An Old Book Meme

I was always an avid reader and used to read 2-3 books a week. Although I've slowed down in my reading, it's still one of my favorite pastimes. Here are 3 questions on this old "Book Meme" and my answers. Feel free to copy the questions if you would like to use them on your blog. (P.S. Photo not mine 👩).

Most stories are about people. Some authors are better with descriptions of places or things or weaving a tale than they are with character development. Some authors make the characters really come alive, seem like flesh and blood individuals with wills of their own, not merely the creation of someone’s imagination.

1  What author that you remember having read does the best character development? What book/series do you think is that author’s shining work with regards to character development?
In my opinion there are many but I would say Agatha Christie in regards to character developments and stories.

2  What was (were) your favorite character(s) in that book or series?  I have two. First Hercule Poirot and second Miss Marple.
2a  Do you ever find yourself really liking a character in a book that you’re certain you would never be friends with in real life?
 Absolutely NO. I think I would be friends with both of them in real life.
2b  Do you ever re-read a book to visit a character because you miss him/her?  
All the time. I can't count how many times I've read both the Poirot and Miss Marple series. I own the books and I never tire of reading them. I even have their complete DVD series and have watched them on ROKU through the Britbox App.

3  When growing up did your family share your love of books? If so, did one person get you into reading? And, do you have any family-oriented memories with books and reading? (Family trips to bookstore, reading the same book as a sibling or parent, etc.)?  
When I was a child, reading books was the way to go for enjoyment. I had no real influence as I just loved to read and at Christmas and my birthdays my aunts would always give me books. First and foremost was and is The Bible. I grew up with all the great classics like Dickens, Cristie, Austin, Tolkein, Lewis, Verne, Wells, Alcott, Montgomery, etc.. and I still enjoy reading them today. My father used to love anything science fiction and I remember sneaking his books at night and reading them in my room after everyone was sleeping. Besides getting books as gifts and sneaking my father's books, I was a regular at the school and neighborhood library. And when I had the money I would buy books for myself at the local book store.
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My Latest Book I'm Reading
Of Course It's A Mystery 😉

Short Discription: Lady Emily Hardcastle is an eccentric widow with a secret past. Florence Armstrong, her maid and confidante, is an expert in martial arts. The year is 1908 and they’ve just moved from London to the country, hoping for a quiet life. But it is not long before Lady Hardcastle is forced out of her self-imposed retirement. There’s a dead body in the woods, and the police are on the wrong scent. Lady Hardcastle makes some enquiries of her own, and it seems she knows a surprising amount about crime investigation....
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Do you read? What is your favorite book or books? Let me know what books you like to read if you do. And now until the next time dear family and friends have a day of blessings.