30 Day Book Challenge - Day 5

Yeah, so I'm not doing one a day, but I guess you've all figured that out already, eh? ;) I'll just post a new "day" whenever I have the time and it fits my usual schedule.

Day 5 – A book that makes you happy

This question was actually a lot harder than I first thought. I went back through my list of read books trying to remember how they made me feel while I was reading them, and I realised I don't read all that many feel-good books. However, reading Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone made me happy because it's such a great start to a wonderful series, and besides enjoying the fun and excitement while reading, you know that this is only the beginning.

Stardust by Neil Gaiman also made me happy, and even though I haven't read it yet, The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen make me happy just by looking at the beautiful whimsical cover and feeling the anticipation of delving into it.

Just give me a bit of magic and I'll be happy. :)

Which book makes you happy?

30 Day Book Challenge - Day 4

Day 4 - Favourite book of your favourite series

Well, I said my favourite series was the Dirk Pitt Adventures by Clive Cussler, but I'm not sure it's possible to pick a favourite book in the series. They all kind of blend together in my mind and I honestly couldn't tell you the plot of one specific book (other that they all contain guns, a bunch of power-hungry bad guys, a beautiful woman, several explosions, water and at least one classic car). I have the same problem with the James Bond movies, which probably explains why I can watch them so many times without getting bored - I simply don't remember what happens.

That being said, I'm going to choose Shock Wave, simply because it was the first Dirk Pitt novel I read (and also the book that made thrillers one of my favourite genres).

30 Day Book Challenge - Day 3

Day 03 – Your favorite series

This is a tough one. I love series and have started a large numer of different series (not finished quite so many - must do something about that). I admire the Harry Potter series for how well planned it is and how well everything fits together. The Nancy Drew series was a favourite when I was younger and I still love to re-visit it from time to time. But the series I have read the most books from (and own the most books from) and still keep on reading is the Dirk Pitt adventures by Clive Cussler. They are pure escapist entertainment, just like an action/adventure flick. I have to admit that the later books have not been as much fun as the older ones, but I still have a few old ones I haven't read yet, so I'm happy. :)

What is your favourite series?

30 Day Book Challenge - Day 2

Day 02 – A book that you’ve read more than 3 times

I have no idea. There are probably many books I read several times when I was a kid or teenager, but I don't remember which ones anymore. My favourite Nancy Drew books would probably be a safe bet. These days I don't tend to re-read books, at least not more than once, but I know for sure that I have read Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher three times (so far). I love reading it around Christmas because it gives me that warm, fuzzy Christmas feeling.

30 Day Book Challenge - Day 1

Day 01 – Best book you read last year

The book I gave the higest rating was The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle. It was a beautiful and bittersweet book that stayed with me for a long time afterwards.

A close second is The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz, which was a fresh take on the mystery genre and absolutely hilarious (Stephanie Plum, eat your heart out).

30 Day Book Challenge

There seems to be a few of these floating around the blogosphere these days. They look like fun, so I couldn't resist jumping on the bandwagon. :) I don't think I'll be posting every day, but I'll try to do at least a few a week. Please let me know in the comments if you are doing this too, I'd love to see your answers!

I found this one over at Lost in Books.

30 Day Book Challenge

Day 01 – Best book you read last year
Day 02 – A book that you’ve read more than 3 times
Day 03 – Your favorite series
Day 04 – Favorite book of your favorite series
Day 05 – A book that makes you happy
Day 06 – A book that makes you sad
Day 07 – Most underrated book
Day 08 – Most overrated book
Day 09 – A book you thought you wouldn’t like but ended up loving
Day 10 – Favorite classic book
Day 11 – A book you hated
Day 12 – A book you used to love but don’t anymore
Day 13 – Your favorite writer
Day 14 – Favorite book of your favorite writer
Day 15 – Favorite male character
Day 16 – Favorite female character
Day 17 – Favorite quote from your favorite book
Day 18 – A book that disappointed you
Day 19 – Favorite book turned into a movie
Day 20 – Favorite romance book
Day 21 – Favorite book from your childhood
Day 22 – Favorite book you own
Day 23 – A book you wanted to read for a long time but still haven’t
Day 24 – A book that you wish more people would’ve read
Day 25 – A character who you can relate to the most
Day 26 – A book that changed your opinion about something
Day 27 – The most surprising plot twist or ending
Day 28 – Favorite title
Day 29 – A book everyone hated but you liked
Day 30 – Your favorite book of all time