Thursday, February 9, 2012

Feature and Follow Friday


Q: What would your prefer: reading your favorite book over and over again until you got sick of it OR reading 100s of mediocre books? And why?

 

      

 

       I would prefer to read my favorite book over and over again. Every time I go back and reread a book, no matter how well I know it, I notice a new detail. I always feel like I walk away with something knew, whether it be a new plot development I missed, or just a new take on a character. Mediocre books are great to read and they give you new ideas and things to think about but books you TRULY love are irreplaceable and, to me, a much better use of time! Then again I always want to give a book I THINK will be mediocre a try... who knows it might make it into my favorites list!

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  1. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    I'm a new follower and I agree! Mediocre books are good, but they're hard to get into and not as good as your favorite book which you obviously think is the best thing in the world!

    http://eileenlisblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/follow-friday-14.html

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    1. LaurenFebruary 10, 2012 at 5:25 PM

      :D Thanks for dropping by I followed you back!

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  2. Amie@Mom Reads My Books!February 9, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    That's a great answer! I am a new follower! Here is my Follow Friday: Mom Reads My Books

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    1. LaurenFebruary 10, 2012 at 5:14 PM

      Thanks for the follow! I'm heading to your blog now

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  3. KristanFebruary 9, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    I agree with you! I'd reread a favorite over the mediocre books. And whenever I revist a book I constantly find new details as if its the first time again. Those kinds of stories just never get old.

    New Follower
    Kristan @ Lost Amongst the Shelves
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    1. LaurenFebruary 10, 2012 at 5:15 PM

      That's, in my opinion, why they are our favorites... BECAUSE you can read them over and over!

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  4. Jennifer @ Bad Bird ReadsFebruary 9, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    Great answer. I too notice a lot of new things every time I reread my fav book.
    New Follower.
    My Follow Friday

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  5. Oh! Paper PagesFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    New follower! I am your 60th follower! Looking forward to your reviews.

    http://ohpaperpages.blogspot.com/2012/02/follow-friday_09.html

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    1. LaurenFebruary 10, 2012 at 5:21 PM

      Oh the big 60!!! Thank you so much for the follow I'm heading over to you now :)

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  6. JezFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:19 AM

    Great answer. I notice something new when I reread too.

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    1. LaurenFebruary 10, 2012 at 5:46 PM

      It never fails... I ALWAYS miss something the first time! I will go follow and enter your giveaways!

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  7. Lucy SwingFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    I agree!

    New follower here.

    XOXO

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    1. LaurenFebruary 10, 2012 at 6:22 PM

      Thanks for stopping by... I LOVE your blog :)

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  8. Sandra @ Waiting For WentworthFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Good answer. I would re-read my favorite books!
    New follower.
    Waiting For Wentworth

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    1. LaurenFebruary 10, 2012 at 6:26 PM

      Thanks for the follow I went to your blog and just want to say I love your answer :)

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  9. Dalene @ A Date with a BookFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    I love your answer and agree with the detail but I'm afraid I wouldn't enjoy it nearly as much as the first time. Not a re-reader. New follower :)

    Here's my post: http://datesbooks.blogspot.com/2012/02/feature-and-follow-friday.html

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    1. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:32 PM

      I like variety in my reading, have a great Friday.

      http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/02/feature-follow.html

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    2. LaurenFebruary 10, 2012 at 6:29 PM

      Dalene: I understand rereading could sometimes spoil the magic of a book, especially if its been a while and you have made it seem better in your mind! I will head over to your blog to return the follow :)

      Tribute: I understand, you can't find new favorites if you don't read some iffy books!

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  10. JessiFebruary 10, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    See now your answer makes me want to change mine. I am totally torn!

    New follower!

    Otherwhere.co

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    1. LaurenFebruary 10, 2012 at 6:35 PM

      Haha I am glad you liked my answer! I see the reasoning behind yours too. Followed you via twitter :)

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  11. Stepping Out of the PageFebruary 10, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Good answer. It was such a difficult question this week and other responses keep swaying me into wanting to change my answer!

    If you have time and if you want to, please drop by my Follow Friday and enter my International Giveaway!

    Have a fabulous weekend!

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    1. LaurenFebruary 10, 2012 at 6:36 PM

      I will be sure and head over to your post and giveaway, Thanks for swinging by!

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  12. UnknownFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Yes! Me too! Better than reading bad books for ever, right? LOL

    I'm a new follower. :)

    http://notjustnonsense.blogspot.com/2012/02/ff-feature-10.html

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    1. LaurenFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:38 PM

      Thanks for taking the time to read my response!

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  13. Alison Can ReadFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    Hopping through. I totally agree. There's nothing like a great book.
    My Hop

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  14. UnknownFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    I like this question, I think I am going to have join Follow Friday after all (thanks for the tip Lauren:)

    I wouldn't want to get SICK of my fave book(s) but mediocre books (especially 100 of them??) are so blah. I'd be so down on reading after going through all those books that are just so-so:)

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    1. LaurenFebruary 11, 2012 at 1:47 PM

      Good, I'm glad! This is a very helpful meme. I completely understand your answer, both options have ups and downs! Thanks for stopping on by :)

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  15. Michael @ The Bookshelf ReviewFebruary 11, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    Great answer. =] I don't know why I can't really reread books lol. Thanks for visiting my FF. =]
    -Michael
    My Follow Friday

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    1. LaurenFebruary 11, 2012 at 1:53 PM

      yeah, it takes a really special book to be rereadable :)Thanks for coming by my blog!

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  16. MellianeFebruary 11, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    Interesting answer. You're right, but I don't think I could read so many mediocre books, a few yes, but not a lot.

    thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm a new follower.

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    1. LaurenFebruary 11, 2012 at 1:54 PM

      Thanks for weighing in on the question, and for swinging by my blog :)

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    Oh, you're right! I also like to re-read favorites to see all those little details. But I'm always afraid of getting tired of them! :( Although just if I read the MANY times.

    Thanks for stopping by! :)

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    1. LaurenFebruary 11, 2012 at 1:56 PM

      I feel pretty confident that I won't get tired of my favorites... I have to many for that! LOL!

      Thanks for checking out my post!

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  18. Carmen ShawFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Totally agree! I especially like to reread my favorite book or series if there is a spin-off series. And you see that character in a different way. I like to go back and reread that book/series to see if I notice anything different :) Thanks for following me! New follower!
    Shae @ Understanding Shae's Story

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    1. LaurenFebruary 11, 2012 at 1:57 PM

      Thanks for taking the time to check out my response! :)
      Thanks for the follow!

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  19. Rachel RowlandsFebruary 11, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Wonderful answer! That always happens to me as well - it's really amazing how you can always take something away from a book no matter how many times you read it.

    Thanks for stopping by Book Prowl. I've followed you, too!

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