Hey, I actually got tagged by Erin for a meme. I've done some on my own before, but no one has ever tagged me. Wow. I'm like famous or something. So, of course, I rushed right off to do it. Especially because it's on one of my favorite topics - books. I even added a bonus question (you know, every time I type anything that ends in "tion" I end up typing "tino" instead. My fingers just can't get together on that conglomeration (there I go again) of letters.)
One book that changed your life: I don't know if any book ever changed my life. If one ever did, I suppose it would be Atlas Shrugged. The philosophy it discloses is fascinating. There are many lessons to be learned. One quote: "Never get angry at a man for stating the truth"
One book that you’d read more than once: Just about every one that I've ever liked. Books get better with age. I can't even think of one that stands out. Everything on my bookshelf at home gets read repeatedly. Instead, I'll list some authors. Stephen king, Carl Hiassen, Robert Heinlein among others
One book you’d want on a deserted island: Atlas Shrugged. Maybe if I had it on a deserted island I could actually make myself read that 56 page speech by John Galt.
One book that made you laugh: Anything by Carl Hiassen. Especially Lucky You. Very funny guy. Think Dave Barry but funnier. Also, duh, Douglas Adams. I especially love the Hitchhiker's Guide to the galaxy trilogy.
One book that made you cry: Nicholas Sparks' Message in a Bottle made me cry. very much. I cried in the middle and then got hold of myself and cried some more and then got to the end and had myself a good sob. Then my roommate came home and asked me why I had been crying and I cried again telling her all about it. The movie ruined it for me though.
One book you wish you’d written: The Outsiders. Wonderful - 'nuff said.
One book you wish had never been written: Love You Forever - Oh my god this one is creepy. The mom drives across town and climbs a ladder! into her son's room at night while he's sleeping! and the illustration shows her slithering across him into his room and... Ok now I'm just creeped out. No more talking about that one. What? It had to be an adult book?
One book you’re currently reading: Lisey's Story by Stephen King - I just have to have any new Stephen King. I've been in love with his stories since The Shining. Even though some of his stuff sucks big hairy donkey balls (The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon), I'm an optimist and assume that this one won't. We'll see
One book you’ve been meaning to read: Crime and Punishment. Oh. My. God. that book is boring. I bought it knowing that it was one of "the classics" and that I should expand my horizons a little. I can't do it. I tried. I left it in my car for about 6 months. Everytime I went somewhere I'd pick it up and try again; doctor's offices, long trips, etc. I just can't do it. I am not a "classical literature" kind of person, I guess.
Bonus Question:
One book I'm ashamed to say I loved: This cheesy romance novel by Judith McNaught called Paradise. It wasn't one of those dime a dozen cheapy romance books. It was well-written and um, yeah... But, I liked it.
Now, I tag weirdgirl and sunShine and anyone else who wants to do this. If you don't have a blog, you could always answer in the comments. I like getting to know you.