I saw this recently on a few blogs and liked the questions so decided to give them a whirl.  I’ve split it into two though (part II) to come at an unplanned date in the future (or when I cba!)

1. Favorite childhood book? Wizard of Oz
2. What are you reading right now? Something Wicked this Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
3. What books do you have on request at the library?  The Shining by Stephen King, Still Life by Louise Penny, Doll’s House by Neil Gaiman
4. Bad book habit?  Not being able to resist the next ‘shiny’ new book!
5. What do you currently have checked out at the library? A travel book – Sorrento/Italy
6. Do you have an e-reader? Yes
7. Do you prefer to read one book at a time or several at once?  I quite often read more than one book but usually one of them then gains favour and takes over
8. Have your reading habits changed since starting a blog?  Yes.
9. Least favorite book you read this year (so far)?  This is a toughie.  I didn’t love Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff
10. Favorite book you’ve read this year?  What’s with the tough questions!  I’ve read so many good ones this year, Emperor or Thorns by Mark Lawrence.
11. How often do you read out of your comfort zone?  Only a few times a year – maybe 10 books out of every 100
12. What is your reading comfort zone?  Fantasy, dark, urban, paranormal
13. Can you read on the bus? Every damn day!
14. Favorite place to read?  On holiday – no interruptions, sat somewhere nice with a view and a long cold drink.
15. What is your policy on book lending?  I do let people take books and I’m always surprised if they fail to give them back.  whatever, I’m an optimist.
16. Do you ever dog-ear books?  No.  I tend to either remember where I’m up to or use a paperclip.  I’m hopeless with bookmarks.
17. Do you ever write in the margins of your books? No
18. Not even with text books? Okay, you found me out!  Yes
19. What is your favorite language to read in? English
20. What makes you love a book?  Great characters
21. What will inspire you to recommend a book?  If I love it I want everyone to read it so I can chat and discuss with others.
22. Favorite genre? Fantasy
23. Genre you rarely read (but wish you did)?  Graphic novels
24. Favorite Biography?  I very rarely read these – probably Marilyn Monroe’s – can’t remember the name of the book though!  Also Daphne Du Maurier’s
25. Have you ever ready a self help book?  Don’t recall doing so (although the books I read help me to chill – that’s called cheating!)
26. Favorite cookbook?  I have an old Italian cookbook which I really like – but more often than not I check out recipes on the internet
27. Most inspirational book you’ve read this year (fiction no non-fiction)?   Mmm, inspirational, well, Ready Player One by Ernest Cline – I like the way the young boy in the story overcomes so much

To be continued…