Bloggers on the blog
My latest Monday feature showcases some of the best of the book blogging community.
My latest Monday feature showcases some of the best of the book blogging community.
These are the unsung heroes who are constantly on the look out for new and exciting books
and who give so generously of their time ,energy and expertise.
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I am delighted to introduce
Gillian
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From the excellent Blog
Gillian welcome to Jaffareadstoo
and thanks for taking part in our
10 questions in 10 minutes....
What makes you want to blog
about books?
Well
I really love blogging and writing about things that interest me and as books
are my main passion, combining the two is a no brainer as they say. I like
being able to share my reading interests and recommending new titles to people.
What type of book makes you
happy?
A
year ago I would have said psychological and crime thrillers because they were
all I ever read but now my world has been opened up by all the lovely friends
i've made on Twitter so i'd have to say YA books now, YA contemporary mainly.
Also early 20th century historical biographies or novels.
Which book have you recommended
the most?
It
would probably be The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. I was lucky enough to
get an early proof copy last year and absolutely loved it.
Which is the best book you
received as a gift?
I
don't get given books as gifts sadly because people know I buy so many that I
may end up with two copies but I did get them when I was smaller and the best
ones then were the Famous Five books by Enid Blyton. I still read the
occasional one now.
Which book has sent a shiver
down your spine?
I
don't read really scary stories, too much of a wimp for that but S.J. Watson's
Before I Go To Sleep is really creepy.
How many books do you have, as
yet unread, on your book shelves?
Way
too many is all I'm saying.
Tell me about a book you’ve
read more than three times?
The
only book I've ever read more than once is A Christmas Carol. I used to re-read
it most Christmases. It’s just the most magical book about hope, redemption and
things never being too late to change.
What’s your idea of book heaven
or book hell?
Book
heaven is an exciting thriller, YA or Adult.
Book hell is Alice in Wonderland!
It freaks me out big time!
Where is your favourite reading
place?
A
comfy chair in the living room for me. There is too much distraction outdoors
in the summer and I can't read in bed because it makes me too sleepy and I nod
off after half a page.
What has been your favourite
book of the year...so far ?
The
Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. Its not published yet but I was
lucky enough to receive a proof copy. It’s out in May and everyone HAS to read
it, it’ amazing!
Twitter@autumnmiss2011
My thanks to Gillian for giving so generously of her time
Jaffa and I love your blog
Long may it continue.
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Fabulous wee feature, will nip over for a wee visit. Love reading peoples responses for things like this.
ReplyDeleteLainy http://www.alwaysreading.net
Thanks Lainy - you're very welcome . jaffa and I are always glad to see you :)
DeleteI love this feature - it's great fun blogging about bloggers !!