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Well, late though I am, it’s time for yet another Booking Through Thursday. This time, there’s an interesting question.

All other things (like price and storage space) being equal, given a choice in a perfect world, would you rather have paperbacks in your library? Or hardcovers? And why?

If price and storage space were equal for paperbacks and hardbacks, I’d still pick the paperbacks. They fit in a purse, they don’t have dust jackets that get lost, and they’re easier to hold in my hands. I agree with Joana that for display purposes when it comes to collecting an author or series, that hardback looks nicer, but other than that, I’m not a fan of hardback books.

Yes, it’s late. Oh well. Here’s the Valentine’s Day version of Booking Through Thursday.

Have you ever fallen out of love with a favorite author? Was the last book you read by the author so bad, you broke up with them and haven’t read their work since? Could they ever lure you back?

Well, frankly, I’ve fallen out of love with Danielle Steele. I used to love her books and I collected them as each came out. However, over the years, I’ve come to notice that the scenery and characters change, but the general gist of the stories don’t. Huge tragedy in which someone finds love in the ashes. After a bit, it got boring to me. So I quit reading her books. She became, to me, a read one - read ‘em all author.

Once again, a day late, it is time for Booking Through Thursday. Here is this week’s question, after which I must take my dog outside again.

Okay, even I can’t read ALL the time, so I’m guessing that you folks might voluntarily shut the covers from time to time as well… What else do you do with your leisure to pass the time? Walk the dog? Knit? Run marathons? Construct grandfather clocks? Collect eggshells?

Well, I blog, I work, I make graphics, I crochet, I cross stitch, I watch CSI & CSI Miami. That’s about it. I’m pretty boring otherwise. LOL

Ok, so it’s Friday, but it’s once again time for Booking Through Thursday. This week is…huh?

What’s your favorite book that nobody else has heard of?

Well, considering most of my friends are not big readers, most of my books get a “huh?” reaction when I mention them. However, I’d have to say The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson. So many people have no idea there is a book! They automatically assume that the movie is the only thing in existence. Another favorite is to mention any of my Wicca books like my Scott Cunningham books. If they aren’t Wiccan, they don’t get it. Go figure.

Yes it is time for yet another Booking Through Thursday. Here is this week’s question.

How much do reviews (good and bad) affect your choice of reading? If you see a bad review of a book you wanted to read, do you still read it? If you see a good review of a book you’re sure you won’t like, do you change your mind and give the book a try?

I tend not to let book reviews dictate what I read. The reason I do so is that I know what kind of books I like. If the blurb on the back catches my attention, I’ll give it a shot. For the most part, I have a bad habit of liking books that others panned and not liking books that others gave rave reviews to. I like to give my opinions on books, but I’m not really looking to say “read this book” or “don’t read this.” Very rarely will you see me giving a review that says “don’t waste your time” and very rarely will I take the advice of a reviewer who says not to waste my money or library card. LOL

Well, it’s Thursday again, meaning it is time for Booking Through Thursday.  

How did you come across your favorite author(s)? Recommended by a friend? Stumbled across at a bookstore? A book given to you as a gift?
Was it love at first sight? Or did the love affair evolve over a long acquaintance

To answer the first question, my favorites were mostly either due to my real mom or my mom. They both liked to read, but different things. My love of Stephen King and Dean Koontz was my real mom’s influence. My love of Linda Lael Miller and Nora Roberts was my mom’s influence. As far as the Nancy Drew books I was addicted to as a child, our neighbor Betty was to blame for that. She gave me one for my birthday.

The second question was - Stephen King and Dean Koontz, love at first sight. Nora Roberts and Linda Lael Miller - evolved.

This will be the first time I’ve participated in Booking Through Thursday, and I’m excited to begin with it. :)  Here is this weeks question:

What new books are you looking forward to most in 2008? Something new being published this year? Something you got as a gift for the holidays? Anything in particular that you’re planning to read in 2008 that you’re looking forward to? A classic, or maybe a best-seller from 2007 that you’re waiting to appear in paperback?

Right now, the book I’m most looking forward to being able to purchase is probably Dragons of a Vanishing Moon from the Dragonlance series. That and any new books in the Dragonlance series. I’ve been waiting forever to buy Dragons of a Vanishing Moon and it’s been out for a while now. Other than that, I’m awaiting any possible new releases by Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Nora Roberts/JD Robb, John Saul, Maggie Shane, or Christine Feehan. I think that about covers it.