Teaser Tuesdays-10/14/08

Grab your current read.
Let the book fall open to a random page.
Share with us two (2) “teaser” sentences from that page, somewhere between lines 7 and 12.

You also need to share the title of the book that you’re getting your “teaser” from … that way people can have some great book recommendations if they like the teaser you’ve given!
Please avoid spoilers!

"Here at Wyatt, We're using transgenic technology to develop human proteins outside of humans-proteins that can then be harvested and used in humans. The potential medical and therapeutic benefits are mind-boggling." pg66

Tuesday Thingers-10/14/08

Today's question: Early Reviewers- do you participate? How many books (approximately) have you received through the program? Have you liked them generally? What's your favorite ER book? Do you participate in the discussion group on LT?

I just joined Early Reviewers in time to put in requests for August. I was lucky enough to win a copy of Any Given Doomsday that first month. No such luck in September. Hopefully October turns out to be a good month for getting a book.

As far as the Early Reviewers Group, I have read some of the postings but haven't really participated.

Halloween Meme

Halloween Meme:

1. Do you watch scary films? Which are your favorites?

I love scary movies. Poltergeist has been a favorite since I was a kid. Halloween we watch every year.




2. What is your favorite scary book?

Dracula by Bram Stoker

3. What scary book to film adaptation is your favorite?




4. What type of scary films do you think are better...the older ones like Psycho or the newer ones like Saw?

Older ones, definitely. The new ones are all about gore. I like the psychological thrillers. Much Scarier.

5. What is your fav Halloween treat?

Smarties. Candied Apples. Popcorn balls. Candy corn. You name it, I like it!



6. What is your favorite Halloween costume? Do you still dress up for Halloween?

I loved my ghost/monster costume from when I was about 7. Great use of sheet and make-up!
A few years ago I dressed up as Hermione and the hubby was Ron!

The Stone Rose- Review

Doctor Who: The Stone Rose by Jacqueline Rayner
This is my first audiobook. Really, the only reason for purchasing it off iTunes was the fact that David Tennant is the reader. Love his voice, both The Doctors and his own Scottish accent, and he is amazing. He sounds just like Mickey and even Jackie when he reads their parts.

The story itself is not so great but I really wasn't expecting it to be. There is a reason why I don't buy books based on T.V. shows. Still, with David Tennant's reading it was easy to ignore that. Plus, there are some sweet Rose and The Doctor moments.

3/5

Sunday Salon

I went to the library again this week. I can't seem to stay away. I returned Peeps and Dead Until Dark. I read through those books very quickly. Short (but sweet) reviews are up for both. Still working on Look at Me. I got some pages read yesterday, though. So, what did I get at the library? Undone by Brooke Taylor and Double Helix by Nancy Werlin.



So, this is what my October looks like:

Read:

Peeps by Scott Westerfeld (oct)
Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris (oct)
the perks of being a wallflower by Stephen Chbosky (oct)
Kandide and the Secrets of the Mists (The Calabiyau Chronicles: Book One) by Diana Zimmerman (oct)

Reading:

Look at Me by Jennifer Egan
The Stone Rose by Jac Raynor (audiobook)
Double Helix by Nancy Werlin (YA Book Club October pick)

To Read:

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (Classics Challenge, RIP III Challenge)
Undone by Brooke Taylor
You Suck by Christopher Moore

Wow, that is quite a list now that I have it written down. We will see how well I do with that. :)

I am thinking that I should join in on the 24 hour Read-a-Thon happening next Saturday. I could get a lot of these books read then and it sounds like fun. Yeah, I think I will be signing up.

Will any of you be participating?

Dead Until Dark-Book Review

Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris


I picked it up because I knew it was the basis for True Blood, the new show on HBO that I can't seem to stop watching.

It reads exactly as the show. True Blood doesn't deviate too much from this first book in the Southern Vampire Series. There were some differences, but I know exactly the direction the show is going to go. Season 1=Book 1.

Anyway, the book was a quick read, fun and entertaining. I probably would not have picked it up had it not been for True Blood, but glad I did. I will probably read more of the series but I am not running out to get the next one.


3/5

celebrating socktoberfest

I am trudging along on the second clue of the TTL Mystery sock. I keep putting it down to do other things like bite my nails during the UT-OU football game. Go Longhorns!
Anyway, here is the first of the two socks. I am trying to work on both at the same time. :)



There is a Yarn Crawl happening here in the Hill Country but unfortunately I am not taking part. Just not enough money or time this weekend. I did head over to my LYS, Gauge, this morning before the game to buy a tapestry needle (my plastic ones snapped) and some more US1 DPN's. I have an inability to leave without purchasing any yarn so I did walk out with a couple skeins of Jojoland Melody.



Pretty.

Here is some more yummy sock yarn that I won from NovaMade awhile back. Beautiful colors, don't you think?

Winners of Any Given Doomsday

Yes. Winners. I have decided to also giveaway my read copy.

Carla will get the extra unread copy

and

Alicia will get my read copy.


Please send me your addresses and I will get those books out to you asap. :)

Happy reading.

Booking Through Thursday

Here are my answers for this week's Booking Through Thursday meme:

What was the last book you bought?
I have been trying to limit my book buying but did break down recently and bought Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr.

Name a book you have read MORE than once
It is really hard for me to reread books, but I have done it for all the HP books, Anne of Green Gables and The Perks of Being a Wallflower just last week for Banned Book Week.

Has a book ever fundamentally changed the way you see life? If yes, what was it?
I would say no. All books have enhanced my life by providing me a place to escape, imagine, etc., but I wouldn't say they have "fundamentally changed the way I see life".

How do you choose a book? eg. by cover design and summary, recommendations or reviews
All of the above.

Do you prefer Fiction or Non-Fiction?
Fiction!

What’s more important in a novel - beautiful writing or a gripping plot?
Gripping plot. All the beautiful writing in the world won't make me read a book unless their is a good story behind it.

Most loved/memorable character (character/book)
Anne Shirley from Anne of Green Gables, Jo March from Little Women

Which book or books can be found on your nightstand at the moment?
A lot!

Look At Me by Jennifer Egan is what I am currently reading.
The Last Undercover by Bob Hamer was a prize I won from Amy during BBAW.
You Suck by Christopher Moore is a recent library pick.

The rest are all TBR at some point. Some are partially read, others are for Challenges, some have been on the bookshelf for almost a year!

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid Housseini
Toxin by Robin Cook
The Eyes of Darkness by Dean Koontz
Harsh Cry of the Heron by Lian Heron
The Book of the Dead by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
The Wonder Spot by Melissa Bank
Darfur Diaries by Jen Marlowe
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
Frankenstein by Mary Shelly
The Dubliners by James Joyce
Violet In Private by Melissa Walker

What was the last book you’ve read, and when was it?
I just finished Peeps by Scott Westerfeld last night.

Have you ever given up on a book half way in?
Yes! I have a couple on my nightstand now that are read only half way. They are still there in case I get the urge to continue them.

Peeps-Book Review

Peeps / Parasite Positive by Scott Westerfeld


If I had read this as a teen I think I would be a biologist today. Seriously. The science in here, and how it is perfectly presented along with the story, is making me regret not doing better in my college science courses. I love this stuff. Who knew parasites could be so interesting and terrifying at the same time?



This is such a great take on vampires. The real science and info on parasites, though, much scarier than the vampires. :)

4/5

R.I.P III Challenge

* An ARC of Any Given Doomsday is up for grabs. Leave me a comment here by the end of tomorrow for a chance to win my extra copy.