Presenting Laura from I’m Booking it

BBAW 2011
BBAW 2011

I’ve long been a silent reader (email subscriber) on Laura’s blog – I’m Booking It. BBAW presents a lovely opportunity for me and others to get to know Laura a bit more…

Here’s our interview:

  1. How, when, and what prompted you to get into book blogging?

    About 3 years ago, I decided to see what I was missing in the world of modern technology, and I got involved with Twitter, Facebook, and Goodreads. I decided I wanted to start a blog, just as soon as I figured out what I had to talk about. I already ran two book clubs, so I figured that books were a likely subject. I just plunged in and started typing!

  2. Do you have other blogs apart from I’m Booking It?
    Nope. I occasionally wish I had a place to vent about personal stuff, but if I ever did that, it would have to be anonymous.
  3. What’s your favorite genre of books?
    That varies from day-to-day– I am a truly eclectic reader, and I try to keep a balance. I probably have the strongest pull towards mysteries, though.
  4. When did you first get into reading? And how has your reading evolved over the years?
    I’ve been a bookworm as long as I can remember! My parents were both readers, so my house was full of books. I made the transition to adult books in 7th grade (around age 12), there wasn’t as rich of a world of YA fiction then (although I continued to read and reread certain authors, such as Madeleine L’Engle and Susan Cooper for many, many years).

    I’ve always gone through phases, where I’d read a lot of a certain kind of book until I didn’t want to touch that genre again for years– Classics, cozy mysteries, romances, high fantasy, hard-boiled women detectives, and more. Now I try to spread out my reading so I don’t get tired of any kind of book in particular.

    I started reading more literary fiction once I became involved with my first book club over 11 years ago– I’d never had anyone to introduce me into that world before that. I started listening to audiobooks about 4 years ago, and those now make up about half of the books I read– I can listen to a book while doing many other things!

  5. How has book blogging changed the way you read books?

    I do think more critically about books that I read, and I’ve decided there are books that I don’t want to review– I just want to read them and enjoy them as is. I pay more attention to the different kind of books I read, and try to keep a balance of fluff and substance. Most of all, book blogging has introduced me to many, many new books that I never would have glanced at in the book store. Even if I stop blogging, I’ll still know where to go to find out about new books and books that are new to me!

Do visit her blog – I’m Booking It. There is a little something there for a variety of reading tastes. And once you are done, hop over to the BBAW site to read more book blogger interviews.

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  1. Marce

    I love your blog Laura and I am glad when you find a great Mystery book.

    If I ever gave up blogging I would always come back for recommendations at least.

  2. Erin

    I’ve recently discovered the wonder of audiobooks, too, and though they don’t quite make up half my reading, they’re getting awfully close. I love how they are gaining in popularity. Thanks for this great interview!

  3. shelleyrae@ Book'd Out

    Hi Nishita,
    Glad to have found you via BBAW – i’m going to poke around a little 🙂
    Great interview as well

    Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out

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