The Marietta DeGrant Blog: Book Addict Q&As

Hello world!

So I was reading my blog (yes, I normally do that) and I realized it’s been a heck of a long time since I wrote a book/novel review. Also, as I was scrolling through my Goodreads account, the last book I had read was the Power, by Rhonda Byrnes.

In the world of reading, I have failed totally.

I know, it is not the end of the year yet, but we are almost ending the first half and it sucks.

Today’s post is some questions I am answering in relation to books and my reading pleasure.

Honestly, I do not remember where I got these questions from, but it will be fun to blog about it. I wrote the questions and answered them in my writer’s journal, so I just thought I should share it.

Where do you like to read?

Mostly in my room, or at a cozy part of my home.

Bookmark or random piece of paper?

Bookmarks. I usually make my own. They are not really pretty ones, but I’ve been doing them as long as I can remember.

Bookshelf or box

Definitely bookshelves. I have library dreams. I can even make the under of the bookshelf my bed.

Can you just stop reading or do you have to stop at a chapter?

I have to stop reading at a chapter. I just can’t stop reading at any page. If I do, then I start the chapter all over again.

Do you eat or drink while reading?

Not at all. If I do, I normally do it when I am done reading a chapter or on break.

E-Reader or physical book?

Real book! I want to feel the pages and smell the book. Once, I read John Grisham’s The Litigators. The smell of the book made me feel like I was working in a law firm.

Music or television while reading?

None. I tried it once, it did not work. At the end, I was singing along and creating music videos in my head.

One book at a time or several at once?

One book at a time. I want to feel the moment of one book before moving to the next.

Reading at home or everywhere?

I prefer reading at home but it depends. I tried reading in a public transport. It was quite uncomfortable but I was able to read 5-6 chapters. I still prefer reading at home.

Reading aloud or silently in your head?

I read silently in my head most of the time, but I read dramatic conversations out loud, especially when I am alone. (Confession time)

Fiction or non-fiction?

Both! But, most of my books are fiction.

Do you read ahead or skip pages?

I read every line ahead. I like to picture scenes in my head. So, I read everything, including the dress she wore and how it looked good on her.

Break the spine or keep the book as new?

It depends. If it’s an old book I bought, I break the spine. If it’s freshly bought from a bookshop. I’d keep it like new.

Do you write in your books?

I used to when I was a little girl. But now, I prefer to keep a notebook and a pen nearby.

Your top 5 favourite books

I really do not like answering questions like this, because there are several books I have read that deserve to be part of the top 5. I am also yet to read more interesting books but for the sake of this, here are my top five books:

Tell Me Your Dreams by Sidney Sheldon

Hidden Rainbow by Christmas Carol Kauffman