A book meme
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Snagged from
adventurat.
What was the last book you bought?
Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Cruisie and Bob Meyer (because I'd just finished their previous book together: Don't Look Down)---both very funny.
Name a book you have read MORE than once.
The Sea Wolf by Jack London, which I subverted in a term paper. Totally trashed the POV character and explained what would really have happened.
Has a book ever fundamentally changed the way you see life? If yes, what was it?
Forbidden Flowers by Nancy Friday. An analytical book on sexual fantasy, it fell into my hands at age 14 and helped reinforce my sexual ego (it being a lot more progressive than anything my parents or teachers were trying to indoctrinate me with).
How do you choose a book? eg. by cover design and summary, recommendations or reviews?
All of the above.
Do you prefer Fiction or Non-Fiction?
I'd say a preponderance of fiction.
What’s more important in a novel - beautiful writing or a gripping plot?
I'm siding with
adventurat's answer: Character. Because if you don't give a damn about the cast, all the poetry and plotting in the world won't save the story.
Most loved/memorable character (character/book)
Menolly from Dragonsinger by Anne McCaffrey
Which book or books can be found on your nightstand at the moment?
Once a Hero by Elizabeth Moon, The Idiot-Proof Diet, Stitches in Time by Barbara Michaels, Off the Cuff by Carson Kressley and more, including porn.
What was the last book you’ve read, and when was it?
Am reading an anthology of O. Henry short stories...it's in my purse as my to-go book and I was perusing it during dinner.
Have you ever given up on a book half way in?
I've never gotten into Tolkien, aside from The Hobbit, but it was nowhere near halfway in. More like 2-3 pages. Usually if I can make it past the first chapter or two, I'll keep going.
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What was the last book you bought?
Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Cruisie and Bob Meyer (because I'd just finished their previous book together: Don't Look Down)---both very funny.
Name a book you have read MORE than once.
The Sea Wolf by Jack London, which I subverted in a term paper. Totally trashed the POV character and explained what would really have happened.
Has a book ever fundamentally changed the way you see life? If yes, what was it?
Forbidden Flowers by Nancy Friday. An analytical book on sexual fantasy, it fell into my hands at age 14 and helped reinforce my sexual ego (it being a lot more progressive than anything my parents or teachers were trying to indoctrinate me with).
How do you choose a book? eg. by cover design and summary, recommendations or reviews?
All of the above.
Do you prefer Fiction or Non-Fiction?
I'd say a preponderance of fiction.
What’s more important in a novel - beautiful writing or a gripping plot?
I'm siding with
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Most loved/memorable character (character/book)
Menolly from Dragonsinger by Anne McCaffrey
Which book or books can be found on your nightstand at the moment?
Once a Hero by Elizabeth Moon, The Idiot-Proof Diet, Stitches in Time by Barbara Michaels, Off the Cuff by Carson Kressley and more, including porn.
What was the last book you’ve read, and when was it?
Am reading an anthology of O. Henry short stories...it's in my purse as my to-go book and I was perusing it during dinner.
Have you ever given up on a book half way in?
I've never gotten into Tolkien, aside from The Hobbit, but it was nowhere near halfway in. More like 2-3 pages. Usually if I can make it past the first chapter or two, I'll keep going.