I recently discovered this survey by Jamie at The Perpetual Page-Turner. I'm a little behind the times, because she posted it two months ago. . . but I'm participating now because it looks like tons of fun!
Author You've Read the Most Books From:
L. M. Montgomery, Lori Wick, C.S. Lewis and Georgette Heyer
Best Sequel Ever:
I spent a lot of time thinking about this, and nothing came to mind that I could really call the best sequel ever. So instead I thought I'd pick a book I wish had a sequel: Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke.
Currently Reading:
The Mao Case by Qui Xiaolong
Drink of Choice While Reading:
I read while I'm eating breakfast every day, but I don't think that counts. If I'm just sitting down to read for awhile and it's the least bit cold outside, it's hot chocolate all the way.
E-reader or Physical Book?
Physical book. And that would still be my choice even if I actually owned an e-reader. I love the size and the pages and the smell of physical books. E-readers just aren't the same (although the convenience-while-traveling argument is pretty convincing).
Fictional Character You Probably Would Have Actually Dated In High School:
Gareth from The Once and Future King by T.H. White. A cheerful, good, kind knight? Yes, please!
Glad You Gave This Book a Chance:
The Flames of Rome by Paul Maier. It was much denser reading than I expected, having read other books by him. But I persevered until the story hooked me, and I'm glad I did! This book fueled my desire to visit Rome, which I was blessed to be able to do in 2010.
Hidden Gem Book:
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein. Okay, it might not be that hidden because I've seen it pop up on a few book blogs this summer. But it's amazing and everyone should read it! You can check out my review here.
Important Moment in your Reading Life:
Discovering the world of book blogging. I can't believe I didn't even know this community existed before January! And I'm so excited to be part of it now!
Just Finished:
Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu
Kinds of Books You Won't Read:
Paranormal stuff. I read the Twilight series, but that's it. I'm out.
Longest Book You've Read:
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Major Book Hangover Because Of:
To Kill a Mockingbird. I just read it for the first time a few weeks ago, and I can't believe how amazing this book was.
Number of Bookcases You Own:
Seven in my house, five in my classroom. And I still have piles of books on the floor with nowhere to go!
One Book You Have Read Multiple Times:
Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. Okay, I may have cheated a bit because that's really seven books. But I can't help it, I love them all!
Preferred Place To Read:
Summer - outside in the sun
Winter - in my comfy chair upstairs in my library, with my feet propped up on the nice, warm radiator
Winter - in my comfy chair upstairs in my library, with my feet propped up on the nice, warm radiator
Quote That Inspires You From a Book You've Read:
"He's wild, you know. Not like a tame lion." - describing Aslan in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. I love the picture that gives of God: He is so much more than we can expect or imagine!
Reading Regret:
Having waited so long to read To Kill a Mockingbird. I'm glad I wasn't forced to read it in high school, but there's been a good ten years since then when I could have had this experience.
Series You Started and Need To Finish:
Morgan Llywelyn's Irish Century series. I read the first four before I went to Ireland in 2007. It's about time I read the last book in the series!
Three of Your All-Time Favorite Books:
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Pretense by Lori Wick, and Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery
Unapologetic Fangirl For:
Jasper Fforde. I love his Thursday Next series, and you should, too!
Very Excited For This Release More Than All the Others:
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo. I'm really looking forward to the happy ending of this series.
Worst Bookish Habit:
Buying more books than I have room for or can possibly read in a reasonable time frame.
X Marks the Spot: Start at the top left of your shelf and pick the 27th book:
All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot
Your Latest Book Purchase:
Barnes & Noble trip this weekend resulted in adding Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan, The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen, The House I Loved by Tatiana de Rosnay, and Drop Dead Healthy by A.J. Jacobs to the piles of homeless books on my floor.
Zzz-Snatcher (last book that kept you up way late):
Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham
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