Susan from Bloggin' 'Bout BooksSusan is another competitor from 2011 that is returning in 2012. Last year, she read the MOST books out of every competitor with a whopping 186 books! WOW! is all I could say to that!
(NOTE: If you are a BMBC '11 Winner and you have not recieve the questionaire, please email me at redmatinee7007@aol.com and give me your email address. I was missing a few and plus my demon mailer shot some questionnaires back to me.)
Now, let's see what Susan had to say!
CHALLENGE:
1. Why did you join the Bookmark Break Challenge in 2011?
AubrieAnne left a comment on my blog suggesting that I join up because I read so many books. I guess I'm just a sucker for flattery :)2. Did you set a goal for yourself in this challenge?
Nope. I had already set a blog goal to read 200 books this year. I didn't make it, but I got close.
3. Do you have a goal for this challenge in 2012?
Since I didn't make last year's goal of reading 200 books, I'm rolling it over for this year and trying again.
4. How did you learn to read so fast?
Um, I have no idea. It's just something I can do - kind of like a super power :)
5. What was the kind of thing you were reading the most? (fiction, nonfiction, etc.)
I read mostly fiction. It was a mix of reading levels (middle grade, YA and adult) and genres (contemporary, dystopian, historical, etc.). My reading is always eclectic!
6. How did your love for books begin?
My parents both love to read and they instilled that love in me. I learned to read before I entered kindergarten and I just haven't stopped.
7. What was your favorite book you read this year and why?
It's hard for me to pick favorites, so I'm going to go with a series I discovered this year: Bloody Jack by L.A. Meyer. It's a fabulous swashbuckling series with a hilarious, lovable heroine. I can't get enough of these books!
8. What was your least favorite read this year and why?
Hm ... I can't think of one.
9. Any books you are looking forward to in 2011?
Tons: EVERNEATH by Brodi Ashton, UNDER THE NEVER SKY by Veronica Rossi, BREAKING BEAUTIFUL by Jennifer Shaw Wolf, LONE WOLF by Jodi Picoult, PARTIALS by Dan Wells ... so many!
10. Any advice for those entering the challenge in 2012?
Just read and have fun.
RANDOM:
1. What do you love most about yourself?
I'm a very calm, laidback person who takes things in stride. I think this is one of my best qualities. Also one of the worst, since it makes me an awful procrastinator.2. What's the most random thing that popped into your head today?
How about the dream I had last night? It was a big pool party featuring a VERY random cast of family, friends and tv characters. Weak, I know. Sorry.
3. What's your blog and what's it about?
My blog is called Bloggin' 'bout Books. On it, I write long-winded reviews of a very eclectic assortment of books. It's so much fun, you really should stop by!
4. 2 truths and 1 lie:
Truths: I've bungee jumped out of a hot air balloon and I've eaten dog
Lie: I love the summer heat in Arizona
5. Something you hold true to your heart, some wisdom.
Gordon B. Hinckley, who was the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (the Mormons) before he died, said, "Try a little harder to be a little better." It's a simple mantra, but one that keeps running through my mind. If we all did this every day, just think what a difference it would make!
Thank you, Susan, for the great answers and for letting us get to know you just a bit better! Looking forward to 2012. I KNOW you will be able to reach your goal of 200 books in year!
REMEMBER!!! Absolutley anyone and everyone can join in on the Bookmark Break Challenge 2012. If you are intested, comment below or check out the official BMBC '12 page here.
Wow - Susan you're hardcore! And you ate dog! Ew! Awful. Wish I could read this fast. My niece reads like a machine and always has - she also remembers loads of things- like random quotes from the books. She can hear a song once and recall perfectly, every lyric. ITs frustrating to me, who has such a weak memory. X
ReplyDeleteYikes! She is the only person I know about that reads more than I do :P
ReplyDeleteSusan rocks. :) Last year, I read more than she did (or was it the year before that?). This year, she blew me out of the water! Go Susan!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for commenting on Susan's lovely feature!
ReplyDeleteRobin...You could try and beat susan this year by joining the challenge!!! Check out this link if you are interested!
http://whosyoureditor.blogspot.com/p/bookmark-break-challenge-2012.html
I love Susan's blog. Thx for sharing the interview!
ReplyDeleteRita...She's a pretty great lady from what I know of her so far.
ReplyDeleteAwwww, thanks, guys! I'm definitely feeling the love over here ...
ReplyDeleteP.S. I should mention that I ate dog while an exchange student in The Philippines. It's not something your average Filipino eats - my host family had it cooked up especially for me. And I don't really remember what it tasted like ... chicken?