A to Z Survey
Author you’ve read the most books from:
Stephen King. I've been reading him for around twenty years now, and he may not be my favorite author ever, but the man is prolific.
Best Sequel Ever:
Academ's Fury by Jim Butcher is my favorite book in The Codex Alera and one of the best second books in a series. I also enjoyed Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende which was loosely related to her novel The House of Spirits.
Currently Reading:
I actually just finished a book and can't decide what to read next. The smart choice would be to do my homework ...
Drink of Choice While Reading:
Water, usually. Sometimes tea or hot chocolate if it's cold.
E-reader or Physical Book?
Physical book, no question. I have a Kindle, and only use it on long vacations.
Fictional Character You Probably Would Have Actually Dated In High School:
Jon Snow. I have no idea. Maybe someone like Lucas from Women of the Otherworld.
Glad You Gave This Book A Chance:
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. I wanted to read it, then I was turned off by the hype, and then I finally read and loved it a year later.
Hidden Gem Book:
A Thread of Grace by Mary Doria Russell. I'm not sure if this is really a hidden gem because she isn't exactly an unknown author, but I think this is the novel of hers that gets the least mentions.
Important Moment in your Reading Life:
This one is hard because I don't feel like there is one defining moment. I've always been a reader. However, when Pajiba started the Cannonball Read, it was definitely influential in connecting me with other readers.
Just Finished:
Kinds of Books You Won’t Read:
Longest Book You’ve Read:
War and Peace.
Major book hangover because of:
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
Number of Bookcases You Own:
5, 2 of which are short. The stacks of books I have on the floor would probably fill one or two more (I only put books on the shelf once they are read; TBR books remain in a stack on the floor.)
One Book You Have Read Multiple Times:
The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Preferred Place To Read:
At home, or coffee shop. Unfortunately, only one Starbucks in the area still has the nice cushy chairs. The others have a small area with table and chairs because they have the drive thru.
Quote that inspires you/gives you all the feels from a book you’ve read:
There are two from The Book Thief that just get me.
"I am haunted by humans."
"I have hated words and I have loved them, and I hope I have made them right."
Reading Regret:
I feel like I should read more classics, but I don't think it's quite a regret.
Series You Started And Need To Finish(all books are out in series):
Harry Hole novels. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo series.
Three of your All-Time Favorite Books:
East of Eden by John Steinbeck, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood
Unapologetic Fangirl For:
Dennis Lehane, George R.R. Martin, Jim Butcher, Isabel Allende, Laini Taylor
Very Excited For This Release More Than All The Others:
Landline by Rainbow Rowell
Worst Bookish Habit:
Buying hardcovers and not getting around to them until they've been released as paperbacks; binging on new authors instead of pacing them out; falling way behind on reviews.
X Marks The Spot: Start at the top left of your shelf and pick the 27th book:
I can't do this right now, because my bookshelves and books have been packed up and are currently in storage. :(
Your latest book purchase:
The last books I bought for myself included Snow, Boy, Bird and The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August. My most recent actual purchase were some kids books for a friend's niece and nephew, including If I Had a Raptor. I also preordered three upcoming releases a few months back, and the first of those shipped this week - Skin Game, the newest Harry Dresden, but since I'm moving I don't physically have it, it's at my parents' address. So whichever one of those you want to count.
ZZZ-snatcher book (last book that kept you up WAY late):
Dreams of Gods and Monsters by Laini Taylor. The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black would have if I hadn't started it early in the day. However, I did keep pushing off starting my paper because of that novel.
If anyone else decides to do this, please leave me a comment so I can check out your answers!
3 comments:
Ooh, this survey is just my sort of thing. I would have to think about some of the answers - for one thing, I hardly ever remember quotes from books.
Ridiculously glad to see that you listed Coldest Girl in Coldtown as a book that would have kept you up all night if you'd started it late. That book sucked me in completely, and I still think about it all the time.
You can look forward to Skin Game, I'm about 2/3 of the way through, having given up on the audio book because even at 1,5 speed it was too SLOW and I need to find out what happens next. It's so good! Now that I'm hooked on these books, I'm just as much of a rabid fangirl as all the others who told me to read the books all these years. I'm worried though, he can't possibly keep up this level of quality for the whole series, surely?
I usually don't remember quotes, either, but it helps that those were at the beginning and/or end of the novel. Just wow. I remember just thinking how perfect those were.
Have you tried Butcher's Codex Alera yet? My dad's read it twice now. I read it before I read Rothfuss, but I just remember loving everything at the academy in The Name of the Wind because it reminded me of Tavi. Also, it showed that Butcher can end a series successfully so I'm definitely hopeful for The Dresden Files!
I really like this survey--I haven't done it (yet) but really enjoy reading others' A to Z lists.
I love East of Eden and The Great Gatsby too.
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