Literature
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What do you do when you meet someone out in public who is reading a favorite book/series of yours? Do you strike up a conversation with them or do you leave them alone to read? What if you meet someone out in public that you suspect is a fan of your favorite book/series (for example,…
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If you could recommend a book to your younger self, which book would you recommend and why? I would have started reading the Harry Potter series from the very beginning.. I didn’t get into the series until after the first five novels were already released because I originally thought they’d be too childish for me…
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Do people who tend to be more introverted….do they tend to read more than people who are extroverted? Why or why not? I’ve always been on the introverted side of the spectrum….kind of reserved. I was painfully shy as a kid. It was to the point that people would ask my parents if I ever…
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What are some pet peeves that you have when it comes to reading? If so, what are they? Would you be willing to share them? I don’t like the fact that someone will interrupt me while I’m reading, especially if I get to a good part of the book. But then again, if I don’t…
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What have you learned while reading? Did you read to learn a specific thing on purpose? Or did you learn something accidentally while you were reading one of your favorite books? Normally, I don’t read to learn anything specific. I just read for the fun of it. It’s always been something that I’ll do purely…
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How often do you talk about your reading with others? Do you talk a little or a lot? Do you usually share your reading with others or do you just sit quietly in a corner somewhere and read? I love sharing my love for reading with others. That enjoyment has a lot to do with…
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Do you belong to a book club? How do you go about choosing which book to read together? Have you thought of starting a book club? Why or why not? I don’t participate in any book clubs. I’m not sure how I would go about starting one. I could probably post something interesting at the…
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I’ve gathered some of my favorite literature quotes together. My favorite is obviously the quote from Gustave Flaubert that is on the main page of my blog directly underneath the title. However, here are a few more for you to enjoy…. “Fantasy is escapist, and that is its glory. If a soldier is imprisioned by…
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I made a visit to the local bookstore today. I received a gift card to the local bookstore for my birthday and I got to spend it earlier. You’ll see below what I purchased with said gift card. I always enjoy shopping at my local bookstore. I can always find what I’m looking for and…
The Fireside Chats 