There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well written or badly written. - Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900), The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1891, preface
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I've never read Twilight or any of the Harry Potter books. Fear me.
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What book are you reading now? The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream by Barack Obama
What are your favorite books?
I enjoy books that fall under the Urban Fantasy genre such as the Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series and the Women of the Otherworld.
How did you learn to read?
My mother taught me.
What foreign languages do you read? None. I know a few words in Spanish, French, Portuguese and Finnish but not enough that I can read an entire book.
What 's the funniest book you ever read? Hmm I dont know. I dont really go for funnies.
What books have changed the way you look at the world or the way you live your life?
Maybe The Giver I read it when I was around eight.
What books have affirmed what you believe about life or the way you look at things?
Teachings of Buddha by Jack Kornfield
What books have you changed your mind about?
Classics. I used to think they were boring.
What are some of the scariest books you've ever read?
Books dont scare me.
About how many books do you think you have you read in your life?
At least fifty
About how many books do you own?
Quite a few. I started a collection of hardcover Anne Rice books in high school and have almost all of them.
How many books per month do you usually borrow from the library?
A month? Hmm around sixteen. I usually borrow three or four a week.
How much would you say you've paid in library fines in your life?
Oh geez I don't know.
Do you read in bed?
No
Do you ever read while walking or driving?
Nope
OK, let's get real. Where is the strangest place you've read a book?
The doctors office?
Do you listen to audio books?
Sometimes.
Has anyone ever read aloud to you or you to them? Tell us more.
Yes, I used to read to my siblings and my mom used to read to me.
What book was the most difficult to read?
Hmm I dont know. I dont really have difficulty reading books for me its more a matter of not losing interest.
Do you read every word of a book, or skip parts that don't hold your interest?
I read everyword. Sometimes twice.
What books do you keep intending to read but put off?
There aren't any at the moment.
Do you buy new or used books, paperbacks or hardbacks, leather or collector's items?
All of the above though when it comes to buying I prefer hardbacks but I'm not picky.
How do you feel about writing in books, dog earing, etc
I think its ok as long as the page is readable.
What is the first book you remember reading
A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein
Do you lend your books? Ever had to hire Large Louis to get it back for you?
No one's asked to borrow my books.
What were your favorite books when you were a child
A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein, The Giver by Lois Lowry and Goosebumps by R. L. Stine
What children's books do you most enjoy as an adult
I try to stay away from childrens books.
What books would you especially recommend to young people?
The Giver
Do you ever read the ending first?
No
Did you ever agree to read the book somebody was pushing on you
if they would read one for you in exchange? What were the books?
Nope.
Have you ever read a book more than once? If so, mention them and
why you read them more than once, please.
Yes, the Giver because I love the story.
What frequently recommended books have you been unable to finish?
Paradise Lost, Les Miserables and Ulysses though I plan to try to read them again in the future.
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