Sunday, October 31, 2010

Currently Reading

Petchy Maligula by Stan Carter...
It is a sci - fi type story.. so far so good....
It is in e-reader form and as a good blogger I must add that he sent the ebook to me to read and review..

more later when I finish it

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Book Meme


Question it.

1. Favourite childhood book: I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings 
2. What are you reading right now? nothing
3. What books do you have on request at the library? none
4. Bad book habit: buying but not reading right away
5. What do you currently have checked out at the library? nothing
6. Do you have an e-reader? none
7. Do you prefer to read one book at a time, or several at once? One at a time, books are like movies to me
8. Have your reading habits changed since starting a blogs? no not at all 
9.Least favourite book you read this year: Can't remember
10. Favourite book I’ve read this year: NO CLUE
11. How often do you read out of your comfort zone? rarely but I am attmepting to change that
12. What is your reading comfort zone? African American Romance
13. Can you read on the bus? don't take the bus at the moment
14. Favourite place to read: in bed
15. What’s your policy on book lending? don't do it
16. Do you dogear your books? yes
17. Do you write notes in the margins of your books? no
18. Do you break/crack the spine of your books? nope 
19. What is your favourite language to read? english
20. What makes you love a book? The characters being believable
21. What will inspire you to recommend a book? that is what a great read 
22. Favourite genre: Romance
23. Genre you rarely read (but wish you did)" Thrillers
24. Favourite Biography: I, Tina by Tina Turner
25. Have you ever read a self-help book? (And, was it actually helpful?) yes and yes.. One Day MY Soul Just opened up by Iyanla Vanzant
26. Favourite Cookbook: Sylvia'
27. Most inspirational book you’ve read this year (fiction or non-fiction): fiction
28. Favourite reading snack: popcorn or peanut m&ms
29. Name a case in which hype ruined your reading experience:  It happens all the time when people who rarely read tell me about a book I will not read it.
30. How often do you agree with the critics about about a book? almost never..we are not looking for the same things
31. How do you feel about giving bad/negative reviews? I don't like to but I have to be honest. I just hope that the author does not get upset.
32. If you could read in a foreign language, which language would you choose? Italian
33. Most intimidating book I’ve read: Beloved by Toni Morrison
34. Most intimidating book I’m too nervous to begin: none
35. Favourite Poet: Nikki Giovanni
36. How many books do you usually have checked out from the library at any given time? none
37. How often do you return books to the library unread?
38. Favourite fictional character: Daniel Falcon
39. Favourite fictional villain: none
40. Books I’m most likely to bring on vacation: Romance
41. The longest I’ve gone without reading:
42. Name a book you could/would not finish: Quade's Babies by Brenda Jackson
43. What distracts you easily when you’re reading? slow movement in the story
44. Favourite film adaptation of a novel: The Color Purple
45. Most disappointing film adaptation: not sure
46. Most money I’ve ever spent in a bookstore at one time:40
47. How often do you skim a book before reading it? always
48. What would cause you to stop reading a book halfway  through? it sucks
49. Do you like to keep your books organized? yes I arrange them by author
50. Do you prefer to keep books or give them away once they’ve been read? I keep them
51. Are there any books that you’ve been avoiding? no
52. Name a book that made you angry: Can't remember the name but it was by Jill Nelson the book was horrible and I mean I passed it on to no less than six people.
53. A book I didn’t expect to like but did: nothing because I don't buy it if I don't think I will like it
54. A book I expected to like but didn’t: Can't recall one
55. Favourite guilt-free guilty pleasure reading: Zane, she writes the naughtiest books I have ever read. 
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

New Releases

Gwyneth Bolton - Make it last Forever and
Gwyneth Bolton-Rivals in Paradise

Anna J - Hell's Diva

Electa Rome Parks True Confessions
Adrianne Byrd - Lover's Premiere (11-1-2010)
Beverly Jenkins - Midnight (10-26-10)
Alice Wootson - Dream Wedding (10-12-10) no cover found

Daimaah Poole - What's His is Mine (10-1-2010)

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Update

I am in the middle of packing to move from Texas to NJ so please bare with me while i do so. I have a few books to read on the road there and I will post them soon. I am making my wedding dress as well that is why there are no updates.. I have four weeks to the wedding.
See you soon.
Please send me book suggestions if you have any