We haven’t done an “Ask the Reader” in a while. Next up is my friend Michele:
What genres do you typically read? Paranormal, mystery, thriller, romance.
Who/what are some of your favorite authors/books? Charlaine Harris, Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child, Jim Butcher, Sarah Addison Allen, Diana Gabaldon, Laurel K. Hamilton, Janet Evanovich, Jeanine Frost…I could go on, but I won’t.
What is most likely to draw you in to a book? If I like the writing style and it’s a good story, I will be drawn in. I will usually give a book 50-100 pages, and if I am not interested I will not read it.
What are some of your big turn-offs in a book? Too many complex characters.
What do you wish authors would do more of? Come to WI for book signings!
How do you interact with your favorite authors (visit websites, write letters, etc.)? Visit websites, friends on Facebook.
How do you hear about new books that might interest you? From my favorite authors or from reading anthologies that my favorite authors are in.
Where do you typically get your books these days? Library or Barnes & Noble.
Have you ever had a “throw the book across the room” moment? If so, why? Mockingjay – Book #3 in the Hunger Games trilogy, I was so angry by the end of that book…it was a totally different writing style and just did not seem like the same author.
What do you look for in a good story? I like something that keeps my attention without making me think too much.
Check out earlier "Ask the Reader" posts here:
Ann’s
Katie’s
Nice series... always cool to hear the thoughts of other writers :)
ReplyDeleteOr Readers... sigh... it is 12:35 a.m. over here :)
ReplyDeleteI had the same reaction to Mockingjay. :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't throw MOCKINGJAY across the room, but I gave it a 4-star as opposed to the 5-stars I gave the two predecessors. The tone of this book is definitely different, and I can understand Michele's reaction. On the one hand, given all that happened in books 1 and 2, we could expect a darker mood and a change in the characters. But while I understand the direction the book went, and it didn't seem totally unnatural to me, I still didn't like it as much.
ReplyDeleteVery cool feature!
ReplyDeleteI've heard that a lot about MOCKINGJAY, but I haven't had a chance to read it yet. Maybe it'll help going into it knowing what's going to happen.
Great post! I know exactly what you mean about Mockingjay. I loved that series, but the end of it, no.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the warning about the hunger games.. man. I was going to read that series now im not so sure!
ReplyDeleteAndrea
I'd say read the first and second, but not the third. Except that's not humanly possible because Collins has THE best and most horrible cliffhanger of a last line EVER in book two. :)
DeleteHi Nicole, I come baring gifts. I met you through the A to Z Challenge and I've quickly realized how interesting your blog is, so when a couple of days ago I was awarded the Kreativ Blog Award and I had to choose my seven nominees, your blog popped into my mind. Come by my blog if you decide to accept the award. Keep being awesome!
ReplyDeleteFrom Diary of a Writer in Progress. http://www.diaryofawriterinprogress.blogspot.com
Aww, thanks!
DeleteThis is a good idea, Nicole. That's slightly put me off from reading the Hunger Games, but as I'm often slightly disappointed by books that have a massive level of hype, an entry in the series that's not as well liked might have the opposite effect on me. (Hope that makes sense!) So, anyway, I'll probably still read it!
ReplyDeleteHaha - You'll have to check back in with a report of your own once you've read it!
DeleteI totally agree on A) more writers need to come to WI (and by extension, the midwest outside of Chicago!), and B) Mockingjay. I agree--it didn't feel like it came from the same author.
ReplyDeleteYes! I'd love to get more authors in our area. :)
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