What was the last book you bought? Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

Name a book you have read MORE than once Dave Barry is from Mars and Venus by Dave Barry

Has a book ever fundamentally changed the way you see life? If yes, what was it? Eat, Pray, Love, The Last Lecture,

How do you choose a book? eg. by cover design and summary, recommendations or reviews. I would say a combination of all of the above. I more likely to choose a book based on recommendations though, despite what the cover design or summary is like.

Do you prefer Fiction or Non-Fiction? A little of both.

What’s more important in a novel – beautiful writing or a gripping plot? That depends on the type or genre of book. If it’s meant to self-help or motivating book, I expect great writing to keep me interested. On the other had, if it’s a entertaining fiction, I expect a gripping plot to keep me hooked.

Most loved/memorable character (character/book) Most memorable character/book for me was Olympia Biddeford from Fortune’s Rocks by Anita Shreve

Which book or books can be found on your nightstand at the moment? I don’t have any on my nightstand at the moment but if I did, it would be my current read.

What was the last book you’ve read, and when was it? Flirting with Forty by Jane Porter – I finished it a few weeks ago.

Have you ever given up on a book half way in? Yes, definitely. Depending on how I’m feeling, if the book is too heavy or too slow I’ll put it down and try again later after I’ve read a different book.

What book are you reading now? Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen