Booking Through Thursday

A weekly meme about (mostly) books and reading.

Stories August 28, 2008

Filed under: Wordpress — --Deb @ 1:00 am

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If you’re anything like me, one of your favorite reasons to read is for the story. Not for the character development and interaction. Not because of the descriptive, emotive powers of the writer. Not because of deep, literary meaning hidden beneath layers of metaphor. (Even though those are all good things.) No … it’s because you want to know what happens next?

Or, um, is it just me?


Don’t forget to leave a link to your actual response (so people don’t have to go searching for it) in the comments—or if you prefer, leave your answers in the comments themselves!

 

102 Responses to “Stories”

  2. bethany canfield Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 1:44 am

    oh, I thought I would be first!! congrats cathy :)
    I was up late reviewing some books, and saw the BTT on google reader pop up.
    here you go:

    http://exlibrisbb.blogspot.com/2008/08/btt-stories.html

    enjoy!

  4. Sally Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 2:14 am

    I left mine 15 minutes ago, but it didn’t seem to “take.” Let’s see if this works.
    http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/

  6. BTT: Stories « Violet Crush Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 2:22 am

    [...] it’s not only you. One of the main purpose of reading a book, for me, is the story. Many books I have loved have strong story lines, be it fiction or non-fiction.Moreover, I tend to [...]

  7. John Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 2:22 am

    Here’s mine. A short poem using a reverse Etheree poetical form. Oo-er Missus, get him!

  20. thekoolaidmom Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 6:48 am

    Here’s mine, Short and Sweet

  21. Christine Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 6:50 am

    Da na na na Na na Na na, ANSWER!!

  27. Rebecca Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 7:47 am

    When it comes to books, this book lady wants it all .

  28. Debbie Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 8:00 am

    For me, this was harder than I thought! But interesting to find out what kind of reader I am… http://ffbookblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/booking-thru-stories.html

  29. Ted Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 8:07 am

    It’s just you. Just kidding, perhaps not JUST you. But it isn’t me. http://bookeywookey.blogspot.com/2008/08/its-just-you.html

  34. Karen Harrington Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 8:35 am

    For those who want a definitive answer, turn back now. Because my answer has more waffles than a politician running for president.

    To read the rest of my post, go to http://www.scobberlotch.blogspot.com

  36. Suey Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 8:59 am

    I’ve got a simple short answer today!

  42. MizB Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 9:43 am

    Definitely not just you! I love a good story!
    http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com/2008/08/28/btt-stories/

    MizB

  49. Booking Through Thursday: Stories Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 10:46 am

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  51. Words Speak Volumes Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 10:57 am

    Thanks Deb. I liked this post.

  54. pinaymama Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 11:27 am

    just posted mine!

  57. Donna Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 12:51 pm

    Thanks for the great question. Mine is up.

  58. thelogiczone Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 12:55 pm

    I thought this was an interesting question too! My post is here

  59. thelogiczone Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 12:58 pm

    I thought this was an intersting question too! My post is here:

    http://bookannelid.wordpress.com/2008/08/28/booking-through-thursday

  60. Meghan Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 12:59 pm

    Here’s mine – a little late today, but better than never. =)

  61. cerealboxreader Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 1:19 pm

    This was a great question, from novels and drama to poetry

  65. Charity Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 2:07 pm

    Here is my answer for this week. :)

  66. CB James Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 2:12 pm

    I’m done. Mine’s posted.

  71. mari Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 3:55 pm

    Got mine posted now. Go here.

  73. christinnjon Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 4:22 pm

    I’m a little late, but better late then never! :)
    http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Christin/581719/

  76. Kristen (bookclubclassics) Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 5:00 pm

    Almost forgot it was Thursday!!!

    Here’s my post:

    http://bookclubclassics.com/Blog/2008/08/28/btt-plot-anyone/

    Plot, schmlot… :)

  78. Nanashi-Inc.net » BTT: Stories Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 5:21 pm

    [...] I thought this week’s Booking Through Thursday question was a bit odd, but definately a good topic starter. If you’re anything like me, one of [...]

  79. Booking Through Thursday: Stories « Both Eyes Book Blog Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    [...] Booking Through Thursday: Stories August 28, 2008 at 10:50 pm | In Book Blather | Here is my response to this week’s Booking Through Thursday: [...]

  82. Alea Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 7:25 pm

    Here is my answer: http://aleapopculture.blogspot.com/2008/08/booking-through-thursday_28.html

    I actually start talking about my favorite characters in movies LOL!

  84. The Book Stacks » Blog Archive » Why Do You Read? - Booking Through Thursday Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 8:59 pm

    [...] But let’s talk about more positive things and get to the question! Courtesy of Booking Through Thursday: [...]

  87. Booking Through Thursday: Reading to see what happens next? « Just A (Reading) Fool Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 10:56 pm

    [...] Through Thursday: Reading to see what happens next? Jump to Comments This week’s Booking Through Thursday: If you’re anything like me, one of your favorite reasons to read is for the story. Not for the [...]

  88. unfinishedperson Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 10:57 pm

    Mine can be found here. Just in time, well, here on the East Coast of the U.S. anyway to still be on Thursday.

  91. Ivy Says:
    August 29, 2008 at 8:59 am

    A day late for my first one, but it’s at http://kehinde.com/blog/?p=641

  92. nicole Says:
    August 29, 2008 at 11:36 am

    A day late as well, but here’s mine.

  94. mixednutts Says:
    August 29, 2008 at 11:24 pm

    So, if we’re a day late, do we get a prize? How about two days late? For some reason, only in my bloggy mind, I thought today (yesterday?) was Wednesday. In real life, I knew it was Friday (Saturday, now). Anyway, here is mine: http://simpleletters.wordpress.com/2008/08/30/btt-what-a-character/

  96. BTT: Hold Everything But the Story « BiblioAddict Says:
    September 2, 2008 at 10:51 am

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  97. J.S. Peyton Says:
    September 2, 2008 at 11:08 am

    You’re definitely not alone!:

  98. J.S. Peyton Says:
    September 2, 2008 at 11:09 am

    Whoops! My post is here!

  99. unfinishedperson Says:
    September 4, 2008 at 2:49 pm

    Here is my answer. I don’t have to learn to pace myself. I’m not like everybody else.

  100. Gary Says:
    September 21, 2008 at 3:23 pm

    if a plot line is all that it takes one can read an outline, no for me I need the full mental imagery, of surroundings, moods, dialog etc, etce etc.—if its decently written, then yes its definitely a “need” to keep turning the pages and hating it when it finally ends, leaving me wanting more.

    Gary (old dude)
    http://threescoreplusten.blogspot.com/


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