I should have named this blog Blush, Barbells, and Books yes?
On to my favorite link up – I’m very excited to read other bloggers’ responses so I can put their books on my to-read list!
Here are this month’s questions:
1. What are you currently reading? Tell us about it!
This is the second (and last, I think) in a series about a single New York gal that falls in love with the son of Vlad the Impaler. Meg Cabot’s books are always light and entertaining and I usually love them all.
2. Do you judge a book by its cover? What cover elements make you not want to pick up a book?
I don’t particularly like bodice-rippers, so if anyone Fabio-ish is on the cover, I’ll probably pass it up.
I’m currently participating in the Semi-Charmed 2014 Summer Book Challenge. First check-in is June 1 so there is still time to join.
I’d say all the Twilight movies were better than the books.
I read the most when I have a long bus commute to work, so it’s not season-dependent.
6. What is the worst book you’ve read this year? Why?
The only way I can describe this book is plodding. I forced myself to get through the first 15% of the book and then gave up.
What are you reading?
AAAAHHHH! I LOVE seeing this Fabio cover! What a great throwback!!! He is hilarious. Oh, I like this daily mile ticker you have here too! I think the first Twilight movie was especially good! I did like the books though…confession.
The Twilight books were okay…but they still didn’t have Taylor Lautner. 😉
LOL @ Fabio on the covers!!! Those looks like the romance novels my mom used to read in the 90’s. I would have to agree with passing as well!
oh boy I bet I can just imagine the storylines – they probably are quite similar.
Totally with you on the romance covers. 🙂
Well, they do attract attention…
Ewwww – Fabio like covers, yes turnoff for me. 🙂 This is one of the reasons we’re friends!
heh heh. I used to work with a woman that ONLY read books with Fabio on the cover.
I have never been a fan of novels. I prefer short reads like blogs and magazines. Recently I have been intrigued my spiritual and self-help books, like the ones featured on Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday. Hearing the stories directly from the author motivates me to give their books a try. For a fresh, encouraging perspective on Christian doctrine, run- don’t walk to purchase anything by Joel Osteen- he’s my fave- I watch him every Sunday AM and read his books daily- Also, Marianne Williamson’s Illuminata is a beautifully written book of prayers. I may try to read the Divergent Series, because I really enjoyed the movies.
Thanks for the recommendations!
Divergent was pretty bad – I suspect the movies are better than the books.
Oh and a big LOL @Fabio!! You have to hand it to him, he stretched those 15 minutes
I wonder what’s up with Fabio these days…
LOL at that book cover. Yes, I would never read a book with that type of cover, either!
It’s a big fat PASS.
I absolutely LOVE Meg Cabot. She’s always been one of my favorites. I haven’t heard of this series. My friend got to meet Meg Cabot, and I was so jealous. I judge books by their covers too. I pass on books that look like that too. I didn’t like the Twilight books or movies at all.
I found your blog through the Literary Junkies link-up, and I wanted to reach out to you because I love connecting with fellow book lovers! I’ve created a unique opportunity for people who love books as me called the Summer Book Swap. It’s a fun way to connect with bookworms and discover new books. To join in on the fun, visit my post! — http://www.endlessblissblog.com/2014/05/summerbookswap.html
Meg Cabot books really are a lot of fun. Thanks for stopping by.