Bookworm Meme Round up
Monday, March 12, 2007 at 08:08AM Annette at Fish and Cans reminds us not to read while driving. Good advice, Annette!
Jen at JoythruChrist wonders what to do with some books that she really can't endorse or recommend. Should she give them away or throw them out? Her son has an idea. . .
Shanna at inspirations shares her favorite book, The Art of Travel, by Alain de Botton. It's been on my "need to read" list for some time. I think I'll move it up.
The indefatigable MissM, from regainingparadise, has taken my shameless request for a link to a whole new level, for which I am very grateful.
Carla's response was a reflection of her family's reading habits as well. She recommends two very good books; one I have read and one that I can't wait to read.
Leslie, from Lux Venit, had me laughing. Go read about how her husband turned her from her "evil ways."
Kim, from the Upward Call, reminds us that footnotes are a great place to find book recommendations.
Rebekah, from Sweet Tea with Lemon, is what I call a balanced book lover; she likes every kind of book, reads all hours of the day and, like me, even reads when she is cooking!
Candy from Shook Foil tells a sad story about some illustrated books. I admire her zeal, tragically misplaced though it was, but I admire her stance on bad theology even more.
I discovered another participant, Paul-probably-maybe-Liz at Exiled from Groggs. I know I should probably quote from his/her book meme post, but I was so taken by his/her banner quote that I decided to share it with you instead:
Data is not information, information is not knowledge, knowledge is not wisdom, wisdom is not truth.
I enjoyed reading Amanda's answers--and questions. She added three great questions of her own. The responses are mine but you really should go and read her answer to the last question.
Fiction or NonFiction?
Definitely non-fiction. I do love fiction, too, but I read mostly non-fiction books.
One book at a time or have several in process at the same time?
Always. Right now I am reading two and have two more on hold for a little bit.
Crack the spine or leave it unbroken?
I would never deliberately crack a spine, but I have read my original Lord of the Rings volumes until the spines are cracked and the covers are loose. They have been retired but I still love them and take them out from time to time if I am looking for a particular passage in any of the books. I know right where to find my favorite parts.
Rebecca's answers are up. She included a picture of the bookmark I made her a year or so ago. Rebecca says that the Lord of the Rings and Chronicles of Narnia are "different kinds of books and serve a different purpose." I agree with the statement and wonder if I would agree with the differences in their purpose. (I have my own idea and the difference is what makes LOTR my favorite.)
Pam, from a rustling of leaves, has her therapeutic answers posted. We really MUST get that girl a bookmark! : )
Connie jumped in this morning, too. You can find here answers at Practicing Theology, one of my newest favorite blogs.
Here's the last addition before I draw the winner! Lisa, from Lisa Writes, posted her answers this morning. (Lisa's banner is one of my "all time favorites of all time" as I like to say when I really love something. It nearly makes me want to put cream in my coffee!)
Have you played yet? If you have, let me know and I shall add your link to this page. For everyone who has taken the time to visit Bookworm Bookmarks, I say "thank you!"
Now, I'm off to find my son and have him draw a winner!
Reader Comments (12)
I've posted mine: http://carla_rolfe.blogspot.com/2007/03/you-irish-book-junkie.html
I found this by way of Carla's blog because I hadn't read yours yet (sorry!) and decided to play along as well!
Thanks, Rebekah! I'll go take a look!
That was fun, Kim. I have enjoyed reading everyone elses memes too. It is a nice way to 'meet' fellow bookworms.
Oh Kim, I had no idea that you were doing this. I love your calligraphy work. Do you have a price list you could email me? I've haven't done the meme yet, but have enjoyed reading the others.
I played along too!! :)
It was fun.
I've done it--finally.
I have been away a few days and posted my meme late last night.
Just added mine--lots of fun, thanks!! My link, http://practicingtheology.blogspot.com/2007/03/something-completely-different-bookworm.html
OK, I've posted mine here.
I participated too! I found you through Lux Venit. Very fun.
Sorry you missed the drawing, Loraena. I'm going to do another give a way in a month or two, so you'll have another chance!