Friday, October 10, 2008

Booking Through Thursday - Book Meme


What was the last book you bought?
This was an easy answer, seeing as how I bought one yesterday. haha! I bought Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris

Name a book you have read MORE than once
Even though I keep all my books, I rarely do this. The one I know I have, that isn't a kids book, is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Has a book ever fundamentally changed the way you see life? If yes, what was it?
I don't think so. There are some that have made me think, but none that have really changed the way I see life.

How do you choose a book? eg. by cover design and summary, recommendations or reviews
All of the above! If I'm walking around the bookstore, a lot of times the cover design with catch my interest and prompt me to pick up a book and read the back. If I don't like the cover and never heard of the author, I don't pick it up. I also have some friends who have the same reading tasts as I do when it comes to mysteries, so I'll go off of their reviews and recommendations. And of course...can't forget all the book blogs I follow via google reader.

Do you prefer Fiction or Non-Fiction?
I prefer fiction. I have read some really good non-fiction books, but I still read a lot more fiction ones and usually pick a fiction book up over a non-fiction.

What’s more important in a novel - beautiful writing or a gripping plot?
Gripping plot. If the plot is really good and holding my interest, I can look past the writing (most of the times).

Most loved/memorable character (character/book)
Oh....tough one. You know, I love Hannah in the Hannah Swenson series by Joann Fluke. She is just a very likeable charactor. I would love to be friends with her.

Which book or books can be found on your nightstand at the moment?
I currently have two started at this time. I am reading Grave Surprise by Charlaine Harris and also The Fourth Watcher by Timothy Hallinan.

What was the last book you’ve read, and when was it?
I finished She Was by Janise Hallowell earlier this month

Have you ever given up on a book half way in?
I have, the last one I can think of was Harmony by Joanna Goodman

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi --

Hope you wind up liking "The Fourth Watcher." And thanks for the mention.

Tim Hallinan

Robin M said...

The Fourth Watcher does looking interesting. Will have to check it out. Don't you just love the internet - the authors of the books we read commenting on our blogs.

Interesting meme this week. There aren't enough hours in the day to get to all 166 responders. Eek!

Have a good weekend

Robin

Ladytink_534 said...

I bought From Dead to Worse when it first came out. I hope you like it! I really love this series but Harris just doesn't write fast enough!

Unknown said...

Timothy - hello! Check back for the review of your book...hope to finish it soon but lots of other stuff going on right now.

Ladytink - I can't wait to read it, but will probably push it off since it's the most recent in the series, I like being caught up, but hate it too. haha!