My blog-bud Beverly at How Sweet the Sound has tagged me for a fun meme. I'm to name seven random facts about myself that relate to books. That's easy for me. Books are one of my favorite things, right up there with fabric. So here goes. This is what I'm supposed to do:
1. Link to the person who tagged you and post the rules on your blog. (Did that!)
2. Share seven random and/or weird book facts about yourself. (See below)
3. Tag seven random people at the end of your post, and include links to their blogs. (If you want to play, consider yourself tagged.)
4. Let each person know that they've been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog. (See #3.)
So here are my seven random book facts:
1. Some of my favorite books are: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott,The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley, Silk by Caitlin R. Kiernan, and The Shining by Stephen King.
2. The first book I ever read was Wicked John and the Devil by Richard Chase. I was in first grade. It's still one of my favorites.
3. When I was in 4th grade, I read a biography of Louisa May Alcott. That's when I decided I wanted to be a writer.
4. I have read 39 books this year. I'm currently reading #40, New Moon, the second in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyers. Almost finished.
5. My favorite author, I guess, is Stephen King. Or Larry McMurtry. Anyway, I'll read anything that either one of them writes.
6. When I was in first grade, I asked the librarian at our school library to help me find a book. "Which book, dear?" she asked. "Gone With the Wind," I replied. I had heard my mama and big sister talk about that book so much that I couldn't wait to learn to read so I could read it. "Oh, you're too young to read that book," the librarian said. I almost cried. I think I was in 5th or 6th grade when I finally read it. The read was worth the wait.
7. My girlfriend and I used to sit up past lights-out and read Nancy Drew books under the covers with flashlights. Didn't everybody?
Another blogging friend, Janet, tagged me to play along with this meme. It's called "The 6th in the 6th" and here are the rules:
(My photo is of ourfriends Paul and Karen all dressed up for a Marine ball. I didn't even take this shot; Vann did. That's why it's so good.)
* Tag 5 others, and leave a comment to let them know they’ve been tagged
(If you want to play, be my guest--er, uh, tagee.)
I received the cookbook proof this weekend, finished proofing it, and it's packed and ready to be shipped out. Ship date for the cookbooks is Dec. 11.
Now I must get into the sewing room. I have an unfinished project that was due out on Saturday.
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On 11/17/2008, mom2fur said ...
"The Shining" and "To Kill a Mockingbird" top my list, too! (Along with "The Stand.")
I'm in the middle of "Duma Key" and really enjoying that, too. I only wish there were more good horror writers out there these days. There used to be so much more to pick from!
I like the picture. If I remember, I'll play along another day. But I posted twice already today--one time about an award, which I am passing on to you...so go check out my blog!
On 11/17/2008, mom2fur said ...
My computer kicked in the middle of my comment, so I hope I'm not repeating myself!
SK is my favorite author, too. "The Shining" and "The Stand" are my favorites, with "IT" running a close third. I'm currently reading "Duma Key."
Wow, you read a lot! I couldn't come close to 39 books in a year. My new trick is to borrow a book on CD from the library and download it into the computer...then listen to it on my MP3 player!
Hey, come visit me...I nominated you for an award!
On 11/17/2008, Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio said ...
I love to read too....I have several favorite authors. I will read all of there books and then move on to another auther!
On 11/17/2008, Kai said ...
Susan, I LOVED learning your book/author preferences! It's fun to know what others read! If I find some extra energy, I think I'll do the first meme! MAYBE even the second. If I don't, I definitely enjoyed YOURS! I'm EXCITED about your cookbook and VERY proud of you! I hope you sell out so fast you have to have TEN reprints!
On 11/17/2008, Janet said ...
Thanks for playing "tag". Your photo is a good one too!
I'm currently reading "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle". I think I first read about it here on your blog, even before Oprah!
On 11/18/2008, Joan said ...
Love Little Women. Also one of my favs from childhood is Anne of Green Gables.Am a bookaholic as well Susan so was interested in this post.
On 11/18/2008, Gayle said ...
God Bless Mr. McMurtry...the man can write!
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