Around the Year in 52 Books discussion
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What was the last...?
I just had honey cake.What is the last new author you discovered who has become a favourite?
I just finished We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson last week.What's the last book you read that made you feel sorry (and slow down) as you saw you were running out of pages?
The last book I read, Firefly: Big Damn Hero because I love those characters and that world and it will be some time before the next book is published :(Where is your favorite place to read?
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What was the last place you read?
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What is the last book that made you laugh?
Things You Save in a Fire - The banter was super funny! What was the last book that made you squeal with delight?
Mockingjay - I'm a pretty audible reader so this happens a lot :)What was the last book you read with an unsatisfying ending?
I can't say I have ever "swooned" over a character. What was the last book you bought?
Water after this morning's run.What was the last book you recommended?
Oh my god, that´s hard. I recommend books all the time. First I thought it must have been at work friday (I´m a librarian), but then I remembered I recommended Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman to my 10 year old son´s friend, who stayed with us for a sleepover. (I was trying to fit book-piles into shelves and he became interested in all our books. "It´s like you have your very own library, but with much nicer books than *name of local library*").What was the last book you added to your TBR?
The Poet XThe Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo. I am currently reading it for book club and I have already teared up several times. What was the last book you couldn't finish because you did not like it?
The Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia. I may go back to it figuring I just wasn't in the mood.What's the last movie you watched that is based on a book?
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What was the last thing you ate?
Frosted Flakes and warm milk What was the last book you DNedF (did not finish)?
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What was the last thing you watched on TV?
Republic of Doyle on Netflix. What is your favorite literary genre?
I don't have one favourite genre. It depends on the mood I am in. What was the last book you borrowed?
'Snow, Glass, Apples' by Neil Gaiman and Colleen Doran. Borrowed today :)
What was the last book you fell asleep reading?
The Graveyard Book - Reading it for the Popsugar Reading Challenge, and I can't get into it.What was the last audio book you listened to?
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What's the last song you listened to?
Whatever it Takes by Imagine DragonsWhat book are you most looking forward to reading in November?
A handful of Skittles!What was the last trip or vacation you took?
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What was the last thing you bought?
My favourite mascara of all time, a treat for finding a job ;)What was the last thing you tried for the first time?
Japanese food, yum !What was the last documentary you watched on TV?
A Dutch history documentary, called 'Andere tijden' (different times)What was the last nonfiction book you read?
Tuesdays with Morrie - That was a tearjerker!In the spirit of trying to rid our house of Halloween candy, what is the last candy you ate?
Salted caramels with dark chocolate.What is the last thing you ordered online?
It’s been a few weeks so my timeline is blurred so either cat food or my wife’s anniversary present, which I realize are two very different priorities!What is the last animal you touched?
Our Russian tortoise, Amanda. She likes to walk around, so lifting her out of the terrarium. What did you last laugh about?
My two year old sharing his Twix with his older brother...and then regretting it as soon as it had been swallowed!What was the last thing you cooked?
Bread tonight ;)What was the last thing you were really proud of yourself for (not) doing?
GraduatingWhat was the title of the last chapter you finished?
The RecipeWhat was the last game you played?
BananagramsWhat was the last song you listened to?
What is the last movie you saw in a theater?
The Fall GuyWhat was the last thing you ate for breakfast?
A frozen breakfast sandwichWhat was the last time you were outdoors for pleasure?
A few minutes ago, for a walk.What was the last time you picked a flower?
April when my peonies were blooming. What was the last museum you went to?
Around the Year in 52 Books
Books mentioned in this topic
Bone, Vol. 8: Treasure Hunters (other topics)Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson (other topics)
Once Upon a River (other topics)
The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York (other topics)
The Graveyard Book (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Neil Gaiman (other topics)Shirley Jackson (other topics)
Lauren Groff (other topics)
This time around, we’re going to have three ongoing games. I know we all love to read but sometimes you need to take a short break. In the spirit of fun self-care, take a break whenever you need to and stop in to add to the games. Even you aren’t even participating in the event!
What was the last...”
Creat a chain of questions and answers related to the last thing you did.
Person 1:
What's the last book you've read?
Person 2:
Harry Potter and the detahly hollows
What's the last place you went to?
Person 3:
School.
What's the last movie you've watched with your mother?
Person 4:
Titanic
What's your last pet's name?
Person 5:
Citta
What's the last thing you ate?
Person 6:
Pasta
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I'll begin
What's the last book you've rated 5 stars?