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The Somewhat Autobiographical Tag
Original Tag
The tag was created by Mark at Book Time with Elvis.
youtu.be/HUj3mZOgREQ
NOTE: There is a brief vague spoiler to The World According to Garp in this video. It's a single mention of a single encounter. I didn't think to warn of this during the video itself. It's a minor plot point but advance with caution. :)
NOTE 2: I'm sorry if there are ads in this video. I have no control over this.
1. What was the number one bestselling book (fiction or nonfiction) on the day you were born? Have you read it?
2. What are some books (series or stand-alone) that immediately spring to mind when you think of your childhood?
3. School days are the best days of your life (apparently), but there you were forced to read some books you maybe wouldn't have chosen for yourself. Which did you enjoy?
4. Were you independent or part of a pack at school? Did you join in the reading fads of the day or do your own thing?
5. Can you remember your first experience encountering sex in a book from when you were in your turbulent teens?
6. What was some of the first nonfiction you encountered?
7. Whose bookshelf was more fun to raid, mum's or dad's?
8. How diverse is your library? *** (see below)
9. What types of books do you find difficult to discuss?
10. In what way do your life experiences and emotions shape your choice of reading?
11. In much the same way as our taste for food changes, so perhaps does our taste in books. How would you say your own reading tastes have evolved over the decades?
12. Unfortunately, we all feel down at certain times. Have you got a go-to book to raise you back up?
13. If you have to choose one book or author to "represent" each decade of your life. who or what would they be? (The books should be ones you read in that decade, not necessarily ones published in that decade).
14. Of course everyone is entitled to their own opinions. but how do you feel when people say reading is boring? And what would you say in defense of reading?
15. What was the number one selling book on the day of your most recent birthday (fiction or nonfiction) Have you read it?
***Antiquarian, Rare & Collectable
Arts & Photography
Biography
Business, Finance & Law
Calendars, Diaries & Annuals
Children's Books
Comics & Graphic Novels
Computing & Internet
Crafts, Hobbies & Home
Crime, Thrillers & Mystery
Education Studies & Teaching
Erotica
Fiction
Food & Drink
Foreign Language Study & Reference
Health, Family & Lifestyle
History
Horror
Humor
LGBTQ+ Books
Mind, Body & Spirit
Music, Stage & Screen
Poetry, Drama & Criticism
Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences
Reference
Religion & Spirituality
Romance
School Books
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Science, Nature & Math
Scientific, Technical & Medical
Sports, Hobbies & Games
Travel & Holiday
University Textbooks
Young Adult
Come talk to me!
Find me elsewhere:
Twitter @sonya_unrein
Voxer @sonya_enthusiasticreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/review/list/1295781-sonya?shelf=2020
Instagram: instagram.com/sonya.unrein
The Somewhat Autobiographical Tag
Original Tag
The tag was created by Mark at Book Time with Elvis.
youtu.be/HUj3mZOgREQ
NOTE: There is a brief vague spoiler to The World According to Garp in this video. It's a single mention of a single encounter. I didn't think to warn of this during the video itself. It's a minor plot point but advance with caution. :)
NOTE 2: I'm sorry if there are ads in this video. I have no control over this.
1. What was the number one bestselling book (fiction or nonfiction) on the day you were born? Have you read it?
2. What are some books (series or stand-alone) that immediately spring to mind when you think of your childhood?
3. School days are the best days of your life (apparently), but there you were forced to read some books you maybe wouldn't have chosen for yourself. Which did you enjoy?
4. Were you independent or part of a pack at school? Did you join in the reading fads of the day or do your own thing?
5. Can you remember your first experience encountering sex in a book from when you were in your turbulent teens?
6. What was some of the first nonfiction you encountered?
7. Whose bookshelf was more fun to raid, mum's or dad's?
8. How diverse is your library? *** (see below)
9. What types of books do you find difficult to discuss?
10. In what way do your life experiences and emotions shape your choice of reading?
11. In much the same way as our taste for food changes, so perhaps does our taste in books. How would you say your own reading tastes have evolved over the decades?
12. Unfortunately, we all feel down at certain times. Have you got a go-to book to raise you back up?
13. If you have to choose one book or author to "represent" each decade of your life. who or what would they be? (The books should be ones you read in that decade, not necessarily ones published in that decade).
14. Of course everyone is entitled to their own opinions. but how do you feel when people say reading is boring? And what would you say in defense of reading?
15. What was the number one selling book on the day of your most recent birthday (fiction or nonfiction) Have you read it?
***Antiquarian, Rare & Collectable
Arts & Photography
Biography
Business, Finance & Law
Calendars, Diaries & Annuals
Children's Books
Comics & Graphic Novels
Computing & Internet
Crafts, Hobbies & Home
Crime, Thrillers & Mystery
Education Studies & Teaching
Erotica
Fiction
Food & Drink
Foreign Language Study & Reference
Health, Family & Lifestyle
History
Horror
Humor
LGBTQ+ Books
Mind, Body & Spirit
Music, Stage & Screen
Poetry, Drama & Criticism
Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences
Reference
Religion & Spirituality
Romance
School Books
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Science, Nature & Math
Scientific, Technical & Medical
Sports, Hobbies & Games
Travel & Holiday
University Textbooks
Young Adult
Come talk to me!
Find me elsewhere:
Twitter @sonya_unrein
Voxer @sonya_enthusiasticreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/review/list/1295781-sonya?shelf=2020
Instagram: instagram.com/sonya.unrein
