This is another of those lists that do the rounds from time to
time, seen here http://glueinthecarpet.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/a-z-book-survey.html. I started reading before I went to
school and have always read a lot.
Currently fiction is mainly SF and Fantasy, non fiction history, but I
will dip in anywhere. I find a lot of
inspiration at my local library.Anyway here is my list:
Author you've read the most books from
Impossible question without a bit of research but probably Enid Blyton. Other possibilities are Agatha Christie and JT Edson
Best sequel ever:Author you've read the most books from
Impossible question without a bit of research but probably Enid Blyton. Other possibilities are Agatha Christie and JT Edson
Lieutenant Hornblower (just to get Hornblower in the list somewhere)
Currently reading:
The Mountain of Gold by JD Davies
The American Civil War by John Keegan (having just started a Longstreet Campaign)
Drink of choice whilst reading
Beer
E-reader or physical book:
I much prefer physical books but the kindle is great if I am going to be away for a day or two and is also good for impulse buys
Fictional character you would probably have dated in high school:
Winston Graham’s Demelza
Glad you gave this book a chance
Gentleman Captain by JD Davies – a tale of Charles II navy that exceeded expectations
Hidden book gem?
That’s me in the Middle by Donald Jack. Bartholemew Bandy is a great character (in the first four books of the series at least)
Important moment in your book life
Reading Lord of the Rings for the first time. I was in a complete daze by he time I had finished it and could remember virtually none of what I had read but I was totally blown away.
Just finished:
Happy Hour in Hell byTad Williams. Bobby Dollar is a very unusual angel.
Kind of book you won't read
Celebrity biographies..
Longest book you've read
Possibly Tros of Samothrace by Talbot Mundy.
Major book hangover because of disappointing endings.
Rarely happens – I normally will stop reading if a book is going nowhere
Number of bookcases you own:
6 in total but only 2 filled with proper books.
One book you've read multiple times:
Lord of the Rings and will again
Preferred place to read:
At home in a comfy chair.
Quote that inspires you
That’s sad – I can’t think of any
Reading regret
Je nr regret rein
Series you started and need to finish
Fifty shades? I only made it through the first 2 chapters of the first book. Or perhaps I won't bother.
Three of your all-time favourite books:
Lord of the Rings – Ross Poldark - Sharpe
Tolkien
Very excited for this release:
Sleeping Late on Judgement Day by Tad Williams
Worst bookish habit:
Not wanting to stop reading a good book so not going to bed until very very late when I have work the next morning.
X marks the spot - Start at the top left of your bookshelf and pick the 27th book:
James IV by Norman MacDougall
Your latest book purchase:
Princeps by LE Modesitt Jnr
Zzz snatcher book (the last book that kept you up waay too late)
Happy Hour in Hell by Tad Williams
Good list Dave and pretty similar to mine in many ways. Didn't put you down for a SF/Fantasy fan though - Tad Williams was a surprise, but there you go.
ReplyDeleteAre you going to do a list?
DeleteGreat list. I've got my list up on my blog now, thanks for the prompt!
ReplyDeleteWas turned off by the publicity for Happy Hour in Hell. How did it turn out?
The Dirty Streets of Heaven was better. Still OK though
DeleteInteresting A-Z !
ReplyDeleteI see with pleasure that you're a LoTR lover ( lover > fan as you know!).
My favourite quote is :
"In a hole in the ground, lived a Hobbit."
Sam