Wintery Books December 25, 2008

No, no … this isn’t the question you’re probably expecting, that asks about your winter reading habits.

What I want to know today is … what are the most “wintery” books you can think of? The ones that almost embody Winter?

(Personally, “A Winters Tale” by Mark Helprin pretty much nails this for me, and “Smilla’s Sense of Snow” was right up there…)

And, Merry Christmas, everyone–whether you celebrate or not!
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Generosity December 18, 2008

Do you give books as gifts?

To everyone? Or only to select people?

How do you feel about receiving books as gifts?

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Treat

What is the best book you ever bought for yourself?

And, why? What made it the best? What made it so special?

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Time is of the Essence December 11, 2008

1. Do you get to read as much as you WANT to read?

(I’m guessing #1 is an easy question for everyone?)

2. If you had (magically) more time to read–what would you read? Something educational? Classic? Comfort Reading? Escapism? Magazines?

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5 for Favorites December 4, 2008

1. Do you have a favorite author?

2. Have you read everything he or she has written?

3. Did you LIKE everything?

4. How about a least favorite author?

5. An author you wanted to like, but didn’t?

2. Question

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