TAG-O-RAMA!

The lovely, sassy, and very southern Miss Mel tagged me to list 15 facts and personal preferences (quirks, habits, whatever) about books.

Hmm . . . I read her list and have to confess, I agree with her preferences and quirks—well, except for skipping to the 1st love scene sometimes before buying a book. I don’t remember doing that before. Although, maybe I should.

Here’s my read on things:

1. Books are essential to me, like breathing or eating.
2. I have spent entire days browsing Amazon for different books by different authors.
3. If I were to be trapped by an earthquake in a building, I’d want it to be the library, provided I had a bottle of water and a Baby Ruth. Maybe a Ding Dong or two.
4. If I haven’t read the author before, I always read the bio on the back cover, and the first page or two. I usually know immediately if I like their style.
5. I prefer some authors on audio tape and only if read by certain narrators.
6. I hate audio book abridgements. Won’t listen to ‘em anymore.
7. I can no longer clean my house without listening to an audio book.
8. I will not read books with the man and woman in a torrid embrace on the cover if I’m in a restaurant or on a plane. However, in the privacy of my own home, the h/h can be nekkid and writhing on the ground for all I care.
9. I hate it when the man and woman on the cover do NOT match the author’s description. The heroine has red hair, but the buxom woman on the cover is a blonde.
10. I, too, hate heroines who are TSTL. It’s okay if they’re klutzy or quirky or funny, just NOT stupid!
11. I like heroes who are quietly Strong. Loyal. Flawed. Brave. Smart.
12. I love most classic literature, poetry, and some contemporary lit. However, while the story doesn’t have to be a romance, I HATE to finish the book and feel depressed. And, like Mel, I can’t stomach literary snobs.
13. I can’t sell my books. I probably have hundreds in the basement and could make a few bucks. Can’t do it. Not even one book. What if I’m poor someday and only have my stash to sustain me!!!
14. When I’ve really loved a book, I’ve stayed up all night to read it. If I start to fall asleep, I’ll get up and walk around and splash cold water on my face. That’s how pathetic I am.
15. I LOVE BOOKS!

So, I need to pass this on. Like a chain letter. I see that a few AG girls have been tagged already, and they'll no doubt snag other AG girls, so I'll need fresh meat. *Muwhahahaha*

The lucky tagees are . . . Heather F. and Jan C.