But when hubby and I think “vacation”, it is either to Aruba or a cruise. And under those circumstances, I would worry that the EReader would have a higher chance of either getting damaged and/or stolen if we were to leave it by a beach chair. So the PBs win…they come on vacation!!

Booking Thru Thursday

Booking Through Thursday

CMash October 7, 2010 6 Comments

THURSDAY

http://btt2.wordpress.com/

This week’s Question:

When you travel, how many books do you bring with you?

Has this changed since the arrival of ebooks?
My Response:
Good question!! I have wondered what I would do since getting an EReader. First it would depend on destination, how long we will be away for and reason for travel. No matter of the above, I would take a minimum of 2-3 books, more if length of vacation is longer than a long weekend and/or 3 day getaway. I think that I would probably leave the EReader at home even though it would be much easier transporting, packing and even purchasing extra books. But when hubby and I think “vacation”, it is either to Aruba or a cruise. And under those circumstances, I would worry that the EReader would have a higher chance of either getting damaged and/or stolen if we were to leave it by a beach chair. So the PBs win…they come on vacation!!

Booking Thru Thursday

Booking Through Thursday (2 of 3)

CMash September 30, 2010 5 Comments

THURSDAY

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Today’s Question:

If you read series, do you ever find a series “jumping the shark?” How do you feel about that?

And, do you keep reading anyway?
My Answer:
First, I have to admit I have never heard that saying before. Thank goodness for google. Now that I know what it means and the fact that I haven’t read a series in years, this question really doesn’t apply to me. However, years ago, Stephen King wrote novellas, can’t even remember the name, where there were quite a few in a series and easily read in a few hours. I was working at the time and some of my coworkers were like me, avid readers, and we would rotate as to who bought the book and then pass it around. Since then, the majority of the books I read, stand alone.

Booking Thru Thursday

Booking Through Thursday (2 of 3)

CMash September 30, 2010 5 Comments

THURSDAY

http://btt2.wordpress.com/

Today’s Question:

If you read series, do you ever find a series “jumping the shark?” How do you feel about that?

And, do you keep reading anyway?
My Answer:
First, I have to admit I have never heard that saying before. Thank goodness for google. Now that I know what it means and the fact that I haven’t read a series in years, this question really doesn’t apply to me. However, years ago, Stephen King wrote novellas, can’t even remember the name, where there were quite a few in a series and easily read in a few hours. I was working at the time and some of my coworkers were like me, avid readers, and we would rotate as to who bought the book and then pass it around. Since then, the majority of the books I read, stand alone.

Booking Thru Thursday

Booking Thru Thursday (1 of 2)

CMash September 23, 2010 11 Comments

THURSDAY

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Today’s Question:

What are you reading right now? What made you choose it? Are you enjoying it? Would you recommend it? (And, by all means, discuss everything, if you’re reading more than one thing!)
My Answer:

My current read is The Chill Of Night by James Hayman. It is a review book from Pump Up Your Book. I read and reviewed his 1st novel, The Cutting, earlier this year and gave it a 4.5/5 rating. Full of mystery and suspense and thoroughly enjoyed. So when the call went out about his latest book, I jumped at the chance to read it. I’m finding this book is equally as good so far.
Thus far with this book and his first, I would definitely recommend if you read in the genre of mystery/suspense. Both books have the same main character but each book can stand alone. Since I am a one book read person, the only thing else I am reading is the local newspaper lol.
I have been in an awful reading slump these past few weeks, it definitely isn’t the book causing it, I think it was real life interfering. Knowing that I am joining a challenge today, I tried picking it up again, and YIPPEE, I read until I fell asleep. I think my slump has come to an end.

Booking Thru Thursday

Booking Thru Thursday (1 of 2)

CMash September 23, 2010 11 Comments

THURSDAY

http://btt2.wordpress.com/

Today’s Question:

What are you reading right now? What made you choose it? Are you enjoying it? Would you recommend it? (And, by all means, discuss everything, if you’re reading more than one thing!)
My Answer:

My current read is The Chill Of Night by James Hayman. It is a review book from Pump Up Your Book. I read and reviewed his 1st novel, The Cutting, earlier this year and gave it a 4.5/5 rating. Full of mystery and suspense and thoroughly enjoyed. So when the call went out about his latest book, I jumped at the chance to read it. I’m finding this book is equally as good so far.
Thus far with this book and his first, I would definitely recommend if you read in the genre of mystery/suspense. Both books have the same main character but each book can stand alone. Since I am a one book read person, the only thing else I am reading is the local newspaper lol.
I have been in an awful reading slump these past few weeks, it definitely isn’t the book causing it, I think it was real life interfering. Knowing that I am joining a challenge today, I tried picking it up again, and YIPPEE, I read until I fell asleep. I think my slump has come to an end.

Booking Thru Thursday

Booking Through Thursday

CMash September 16, 2010 9 Comments

THURSDAY

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Today’s Question:

Today’s question is suggested by Mae.
Do you divide your books into day and night reads? How do you decide?
My Answer:
Honestly, I have never heard of separating day and night books. I read my current book no matter what time it is. I wonder what the concept is in dividing day and night time reads.

Booking Thru Thursday

Booking Through Thursday

CMash September 16, 2010 9 Comments

THURSDAY

http://btt2.wordpress.com/

Today’s Question:

Today’s question is suggested by Mae.
Do you divide your books into day and night reads? How do you decide?
My Answer:
Honestly, I have never heard of separating day and night books. I read my current book no matter what time it is. I wonder what the concept is in dividing day and night time reads.