Nov 30, 2011

30 Days of Book Discussion: Day 30

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I can’t believe this is the last day. I’m kind of sad. It’s been a fun 30 days of book discussion. I hope you had fun reading my answers and commenting with your own.

Day 30: My Favorite Book of all Time

I’ve been dreading today’s prompt from the very beginning. How can I choose my favorite book of all time? I know some people can say what theirs is without any thought. I, however, can’t.

If my favorite book were not part of a series, I think it would be easier. But, since my favorite book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, is part of a series, I feel like I can’t exclude the other six books. Together they make up the entire experience.

I’m not one of those readers who can just pick up their favorite Harry Potter book and read it. I always have to start from the beginning and end with the last one. I want the whole experience every single time I read these books. Yes, each book has its own adventure, but as a whole, they capture so much growth in the characters and stories that you’d miss if you didn’t read them all together.

I guess what I’m trying to say is that I can’t choose just one book, but I choose Harry Potter as my answer to this prompt because I see it as one big story arc and because Harry Potter means everything to me. It has shown me how to live my life, without fear and with kindness, love, integrity, and the gumption to stand up for what I think is right.

What about you? What is your favorite book of all time?

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Nov 29, 2011

30 Days of Book Discussion: Day 29

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Day 29: A Book Everyone Hated but I Liked

The answer to this question is easy. I know many people in the Twilight fandom hated Breaking Dawn, but I actually really liked it.

After I finished reading the book the first time, it was my favorite of the series because I loved that we got back to Bella and Edward and basically no interference from Jacob. I loved reading about the wedding and I loved Bella’s transformation (my two favorite parts of the book). I even didn’t mind Renesmee, not even the name, or Jacob imprinting on her. I just loved that almost everything was resolved in a way that I wanted it to be, meaning Bella was with Edward not Jacob.

I didn’t expect the backlash it got. I was completely blown away! I couldn’t understand why people hated it so much. I know Renesmee was a surprise, but I didn’t expect her to be so hated. Then, I kind of jumped on the bandwagon myself, but not to the same extent. I’ve never hated Renesmee, but I did start to see the book’s flaws, like the lack of conflict or action, Jacob imprinting on the baby of someone he was in love with only seconds before, and a very anti-climactic ending. But, I realized after reading it a second time that even with its flaws, I still love the overall story. Yes, I would’ve preferred there had been a huge war between the Cullens and the Volturi, but I’m happy to enjoy the book for what it is.

Breaking Dawn is no longer my favorite of the series because I realized that Twilight had to take precedence. After all, it did get me into reading and Meyer’s world. But, Breaking Dawn is a close second.

What about you? What book did you like that everyone else hated?

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Nov 28, 2011

30 Days of Book Discussion: Days 27 & 28

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Day 27: The Most Surprising Plot Twist or Ending

This has to be City of Bones by Cassandra Clare. I didn’t see the end coming at all. I was shocked, yet I knew it couldn’t be true because of the source. But, it still made for an interesting style of conflict. I’m glad it was resolved because I love Clary and Jace together.

What about you? What was the most surprising plot twist or ending in a book you’ve read?

Day 28: Favorite Title(s)

Because there are a million titles that I love, I’m going to focus solely on books I’ve read. Some of my favorite titles are:

  • The Day I Swapped my Dad for two Goldfish
  • My Big Nose and Other Natural Disasters
  • Ella Minnow Pea
  • And Then There Were None
  • A Company of Swans

What about you? What are some of your favorite titles?

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Nov 26, 2011

30 Days of Discussion: Day 26

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Day 26: A book that Changed My Opinion about Something

I don’t belong to any causes. I usually avoid them. I love animals and I’m all about treating them with respect. But, I don’t take it to the extreme, which I feel like some organizations do. One thing I’ve never really been into so much is the environment. I’ve always kind of had a lackadaisical attitude. I figured as long as I didn’t litter, then I was fine.

When I read The Lorax, I totally started to see what depleting our planet’s resources could do. I’m still not part of any causes and I could still be better at what I do, but I’m more conscious about the environment now. I recycle more, I use more biodegradable materials, and I try not to waste resources. Who knew a children’s book could make such a difference?

What about you? What book changed your opinion about something?

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Nov 25, 2011

30 Days of Book Discussion: Day 25

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Day 25: A Character Who I Can Relate to the Most

I was just talking about this with another blogger on Twitter. I told her that one of the reasons I grasped onto Twilight so easily was that I felt like I could relate to Bella a lot. I know that sounds pathetic, but it’s true.

Middle school was traumatic. I was ridiculed mercilessly by my schoolmates. My self-esteem plummeted. I had no friends. When I got to high school, it wasn’t much better at first. But, as people grew up and matured, it became better. I became part of a great group of friends that I’m still in contact with. In my senior year, some of the popular kids started to pay attention to me. I had no idea why. I was very skeptical of their motives and although I loved their attention, I was hesitant to hang out with them.

Also, when I met my husband, I had a large crush on him. He was so cute and so out of my league. I asked him out anyway, even though I didn’t think I had a chance. Fortunately, a mutual friend told him to accept and we had a great time. We ended up getting together (obviously), but I have often wondered how it happened. He was so popular and I was just me. I still sometimes think we don’t belong together because he’s him and I’m me. I know that sounds stupid, but it just is the way I think and feel sometimes.

I’ve been working on my self-worth and I’m no longer nearly as pathetic as Bella was/is. But, I guess what I’m saying is that I understand why she was worried about the other kids at school and about how Edward felt about her. It allowed me to relate to her and the story.

What about you? What character can you relate to the most?

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