That book meme, 5-10

[orangerful]

6: Public library or personal library?
This one is probably obvious LOL. I've always gone to the library since I was a teen, mostly because I liked to research my current pop culture obsessions and the only way I could get all the books was through the library. I very rarely buy a book, usually if I buy it I have already read it and just want a copy to lend to friends OR it is a collectible book in some way.

The years where I didn't go to the library regularly I didn't read very much. Now I have stacks of books on my desk all the time! Plus, since they are free, I'm more adventurous in picking up different types of books. I would be so broke if I bought every book I had on hold at the library.

7: What is the most important part of a book, in your opinion?
The binding? I mean, without that, it's just a stack of papers! Just kidding! (though that question is phrased oddly). I'd probably say the characters and their arcs. I like books where the characters change and grow in some way...which is probably why I prefer children's and teen's fiction. As I always say, in most "adult" fiction, the characters start out miserable and end up miserable.

8: Why are you reading the book you're currently reading?
I'm listening to 'Watership Down' because it was never on my radar until a few years ago...I think when it popped up on LOST as one of the books that Sawyer was reading. And then the BBC/Netflix announced a miniseries sometime next year with a fantastic cast.

I think I read a review of 'Of Better Blood' in 'School Library Journal' while looking for new books to booktalk. With everything going on in our country right now, a historical fiction novel for teens about the eugenics moment in the 1920s felt very...relevant.

Oh and all my Star Wars friends will be happy to know that 'Bloodline' finally arrived on my desk!!! I'm only 30 pages in and already SO MANY FEELS!

9: If you were to publish a book what (besides your real name) would you use for your author name?
orangerful? Or maybe I'd just use my first and middle name. Or perhaps just go with "Sam" instead of "Samantha" to keep the sexist readers guessing!

10: Do you listen to music when you read?
NOPE! If there are any other sounds, I will be distracted. Music is the worst because my brain will start singing along. Even if there are no words, my brain will try to connect the music to an image or movie so, again, distracted! This is why I mostly read in bed or when I have lunch alone.

Comments

[hamsterwoman]

I very rarely buy a book, usually if I buy it I have already read it and just want a copy to lend to friends OR it is a collectible book in some way.

Same. Well, the exception being new books in series I really enjoy. And even that only since I got a Kindle, really, because I had a hard time justifying paying hardcover prices, and if I was going to wait, then the library would have it quicker than a paperback release.

7: What is the most important part of a book, in your opinion?
The binding? I mean, without that, it's just a stack of papers

Hee!

[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

The mister and I are at the library three or four times a month. It's a fantastic resource.

Binding. Since a few newer (5 years or less), well loved cookbooks bindings have given up the ghost of late I will agree with this.

[tigtogiba34.livejournal.com]

What heathens listen to music when they read?

[ragnarok-08.livejournal.com]

I'm usually at the local library a few times a week :)

I don't listen to music when I read either.

[place-to-hide.livejournal.com]

I can't have any sound when I'm trying read. I get easily distracted.

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

Ohh, this is marvelous! Love your answers!

*HUGS*

[night-owl-9.livejournal.com]

I can't listen to music when I'm reading either! It's distracting.

[verdande-mi.livejournal.com]

The binding! Excellent answer that made me smile :D

[koyaaniisqatsi.livejournal.com]

I was really jazzed when I first heard about the Watership Down remake, but I read that they're going to soften it up and make it a lot less gorey/traumatic.

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

I read that as well, but it sounds like they are going to stay true to the story. Just listening to the scene with Bigwig trapped in the snare was traumatizing and I'm guessing the "traumatic" image that pops up every time someone discusses the movie is, in fact, that image. I think they can still make a powerful story. (plus, if they do computer animation and the rabbits look life-like, I don't think I could watch it with realistic gore so I can't blame them if they want to tone down the close-ups a bit.

That being said, I am going to watch the animated version as soon as I finish the book. I watched about 5 minutes yesterday, out of curiosity, and the opening scene was really cool but also a bit trippy, made me think of yellow submarine LOL. And even in those opening moments, rabbits were getting murdered. I think parents just need to be more aware of what their children are viewing and not just assume a cartoon is "safe".

[koyaaniisqatsi.livejournal.com]

If you end up enjoying the animated version, you might like Plague Dogs as well. It's similarly traumatising.

Okay, that sounds like, "hey if you like traumatising shit watch this movie about dogs"... xD

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

Seconding Plague Dogs. I read it as a kid, and scenes from it still bother me today, decades later.

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

I will add it to my list when I feel like being traumatized! ;)

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

LOL well I Googled it to see what it was and it is by the same author as 'Watership Down' and the movie is made by the same director as 'Watership Down' so apparently they both specialize in traumatising shit ;P

[ellipsisms.livejournal.com]

I love going to the library! It's so much cheaper and I can try anything without having to worry that I bought something that I won't end up liking!

[snogged.livejournal.com]

Marvelous answers.

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

I love this book meme! So many times I read others' answers and go "Arg, that's what I should have said, too!". Like your reply about the most important part of the book. I had said 'The beginning, the first lines of it' because I like it when a book hooks me, but I think your answer would have been more correct for me.

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

If there's any background noise when I'm reading, I can't even really hear it. I just zone out completely into the book. I don't even know how I manage that.