If you missed out on a BBAW interview swap partner, or have only just decided that you really would have liked to participate, or just want to play along then answer any combination of the questions below in the comments, and later in the week I will do a post spotlighting you all. This is a chance to participate, and hopefully for some new readers to come your way!
So here are the questions:
What is your blog called? What was the inspiration behind the name?
What kind of books do you like to read?
What is your favourite recent read?
Where is your favourite place to read?
Share one thing about yourself or your blog that your readers might not know.
The follow up post will go up Thursday or Friday, time permitting! I expect it will actually be more likely to be Friday.
Sweetie, I think the interview swap is tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI like this post. It'll be nice for everyone to get to know each other better.
Thanks for posting!
It's Tuesday here already.
ReplyDeleteI'll bite since this year and said I would sign up for the interview swap "later" and then promptly forgot about it. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat is your blog called? What was the inspiration behind the name?
It's janicu's book blog (janicu.wordpress.com). Which is because my name is Janice and one of my nicknames is "Janicu". This is because in college I had a couple of Japanese roommates and they decided the way to make my name cuter was to add an "oo" to the end of it. By the way it's pronounced "janis-oo", not "janik-oo". Anyway, that was the best I could come up with when I started my blog.
What kind of books do you like to read?
My taste is a little eclectic, but my favorites are in genre fiction. I like science fiction, fantasy, romance, and Jane Austen and fairy-tale retellings.
What is your favourite recent read?
I JUST read BAYOU MOON by Ilona Andrews which is coming out soon. It is so great. It's set in a place called the Edge, which is sort of an overlap between our word (called the Broken), and a parallel world where magic exists (called the Weird). There's a wolf shapeshifter who is trying to track down an agent and kill him, and he runs into a girl with a sword who's family has been threatened by the agent. The girl has a very big, crazy family, the setting is a gigantic swamp, and the fight scenes are like something out of NINJA SCROLL.
Where is your favourite place to read?
I love to read in bed, but I have to read in the living room. The cat is not allowed in our room and if I leave for bed a little too early he gets very whiny. My cat is quite spoiled.
Share one thing about yourself or your blog that your readers might not know.
Um.. when I was a kid I had a few pet squirrels. Actually they were called squirrels but they looked more like chipmunks. They don't have the same kind of squirrels that they have in the US in the tropics.
Great idea!
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What is your blog called? What was the inspiration behind the name? My blog is called Historical Fiction Notebook. It was inspired by the stacks of half-finished journals I have lying around. Each one has lists of books I've read, books I want to read, favorite quotes from books and little jotted-down notes about aspects of historical novels I liked or didn't like. I thought it was time to bring it all together in one place!
What kind of books do you like to read? For historical fiction, I like anything that takes me into someone's daily life - royal or non-royal. I love detail - chances are that if I liked a book, it's because the author was able to seemlessly integrate detail into the narrative. I love European and American history.
What is your favourite recent read? Definitely Sally Gunning's Satucket novels set in Colonial Maasachusetts. Even if you don't think you're interested in that time, you should give them a try.
Where is your favourite place to read? I recently picked up a grey-green recliner on Craig's list - I have it set up in a corner by a window and have decorated the space with framed paintings and plants. It's perfect! I can't wait to get home from work and settle in!
Share one thing about yourself or your blog that your readers might not know. In my professional life as a journalist, I've specialized in the history and culture of Afghanistan. I produce a weekly TV show that airs on the largest channel there.
I would love to participate:
ReplyDeleteWhat is your blog called? What was the inspiration behind the name?
Gerbera Daisy Diaries -- because they are the flowers I had for my wedding.
What kind of books do you like to read? Anything really, but current fiction and historical fiction mostly. With some biographies throw in there too!
What is your favourite recent read?
Still Alice by Lisa Genova -- knocked my socks off!
Where is your favourite place to read? Anywhere my kids are NOT!
Share one thing about yourself or your blog that your readers might not know. That I used to be a lobbyist in Washington DC -- a lifetime ago.
Thanks again for the opportunity to participate in BBAW!
This is such a cool idea!! I came to BBAW too late to sign up for an interview, so thank you for doing this. Here's my question, though: will you be answering your questions as well?
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What is your blog called? What was the inspiration behind the name?
My blog is called Erin Reads. When it came time to choose a name, I tried to think of something witty, but every idea I had felt wrong. I wasn't sure what my blog would become, only that it would be based on my reading and my love of books. That's what it still is!
What kind of books do you like to read?
I enjoy fiction most, both contemporary and historical, YA and adult. I love unique and engaging narrators. If I'm not reading fiction I'm probably reading a memoir or well written miscellaneous nonfiction. I also listen to a lot of audiobooks.
What is your favourite recent read?
Two recent books have really stood out to me. I read them back to back:
The first is "The Cailiffs of Baghdad, Georgia" by Mary Helen Stefaniak. It's told from the perspective of a young girl named Gladys (who is a wonderful narrator) and tells the Depression-era story of what happens when Miss Spivey comes down from up North to teach in the one-room schoolhouse of tiny Threestep, Georgia.
The second is "One Amazing Thing" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. When nine strangers are trapped in the visa office of an Indian Consulate by an earthquake, they turn to storytelling to pass the time and connect with their fellow survivors. It's a lovely book, the kind that gets stuck inside you and stays on your mind long after you've read the last page.
Where is your favourite place to read?
For me, it's not so important where I'm reading. I tend to get so absorbed in my book that I don't even notice where I am anyway. Instead, it's how I'm sitting; I'm only comfortable enough to settle into a book if I can pull my feet up. I've even figured out how to do this on an airplane!
Share one thing about yourself or your blog that your readers might not know.
I grew up in the US, but my husband is from India. I visited his hometown for the first time earlier this year and feel like I've found my second home. It's already starting to influence my reading choices!
Oh what fun!! I'll play
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My blog is called Whimpulsive. The inspiration is that I may have made up the word. Shortly after we were married I was doing something silly just to annoy The Hubster and when he asked me "Why are you doing that?" I replied "Lack of whimpulse control." We giggled about it and have use the words 'whimpulse' and 'whimpulsive' as if they were real words. When I decided to rename my blog I used Whimpulsive because it best describes both my reading and my blogging habits.
What kind of books do you like to read?
My favorites tend to be mysteries, thrillers and suspense stories. I also love historical fiction. I do tend to be a genre jumper and bounce around between many genres routinely.
What is your favourite recent read?
I've been re-reading the Harry Potter series via audio book and it's been a pure delight. As for other books, my most recent favorite is 31 Bond Street by Ellen Horan because it's a wonderful blend of two of my favorite genres - crime fiction and historical fiction.
Where is your favourite place to read?
Someplace where I can see and hear the ocean and enjoy a glass of wine along with my book.
Share one thing about yourself or your blog that your readers might not know.
I spent a semester in Italy when I was in college and it was the best learning experience of all my years in school.
This is a great idea Marg and I'm sorry the original interview didn't work out.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking really hard about something my readers do not know about me, but I really don't have all that many secrets?
This is a brilliant idea! I didn't have someone to interview either, heard about it too late, and came up with my own idea for today like you. Doing this never occurred to me!
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My blog is called The Worm Hole. On my personal blog I found myself constantly trying to write clever or witty titles as my posts and the concept stuck when it came to name my book blog. I thought of book worms and then played around with the idea in my head.
What kind of books do you like to read?
I'm open to reading anything, but my favourite genre is historical fiction. I love to get absorbed into a world that I never could otherwise.
What is your favourite recent read?
Definitely Alex Bell's The Ninth Circle. I had come to it thinking it was a thriller and a bit of a mystery but never expected the heavy theological content, which, being very interested in religion, was like Christmas arriving early. I liked it so much I devoured Alex's other books and started a series of posts to promote her.
Where is your favourite place to read?
This will sound incredibly odd but I like to read in the bathroom at home. I'll just go in and sit against the bath because the closed door means I'm not likely to be disturbed. I don't stay there for long though because though I like the peace it's a bit silly really.
Share one thing about yourself or your blog that your readers might not know.
I'm bad at just writing a post and publishing it, especially in the case of reviews I'll go over what I've written a dozen or more times. If I haven't posted for a while, 50% of the time this is the reason.
Fabulous idea!
ReplyDeleteI like this. Best way to interview us all..
ReplyDeleteMy blog is called everything distils into reading. Becos whatever I am doing I end reading all kinds of stuff!
I read almost everything except paranormal erotic fiction and YA! I love crime fiction and poetry!
A tie between Still Missing by Chevy Stevens and Stolen by Lucy Christopher.
My living room.
For that you come and readBBAW: Self-Interview post!
Yes, I interviewed myself!
Since I wasn't organized enough to join in the BBAW fun this year, I'll play :)
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My blog is Bookfan. The name is what I am - a fan of books.
What kind of books do you like to read?
I like fiction: historical, current, romance.
What is your favourite recent read?
I have two recent favs: The Blessings of the Animals by Katrina Kittle; The Life You've Imagined by Kristina Riggle.
Where is your favourite place to read?
I love to read in our small library/parlour. It's the reading room in our house.
Share one thing about yourself or your blog that your readers might not know.
I'm a former teacher - music in the classroom setting and piano lessons at home. I 'retired' from the classroom when my kids came into the picture. I stopped teaching piano lessons when my kids' schedules got busy during prime piano lesson times.
Thanks for interviewing me :)
I think this is a GREAT idea Marg! I may have to steal it sometime in the future. ;)
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It's called Tales of a Capricious Reader, or Capricious Reader for short. It was originally A High and Hidden Place, but I never really liked that, it was just something I picked because I couldn't think of anything else! But about a year ago I decided I needed something that reflected ME a little bit better. I love the word capricious and feel it describes me and my reading pretty accurately, so, I picked that!
What kind of books do you like to read?
A little bit of everything. I'm an equal opportunity reader.
What is your favourite recent read?
The Little Stranger. I just finished it and I am head over heels in love with it.
Where is your favourite place to read?
In a nice, hot, relaxing bath in my calm, quiet house. As you can imagine, that doesn't happen often.
Share one thing about yourself or your blog that your readers might not know.
I ♥ comments. ;Þ
What a great idea! I've been reading through interviews all morning and moaning about the fact that I was too much of a slacker to sign up...
ReplyDeleteWhat is your blog called? What was the inspiration behind the name?
Flirting with Fiction-- I like to think that I build relationships with the books I read. We come to understand each other, give gifts, play with emotions, and then there's that warm fuzzy feeling I get when I think about a book I really cared about... I call my blog a 'Flirtation' because I don't 'fall in love' with books terribly easily-- they have to be really remarkably special to get to that point. I do, however, have multiple book-'flirtations' going on at any given time.
What kind of books do you like to read?
All kinds? I'm a grad student in Post-Colonial Literature so my 'long-term, formal relationships' tend to be with African and Middle Eastern lit. When those relationships get too stressful, however, I have guilty 'affairs' with YA lit, literary detective fiction, and even romance novels.
What is your favourite recent read?
I came across Jasper Fforde's Thursday Next series a couple weeks ago and just went crazy over it. I ran out and got all 5 books and gobbled them up in a week. So much fun!!
Where is your favourite place to read?
There's an adorable coffee shop a couple blocks from my house. They have a front-porch swing that is absolutely covered in cushy pillows. I like to grab a mocha, bury myself in the pillows and swing away.
Share one thing about yourself or your blog that your readers might not know.
I'm a former ballroom and Latin dance instructor. Sometimes, when I get bored, I use my fingers to create little people and have them practice their dance steps across the table.
Sorry you're interview partner didn't work out, but this is a great idea.
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Notes from the North. I live in northern Europe and I make notes :D
What kind of books do you like to read?
A lot of everything really but right now mostly classics and mysteries, with the occasional non-fiction book (primarily biographies)
What is your favourite recent read?
Gaudy Night by Dorothy Sayers
Where is your favourite place to read?
My rockingchair or my friends hammock
Share one thing about yourself or your blog that your readers might not know.
I'm quite shy in person but I hide it by talking incessantly which I know sounds contradictory but it is the truth
So clever Marg! Like Heather, I totally want to steal this now. :p
ReplyDeleteWhat is your blog called? What was the inspiration behind the name?
A Striped Armchair: I like the blog name formula a/the + adjective + noun (it's what I used for my study abroad blog too), and when I made it my favourite reading chair was in fact striped. Kind of random, and sometimes I wish I'd put more thought into it, but I was just too impatient to start! lol
What kind of books do you like to read?
Fiction: classics, mysteries, fantasy, international
Nonfiction: international studies/culture, women's studies, science, travel (just getting into reading more about religion too)
What is your favourite recent read?
I just finished Small Island by Andrea Levy yesterday, and it blew me away. But if we go back a month, Diana Wynne Jones' Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Vol. One has me head-over-heels in love.
Where is your favourite place to read?
In my new (to me, got it used) overstuffed grey reclining armchair!
Share one thing about yourself or your blog that your readers might not know.
Ohh...this one's tricky. Maybe that I watch quite a bit of TV? And I'm a total fangirl about certain series!
This is a fabulous idea! Here's mine.
ReplyDeleteWhat is your blog called? What was the inspiration behind the name?
The name of my blog is Just Book Reading. I noted this is another post earlier this week so I’m going to do a little cut and paste job --- When I decided to stake my blog claim I picked the name — Just a Book Reader — which I was very happy with. It left me a bit of anonymity and I felt it described me pretty well. After all, I was just a book reader…well, one with lots of opinions but one just the same. A day later, and a Google search later, it turns out that there was another blog out there with that name. It was defunct but I still felt weird about it so I shortened the name to Just Book Reading because it was close to the original name and easy enough to change without jumping through too many hoops. And, thus, that is how I became Just Book Reading. What I learned was to get my Google fu on before setting my heart on a name without a more thorough search. Will not happen again. So there you have it, true confessions.
What kind of books do you like to read?
I read a lot of historical fiction but I’m also a big fantasy fan. I haven’t been reading much of it lately and I want to get back into it.
What is your favourite recent read?
This is easy. The Road my Cormac McCarthy and The Shipwreck that Saved Jamestown: The Sea Venture Castaways and the Fate of America by Lorri Glover and Daniel Blake Smith.
Where is your favourite place to read?
I can read almost anywhere but I like to curl up on the couch.
Share one thing about yourself or your blog that your readers might not know.
Well, readers probably don’t know a lot about me since I tend to keep personal info out of most of my posts but I can offer this one up --- I grew up in Pennsylvania and I make excellent pizza.
What is your blog called? What was the inspiration behind the name?
ReplyDeleteSavvy Verse & Wit and the inspiration was just the poetry I love the read, the humor I hope to impart, and my love of the word Savvy.
What kind of books do you like to read?
I like reading all kinds, especially poetry, but I'm really not into westerns, self-help, or cheesy romance.
What is your favourite recent read?
Favorite recent read would have to be Watermark by Vanitha Sankaran. That book has stayed with me for months.
Where is your favourite place to read?
I love reading on the subway and outside on the porch (well what the apt. complex calls a patio).
Share one thing about yourself or your blog that your readers might not know.
I adore photography and I'm crazy in love with my dog!
okay, i'll bite! i did the interview swap with BBAW last year but missed the 2010 version!
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inspiration: i love the beach and the ocean and was trying to think up a clever, beachy, watery pun.
where and what i read: i love reading fiction, memoirs, and travel writing and usually do so in bed or via audio books in my car.
thanks for letting me come late to the party! :)