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Friday, March 23, 2007A Friday Meme: ONE BOOKI know, I know, I don't "do" memes. But I really like Tarie, and this meme is LITERARY! So here goes (with thanks to Tarie for tagging me): 1. One book that changed your life Hmm. Well, God's Word has changed my life and continues to do so, but for the sake of this meme I will stick to fiction. I would have to say that it was probably Deryni Rising by Katherine Kurtz. Her books are the ones that propelled me into the world of fantasy novels. And since that's what I'm writing now, I guess that would be fairly significant. 2. One book you have read more than once Just ONE? Well, I'll have to choose Pride and Prejudice, then, since Jane Austen is my favorite author. But for the record -- I've read most of my favorites at least twice. I mean, that's what favorites are for, yes? 3. One book you would want on a desert island Assuming I'd feel like reading in that oppressive heat, it would have to be a one-volume edition of the entire Lord of the Rings. That would keep me busy for a good, long time while I waited to be rescued. 4. One book that made you laugh. Okay, now I'm breaking my own "fiction only" rule, but I'm going to have to say Eats, Shoots, and Leaves by Lynne Truss. 5. One book that made you cry Well, I've mentioned this before, but I cry every time I read The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey out loud to my children. Every time. 6. One book you wish had been written I wish that Jane Austen had lived long enough to complete Sanditon. I have read the novel as it was completed by another author, but it was horrible. It wasn't my Jane speaking. I would like to know how she would have fleshed out the book herself. 7. One book you wish had never been written Wow. There's an awful lot of stinky schlock out there for middle graders and young adults. I wish there were more quality children's authors, like Diana Wynne Jones and Kate Constable. 8. One book you are currently reading I'm reading (slowly but surely) Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell. 9. One book you have been meaning to read I've never read Anne McCaffrey and feel as though I ought to, being a fantasy reader/writer and all. Except that, every time I go to Borders and start reading her jacket flaps, they don't draw me in. So I haven't begun. I've got some Dickens on my "to be read" list as well, but I have to be in a particular sort of mood to read Dickens. Okay, dear readers, it's your turn. I refuse to tag anyone, so here's my request: Take a few moments and answer the meme right here in the comment box! I look forward to reading your responses. Happy Weekend! |
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6of my readers are feeling chatty:
1. One book that changed your life: Jesus The One and Only(a Beth Moore Bible study)
2.One book you have read more than once: Great Expectations
3. One book you would want on a desert island: Self Matters(lots of time for reflection and journaling!)
4. One book that made you laugh: My Lima Beans Are Allergic To My Spoon;o)
5.One book that made you cry: The Lost Boy
6. One book you wish had been written: Another book by LouAnn Johnson
7. One book you wish had never been written: The Captain Underpants books
8: One book you are currently reading: Captivating - Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul
9. One book you have been meaning to read: Breaking Free: Making Liberty in Christ a Reality in Life
1. One book that changed your life: Who Moved My Cheese?
2.One book you have read more than once:
The Hobbit
3. One book you would want on a desert island:
My Scriptures
4. One book that made you laugh:
I don't remember the title, but it was by Jonathan Winters. Freakin' hilarious.
5.One book that made you cry:
It has happened, can't think of one though.
6. One book you wish had been written:
The Instruction Book to the World on How to Give Dave Money.
7. One book you wish had never been written: The Minerva Louise series of children's books. Never heard of them? You are lucky. Self-Published Schlock.
8: One book you are currently reading: The Street Lawyer - John Grisham (Book on tape)
9. One book you have been meaning to read: Perin Faye and the rest of your newer one.
1.) The Power of One. Made me want to be a writer.
2.) Joy in the Morning by Betty Smith. Wonderful.
3.) The Bible.
4.) Leave it to Psmith by P.G. Wodehouse. Oh, holy cow. Did I ever laugh.
5.) Bridge to Terabithia. I think it's a law that you have to cry when you read this book.
6.) Goodness, I don't know. I wish Dorothy Sayers had written more.
7.) Gah, there's too many to pick from!
8.) The March, by E.L. Doctorow. Pretty good so far.
9.) Bleak House, by Dickens.
Thank you so much for responding to being tagged! I really appreciate it and it's interesting to read your answers. =) By the way, I love Diana Wynne Jones too! =) But I haven't seen the Shirley Temple version of The Little Princess. Hahaha.
1. One book that changed your life
I'd have to go with good ol' Bible-ness. What can change your life more than that?
2. One book you have read more than once
Though I could put P&P, I'll go with Daughters of Darkness by LJ Smith. It was my favorite book from middle school on. My copy is practically ragged.
3. One book you would want on a desert island
Bible. Just because I don't read it enough now, and it would be a great time to catch up. And very soothing, I would think.
4. One book that made you laugh.
Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot (or anything by Meg Cabot)
5. One book that made you cry
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
6. One book you wish had been written
Ella Enchanted
7. One book you wish had never been written
The Wiz Biz by Rick Cook
That book stole some life and happiness from me that I want back.
8. One book you are currently reading
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
9. One book you have been meaning to read
The Wren books by Sherwood Smith. I got them from the library, didn't read them, and turned them in late. *sigh*
I'm a dork. #6 is "Wish HAD been written," not "wish YOU had written."
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