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Question: When did you realize that reading was your passion and a truly important part of your life? About two years ago. I really only read about 4 or 5 books a year before that. I even made reading part of my New Years resolution by promising to read 1 book per month. Then for some reason something clicked and one book a month turned to one book a week & then one book a day. I occasionally go through reading slumps but I don't think I could ever go back to the days of casual reading. It's sort of like breathing to me now. I NEED to read, I need to discuss books, I can't imagine life without it.
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Question: In light of the summer solstice. Also known as mid-summer...let's talk about fairies. What is your favorite fairy tale or story that revolves around the fae? I really dislike the fae (beautiful but manipulative, creepy, lying son of b*&#@'s....!!) so I don't have a favorite fae story. As for a fairy tale - the one the comes to mind is Beauty and the Beast. It has a great message, loving someone no matter what, true love can heal. I also tend to like the story in all it's incarnations. I've been reading a few modern takes on the classic and I've liked them all and of course the Disney movie is adorable.
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"I really dislike the fae (beautiful but manipulative, creepy, lying son of b*&#@'s....!!)"
ReplyDeleteOh my GOD! That just made my morning. Seriously. You are awesome. New follower! Hopping by on the blog hop :)
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Love your answer! I'm a new follower :)
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~Rebecca
wwwbendingthespine.blogspot.com
Great answer. I haven't read much about the fea so I honestly can't answer this question. I have to agree with you Beauty and the Beast is a great movie!
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http://www.handsandhome.ca/2011/06/follow-friday-9.html
Really tell me how you feel about Fey. I know how you feel LOL. Happy friday .
ReplyDeleteWow! I wish I could read one book a day! New follower!
ReplyDeleteSomer @ A Bird's Eye Review
Old follower
ReplyDeleteWow, you don't like Fey? Have you read the Iron Fey series?
I love Beauty and the Beast too.
StuckInBooks.com
HAHAHA!! :D I really hated the fae, too, but they've started to grow on me ... the Fever series has a LOT to do with it, of course, even though those fae are *exactly* like you described, LOL (then again, ALL the Fever characters are like that, so it might just be a Karen Marie Moning thing :P) ... and Chime pretty much sealed the deal for me!! (",)
ReplyDeleteI too have a need to read books. It has, especially since I started blogging, become a huge part of my 'me' time and it is one of those things I do for the pure enjoyment of it.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog lay out. Beauty and the Beast was my answer too. Great choice.
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Amy@adumbrations (new follower)
Hi Karen! You might not like the holly black books if you aren't a fan of the fae, but she mixes the mythology in with real life really well.
ReplyDeleteHey stopping by from follow friday, great choices & great blog! Looking forward to more posts. Have a great weekend. New follower!
ReplyDeleteDarcy @ Open Book Empty Cup
Wow a book a day? That's amazing. And I really love your opinion of the Fay...so funny.
ReplyDeleteStopping by via the Book Blogger Hop. I'm a new follower. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteHoljo @ Pedantic Phooka
www.pedanticphooka.com
I go through slumps too...And it bites when I'm in it...I'm in it now :( (Found your blog from Crazy-For-Books)
ReplyDeleteHopping through. I like the Wings books. They're nicer fairies, although still not perfect.
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It feels really great to turn the corner with reading books. Hard to beat turning in early with a good book in hand.
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