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Dear Story Siren,

I would love to know your 5 top favorite books of all time till the time you read your first book till now. Like if you got stranded on a deserted island what would be the books you couldn’t live without? I know it’s hard, but I think series can be counted as one. At least that’s what I have to do.lol I really would love to see which books are your faves!

Thanks!

- SLR

Dear SLR,

That is a really hard question. Usually I’d say something like “The Dummies Guide to Getting of a Deserted Island” or “Edible Plants and Berries” but I’m thinking that wasn’t exactly what you had in mind.

So… fav books… of all time…

Books that really stand out from my childhood are: Island of Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell and The Fledgling by Jane Langton.

Books now, I’d have to go with The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson. Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater.

I guess that is five. Although… I could go on and on, too many excellent books out there.

Story Siren

Dear Story Siren,

My partner thinks that blogging is taking up too much of my time. He finds it odd when I get books for review in the mail and doesn’t like the amount of time I spend working on my blog. As a married woman how does your partner feel about your blogging? Is there really anything to be concerned about?

Anon

Dear Anon,

My husband thinks I am crazy. But it’s not uncommon for people to be passionate about something, right? He might think I am crazy but he is way more supportive than what I give him credit for. My husband is my best friend, but we have things that we enjoy doing separately, blogging is one of the things I do, working on his car is something he does. Honestly, if he asked me to stop tomorrow I would, but he knows how much I enjoy doing it so I doubt he ever will.

Smitten as a Kitten,
Story Siren

Dear Story Siren,

Boxers or briefs on a man?

Anon

Dear Anon,

I actually prefer the boxer-brief.

Story Siren

Dear Story Siren

What type of reaction do you get from people about reading YA books, do you ever get negative reactions and do you feel it has gotten more acceptable for adults to read teen books since the success of Twilight?

Caroline X

Dear Caroline X,

I do get a lot of raised eyebrows, but I’ve never really gotten a “negative” reaction. I’m actually pretty private about my blog with people that know me in real life. Initially no one knew I was doing it. Not that I was embarrassed about what I was doing, but I just wasn’t ready to share that part of me. I get a lot of… “well are you a librarian” “oh do you work with teens” questions, but that had cut down a lot recently.

I do think that it has gotten more acceptable for adults to read young adult literature because of Twilight. As much as Twilight is a curse sometime, it’s also a blessing. This being one of those instances. Life to short to avoid the things you like!

Still young at heart,
Story Siren

Dear Story Siren,

Did you know that you look like Gwyneth Paltrow?

Anon

Dear Anon,

I’ve been told that. My grandma thinks so… as did my high school Spanish teacher. I’ve also been told I look like Alyson Hannigan, you know if I had the red hair. (No Cat, I will still not dye my hair red.) Of course I think ya’ll are crazy, but I’ll take the compliment. That was a compliment right?

Blondes have more fun,
Story Siren

Dear Story Siren,

In your letter post you said you live in a 97% white area. Don’t you want to live in a place that is more diverse?

Anon

Dear Anon,

I would love to live in a more diverse area. However, there are other things that factor into why I live in the place I do.

Story Siren

Dear Story Siren,

How many hours a week do you spend reading

Swimmer

Dear Swimmer,

Well… it just depends on what I have to do that week! I try to read at least an hour or two a night during the work week but it doesn’t always work out that way. I do a lot of reading on the weekend though. At least three to four hours on the weekend.

Always reading,
Story Siren

Dear Story Siren,

How did you get started book blogging?

Anon

Dear Anon,

I blogged before, but it was a personal blog. I often did reviews there because it helped me keep track of what I was reading and what I thought of it. These were the dino days before my love: GoodReads! My life is just not all that interesting, so my blog was overflowing with book reviews. I was searching for a book and I stumbled upon The Page Flipper and tada… a blog was born!

Story Siren

Dear Story Siren,

How long do you take to finish the whole book?

-MizzYasmin

Dear MizzYasmin,

It just depends! Sometimes it can take me a day other times weeks. I can read around 75-85 pages in an hour usually.

Story Siren

Dear Story Siren:

When do you usually read? At night, afternoon, morning…
What’s your last 5/5 read??

Thanks!!
KhrisTinna

Dear KhrisTinna,

I read at all times of the day!

My last 5/5 read was Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr, I just finished it earlier this week. My favorite of the series so far.

Story Siren

Dear Story Siren,

I know, I know, These are the typical FAQ sorta things but I was just wondering…
1. About how many books do you read per month?
2. What is your favorite series and (or) book
3. How many days a week do you read?

Sorry i know they are rather simple questions, but I would highly appreciate it if you could reply

Thanks!

-Book Lover x

Dear Book Lover x,

1. I at least try to read 16 books a month. Doesn’t always happen but it is usually around that number. Sometimes it’s over, sometimes it’s under.

2. You can see the answer to that question above, it’s the first question I did!

3. I read everyday.

Story Siren

My Favorite Wedding Picture!!

Dear Story Siren,

I see that you are married, but you don’t see much about your significant other. What does he look like?

Anon

Dear Anon,

I get asked this a lot… which I think is sort of funny. I am married. I’ll be hitting the four year mark this June. I don’t mention my hubbies name, but he is known as “J” He is super sexy! Well I think so anyway… I’ll post a picture, so that you all can see, and the mystery will be revealed. (I think if you click on the image it will get bigger… but not sure if you’d want to do that, lol!)

I’m married to a hottie,
Story Siren

Dear Story Siren,

I’m an twentysomething adult who has recently started reading YA fictions. As far as I know, YA tends to fall under the age group of 12-18 years old, leaving me feel old and silly when I should be reading something that is more ‘suitable’ to my age. How can I convince myself that it is not silly to be enjoying a book regardless of its age group?

- L.

Dear L.

I sort of answered this question above, so be sure to check that out! and just remember you are NOT ALONE!!!!

Okay James… here is a frontal photo just for you… enjoy!

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Ladybug

April 10, 2010 at 3:04 pm

This feature is just GREAT and I loved that we got to know you a bit better in this round

You're wedding picture was gorgeous! Such a pretty couple

Jami

April 10, 2010 at 3:12 pm

Wow, I love your wedding picture! You two look so great together!

Cat @ Beyond Books

April 10, 2010 at 3:43 pm

You're safe actually, because I have decided you look way more like Kristen Bell and she is also blonde, so I won't be stealthily dying your hair red when we meet next month. The husband agrees with the Kristen Bell thing too and he's ok with both comparisons. So this way you'll get to keep your normal hair!
I'm so kind to you!

April 10, 2010 at 3:53 pm

Oh your wedding picture looks like it is out of a catolog! With the flowers and the water! It is so cute.

April 10, 2010 at 8:04 pm

April 10, 2010 at 8:12 pm

BookChic

April 10, 2010 at 4:20 pm

I LOVED this- great diversion from work (yes, I'm working on a Saturday; doing some overtime). I love learning more about you and your preferences and all that fun stuff. I'm getting ready to start mine up again and I just think it's so fun for the blogger and the readers. It gives this sense of connection and I love that.

Anyway, I'll stop babbling but before I go, your hubby is HOT (though it is a bit hard to tell since we can only see his side essentially). I need to find myself a good man like your hubby. Help me find one, lol!

April 10, 2010 at 8:43 pm

April 10, 2010 at 8:53 pm

Marie

April 10, 2010 at 5:13 pm

Yay for getting to know you more!

My husband is actually glad I started a book blog. I haven't had (or made much time) to read books the last few years but I've still been buying them! So he's glad that I finally did something that gets me to read all these books I've bought! That and I've been blogging since 99' and he knows better than to get between me and my blogging hehe.

Also, that's the cutest wedding picture I've ever seen!

April 10, 2010 at 9:20 pm

April 10, 2010 at 10:13 pm

Leah @ Reviews of a Bookaholic

April 10, 2010 at 6:26 pm

Great post!
Your wedding picture is really cute!
And I love the boxers or briefs question. It reminded me of how they ask (something like that) in Maximum Ride on Fang's blog.(I'm not sure which one… they kind of blend together now)

April 10, 2010 at 11:26 pm

Shooting Stars Mag

April 10, 2010 at 7:30 pm

no no James…I come first. I need a cutie too. LOL

Love the posts Kristi!

-Lauren

Steph Su

April 10, 2010 at 7:48 pm

Ahhh I loved that you posted your wedding pic, and this was a lovely way of getting to know you better.

Page (One Book At A Time)

April 10, 2010 at 7:50 pm

Beautiful wedding picture!
My husband is happy about my book blog too. He has no interest in reading and puts up with my book discussions. I know he's glad that I have an outlet so he doesn't get hit with them nearly as often!

April 11, 2010 at 12:30 am

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April 10, 2010 at 11:16 pm

I love reading your blog and viewing your IMM vlogs.

Beautiful wedding pictures. Thank you for sharing with us.

April 11, 2010 at 4:16 am

Chachic

April 11, 2010 at 2:36 am

Great post! I love your favorite wedding picture.

April 11, 2010 at 7:36 am

Nevey Berry

April 11, 2010 at 8:10 am

You look so lovely as a bried. Such lovely couple.

April 11, 2010 at 1:10 pm

librarypat

April 11, 2010 at 9:25 am

Sorry, I think I put my comment in the wrong box. That's what I get for watching morning news and trying to do this at the same time.

April 11, 2010 at 9:27 am

Here is what I entered in the wrong box.

It is hard for someone who is not a Bookaholic to understand. My husband is very understanding. He has put up 40+ bookcases for me and that still isn't enough room. Every once in awhile he will ask why I need so many books. I just need more time to read so I can get through the ones I want to read, put those I want on the Keeper shelves, and "recycle" the others.

I can't imagine trying to add having a blog into the mix. I haven't managed to write enough reviews of the books I've won.

As far as "older people" reading YA – What is the problem? I started because I was a children's librarian and wanted to keep up to date with what was out there. What I discovered, was a body of work that is growing rapidly. The quality if the books being written for this age bracket is wonderful. A good book is a good book, no matter who it is written for and no matter how many years past the target group you are.

April 11, 2010 at 2:25 pm

April 11, 2010 at 2:27 pm

Charlie

April 11, 2010 at 10:50 am

That was an interesting read, especially about significant others and books. My boyfriend's ok with it (I think) and now I have a blog I'm less likely to talk about books anyway because I can post my thoughts.

Those photos are lovely, and you look beautiful!

April 11, 2010 at 3:50 pm

Hannah S

April 11, 2010 at 10:03 pm

I was speaking to my mom earlier, and she was saying how she was considering picking up several books on my bookshelf to read. I'm super happy (although sort of hesitant since I don't think she has any clue how racy some YA books get!) about that.
She was also saying how if she had more time, and if she didn't feel so childish doing so, she would have already read one. She sees how many books I read a week, and I want her to know why I spend so much time on it.
My mom is "old" (well, compared to me. She's hitting her big 40 next year! And whoa, I totally didn't just tell you that. She'd kill me if she knew I just did!) but no one gives a crap. I think it'd be cool if she read my books. Even as a "old" person!
And your wedding pictures are way perfect. You both look HOT but more importantly super happy!
I love how you're totally rocking the natural look. Hey, you both are actually.
Gotta go, but thanks for the fun post.

Love, Hannah

April 12, 2010 at 3:03 am

Haleyknitz

April 14, 2010 at 3:05 pm

LOL this so made my day. you're funny ;D

April 14, 2010 at 8:05 pm

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