Why Hello... Books! You Inspire Me So
This week’s episode is one that could easily last many days because Michelle and especially Suzanne have such a passion for the topic. Today, they talk about everything related to books and reading, sharing their favorites in a number of interesting categories, and going off on their usual entertaining tangents along the way. If you need some ideas for some great reads, you have certainly come to the right place. Suzanne begins by sharing details about her elaborate library in her Alaskan home, and then she and Michelle look at a number of topics such as reading styles and preferences, book clubs, the start of their love of reading, and becoming a true reader. Suzanne provides her definition of a good book, offers some examples, and together with Michelle names books that fit into a vast array of thought provoking categories. You will want to take notes during today’s episode as these passionate readers share their wealth of knowledge and recommendations about books that will excite and inspire you to further your reading and to grow your love of the written word right along with them.
Episode Highlights: · Suzanne’s library · Different reading styles and preferences · Their book clubs · The start of their love of reading · Becoming a true reader · Suzanne’s definition of a good book and some examples · The book you won’t find on Suzanne’s reading list · Favorite fictional and real life couples · Michelle’s quote quiz for Suzanne · Favorite biographies, books that they’ve read more than 10 times, surprise books, books that made them feel accomplished, books that made them laugh out loud, books that they are embarrassed to admit they love, go-to authors, and books/authors that make them blush · Worst movie adaptations of a book
Quotes: “I fell in love with that house when I saw the library at the top of the stairs where I could put all my books.” “So, you’re kind of like Belle from ‘Beauty and the Beast’.” “You are a very adventurous reader…I’m more comfortable with certain genres.” “We have hundreds of books on our list that we’ve read.” “I didn’t really love reading as a kid.” “I didn’t consider that reading.” “As an adult, I don’t typically read a book more than once.” “That, to me, is the most bizarre way to read a book!” “If I’m not enthralled with that book in three chapters, I close it and I never read it.” “That’s a lot of drama involved in you trying to read a Kindle!” “I always donate my books.” “It’s because you’re reading the wrong book.” “It sounds like it was serendipitous.” “I got so caught up in the book that I didn’t even realize I was reading it.” “It’s much better than the movie version of it.” “I dream that I’m a character in the book.” “The movie was nothing like the book.” “They changed the ending.” “I could talk about books for days!”
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