I stole this from another blog. Good times.
What author do you own the most books by?
Robin McKinley, probably. Or John Bellairs. Ooh, or Lloyd Alexander. No, wait. Who wrote Girl Talk? Does co-ownership count?
What book do you own the most copies of?
Wuthering Heights. I only own 2. And I swear, one was an accidental purchase. On the bright side, I didn't pay more than 50 cents for either one!
What fictional character are you secretly in love with?
So, so many. First literary crush: Dickon from The Secret Garden. Most recent literary crush: Peeta from The Hunger Games and Catching Fire.
Other notable crushes: Capt. Wentworth, Persuasion; Gilbert Blythe, Anne of Green Gables; Art Mumby, Larklight; Howl, Howl's Moving Castle; Matt Cruse, Airborn; Luka, Dragon Slippers; The Beast, Beauty; Peder, Princess Academy; Eugenides, The Queen's Thief series
What book have you read more than any other?
Probably Beauty, by Robin McKinley. Or the Blue Sword, by Robin McKinley. Or one of the Mrs. Piggle-Wiggles.
What was your favorite book when you were ten years old?
Well, when I was 9, it was Caddie Woodlawn.
What is the worst book you’ve read in the past year?
That I actually finished? Hands down, Beast, by Donna Jo Napoli. Won't be fooled again, Donna Jo!
What is the best book you’ve read in the past year?
Too hard! In the past month, Beautiful Creatures.
What is the most difficult book you’ve ever read?
Native Son by Richard Wright. It's brutal and wears you down.
Do you prefer the French or the Russians?
I cannot honestly say that I've widely read French or Russian authors. But I a little bit speak French, so the French have it!
Shakespeare, Milton or Chaucer?
Shakespeare
Austen or Eliot?
Austen, although I have loved several George Eliot books. However, I've never been struck with the desire to reread any Eliot.
What is the biggest or most embarrassing gap in your reading?
I don't really feel the lack in my life, but when someone needs help with book recommendations, I have a hard time with anything adult. If it's for teens or kids, I'm much more likely to have at least heard of it.
What is your favorite novel?
This is like asking which kid I like best! I can't pick favorites!
What is your favorite play?
Into the Woods
What is your favorite poem?
Goblin Market by Christina Rosetti
What is your favorite essay?
Living Like Weasels. A Classic!
What is your favorite short story?
The Most Dangerous Game. Eek!
What is your favorite non-fiction?
Er, I don't read a lot of non-fiction. But I recently read Life's That Way by Jim Beaver and cried like a baby. Yes, Jim Beaver who plays Bobby in Supernatural. It was fantastic.
What is your favorite graphic novel?
I am so not the person to ask about this. But maybe The Arrival, by Shaun Tan. Honestly, it's not saying much. I have read very few graphic novels.
What is your favorite science fiction?
For many years, I would have said Ender's Game, but if I can count Steampunk, I will pick Larklight. Or, more traditionally, maybe The Hunger Games.
Memoir?
See non-fiction.
Favorite History/Historical Novel?
The Book Thief, by Marcus Zuzak
Favorite mystery or noir?
The Enola Holmes books by Nancy Springer. Take that, Sherlock!
Favorite romance?
I don't read things that are strictly romances, but i sure loved Impossible by Nancy Werlin. Swoon!
Favorite teen book?
All my favorite books are teen books!
Who is your favorite writer?
I used to always say Robin McKinley. Lately, though, I'm more into Shannon Hale and Megan Whalen Turner.
Who is the most over rated writer alive today?
Well, most seems a little harsh. But I'll say whoever writes those darn "Luxe" books. Those made me irrationally angry.
What are you reading right now?
I'm about to start Extras by Scott Westerfeld.
What book do you wish someone wrote so you could read it?
The third Hunger Games book! Or my book, so I'll know what happens and what I should write. Although that does seem a bit circular and confusing.
Which book do you irrationally cringe away from reading, despite seeing only positive reviews? Honestly?
For a long time, The Da Vinci Code. Still haven't read it, but I've heard bad things about it now, so I have an excuse.
If you could bring three characters to life for a social event (afternoon tea, a night of clubbing, perhaps a world cruise), who would they be and what would the event be?
Dickon (what, he can tame animals!), Eugenides (I stole this from another blogger), and Greg Heffley. We'd probably just hang out. See who can amuse me the most.
You are told you can’t die until you read the most boring novel on the planet. While this immortality is great for awhile, eventually you realize it’s past time to die. Which book would you expect to get you a nice grave?
The Old man and the Sea. But I've already read that. So another Hemingway?
Come on, we’ve all been there. Which book have you pretended, or at least hinted, that you’ve read, when in fact you’ve been nowhere near it?
Tess of the Durbevilles. I've seen the movie! Doesn't that count?
As an addition to the last question, has there been a book that you really thought you had read, only to realise when you read a review about it/go to ‘reread’ it that you haven’t? Which book?
Hmm...nothing springs to mind.
You’re interviewing for the post of Official Book Advisor to some VIP (who’s not a big reader). What’s the first book you’d recommend and why? (If you feel like you’d have to know the person, go ahead and personalize the VIP.)
The Hunger Games. We'll read it together!
A good fairy comes and grants you one wish: you will have perfect reading comprehension in the foreign language of your choice. Which language do you go with?
Latin. Just kidding, French. Then at least I'd have some French skills.
A mischievious fairy comes and says that you must choose one book that you will reread once a year for the rest of your life (you can read other books as well). Which book would you pick?
Wow, if they were really mischievous, they wouldn't let me pick my own. I'll go with The Polar Express. I already read that once a year, and it's great!
That good fairy is back for one final visit. Now, she’s granting you your dream library! Describe it. Is everything leatherbound? Is it full of first edition hardcovers? Pristine trade paperbacks? Perhaps a few favourite authors have inscribed their works? Go ahead—let your imagination run free.
Well, it's totally got those rolling ladders and squashy armchairs. And window seats. And tons of cool books. All the series have matching covers and formats. Quite a few are nice hard backs, although most are light and easily transportable. And there are Tiffany lamps!
5 comments:
How lovely this post was. When I have a little time, I might attempt to do this one, too. Fun, fun, fun!
Thanks, Chels. Sometimes I think you are the only person who still reads this! But it makes me feel good to know that you do!
I read religiously- I'm just not much of a commentator. I just read the "The Last apprentice - Revenge of the witch". A little creepy, but good. Now I want to know what happens and how they will triumph in the end. I feel a very long series coming on.
Mer- I read in spurts. But I eventually catch up. I agreed with so many of your answers. Could it be because you suggest all my books to me? Well you are great at it!!!
Wow Merdith, since you went private it hasn't updated on my blog list that you have written anything new! It said your last blog was two months old. I logged in to write a comment about you getting back to work and here is about five new blogs! It was like saving candy for a long time and eating it all at once. I'm full.
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