30 Days of Books - Day 4
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Day 04 – Your favorite book or series ever
Of all the books I've read, it's still Watership Down. I think this is probably because it was my first 'grown-up' book. I was probably 6 or 7 when my mother handed it to me in a library. I can honestly say that was the nicest thing the woman ever did for me. I had read plenty of short stories that were at a higher reading level - Ray Bradbury, Charles Forte, Isaac Asimov - things my parents had lying around the house, but WD was my first novel.
It gave me a good understanding of common literary themes and devices. It gave me, even at that age, a feeling that the author was writing more than just a fairy tale about rabbits. Richard Adams introduced me to the Hero's Journey and Deus ex Machina. I loathe Deus ex Machina now, honestly fucking hate it... but a rabbit riding in a hrududu? Fantastic!
As far as series go... it's The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. The other day, I forgot about THGttG. I forgot that it counts as a series. I could easily keep reading those - if Douglas Adams was still alive, that is.
Day 05 – A book or series you hate
Day 06 – Favorite book of your favorite series OR your favorite book of all time
Day 07 – Least favorite plot device employed by way too many books you actually enjoyed otherwise
Day 08 – A book everyone should read at least once
Day 09 – Best scene ever
Day 10 – A book you thought you wouldn’t like but ended up loving
Day 11 – A book that disappointed you
Day 12 – A book or series of books you’ve watched more than five times
Day 13 – Favorite childhood book OR current favorite YA book (or both!)
Day 14 – Favorite character in a book (of any sex or gender)
Day 15 – Your “comfort” book
Day 16 – Favorite poem or collection of poetry
Day 17 – Favorite story or collection of stories (short stories, novellas, novelettes, etc.)
Day 18 – Favorite beginning scene in a book
Day 19 – Favorite book cover (bonus points for posting an image!)
Day 20 – Favorite kiss
Day 21 – Favorite romantic/sexual relationship (including asexual romantic relationships)
Day 22 – Favorite non-sexual relationship (including asexual romantic relationships)
Day 23 – Most annoying character ever
Day 24 – Best quote from a novel
Day 25 – Any five books from your “to be read” stack
Day 26 – OMG WTF? OR most irritating/awful/annoying book ending
Day 27 – If a book contains ______, you will always read it (and a book or books that contain it)!
Day 28 – First favorite book or series obsession
Day 29 – Saddest character death OR best/most satisfying character death (or both!)
Day 30 – What book are you reading right now?
Of all the books I've read, it's still Watership Down. I think this is probably because it was my first 'grown-up' book. I was probably 6 or 7 when my mother handed it to me in a library. I can honestly say that was the nicest thing the woman ever did for me. I had read plenty of short stories that were at a higher reading level - Ray Bradbury, Charles Forte, Isaac Asimov - things my parents had lying around the house, but WD was my first novel.
It gave me a good understanding of common literary themes and devices. It gave me, even at that age, a feeling that the author was writing more than just a fairy tale about rabbits. Richard Adams introduced me to the Hero's Journey and Deus ex Machina. I loathe Deus ex Machina now, honestly fucking hate it... but a rabbit riding in a hrududu? Fantastic!
As far as series go... it's The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. The other day, I forgot about THGttG. I forgot that it counts as a series. I could easily keep reading those - if Douglas Adams was still alive, that is.
Day 05 – A book or series you hate
Day 06 – Favorite book of your favorite series OR your favorite book of all time
Day 07 – Least favorite plot device employed by way too many books you actually enjoyed otherwise
Day 08 – A book everyone should read at least once
Day 09 – Best scene ever
Day 10 – A book you thought you wouldn’t like but ended up loving
Day 11 – A book that disappointed you
Day 12 – A book or series of books you’ve watched more than five times
Day 13 – Favorite childhood book OR current favorite YA book (or both!)
Day 14 – Favorite character in a book (of any sex or gender)
Day 15 – Your “comfort” book
Day 16 – Favorite poem or collection of poetry
Day 17 – Favorite story or collection of stories (short stories, novellas, novelettes, etc.)
Day 18 – Favorite beginning scene in a book
Day 19 – Favorite book cover (bonus points for posting an image!)
Day 20 – Favorite kiss
Day 21 – Favorite romantic/sexual relationship (including asexual romantic relationships)
Day 22 – Favorite non-sexual relationship (including asexual romantic relationships)
Day 23 – Most annoying character ever
Day 24 – Best quote from a novel
Day 25 – Any five books from your “to be read” stack
Day 26 – OMG WTF? OR most irritating/awful/annoying book ending
Day 27 – If a book contains ______, you will always read it (and a book or books that contain it)!
Day 28 – First favorite book or series obsession
Day 29 – Saddest character death OR best/most satisfying character death (or both!)
Day 30 – What book are you reading right now?
