a fun book meme sent over by N~

but before i start...if you haven't already checked, please go over to my reading group and check out the list of upcoming books. i would love to have more people join in. and yes, in answer to emails, it is open to absolutely anyone who wants to read along. and no, if you say you are interested and then can't finish the book, or your schedule gets crazy, we will not hunt you down. so go take a look at what's coming up.

ok, book meme:

You're stuck inside Fahrenheit 451, which book do you want to be?

This was the most difficult question for me because, *gasp* I have never read this (although I get the gist of the question) and how do you choose just one? So I have an idea. I would choose The Eyre Affair - Jasper Fforde so that I would have the ability to move between books. Cheating? Yes....and no. It may seem a strange choice, but a world where literature is the premiere form of entertainment and all else is secondary is very appealing. It isn't my all-time favorite book, but I think it suits me for this question.

Have you ever had a crush on a fictional character?

Hell yes. Lots. But my favorites would be Mr. Knightley or Mr. Darcy. Yes, I know I am a cornball but they just don't make men like that any more! And look at the film adaptations--even modernizations. How can you not have a crush on Colin Firth as either Mr. Darcy or Mark Darcy?

The last book you bought is:

Blameless in Abaddon on a strong recommendation by mac. How could I resist a satirical book that causes arguments about religion and includes a religious theme park? I'll let you know how it is. I am looking forward to it.

The last book you read:

White Teeth - Zadie Smith. I first read this one about two summers ago and fell immediately in love with it. I recently finished a re-read in a Contemp. Brit. Lit. course. So while technically this is the last book I read, it was for class. Having said that, if you haven't read this one, you should. Amazing debut for a young writer. The book spans multiple generations of two families in London. The families are connected by the unlikely friendship of Archie and Samad who met "fighting" in the war. It deals with race, gender and the complexities of family. Go have a look at the reviews since I cannot do it justice.

What are you currently reading?

Lost in a Good Book - Jasper Fforde. This is the sequel to the book in my first answer. I am enjoying it so far, but it isn't quite as strong or engaging as the first. I'll post a review when I get through.

Five books you would take to a deserted island:

First of all....five????? Who could possibly survive on a deserted island with just five??? sheesh!
Ok, here goes....Riverside Chaucer (c'mon...you had to see that one coming!), Poisonwood Bible - Barbara Kingsolver, A Prayer for Owen Meany - John Irving, Les Miserables - Victor Hugo, Gone with the Wind - Margeret Mitchell. (Can't we bring huge Norton's anthologies??? I am not going to make it with just 5 books!)

Who are you going to pass this stick to (3 people) and why?
See now, I am posting this so that everyone gets to play. 3 people? oh no, I was stuck being limited to 5 books, I am not limiting this to three people! If you don't have a blog you can post in the comments or just answer the questions you think might be fun.

Off to nap. My node id all stupped up.