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bookgazing) wrote2010-09-13 11:06 pm
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BBAW 2010 - Bookgazing Interviews Bibliophobian
Yesterday you heard all about my Book Blogger Appreciation interview partner from last year and today it's time to post up the interview with Janel from Bibliophibian, my partner for 2010's BBAW interview swap. In my questions I reveal that I am still obsessed with getting a Tardis like machine and Janel explains an ambitious reading project she's involved in.
How did you come up with your blog title Bibliophibian?
JCW: I wanted to have 'biblio' in the title since the main purpose of the blog was going to be book reviews. I played around with possibly using book or librarian in a different language, but none of the choices really worked for me. Searching around a bit more I found a cartoon that referred to a bibliophibian - children who would be drowning in books because their parents couldn't give away some of their books to the library. My own bookshelves have been overflowing and I've struggled to give away books that I know I won't read again.
What's the Canonball Read project that you're involved in?
JCW: Cannonball Read was started by one of my high school friends and another book blogger as part of a challenge to each other - who could read more books in one year. This year is the second year this challenge has been going on. All participants have stepped up to the plate to read one book each week of one year starting in November 1, 2009. The books must be at least 150 pages and write a blog post (or some other website equivalent like Goodreads, LibraryThing) about that book. The first year I did the challenge (which the goal was 100 books a year) I only made it through 30 or so books. This year I've passed that number and I'm currently reading #44 of 52 books. I probably won't make 52 by the end of this October - but I will be close.
Every book blogger has a massive TBR list. Do you use any special tools to keep track of all the books you plan to read?
JCW: Yes - I use Goodreads to track my TBR list. I have a LibraryThing account as well but really only post finished reviews up there.
What book are you reading right now and what do you plan to read next?
JCW: I just started 'American Wife' by Curtis Sittenfield. I will probably pick up 'The White Queen' by Phillipa Gregory or 'In the Company of a Courtesan' by Sarah Dunant.
Do you have a favourite genre of books, or do you read a bit of everything?
JCW: Growing up I read alot of mystery/thriller books, but in the past couple of years I've become a huge historical fiction fan. I try to mix it up a bit and read some general fiction or non-fiction as well.
If you could construct a Tardis type machine that travelled through books rather than time which book do you think you'd visit first and why?
JCW: Good question. I would say 'The Chronicles of Narnia' by C.S. Lewis because this series has always enthralled me.
Do you have any literary role models?
JCW: I wouldn't say I have specific role models, but I'm definitely drawn to strong, independent female characters - especially if they let their heart overcome their brain once in a while.
How do you feel about books being made into films or tv series? Do you have any favourite adaptations?
JCW: I don't mind books being made into films or tv series, but I try to read the book first before seeing the movie. I loved the Jason Bourne movies, but I couldn't get into the book versions because the movies weren't really true to them. In recent past, the Lord of the Rings trilogy & the Harry Potter movies have been my favorite adaptations because they bring to life the descriptions that the authors wanted.
Are you nominated for any BBAW awards this year?
JCW: No - I'm really just a novice to the book blogging world and would feel strange nominating my blog for any awards.
And finally, if you don't mind, could you describe your world away from the computer and books. Who do you see, which bit of the world are you in and what do you like to do?
JCW: Outside of reading, I enjoy singing and playing tennis.
Thanks for answering my questions Janel and for putting up with my late replies :) Check out Bibliophibian for my responses to her questions.
How did you come up with your blog title Bibliophibian?
JCW: I wanted to have 'biblio' in the title since the main purpose of the blog was going to be book reviews. I played around with possibly using book or librarian in a different language, but none of the choices really worked for me. Searching around a bit more I found a cartoon that referred to a bibliophibian - children who would be drowning in books because their parents couldn't give away some of their books to the library. My own bookshelves have been overflowing and I've struggled to give away books that I know I won't read again.
What's the Canonball Read project that you're involved in?
JCW: Cannonball Read was started by one of my high school friends and another book blogger as part of a challenge to each other - who could read more books in one year. This year is the second year this challenge has been going on. All participants have stepped up to the plate to read one book each week of one year starting in November 1, 2009. The books must be at least 150 pages and write a blog post (or some other website equivalent like Goodreads, LibraryThing) about that book. The first year I did the challenge (which the goal was 100 books a year) I only made it through 30 or so books. This year I've passed that number and I'm currently reading #44 of 52 books. I probably won't make 52 by the end of this October - but I will be close.
Every book blogger has a massive TBR list. Do you use any special tools to keep track of all the books you plan to read?
JCW: Yes - I use Goodreads to track my TBR list. I have a LibraryThing account as well but really only post finished reviews up there.
What book are you reading right now and what do you plan to read next?
JCW: I just started 'American Wife' by Curtis Sittenfield. I will probably pick up 'The White Queen' by Phillipa Gregory or 'In the Company of a Courtesan' by Sarah Dunant.
Do you have a favourite genre of books, or do you read a bit of everything?
JCW: Growing up I read alot of mystery/thriller books, but in the past couple of years I've become a huge historical fiction fan. I try to mix it up a bit and read some general fiction or non-fiction as well.
If you could construct a Tardis type machine that travelled through books rather than time which book do you think you'd visit first and why?
JCW: Good question. I would say 'The Chronicles of Narnia' by C.S. Lewis because this series has always enthralled me.
Do you have any literary role models?
JCW: I wouldn't say I have specific role models, but I'm definitely drawn to strong, independent female characters - especially if they let their heart overcome their brain once in a while.
How do you feel about books being made into films or tv series? Do you have any favourite adaptations?
JCW: I don't mind books being made into films or tv series, but I try to read the book first before seeing the movie. I loved the Jason Bourne movies, but I couldn't get into the book versions because the movies weren't really true to them. In recent past, the Lord of the Rings trilogy & the Harry Potter movies have been my favorite adaptations because they bring to life the descriptions that the authors wanted.
Are you nominated for any BBAW awards this year?
JCW: No - I'm really just a novice to the book blogging world and would feel strange nominating my blog for any awards.
And finally, if you don't mind, could you describe your world away from the computer and books. Who do you see, which bit of the world are you in and what do you like to do?
JCW: Outside of reading, I enjoy singing and playing tennis.
Thanks for answering my questions Janel and for putting up with my late replies :) Check out Bibliophibian for my responses to her questions.
