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100 Questions: Books and Reading

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Group:British Birds
Swap Coordinator:Godsrockangel (contact)
Swap categories: Email 
Number of people in swap:3
Location:International
Type:Type 1: Electronic
Last day to signup/drop:September 9, 2011
Date items must be sent by:September 30, 2011
Number of swap partners:3
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Hey there so if you're like me I nearly always have my head wedged in a book - often one at home and one at work and one in my handbag lol.

So to your partners you answer the questions and send round the answers. I may have duplicated by them mistake so let me know if there are duplicated questions in there :) Some of the questions came from my friend's blog you can find it here.

When you sent please make sure you BCC the email addresses - if you're not sure how to do this get in touch and I'll sort you some instructions.

Books

  1. Your favourite author
  2. The most inspiring book you’ve ever read
  3. Your favourite book from childhood
  4. The book you have re-read the most often
  5. The last book you read
  6. Your favourite genre of books
  7. Your favourite fictional hero
  8. Your favourite non-fiction book
  9. The book(s) you are currently reading
  10. Your favourite classic
  11. A book you’ve been told you should read but never will
  12. A book you think it should be compulsory for everyone to read
  13. Your favourite travel book
  14. Your favourite supporting character in a novel
  15. What makes you pick up a book of the shelf / borrow or buy a book?
  16. A book you are embarrassed about liking
  17. A book you have started but never finished
  18. Your favourite biography/autobiography
  19. A book you wish you’d written / genre you wish you could write in
  20. The book you plan to read next
  21. What book are you currently reading?
  22. How many books, on average, do you read a year?
  23. Do you belong to any book clubs?
  24. What genres do you read (E.g. Romance, Fantasy, Biography)
  25. Do you own an e-reader?
  26. Do you prefer your books to have happy or sad endings?
  27. Do you read mostly at night or day?
  28. Do you have a particular place you read? (like a bean bag in living room)
  29. Do you ever trade books? If so, at a store or online?
  30. Do you like classics? Do you have a favourite?
  31. Name your 5 favourite authors.
  32. Do you own a current library card?
  33. Do you visit the library?
  34. Do you buy second hand book or do you prefer new books?
  35. Do you have an Amazon “Wish List”?
  36. Do you have a TBR list or pile?
  37. How long is it? (If you’re like me you’ll have to estimate!)
  38. Do you subscribe to any magazines? Which ones?
  39. Do you read any newspapers?
  40. What 5 books would you take to a deserted island?
  41. Do you know what manga is? Do you read any manga? (That’s 42. kinda a double question lol)
  42. Do you read poetry?
  43. Name your favourite poets.
  44. Do you read biographies?
  45. Do you prefer autobiographies to biographies (or no preference)?
  46. Do you prefer to see the movie or read the book first?
  47. Have you read any Shakespeare?
  48. Do you read in language other than English?
  49. Do you remove the dust jackets when reading a book?
  50. Have you ever written a book? Are you writing one now?
  51. Is the "smell" of the book important to you?
  52. Do you loan out books to others? Had a bad loaning experience?
  53. Do you take books with you when you're out and about?
  54. Name your favourite literary characters.
  55. Do you buy bookmarks?
  56. Do you use bookmarks or other items to keep your place when reading?
  57. Have you ever tried making a book yourself (book binding)?
  58. Do you keep a list of books you own?
  59. Have you ever accidentally bough the same book twice?
  60. Do you have a favourite Book chain Store?
  61. Name 10 authors you feel every child should read.
  62. Ever had a book autographed by the author?
  63. Do you like to read mysteries? Do you figure them out before the end?
  64. Do you have a favourite mystery author?
  65. Quote a favourite line from any book.
  66. What genre(s) do you dislike reading.
  67. What’s the most you’ve ever spent on one book?
  68. Do you put bookplates inside your books?
  69. Do you prefer gift books from others to be inscribed or not?
  70. Do you like to read aloud? Do you?
  71. Do you look up words in the book you don't know the meaning of?
  72. What books do you feel influenced your life?
  73. What book(s) have you re-read the most?
  74. Do you list which books you've read anywhere (like a journal)?
  75. Do you think any books should be banned? Which ones?
  76. Do you think anyone should rewrite another author's original work?
  77. Do you enjoy reading plays? Do you like to see plays on stage?
  78. Do you prefer paperback or hardback?
  79. Do you buy mostly new, bargain, or used books?
  80. Do you read your library books at the library or at home?
  81. Have you ever defaced a book? What was the circumstance?
  82. Do you read folklore/myths?
  83. Do you have a favourite mythological figure?
  84. Read any books where an animal(s) is/are the main character?
  85. Name a favourite animal featured title.
  86. Do you sometimes stop reading a book? What's the reason usually?
  87. If you could own any one rare book in the world which book would it be?
  88. As a child were you ever caught reading after bedtime?
  89. Do you own a book light?
  90. Estimate how many books you own.
  91. What book have you recommended the most?
  92. Is it important to you that your friends are well-read?
  93. Do you have a person that you enjoy discussing your reads with? Who?
  94. What book are you most looking forward to reading next?
  95. Do you read horror /thrillers? Favourite horror/thriller authors?
  96. Have you ever made a dish from a cookbook?
  97. Do you ever buy any other "how to" books? Were they helpful
  98. What's your favourite movie based on a book? If you could have dinner with any character from a book who would it be and why? Any questions I should have asked?

Discussion

Godsrockangel 08/23/2011 #

I've broken it and it won't edit lol. (these are questions 99 and 100 but they won't number properly)

  1. If you could have dinner with any character from a book who would it be and why?
  2. Any questions I should have asked?

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