It’s time for another round of Literary Junkies. For those who may new around here, Literary Junkies is the literary themed linkup that I try to participate in once a month. The linkup was created by Taylor from Pink Heels, Pink Truck and is now co-ran with Christine from Life with a Side of Coffee. Each month the ladies also have a rotating co-host spot which this month is being filled by Katrina from Kakers in Wonderland. Lets jump on in with the questions for this month:
What are you reading right now? Tell us about it:
Right now I’m OBSESSED with the Caster Series by Kami Garcia. The series currently contains four books; Beautiful Creatures, Beautiful Darkness, Beautiful Chaos, Beautiful Redemption. I’ve just started Beautiful Chaos:
“Ethan Wate thought he was getting used to the strange, impossible events happening in Gatlin, his small Southern town. But now that Ethan and Lena have returned home, strange and impossible have taken on new meanings. Swarms of locusts, record-breaking heat, and devastating storms ravage Gatlin as Ethan and Lena struggle to understand the impact of Lena’s Claiming. Even Lena’s family of powerful Supernaturals is affected — and their abilities begin to dangerously misfire. As time passes, one question becomes clear: What — or who — will need to be sacrificed to save Gatlin?
For Ethan, the chaos is a frightening but welcome distraction. He’s being haunted in his dreams again, but this time it isn’t by Lena — and whatever is haunting him is following him out of his dreams and into his everyday life. Even worse, Ethan is gradually losing pieces of himself — forgetting names, phone numbers, even memories. He doesn’t know why, and most days he’s too afraid to ask.
Sometimes there isn’t just one answer or one choice. Sometimes there’s no going back. And this time there won’t be a happy ending.”
Out of these book to movie adaptations, which are you most looking forward to:
I’m gong to start out by saying that I’ve actually never read any of the books on the list, however, out of the ones on the list the one I’m most looking forward to is Gone Girl featuring Ben Affleck.
What was the worst book you’ve ever read?
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane was assigned to my high school sophomore advanced English class to read. It was and still is one of the worst books I have ever read in my life. It was soooo hard to get through because not only was it just a difficult read but it was also a BORING read. I would never ever EVER force this on someone to read…although I do have some ideas for how this book could be used in prison sentences and prisoners wanting to be paroled…
What food/beverage have you spilled on a book before?
I have actually never spilled a food or beverage item on a book. That being said, my mother has spilled a Diet Coke over one of my textbooks before. Thanks Mom!
Do you picture characters as popular film/tv actors? Or do you create a whole new person in your head?
Actually I don’t picture the characters at all when I’m reading a book UNLESS it’s already been made into a movie and THEN I picture the person. For example, for the character Barty Crouch Jr. in the Harry Potter series I didn’t have a picture in my head of him. However, now when I go back and reread that particular book or he’s mentioned later I ALWAYS picture David Tennant. All that being said, while I don’t have a specific picture of what a character will look like I do have opinions on what they should NOT look like when it comes to casting!
Out of all the author’s you’ve read, whose brain would you most want to pick?
I’m not a huge fan of The Hills or of Lauren Conrad, however, for what she did getting the show picked up and morphing that fame into a clothing line and cosmetics line. I would love to have a conversation with her about how she was able to do that and tips she may have for others wanting to start their own lines.
What are you currently reading?
I’d love to sit down with Lauren Conrad as well & just pick her brain apart! I bet she has some amazing tips!
And based on the cover alone, the red badge of courage does not look that interesting at all!
It’s horrible, it’s about the Civil War and it was soooooo freaking boring!
I’m excited to see Gone Girl too. That was such a CRAZY book! I never read The Red Badge of courage but we read Moby Dick in 11th grade and to this day it’s the worst book I’ve ever read!
I never read Moby Dick so I guess I’ll be avoiding that one as well. I need to finish Gone Girl before seeing it.
I am currently reading a book called Hiding Hollywood. It’s a romantic comedy type of book.
I don’t read…sigh. Like at all. My husband on the other hand is an avid reader and blows through book after book.
DON’T TELL ME WHAT HAPPENS IN THAT BOOK!! Lol. I still have yet to finish the 2nd one.
Hurry up and finish it. I’m going to need someone to gossip with about it once I finish the series!
My worst book was Ethan Frome. Hated it. Had to read it in high school. Right now I am reading Dirty Little Murder.
LOL, your review of Red Badge of Courage is hilarious. Girl Gone sounds great, maybe I’ll take a look at it.
I am SO looking forward to Gone Girl! I love, love, loved the book and was so happy to hear about the movie. Seriously can’t wait!
I remember reading red badge of courage too. The Divergent series is next on my list. I have the first one on my kindle, just have to find the time to read it.
I love Lauren’s books!
I just got a massive box of Dystopia books and am having so much fun reading them.
I am totally surprised LC became so famous. She was the most boring and jealous person on the The Hills and Laguna Beach.
I’ve been reading a bunch of articles and blogs lately! It’s all I can grab between spurts of Red running up to me!
i’m about to start divergent series too
funny how that’s seeming to be a common reply!
I would totally have to agree with you on her start up businesses! I want to ask so many questions… I was a fan of the Hills and her though!
I don’t read as much as I should, well not books. There is just not enough time!
I’m going to have to check out those books. I’m currently reading The Confession by John Grisham.
I feel like we are kindred spirits with your hate for the Red Badge of Courage! I also had to read this in my 10th grade Honors English class and thought I was going to poke my eyeballs out!
I have to look into these books. I have been wanting to read more, but I need to find the time.
I hated the ending of Beautiful Creatures so much I just couldn’t read any of the others. 🙁
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I am currently in between books. However, checking out the link for the book to movie adaptations, I found several I need to read before I see the movie: namely Labor Day and The Fault in Our Stars.
i’m excited to see Gone Girl too! I think Ben Affleck is going to do great.
I”m actually exactly like you about picturing the characters. I don’t come up with a picture at all. More like an essence of personality. I love seeing books made into pictures because it really cements the characters into my mind.
I am currently reading several books. That is one of the advantage of an ereader, thousands of books in your hand.
Oh I totally build a picture in my head while reading a book. If there is already a movie, then I picture that person but I like to imagine my own!
i always spill coffee on my books and paper. thankfully now i have an ereader that stays off my desk and the kitchen.
I am correctly reading Stress Free Kids, I’m only on the first chapter but I can tell this will help myself long with the kids!
I seriously need new book recommendations! All I have time to read are baby books!
I need to pick up a good book! I used to love to read.. now it’s like I don’t make time for it. 🙁 Interesting titles!
I just finished Stephen King’s new novel, Dr Sleep, which is the follow up to The Shining. I loved it, it was amazing for King to actually write a sequel to one of his novels! Next up on my reading list is Joyland, also by Stephen King. He’s my favorite Modern Author!
I’ve been wondering if that was good or not. Thanks for the mini review 🙂
I love all things literature-related. I am totally going to have to check out this link-up. Love reading your musings!
Lauren Conrad is so awesome I would love to have a lady date with her.
I can’t wait to see Gone Girl either. I loved that book and read it so fast. The worst book I ever read was Shadowland by Peter Straub. I tried three times to read it and could not muddle through.
Currently I’m mostly reading toddler books, as I don’t have much time for reading other than when I read to my daughter. Though I did get a couple of books read with my phone’s Kindle app on the airplane last year. The Red Badge of Courage must have been a very traumatic event for you lol. I remember reading it in HS but I don’t remember it being as painful as that 😀
I’m so sad that i was only able to find time for a single book over the holidays. Reading is good for my soul and I try to read as often as I can.
Not reading anything right now but my books for school. I used to watch the Hills and would love to hear what Lauren has to say.
I’m currently reading several books – The Woman in White, and Free Range Kids.