"I think we ought to read only the kind of books that wound and stab us." Franz Kafka
For any author who would like his/her book to be reviewed, contact me. Poetry books too are solicited for reviewing. However, there are some genres I tend to avoid. Feel free to ask me.
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I must mention here that I read at my own pace and depending on my mood. Don't ask me to hurry.
Two-thirds of Brits have lied about reading books they haven’t. Have you? Why? What book?
I don't remember lying about a book that I haven't read. I have left a lot of books midway and never even thought of returning. But to lie about it, no.
However, I do remember fibbing to my dad that I finished all three volumes of The Feynman Lectures on Physics, when I had not. He caught me out when he set it on himself to quiz me! My brothers had a wonderful time guffawing while I was being blasted by my gentle dad!
Boy, can I ever forget that! And I think that curbed my lying about anything. Books, notwithstanding!
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Ooh, called on it!
I try really hard not to lie about my reading--though it would be so easy!
A good morality tale there.
LOL... I loved your answer!
A good lesson learned! I could only recall one instance of lying, too. But, yes, many books left unfinished.
I like your answer :)
I have lots of unfinished books too but I never lie about it by saying I have finished it.
Just like you...I lied when I was in school...I only read the review and told my teacher I have read it ;p
Sounds like you learned your lesson!
I was able to skim a few books in school but still make the grade.
I did lie about reading All the King's Men when I was in high school. I just couldn't get through the book.
Your story is exactly why I don't lie about books. It's more awful getting caught in the fib!
Perfect response.
Enjoyed that one, and it made me remember the conversation with my uncle about The Bonfire of the Vanities, which my uncle recommended it to me in High school. I read it, was utterly confused at some parts and I told him I enjoyed it. I really don't think I enjoyed it.
Great story! I cannot recall lying about reading a book that I hadn't read. What would be the purpose right?
Great story!
I'm sure I've lied about reading a book, but I can't remember a specific instance.
I left you an award, by the way.
http://carolsnotebook.wordpress.com/2009/10/01/awards/
How old were you when you fibbed to your dad about the books? If you want to wander down my road I’m home.
Great answer. My BTT is HERE
oh man...busted!!
Mine is up
I think I'll let you off the hook on that one!
I haven't lied about that either but I do know the feeling of being called on something by my parents. Completely sucked.
I would be afraid that someone would ask me about a book I lied to and I wouldn't be able to talk about it.
See, I only lie to causal friends about reading books they love and lend me. My family gets the truth.
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