The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. That I can remember. Or was it Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls? I do know I cried because of both novels. I loved both of them, but probably Where the Red Fern Grows more so. I'm not sure why, but I think it was because I could understand the boy's point of view far easier than the boys in The Outsiders.
2. Which author would you most like to be?
Hum. I'm thinking J.K. Rowling. Then I could say,"What? You want an 8th book? You got it!" Yea, that'd be pretty awesome. Or I could be Patricia Briggs. Then I could write more about Ben. Because, well, I like Ben. A lot. And there simply isn't enough of him.
3. Name the book that has most made you want to visit a place?
Memoirs of a Geisha, Morrigan's Cross, Moon Called, The Di Vinci Code....take your pick.
4. Which contemporary author will still be read in 100 years time?
I'm thinking Harry Potter will be read for quite some time, but I don't think It will be in schools. Too many people think its "The Devil". I'm also thinking that The Lord of the Rings will be read still for ages to come.
However, I believe John Green's books could possibly be read 100 Years from now. His characters and stories are easily related to, regardless if you have a flying car or not.
5. Which book would you recommend to a teenager reluctant to try ‘literature’?
Um, That's hard to say. Depends on the person. Literature is hard to get into, but perhaps I'd recommend some Edgar Allen Poe. Not sure if that counts...but I remember reading quite a bit of him in school.
6. Name your best recent literary discovery?
Recent? Eh...Oh man...The Mercy Thompson Series? That's not all that recent. She publishes a book a year and she has 4 books out now...for that series anyway. I'm also a big fan of Holly Black's Urban Fantasy books. Tithe and Valiant...I haven't read her recent book release, Ironside. Shame on me.
7. Which author’s fictional world would you most like to live in?
J. K. Rowling's. Hands down. The idea of it all just makes me incredibly happy. Even if I'm a Muggle, I'd love to know a witch or wizard and be a part of that world.
8. Name your favourite poet?
Poe perhaps? I don't think I have a distinct favorite.
9. What’s the best non-fiction title you’ve read this year?
None. Haven't read any yet this year.
10. Which author do you think is much better than his/her reputation?
Dan Brown. He gets a bad rap because he writes a book or two about religious conspiracies. People are just stupid. Also, Arthur Golden. He wrote a fictional story about a Geisha and the Geisha he interviews throws a tizzy because it wasn't "accurate". Who cares? Its a FICTIONAL story. I enjoyed it, that's all that matters to me. It was believable. If I wanted to know all about Geisha I'd pick up a NON-FICTION book. Jerks.
1.) Looking for Alaska- John Green
2.) Harry Potter: The Tales of Beedle the Bard - J.k. Rowling
3.) Brisngr - Chistopher Paolini (STILL Currently Reading.)
4.) Angels and Demons - Dan Brown
5.) Artemis Fowl - Eoin Colffer
6.) Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident - Eion Colfer
7.) Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code - Eion Colfer
8.) Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception - Eion Colfer
9.) Maus: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History - Art Spiegelman
10.) Bone Crossed - Patrticia Briggs
11.) The BFG - Roald Dahl
12.) Ever After - Wendy Loggia
13.) The Last Unicorn - Peter Speagle
14.) The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold
15.) God Went to Beauty School - Cynthia Rylant
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