This survey was SO much fun to complete! Thanks to Rachel at My Wholesome Home for sharing it.
A:
Author you've read the most books by: Jodi
Picoult – I started reading her books when I was a senior in high school in
2006. Some of my favorites are My
Sister’s Keeper, Plain Truth, Vanishing Acts, Nineteen Minutes, Lone Wolf,
Between the Lines, and OF COURSE
The Storyteller.
B:
Best Sequel Ever: This
one goes out to Catching Fire by
Suzanne Collins, the second book in The
Hunger Games trilogy. It was my favorite book of the three and packed with
so much action.
C:
Currently Reading: The
Scorch Trials by James Dashner is what I’m currently reading. It is book two of four
in The Maze Runner series, which is a young adult series. The Maze
Runner movie comes out this September!
D:
Drink of Choice While Reading: Hot
chocolate! I especially enjoy the flavored ones, like mint dark chocolate or
raspberry chocolate. If I’ve already had too much sugar, the next best thing is
hot herbal tea. It’s amazing to cure up in pajama pants with a good book… while
drinking something warm!
E:
E-Reader or Physical Book? I
have a Nook Tablet, and while I enjoy its ease when traveling, I really do
still love physical books. I almost forgot how much until reently. I had been
reading so much on my Nook, and I read a couple books for work. It was
WONDERFUL to hold the paperbacks in my hand and smell that euphoric ‘book
smell’.
F: Fictional Character You Probably Would Have Dated in High School: This
would have to be Four/Tobias from the Divergent
series by Veronica Roth. He seems intelligent, athletic, and strong… yet he
still has weaknesses.
G: Glad You Gave This Book a
Chance: One book I almost
didn’t read is Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. It just didn’t sound like
it would be THAT good, but it ended up being PHENEOMENAL! I loved every minute
of it, and I can’t wait to see it as a movie in December!
H:
Hidden Gem Book: One of my favorite books of all time is one
that many have never heard of: The Cage by Ruth Minsky Sender. I first
read it in seventh grade and fell in love. I am so glad my teacher chose that
book. It really sparked my interest for Holocaust literature. This is one you
don’t want to miss.
I:
Important Moment in Your Reading Life: Oh,
there are so many to list. What about the fact that I used to complete multiple
lists the library offered each summer as a child just because I loved reading
so much? Or how I taught my younger brother how to read before he went to
school? Or when I received my copy of To
Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee in ninth grade with the assignment to read
the first chapter over the weekend, and instead I canceled all of my Friday
night plans and read the entire novel in one sitting? THOSE are important
reading moments that I will forever remember.
J:
Just Finished: The Maze
Runner by James Dashner – I read
it for work because my 8t graders are reading it.
K:
Kinds of Books You Wont Read: Romance
novels. Enough said.
L:
Longest Book You've Ever Read: Hands
down, the longest book I’ve read is the Bible. I read the entire thing in 2012,
and I felt a real sense of accomplishment when I {finally} made my way
completely through.
M:
Major Book Hangover Because Of: The
Book Thief by Markus Zusack – I
fell in love with Liesel’s character right away, and I read this book FAST.
When I finished, I was really upset. Sometimes, I think I’ll be upset when I
finish a book, but then I’m fine. With this one, I thought of it often for
MONTHS. In fact, I still do think of it often, and it’s been over three years
since I read it. I’d love to re-read it soon.
N: Number of Book Cases You Own: I have six… which seems
excessive and is probably way too many for most people, but with Dan’s books
and mine combined (he’s also a reader), we still have books overflowing off the
shelves and hanging around in random places throughout the house.
O:
One book you have read multiple times: This would
have to be The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. I first read it in
high school, and I loved it. I read it again in college and saw so many things
I didn’t pick up on the first time around. I recently re-read it, and it seems
like I caught on to several more scenarios. I LOVE re-reading books.
P: Preferred place to
read: There’s nothing like
curling up in my bed with a good book, but I wish I had a better place to read.
Dan has promised me to build me a cupula one day, so I can sit in the sunlight
(or pouring rain or snow) and read with an amazing view of the outdoors. That
will be my dream come true, and he’s wonderful.
Q: Quote That Inspires You/Gives You Feels From a Book You've Read: "Whenever you feel like criticizing
anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the
advantages that you've had." -F. Scott Fitzgerald (The Great Gatsby)
R:
Reading Regret: Allegiant, which is the third book in the Divergent
trilogy – I just couldn’t get into it, despite having LOVED the previous two
books. I was shocked (and kind of upset, to be honest) about a major plot
event, and I think it would have been better if I had just chosen not to read
it at all. It was a major bummer because I waited for this book to come out for
MONTHS.
S:
Series You Started But Still Need to Finish (All Books Are Out): This isn’t a
true series, but I own all of the Dear America books and have only read
about half of them. They were my favorite books growing up, and I had many of
them saved from then. I knew I wanted a complete collection, so I made a list
of what I needed to buy, and my wonderful fiancé (then boyfriend) bought the
last few I needed to complete my set. I plan on reading through all of them (in
chronological order) when he is in pilot training next year. I should be able
to since they are written for elementary school girls.
T:
Three of your Favorite Books: This one is really tough, but I chose three
from my top 15 list. If I HAD to pick just three, I think I’d go with: The
Book Thief by Markus Zusack, The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult, and The
Giver by Lois Lowry.
U: Unapologetic Fangirl For: Edward. Yes, THAT Edward. I don’t care how many
people hate Twilight; I absolutely
loved reading it my freshman year of college. It was like an escape from dorm
life, and I read it a couple times that year. I’m not even ashamed. I like the
glittery, sparkly vampire.
V: Very Excited for
This Release More Than Others:
This book is already released… in fact, it has been for a while. But it’s one
that I’m dying to read: The Astronaut
Wives Club by Lily Koppel. It’s on my list to read this year, and I can’t
wait until I get to it!
W: Worst Bookish Habits: I hate that when I start reading a
new chapter in the evening, it often causes me to stay up late and lose
precious sleep. It’s totally worth it for the adventures in the books I’m
reading, but I wish I could make it a habit to read earlier.
X: X Marks the Spot - Start at the Top of Your Shelf and Pick the
27th Book: Oh, this is a good one! My 27th book on my
book-shelf is Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer, a great look at
Mormon fundamentalism. I especially loved this book because Dan read it first
when we were long distance, and then he mailed the book to me. It was fun and
exciting talking to him about the book each night!
Y:
Your Latest Book Purchase: The Scorch Trials by James Dashner… since that’s also
what I’m currently reading.
Z:
Zzzz-Snatcher Book - (The last book that kept you up way too late): This happens to me far too often, but
the one book I can think of staying up WAY too late with is The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. I
specifically remember sitting outside with a glass of wine reading it while Dan
was out of the country. It was dark, but I was reading on my Nook, so it didn’t
matter. Before I knew it, it was after midnight, and I was shocked! I just
couldn’t put it down.
- Do you read?
- What is your favorite type of book?
- Do you have a cool reading experience?
