Thursday, April 10, 2014

Feature and Follow (April 11th)



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The Feature & Follow is hosted by TWO hosts, Parajunkee of Parajunkee’s View and Alison of Alison Can Read. Each host will have their own Feature Blog and this way it’ll allow us to show off more new blogs!

 This week's question:
Tell us about a book that you didn't like and why we shouldn't read it (as nicely and respectfully as possible).

 My answer:
Well, I have to say that there aren't a whole lot of books I don't like but I think this is partly due to the fact that I choose my books very carefully, especially if I am buying them because I don't like to spend money on something I'm not sure I will like.  However, we all have chosen books we thought would be wonderful and they end up sucking for one reason or another.  I am no exception.

 Wishful DrinkingBeing a huge Star Wars fan, I thought it would be cool to read a biography on Carrie Fisher called Wishful Drinking.  She had written successful books in the past and the synopsis promised the book to be both hilarious and sobering but I was just downright depressed by it.  I never found the funny.  I ended up just feeling really bad for her and her family. In addition, my image of Princess Leia was slightly marred.  I decided after this experience that I should stay away from bios of celebrities I love if I want to keep my glorified image of them intact. 

                                                               

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21 comments:

  1. MarlaApril 10, 2014 at 11:33 PM

    I think I've only ever read one biography, so I haven't had that experience. It sounds like it would be so disheartening, though.

    Thanks for stopping by. I'm now following via GFC and Bloglovin'.

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  2. AnonymousApril 11, 2014 at 12:03 AM

    I love biographies! But then again, I'm a counselor and minister so I guess I just love peoples' stories! Don't give up on bios just because of one. I've read bios I didn't like too. But others that I have loved (The glass castle!)

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  3. Angela's Anxious LifeApril 11, 2014 at 12:28 AM

    I too am a huge Star Wars fan! So I was interested in picking up this book. I never did.. now I am glad. I already don't love non-fiction so it takes a lot to get me into a book!

    Angie
    Angela's Anxious Life

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  4. Alison Can ReadApril 11, 2014 at 12:42 AM

    Hopping through. Yeah, it is too bad when celebrities tell too much. It's nice to have idealized versions in your head.
    My FF

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  5. Jessica @ a GREAT readApril 11, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    Yeah, never been a biography reader myself.

    Here's my Follow Friday

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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  6. UnknownApril 11, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    Biographies aren't my thing, they can be a bit to stilted for my tastes. Have a great weekend =)

    New bloglovin' follower

    My FF
    Alma @ Journey Through Fiction

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  7. My Thoughts.... Literally!April 11, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    Yeah I've read some not great celebrity memoirs. Mindy Kalling's was great but Tina Fey's wasn't as good as I expected it to be.
    Thanks for stopping by and following. Followed you back on GFC!
    Cassi @ My Thoughts Literally

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  8. Kristen @ Pretty Little PagesApril 11, 2014 at 1:39 PM

    I love a good biography or memoir. Though, as a Trekkie, I don't think I'd much enjoy this one! I hate it ruined a favorite celeb for you, though!

    My FF! Old follower.

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  9. Cary Cheyenne.April 11, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    Great post! I'm a new follower! Xx.

    My post: http://carycheyennexo.blogspot.com/2014/04/feature-and-follow-friday-18.html

    My blog link: http://carycheyennexo.blogspot.com/

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  10. RainyApril 11, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    I've never been very interested in biographies myself. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    Lacie @ Rainy Dayz Reviewz

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  11. UnknownApril 11, 2014 at 3:13 PM

    Lol that's funny! I love Star Wars as well, and I wouldn't want my image of Princess Leia ruined so I won't read that book!

    I'm a new follower via Bloglovin, GFC, and google+

    My F&F
    Whitney@Shooting Stars Reviews

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  12. AnubhaApril 11, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    Never read any biography except for one, my brother gifted me one about Hitler (because I wanted was always curious to know what happened in Germany) and I liked it.

    Thank you for stopping by my blog :D

    New follower via GFC and email

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  13. UnknownApril 11, 2014 at 4:17 PM

    I'm not a big geography fan. I know to stay away from this one for sure now. Thanks for stopping by and following and I have followed back with Bloglovin and G+! Have a great weekend.

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  14. Samantha @ Young Writers CafeApril 11, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    Let downs are horrible, I know.
    New follower viaBloglovin!

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  15. Christine @ Captivated ReadingApril 11, 2014 at 9:30 PM

    I have a hard time with biographies, as well. ;/
    New GFC follower!
    My FF

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  16. Kimberly @ Midnight Book GirlApril 12, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    Bummer that you didn't like this! New GFC Follower!

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  17. Coffee, Poems, and Other InspirationApril 12, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    I have never liked biographies: they bore me. I see why you didn't like this one.
    Thanks for stopping by!

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  18. AnonymousApril 13, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    I am not a Stars Wars fan. So I would not have picked this one up to read. Happy reading! New follower via GFC.

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  19. SaraiApril 14, 2014 at 10:07 PM

    I am a small Stars Wars fan but I am not a biography kind of girl at all so... this won't be on my list. It's a bummer though that you didn't like this.

    Thanks for stopping by my post the other day

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  20. reecaApril 15, 2014 at 7:28 PM

    You have been nominated!! The Liebster Award!
    http://reecaspieces.com/2014/04/15/the-liebster-award/

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  21. UnknownApril 24, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    Hey there, sorry it took me so long to get back to you, I just finished up my finals. I followed back via Bloglovin and GFC :)

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