Booking Through Thursday - 12092013

How much do you visualize when you read? Do you imagine faces for the characters? Can you see the locations in your mind’s eye? Or do you just plunge ahead with the story, letting the imagery fall to the wayside? 

My answer:

Can I say I imagine everything? For me, it is like watching a movie but with me walking through the scenes. :) Mostly, I visualize what the characters wear, how they speak, where they are and many more. This could be the reason why when I recall a scene, I couldn't tell if it was from a movie or from a book. 

Booking Through Thursday - 29082013

Which is more important? Quality for your reading? Or quantity? 

My answer:

It has to be quality! I don't see the point reading so many trashy books or books that is not worth reading. This explains the number of books I have stopped reading mid-way; just can't bring myself to the end of it. I believe there are many more books which are worth my time and which could give me invaluable lessons and of course, satisfaction! :)

Booking Through Thursday - 11072013

How do you feel about books about dogs or pets? Fluffy stories of fluffy family members? Solid books on training them or taking care of them? Touching reminiscences of trouble and the way a person’s dog (or pet) has helped get them through? (Mind you, almost all the pet-related books on my shelf are about dogs, but I’m well aware that people love their cats, horses, ferrets, rabbits, fish, etc. just as much, so … any species is fine!) Any favorite books to recommend?

My answer:
Chi's Sweet Home series by Konami Kanata.
The series is told from Chi, the kitten's point of view. Chi was adopted by a family with a son who later grew up with her. Many ups and downs and it is very interesting that the author seems to know what is going on in a kitten's mind!

Booking Through Thursday - 27062013

What’s the worst thing you ever did to your reading material? Sand in the bindings from the beach? Dropped into the pool? Covers smeared with sunscreen?

My answer:
I had once squashed a book in my laptop bag while putting in the laptop......... :'(
It was heartbreaking....
When I was 8, I used to dog-ear my pages......can't believe it did that!

This is done on a Saturday. Since the last BTT was last year, I don't think I can hold back posting on a different day; Mr.Work held me captive man! Mode: Hoping to take part consistently from this point onwards! =)

Booking Through Thursday - 19042012

What are your literary “pet peeves”?

My answer:
1. Slowwww moving storyline.
2. Sad ending!
3. Blurry ending! Some say it is the author's intention to leave it to reader's imagination but I want to know more!I need a definite ending! :p
4. Author not up to their normal standard. For example, Author A writes magical stories but in her newly published book, there is soooo little magic injected in it. This saddens me. I need the "ummmppphhh". ;)
5. Super long sentences.
6. Repeating points! This is definitely true for some non-fiction books...

Guess I better end this post here. LOL!

Booking Through Thursday - 12042012

What book took you the longest to read, and do you feel it was the content or just the length that made it so?
My answer:
Hmmm I would say one of the technical and classics book. Most of the time, it is the content that makes it a lonnnnnnnnnnnggggg read! Read. Understand. Absorb. =)
p/s: I'm back!:)

Booking Through Thursday - 10/3/2011

Do you multi-task when you read? Do other things like stirring things on the stove, brushing your teeth, watching television, knitting, walking, et cetera?

Or is it just me, and you sit and do nothing but focus on what you’re reading?

(Or, if you do both, why, when, and which do you prefer?)

My answer:
I multi-task! I walk. I sing to music. And these days, I read while driving(that is when Im stuck in traffic jam and the car is not moving!). Most of the time, I read while waiting for something and that something can be anything. hihihi I have even finished reading few chapters while chatting on the phone. ;)

Anyhow, nothing beats sitting down in a comfortable position in a comfortable chair with soothing instrumental music in the background! =) I definitely prefer THIS!

Booking Through Thursday - 3/3/2011

Do you cheat and peek at the ends of books? (Come on, be honest.)

My answer:
Be honest? LOL! Love that bit. I'd be lying if I've never done it. I don't like to ruin the suspense. Honestly throughout my reading life, I've done it once or twice when I was younger. Now, I just read slowly and "feel" the sentences as I read. :) It is more enjoyable that way!

Booking Through Thursday - 24/2/2011

All other things being equal–do you prefer used books? Or new books? (The physical speciman, that is, not the title.) Does your preference differentiate between a standard kind of used book, and a pristine, leather-bound copy?

My answer:
Remember the saying don't judge a book by its cover? LOL!
Anyway, I LOVE NEW books! Especially hardcover ones. It lines up nicely on the bookshelves. :) Paperbacks are great when you are the kind who brings your book everywhere in your handbag or pouch. I settle with paperbacks most of the time for the convenience(hardcovers are kind of heavy) and price!

Old books are like antique. Nice to see. Scared to handle; incase of breakage. :( But to have it is awesome! I have my dad's Oxford Dictionary (First Ed by Longman). ^__^

Can we touch on fonts, smell and feel of the papers? :) Mini fonts kill sometimes. Some papers smells funny but many smells nice!

Booking Through Thrusday - 17/2/2011

What’s the most romantic book you’ve ever read?
(Mind you, I don’t mean the hard-core stuff you hide in plain wrappers under your mattress. I mean True Love, Romance, deeply emotional, heart-tugging, and all that stuff.)


And, secondly, did you like it? Is it your usual kind of reading, or did it take you by surprise?

My answer:
Tough one; The Wedding and A Walk To Remember by Nicholas Sparks. OK! I'll pick The Wedding...maybe coz it didn't make me cry. LOL! It has a very happy and sweet ending.

If you feel like poking your boyfriend's heart (just because he said he is tough!), try to make him read A Walk To Remember. Reading it is a million times better than watching its movie. ;)


Guess Nicholas Sparks never fail me. ^__^ I love both books. Can't say it is my usual kind of reading because I tend to switch between few genres. ;)

p/s: Gosh! I miss book blogging sooooooooo much! I've left it for awhile to prepare for my wedding, to prepare or rather settle as many stuff as possible at work before I go on a very long leave after I got married, got married, went for honeymoonS and many more. 16th February 2011 marked my first day of work in 2011. BTT marks my return to the blogosphere. Who can resist BTT anyway??? :)

Booking Through Thursday - 15/7/2010

Well, folks, I don’t know about where you are, but right here, it’s HOT.

So … when you think about “hot reading,” what does that make you think of? Beach reading? Steamy romances? Books that take place in hot climates? Or cold ones?

My answer:
To start with, it is not exactly hot here. It rains every evening. *If only I could be in bed with a book instead of in the office swivel chair.* Then again, there isn't any distinctive season where I am. ;)


Hot Reading. I have to say it gets me to steamy romance novels. The ones which could totally sweep me off my feet and sometimes out of the real world. =p Can't say that is all I think of. Other books which triggers anger and frustration is definitely a HOT one for me too. =p There you go, two sides of Hot-ness.

Booking Through Thrusday - 8/7/2010

Do you have friends and family to share books with? Discuss them with? Does it matter to you?

My answer:
Fortunately, my beloved bestfriend loves chic-lit! =) In my family, no one loves what I love. I read what they read but they do not read what I read. My dad is into financial/business books and a little bit of self-help books. My mom is into cooking books. One of my brother has recently fell in love with Nicholas Spark's. So far, I only share that with him. The other brother is into short ghost stories. I can read but I'm quite done with it.

Guess I've got quite a fair number of people around me who reads. I can consider myself lucky. No one buys and reads constantly though! Honestly, I talk about the books that I have read more on the WWW rather than with the people around me. Maybe because I don't meet my bookworm friends as often. The book bloggers a.k.a. bookaholics online are GREAT!!!!

Booking Through Thursday - 1/7/2010

Name a book or author that you truly wanted to love but left you disappointed. (And, of course, explain why.)


My answer:
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. Believe it.
This book has been awarded best sellers in many countries but seriously, I don't get why. This book falls into my 1/5 rating. I have to say that the contents are repetitive and simply doesn't make sense to me. It mainly focuses on the power of attraction. How can we make our dreams come true by only believing it will come true? The author probably wants to promote positive thinking but sitting and dreaming our dreams will come true won't help to make it happen. 'Nuff said!

Then again, it probably isn't my cup of tea. :p

Booking Through Thursday - 24/6/2010

"Do you read book reviews? Do you let them change your mind about reading/not reading a particular book?"

My answer:
Yes. Being a bookaholic, I am usually tempted to buy whatever looks like in the bookstore. To hold myself back, I normally jot down the title and its author.


When the book lingers in my mind, I will checkout its reviews; normally from more than 5 readers. If it is good, I'll give it a shot. Else, I'll drop it from me list. ;)