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Challenges: Year Long Main 2021
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Kirila - It's all about me (2017)
Tasks and gophering1. Read a book that contains one of your names in some way – author, title, character.
This will be very hard. Kirila is not even a common name in Bulgaria...
DONE 2. Read a book that is either about your favourite sport or one of the characters plays that sport. You could also chose a book where the cover shows that sport.
Towards Zero
The Singles Game
DONE 3. Read a book where the colour of your eyes is the main colour of the cover, or the word is in the title.
The Green Mile
Silent Spring
Twelfth Night
How Green Was My Valley
The Tasmanian Babes Fiasco - green cover
DONE 4. Read a book about archeology (the character may be an archeologist, the book may be set in a museum, etc)
Crocodile on the Sandbank
5. What is your favourite movie? – If the movie is an adaptation, read the book that inspired the movie. Or, read a book that is written by the same author. Or, read a book that has the same title. If the movie is not an adaptation, read a book with a similar theme or has the same title.
Turns out there is a screenplay published for the movie. Love Actually
6. What is your favourite book? – Read it again. Or, read a book that has the same title. Or read a book by the same author. If you can’t find the same title, or the author only has the one book, go to the book page and click on “Readers Also Enjoyed”. Select a book from the list.
Since I listed quite a few books and the authors have other books, it won't be hard to choose. Maybe I will finish the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series or finally read The Casual Vacancy
DONE 7. Pick a number between 1 and 10. – Select a series and read the book that corresponds to that number. Or, read a book with the number in the title.
I picked 8. Might read Firewall because that series doesn't have to be read in order. Would have been great to pick 1 or 2 though...
8. Christmas - Read a book that is about that holiday, set during that holiday, or has the name in the title.
DONE 9. What is your relationship status? – Read a book with that word in the title, or where the main character or author shares that status. Or…. Get creative. What kind of book will be representative?
To Catch an Heiress
10. Are you right or left handed? (right) – Read a book with that word in the title.
Right Ho, Jeeves
11. What is your birthday month? (June) – Read a book with the selected month in the title, or set during that month.
12. Dog – Read a book featuring that type of pet. Or, read a book with that pet in the title.
A Dog's Purpose
DONE 13. What is your favourite type of food? (Chinese, Italian, Mexican, etc) – Read a book set in the country or region of choice. (Chinese – set in China, Italian – set in Italy, etc.) If you chose a type of food that is not specific to a country, what region would you find it prevalent? Read a book set in that region. For example – Seafood would be prevalent in the coastal areas of Canada, United States, among others.
I should take some Bulgarian books from home for this task...
Диви разкази
Моето първо лято
DONE 14. What is something you use daily? (brush, computer, car, get creative) - Read a book with that word in the title. Or, is on the cover. Or…. Get creative. What kind of book will represent that item?
maybe Like Water for Chocolate
Into the Water
DONE 15. What is your shoe size? (No halves; roll up to next number) – Select that number of books on your TBR, put them into the Fruit Machine (or another randomizer), and read the one that is selected. If you used European sizes, convert to US using this site: https://www.softmoc.com/ca/shoesize.asp That will reduce the number of books you need to plug into the Fruit Machine.
US size 7
16. What is your favourite Ice cream flavour? – Read a book that either represents that flavour by the colour of the cover, or in the title. You may also chose a book that represents that flavour in some way.
What is the color of "salted caramel"? Light brown?
Dragonfly in Amber
DONE 17. What is your country of birth? – Read a book set in that country, or written by an author that was also born in that country.
More books to take from home...
Диви разкази
Моето първо лято
18. What is your favourite season? – Read a book with either the season in the title, or set in that season.
19. What is your current desk top picture? – Interpret that desk top picture any way you like. Read a book that represents that interpretation. For example, mine is a magnified picture of a frozen soap bubble. I could interpret it as ice, or alien landscape, or bubble. I could read a book with “Ice” in the title, a book set on an alien planet, or has bubbles on the cover. The gophering could be endless on this one.
20. What is your preferred mode of transport? – Read a book with your selection on the cover, or in the title, or it plays a significant role in the book.
21. How many candles were on your last birthday cake? – Go to your TBR and order the shelf by number. Read the book that corresponds to your answer. If you picked “none” or “zero” as your answer, your number will be 100.
My 28th book is currently Brave New World
DONE 22. Read a book that is a thriller, in which an accident is a high probability.
Origin
23. Do you prefer a shower or bath? – Read a book with your selected word in the title, or depicted on the cover.
DONE24. Name a place you’d like to visit. – Read a book set in that location.
Set in Japan - 1Q84
DONE 25. What is your favourite genre? – Read a book in that genre.
Lot's of mysteries out there. Will decide on the spot.Salvation of a Saint
26. Do you prefer a car or truck? – Read a book with your selection on the cover or in the title.
27. Read a book with a tattoo on the cover, or represents a tattoo that you would want if you were to get one.
DONE 28. Read a book published in 2000 – 2017.
The Girl You Left Behind ( I own it and this is a great opportunity to read it)
29. What is your favourite flower? – Read a book with that selection on the cover or in the title. Or, read a book that you feel represents that flower in some way.
DONE 30. Have you been to Europe? Where? – Read a book set in that location. If you haven’t been to Europe, read a book set in a European country you would like to visit.
Lots of choice here as well.
31. If you could meet anyone famous, infamous, notorious… who would it be? – read a biography, autobiography, memoir, or historical fiction about that person. Or, read a book that is representative of that person.
32. What is the feature you are most often complimented on? – Read a book with that feature on the cover or in the title.
33. Read a story with aliens in it.
34. What is your favourite animal (other than domestic pets)? – Read a book with that creature on the cover, in the title, or in the story.
35. What type of holiday do you prefer? (Beach, Mountain, Camping, exotic, etc) – Read a book in that setting or that represents your choice.
36. If you had to lose one of the 5 senses, which would you prefer it to be? – Read a book with that word in the title, or read a book where a character is afflicted by that same loss.
37. Who is your favourite author? – Read either a book by that author, or a book recommended by that author.
38. Read a book with the word water in the title, or set on/near a large body of water.
39. Perl – Read a book with that gemstone on the cover, in the title, or the colour of that gemstone is the colour of the cover.
40. What is your favourite fruit? – Read a book with that fruit on the cover, in the title, or the colour of that fruit is the colour of the cover.
Dragonfly in Amber
41. Issue you are passionate about (abortion, euthanasia, animal rights… etc) – Read a book where this issue is prominent or is represented in some way. It may be fiction or non-fiction.
Silent Spring
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History
42. Would you rather explore in space or undersea? – Read a book in that setting.
DONE 43. To what time period would you like to time travel? – Read a book either set in that time period, or published in that time period. Or, read a book about time travel where the character’s time travelled to that period.
Ready Player One
44. Do you prefer shoes or bare feet? – Read a book where your selection is on the cover or in the title, or get creative and find a book that represents your choice.
45. Do you prefer green or black olives? Neither? Read a book with either a predominantly green or black cover depending on your answer. If you said “neither”, read a book with a predominantly white cover. Aim for at least 75% of the cover so that when you look at the cover, it screams green, black or white depending on your choice.
46. What is your Zodiac sign? – This one is wide open. Read a book that represents your zodiac sign in some way. Mine is Sagittarius (the archer). I could read a book with Sagittarius in the title, Archer in the title, author named Archer, bow and arrow on the cover, horse on the cover, a Western with Indians (bow & arrow).
DONE 47. What is your height in inches? – Go to your TBR shelf and sort by number. Read the book that matches your answer. If you don’t have that many books on your TBR, select a listopia on a topic you are interested and read the book with the corresponding number to your height.
My current 65th book is The Color Purple
48. Who is someone you miss? – Read a book that represents that person in some way.
49. What is your hobby? – Read a book that represents that hobby in some way.
DONE 50. What language would you like to learn to speak? – Read a book that was translated from that language to one you do speak. Or, choose a book where a character speaks that language. For example, if you chose Gaelic, you could read any of the books in the Outlander series.
Book translated from Italian
My Brilliant Friend
The Name of the Rose
Foucault's Pendulum
Instructions:When you complete a book for the challenge, you need to leave a new message in your personal thread explaining the following:
- a countdown of the badges you read - Part 1: 1/12, 2/12, 3/12, etc. If you are working on subsequent badges, you will need to preface with Part 2 or Part 3.
- the book you read, link to it and the cover
- the question it relates to
- an explanation as to how the book you chose relates to your answer to the question
Books completed - 17:2. The Singles Game
3. The Tasmanian Babes Fiasco
4. Crocodile on the Sandbank
7. Firewall
9. To Catch an Heiress
13. Моето първо лято
14. Into the Water
15. When the Moon is Low
17. Следите остават
22. Origin
24. 1Q84
25. Salvation of a Saint
28. The Girl You Left Behind
30. A Man Called Ove
43. Ready Player One
47. The Color Purple
50. My Brilliant Friend
Nice travel list Kirila! How long have you been in Switzerland?
Yours isn't too bad either, Peggy :)A bit more than 6 years in Switzerland. I moved here to study and I liked it, so I stayed for work. It's also in the middle of Europe, so perfect for short trips!
Six years is a long time! Did you fall in love with the Alps?;)Do you miss your family, or can you visit them a lot?
When I think about it, yes it is a long time. Time flies. I definitely love the Alps! I cannot imagine myself living somewhere flat, far from the mountains. I like that both in summer or winter I can just take the train for an hour and go for a hike or snowboarding.Yes, I miss my family very much. I don't have any siblings, but I am really close with my parents. Unfortunately, I only get to see them twice a year. Always on Christmas and then another time - either me visiting, them visiting or going somewhere together. I have enough vacation days, but I am torn between seeing my family and exploring the world, so I try to balance it.
That must be difficult. Two of my friends here have migrated too, one from Canada, the other from Greece. They also don't see their parents that often, and it's difficult balancing trips home with trips to other places.
I know what you mean. My sister lives in Bolivia, South America. They try to come here every two years or so (not easy nor cheap with 4 children) and the other year my parents try to visit them. Luckily they are still relatively mobile (only my father can hardly see anything). In fact they are leaving today for a visit! My husband and me have been to visit them 3 times, but the last time was 11 years ago, before we had children and before the crisis...
My niece will probably come to the Netherlands next year, to study here. I hope she will be able to adept. She is blond (so she looks very Dutch), but on the inside is very Bolivian (she was born there), so some people might not understand she might have some difficulties with the Dutch culture. And, of course, she will miss her parents, brothers and sister...
Yes, having friends and family around the world makes it difficult to keep in touch with everybody as much as you would like to. My uncle and cousins live in Canada and for the last 6 years I have seen them only once :(. And as I studied abroad, most of my friends are all over the place as well. On the other hand, there is always somebody to visit when traveling to a new place!Elsbeth, I think your niece won't have trouble adapting. She is still quite young, and I am sure, also open minded. I studied in an international university and experiencing the different cultures was the best part. I've also noticed that local people are curious and interested in people from different cultures; I am convinced they would love a bit of South American spirit spicing up their lives :)
Kirila wrote: "Yes, having friends and family around the world makes it difficult to keep in touch with everybody as much as you would like to. My uncle and cousins live in Canada and for the last 6 years I have ..."Lol, I'm sure you are right. She will be 18 next year (April), so she'll adapt! And she is going to live with friends from my sister who have lived for years in Bolivia, so they know from their own experience what she is going through!
I work in a bookshop, with a student apartment building close by, with loads of foreign students. And the whole neighborhood exists of immigrants (from Turkey, Morocco, Indonesia and several other places). I like meeting all these people from all over the world! (even when they have lived their whole life here ;)...). I have to switch constantly from speaking Dutch to speaking English!
Kirila wrote: "50. What language would you like to learn to speak?Italian "
We should work together on that. :)
I am from Uruguay and have lived 4 years in Brazil, and now 6 years in the US. We have family and friends in Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Brasil, Mexico, and soon China too. It is difficult to have them all around, but at the same time I am thankful today's technology makes it possible to stay in touch in many ways. I remember my grandma waiting news from my uncle, who moved to Chile when we was 23 years old and still lives there. The letter will take many days to arrived, and during the first 12 years they only saw each other 2 or 3 times. Nobody couldn't afford the plane ticket (much more expensive than today), and the bus trip took nearly 30 hours. Now we all see each other more often, and the facility of emails, skype, whatsapp, and even phone calls makes everything easier. Not the same as a hug, I know, but still lots of possibilities.
I am so envious (in a good way) with all the travel and living in different places that you all do, have done. Technology definitely makes staying connected so much easier. While I'm not tech savvy, I love technology. :)
Sandra, about learning Italian, definitely! I tried to learn a bit with Dualingo and it was easy in the beginning. But once it got to all the prepositions I was totally lost. The translations from English make it hard to understand the logic behind. Same with the grammar. English is the only language I have learned that doesn't conjugate verbs. And when in Italian there are 6 forms with one on English, it takes more time making sense of it.
But I suspect for the challenge we won't be actually learning the language :) That challenge would take longer than a year :D
No, we won't be actually learning the language! :)I'm using Duolingo to learn French, and also polish a little my Portuguese, which I don't speak very often (but I am almost finished with it, it happened that it didn't need much polishing after all). When I feel more confident about French, I will start Italian too.
I agree about the grammar and verbs conjugation. I made the mistake of starting French from English instead of Spanish, and when I tried to switch, I couldn't! I have to start over if I want to switch, which I won't do since I am around 30% now. The verbs part is being challenging, but I am still following. I am also using French the Easy Way. Only 1 lesson every two weeks, though. I think the book is pretty good, but this is all the time I can "waste" on this. :)
Living in the US my whole life, I can't imagine visiting all those countries. It would be so exciting to experience all the different cultures and see so many places that are so much older than anything in the US.
jaxnsmom wrote: "Living in the US my whole life, I can't imagine visiting all those countries. It would be so exciting to experience all the different cultures and see so many places that are so much older than any..."I would think that even visiting different states in the US, you experience different cultures :)
You should do a tour visiting YLTO members around Europe. You will catch up in no time! The distances here are much smaller than the US. That's why it is so easy to travel around.
I just received My Brilliant Friend and I picked up a couple of books set in Bulgaria from home. I am ready to start the new year and this challenge!
I finished the first book for this challenge already a few weeks ago, but (can you believe it?!) I haven't logged into goodreads for a while. I was traveling in New Zealand. And it was amazing!!!
Part 1: 1/12
I read Моето първо лято. It's a book written in Bulgarian, by a Bulgarian, set in Bulgaria. I chose it for task 13, favorite cuisine - which is Bulgarian for me. I think living abroad really makes you appreciate your mom's cooking :). But also generally I miss our cuisine. We have hot summers and cold winters, which is great for agriculture. The veggies and fruits have so much taste. Our cuisine is based on vegetables (salads, but also cooked), meat and potatoes. There are all kind of mixtures of baked peppers with eggplant and garlic :) But my personal favorite is tomato salad with white cheese (not feta, it's made from cow's milk). It's simple, but Bulgarian tomatoes, especially the ones from my aunt's garden are just so delicious. Whenever I go home in summer, I eat tomato salad every lunch and dinner. All the time :) And then there's sarmi - vine leaves wrapped around a mixture of rice and minced meat. This sounds similar to some Middle Eastern cuisines, and it is inspired by them, but we put different herbs and spices, and the taste changes completely. And, of course, we put Bulgarian yogurt on top of it (we put yogurt on everything). Bulgarian yogurt is not sweet and the bacteria used to make yogurt actually comes from Bulgaria (called Bulgaricus).
I got a bit distracted from the book when I started talking about food...The book is only available in Bulgarian, so, unfortunately, you cannot add it to your TBR unless you can read in Bulgarian...
It's a young adult and it is a story of 10 seniors. It's mostly light, but after some events, such as a fight at the basketball field during an official school game, they react different to the situations that follow. A couple of the students are punished for not behaving (book takes place during communism times, behavior was part of the grade) and have to explain themselves. This whole story kind of splits the group, but the reader can still follow what's going on with everybody. Also, some of them are going on to university, and others are staying home to help the parents or work, so that separates them even more. The students have different backgrounds, some with more educated and wealthy families, others from a poorer background. The story makes a sad turn when one of the girls cannot handle all the pressure (view spoiler). It's a story about friendship, about first love, about growing up, and about finding yourself. This all sounds very usual for a young adult, but what made it special for me, was that it was set in Sofia, where I grew up. Also, even though it is set some time ago, I can still relate to how they are growing up, what values their parents teach them, what worries they have. The book is written from the point of view of one of the girls. Following her thoughts was like reading my diary from high school :)
Kirila wrote: "I got a bit distracted from the book when I started talking about food..."LOL! I can't really blame your for getting distracted. The food sounds scrumptious.
Oh, New Zealand!! Tell us more!! What did you do? Where did you go? Favourite places?I think I remember you saying a couple of times you really wanted to visit, I'm glad you got the chance!
Kirila wrote: "I finished the first book for this challenge already a few weeks ago, but (can you believe it?!) I haven't logged into goodreads for a while. I was traveling in New Zealand. And it was amazing!!!"Welcome back! Just from that comment, sounds like you had an wonderful trip. But yes, like Peggy I want details!!
We were just talking about heading back over there for a trip. My Mum and Stepfather are heading off there on the weekend for a month too. Just a beautiful country.
Welcome back Kirila. You're absence is excused - New Zealand is far more interesting than GR. Maybe...The Bulgarian food sounds good.
New Zealand was beautiful! We visited both islands, but kind of rushed.I enjoyed the wilderness of the South Island very much. The lack of people and cars was so unusual for me. The scenery around Queenstown was very much like Switzerland. I liked it, but wasn't as impressed as other people are. We also visited Milford Sounds, going very close to the waterfalls and seeing seals chilling in the sun. The original plan was to go from Christchurch to the West Coast and then down to Queenstown. But Arthur's pass was closed due to a heavy landslide. And another road, which we could have taken, was flooded. So we couldn't make it to the West Coast no matter how much we wanted to... Plans were adapted quickly and we went through the East Coast instead. Saw blue penguins in Oamaru. They were adorable! And more seals. (seals act so much like dogs! they scratch themselves, chill lazily in the sun and even bark!). In the south we also visited Kaikoura and swam with dolphins (also an amazing experience; I was very scared at first when they approached, but eventually relaxed and enjoyed). And then we mostly drove :). Passed through Lake Tekapo, saw Mount Cook from Pukaki.
On the North Island we visited Rotorua (pretty geysers but smells too much :) ), Hobbiton (loved the little hobbit holes and all the stories we were told), Waitomo and the glowworms and Auckland at the end.
I can't really say what I liked the most. Probably South Island better. But weather in the North was nicer. Apparently, New Zealand had its coldest summer while we visited. In Queenstown we had 6 degrees with rain at some point. And the next day the peaks of the mountains around were covered with snow!
I got to do the trip, because I am working in Sydney for a couple of months, again. And here they are having the hottest summer :). Definitely, enjoying that. As I am not at home, I am not on my laptop so often and writing long messages from the phone takes forever. So until end of April I will not be taking part of challenges and monthly reads (I also don't have my library here and buying books means I have to carry them back to Europe). But I am keeping up with the yearly challenge :)
Just finished another book - My Brilliant Friend
Part 2/12 - My Brilliant Friend 
Read for task 50. I would like to learn Italian and this book is set in Italy, written by an Italian and translated from Italian to English. Last year I started learning with Dualingo, but I haven't touched it in a while. I need to organize a trip to somewhere in Italy and then I will have the motivation to learn more :)
Here is my review: A beautiful story about friendship. Two girls who compete and compare themselves to each other, but also support and are always there for their friend. Two friends who grow apart, but always come back together. Two smart girls - one brilliant, the other hard working. And a glimpse of the life in Naples, in a poor neighborhood. I enjoyed reading this book very much because of the cultural aspect and because of the main characters. They are smart, but they are also sensitive and self-conscious, which makes them human and relatable. Excited to read the next books in the series!
(view spoiler)
Already ordered the next book in the series. Meanwhile I plan to go to a second-hand bookshop tomorrow and choose something else to read.
It sounds like you had a great trip to New Zealand!
Thanks for sharing about your trip Kirila. Sounds awesome! Enjoy the rest of your time away :)
Part 1: 3/12 - The Tasmanian Babes Fiasco 
Read for task 3. My eyes are green and the cover of the book is predominantly green (all except the writing).
This book reminded me of those teenage/college movies, where everybody gets high and does stupid things. I am not a fan of those movies. And I wasn't a fan of the book. There were also a lot of Australian culture and life references, which I didn't get, as I am not from there. There were a few funny stories, but most of it felt chaotic and my thoughts were often wandering somewhere out of the story. I gave it 2/5 stars and I probably wouldn't have finished it if it wasn't relatively short and for the yearly challenge.
Oh I am sad to hear Kirila. May you enjoy your next read more.
Part 1: 4/12 - Следите остават
Read for task 17. I am from Bulgaria and so is the author. We are even born in the same city, Sofia.
I loved the book! It's a children's story set during the summer. A few kids are hanging out playing outside and hear a key fall on the ground. But there is nobody around. It's this key's mystery they investigate throughout the story. The writing was flowing and kept me reading until I finished it, almost in one go. The story and the characters were great, but what I loved most about it is the childhood memories it brings back. I also used to hang out outside until late with all the kids from the surrounding apartment buildings, playing all kind of games, until our parents would call out for us to come back home. My mom even had a whistling signal, which I could recognize from very far away. She used the same one to call the dog :)
I think every book that makes me relate and brings back happy memories would win me over. If you are left with a great feeling after finishing a book, it was a good book.
I apologize for raving about it when it's actually not available in English at all.
Don't ever apologise for that!
Part 1: 5/12 - 1Q84
Read for task 24. I would really like to go to Japan and this book is set there (Tokyo and surroundings). Now I want to go to Japan even more, in person this time :) I have been talking with my boyfriend about it and we might manage to organize it for next year. Fingers crossed!
Here is my review of the book (they are always short and unspecific to avoid spoilers):I don't know where to start. I loved the story, the mystical magic in it. I both love and hate the unanswered questions at the end. I loved the characters - Tengo and Aomame. But also Tamaru and even Ushikawa. I liked their strengths and weaknesses. I liked how the reader slowly gets to know them by learning more and more of their background story.
The books are mostly structured in alternating stories and view points of Tengo and Aomame. Eventually their stories intertwine and come together. I liked this style and I loved discovering little clues that were common in both stories. But it took much longer for the stories to come together than I expected.
I enjoyed the whole book and went through it pretty quickly despite its size. The first half of Book 3 was a bit slow though. But the writing flows anyways so it wasn't difficult to get through it. And, of course, at the end the pace picks up.
Thanks for including your review for 1Q84 Kirila!
Part 1: 6/12 - The Girl You Left Behind
Read for task 28. I had to read a book published in the 21st century. This one was published in 2013.
Half of the book was set during WWI, but the rest was also during contemporary times.
This is only by second Jojo Moyes book, but I like her writing style - it's a mix of contemporary, chick-lit, (in this case also historical fiction), but also includes a serious topic that makes you think.
Part 1: 7/12 - Salvation of a Saint
Read for task 25. My favorite genre is mystery. This was a mystery. I was originally planning to read something by Agatha Christie, but then this gem fell into my hands.
I got this book kind of randomly during a book fair. It caught by attention because of "The Japanese Stieg Larsson" quote on it. I loved Larsson's books and I had recently read other Japanese literature, so it intrigued me. I had no idea what to expect. I was pulled in and it didn't let me go until I finished.
The book starts with overview of the characters and the murder. The rest of the story is figuring out how it happened. The reader is given a lot of clues and it's possible to figure it out yourself. I got some of the clues, but couldn't completely figure it out. That's what kept me going. I needed to know how it happened.
It probably reminded me more of Agatha Christie, rather than of Larsson, as you have a closed set of characters and all details fall into place eventually. Needless to say, I loved it. And as it turned out to be part of a series (the stories are not related, just the same investigators), I have just ordered the other two books!
I was meant to read the first one this year for Japan. And then others "dragged" me into a Murakami read. Really looking forward to getting into this series though. Glad you enjoyed it!
Rusalka wrote: "I was meant to read the first one this year for Japan. And then others "dragged" me into a Murakami read. Really looking forward to getting into this series though. Glad you enjoyed it!"We dragged you kicking and screaming.
Murakami's world is a good one to be dragged into :)
Part 1: 8/12 - Ready Player One
Read for task 43. I would like to travel to the future and this book was set in the future. A very easy connection :)
I heard about Ready Player One from this group and it has been on my reading list for a long time. This yearly challenge was the perfect opportunity to read it! So I did.
It started a bit slow at first, but once I got over the first 40 pages, it picked up pretty quickly. I also had an opportunity to read for a longer period of time as I was taking a few-hour-long train journey. And once I was in, I couldn't stop reading.
There were a lot of 80s references, which I didn't get, but as everything was explained well, I still enjoyed it immensely. It felt as if I was there, in OASIS, myself. It reminded me a lot of World of Warcraft and now I am debating if to renew my subscription for a month and play a bit again :)
I have that one on my wishlist. I wonder if I'll ever get to it. LOL!
Janice wrote: "I have that one on my wishlist. I wonder if I'll ever get to it. LOL!"You should!
Apparently it's being made into a movie. I guess I'd better put it higher on the priority list. I'd rather read the book before seeing the movie.
You have to read the book before you see the movie, Janice. Actually, you need to listen to it first. I think you have the audio. I listened to it three times and then got a printed version and read it. If you have both, even better!!! There are reasons.
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Kirila
2. What is your favourite sport?
Tennis
3. What colour are your eyes?
Green
4. Have you ever had a broken bone?
No
5. What is your favourite movie?
Hmm. I will go with one that I have rewatched at least 5 times - Love Actually
6. What is your favourite book?
This is even harder to answer. I can’t choose. Here are some of them: Harry Potter, Shadow of the Wind, Pride and Prejudice, The Brothers Lionheart, The Count of Monte Cristo, Heidi, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Going Solo & Boy
7. Pick a number between 1 and 10.
8
8. What is your favourite holiday?
Christmas
9. What is your relationship status?
Living together
10. Are you right or left handed?
right
11. What is your birthday month?
June
12. Do you have a pet? What is it? Don’t have a pet? Adopt a pet that someone in your immediate circle has (mother, brother, sister, friend, etc.)
Dog (we used to have one when I was a kid)
13. What is your favourite type of food? (Chinese, Italian, Mexican, etc)
Bulgarian :)
14. What is something you use daily? (brush, computer, car, get creative)
Water
15. What is your shoe size? (No halves; roll up to next number)
37 (european)
16. What is your favourite Ice cream flavour?
Salted caramel
17. What is your country of birth?
Bulgaria
18. What is your favourite season?
Summer
19. What is your current desk top picture?
A picture of my parents I took a year ago, when they were visiting me
20. What is your preferred mode of transport?
Bike
21. How many candles were on your last birthday cake?
28
22. Have you been in an accident?
No
23. Do you prefer a shower or bath?
Shower
24. Name a place you’d like to visit.
Japan
25. What is your favourite genre?
This is tough, I like mixing them up. Let’s go with mystery.
26. Do you prefer a car or truck?
Car
27. Do you have a tattoo?
No
28. Do you prefer Classic or Contemporary?
Contemporary
29. What is your favourite flower?
Lily of the valley
30. Have you been to Europe? Where? (If you live in Europe, specify country other than your own.)
Greece, Bulgaria (born and lived), Romania, Turkey, Hungary, Slovakia, Germany (lived for 3 years), Sweden, Switzerland (living here at the moment), Italy, Austria, France, Spain, Portugal, Monaco, Luxemburg, Vatican, UK (England and Scotland), Estonia, Latvia, Netherlands, Czech Republic and in a few weeks I will be adding Norway to the list.
31. If you could meet anyone famous, infamous, notorious, who would it be?
Does he/she have to be alive? If not, then Vasil Levski (a Bulgarian hero in 19th century). If alive, J.K.Rowling
32. What is the feature on you are most often complimented?
Eyes
33. Would you rather encounter a ghost, an alien, or neither?
Alien
34. What is your favourite animal (other than domestic pets)?
I don’t really have a favorite animal (except dog, which doesn’t count here). Let’s say Elephant.
35. What type of holiday do you prefer? (Beach, Mountain, Camping, exotic, etc)
Traveling and exploring a new place, be it a city, a national park or a beach.
36. If you had to lose one of the 5 senses, which would you prefer it to be?
Smell
37. Who is your favourite author?
J.K.Rowling, Agatha Christie, Roald Dahl, Astrid Lindgren
38. Do you prefer tea, coffee, or water?
Water
39. What is your birthstone using the US 2016 listing: (https://www.americangemsociety.org/en...)
Pearl
40. What is your favourite fruit?
Mango
41. Issue you are passionate about (abortion, euthanasia, animal rights… etc)
Environment
42. Would you rather explore in space or undersea?
Space
43. To what time period would you like to time travel?
The future
44. Do you prefer shoes or barefeet?
Shoes
45. Do you prefer green or black olives? Neither?
Black
46. What is your Zodiac sign?
Cancer
47. What is your height in inches?
65 inches (165cm)
48. Who is someone you miss?
My parents (I see them twice a year)
49. What is your hobby?
Dancing, Tennis, Movies, Traveling and, of course, Reading :)
50. What language would you like to learn to speak?
Italian