Today please welcome Brenda Priddy, who blogs at Daily Mayo.
What's the meaning behind the name of your book blog?
It's sort of vain. A long time ago, I read a story about how there was a girl who was the "mayo" of the group- the girl who could get along with everyone. I thought that fit well with me. The Daily part is half newspaper inspired and half inspired by how often I try to post.
How long have you been blogging?
I started back in 2009 just for fun, but it wasn't until 2013 that I started getting more serious about it.
Tell us a bit about your book blog. What makes it unique?
The focus of Daily Mayo is how to make reading more enriching. I like to create content that is fun and a little outside the box. I recently did a post on The Game of Thrones, where I came up with cocktails to fit many of the women in the book. I also like to create book lists to inspire people to read beyond their comfort zone. On Thursdays, I host Quote Me Thursday, where I share some of my favorite quotes from books and authors.
What genres do you write about most, and why?
Science fiction is my first love, but recently, I've been delving a lot into contemporary fiction and literary fiction. I like the how the emphasis is placed on characters rather than plot in these genres. The writing is so different!
What's your earliest memory of reading?
When I was learning to read, I struggled with it. I remember thinking it was impossible. But a few months later, I read a story about a deaf man who said the wrong words (not a very politically correct story), which I thought was hilarious, Since then, I've loved to read.
What was the first book you read over and over, or the book you've reread the most?
I have probably read either Little Women or Anne of Green Gables the most. I loved reading about spunky girls growing up! I also read the Ramona books a lot.
Writing in books: Yes or hell to the no?
I have never done it, but I don't see why you couldn't. I guess I never thought I had anything of enough value that would add to the story to warrant writing in one.
What's your favorite place to read?
Probably bed.
Do you have any reading accessories you can't do without?
I really should use more bookmarks. Generally, my phone or, ironically, my Kindle, often end up as my bookmark.
Finish the sentence: My bookshelves are...
overflowing and I need to buy more.
My TBR pile is...
Too long right now. I've stopped taking review requests for a while until I can catch up!
What's a book that's changed your life?
I guess Anne of Green Gables changed my life. I loved that she was able to be feminine and educated and smart at the same time.
One book you like that no one else seems to, or vice versa?
I don't think I liked the Divergent series as much as other people. It just didn't stand out to me.
To DNF or not to DNF?
I used to be like, "no, finish all the books!" But now, I don't have time or energy to read a book I don't like. So I will abandon books more frequently now.
What's one book that intimidates you?
I don't think any. If a book is difficult to read, and I think it has merit, I'll read it, but I despise books that are written just to be difficult.
If you could go to any literary destination, where would you go?
Like a fictional world? I think I would love to visit Inkworld. It sounds beautiful! Middle-earth would also be fun as long as it was during one of the peaceful times.
How about non-book related hobbies? What do you do when you don't feel like reading?
I like to be active and just do things. I'll pretty much do whatever. Play games, go to flea markets, run around with my kids, whatever. I also really love board games. The difficult ones.
What's your favorite book to movie adaptation?
Have you ever seen the cartoon version of The Return of the King? That was pretty terrible.
What are 3 of your must-read blogs?
What is your reading personality? (via quiz at http://www.bookbrowse.com/quiz/)
The Eclectic Reader
Thank you for joining us today, Brenda! Remember to check out 's blog, Daily Mayo, and leave a comment or question.
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What's the meaning behind the name of your book blog?
It's sort of vain. A long time ago, I read a story about how there was a girl who was the "mayo" of the group- the girl who could get along with everyone. I thought that fit well with me. The Daily part is half newspaper inspired and half inspired by how often I try to post.
How long have you been blogging?
I started back in 2009 just for fun, but it wasn't until 2013 that I started getting more serious about it.
Tell us a bit about your book blog. What makes it unique?
The focus of Daily Mayo is how to make reading more enriching. I like to create content that is fun and a little outside the box. I recently did a post on The Game of Thrones, where I came up with cocktails to fit many of the women in the book. I also like to create book lists to inspire people to read beyond their comfort zone. On Thursdays, I host Quote Me Thursday, where I share some of my favorite quotes from books and authors.
What genres do you write about most, and why?
Science fiction is my first love, but recently, I've been delving a lot into contemporary fiction and literary fiction. I like the how the emphasis is placed on characters rather than plot in these genres. The writing is so different!
What's your earliest memory of reading?
When I was learning to read, I struggled with it. I remember thinking it was impossible. But a few months later, I read a story about a deaf man who said the wrong words (not a very politically correct story), which I thought was hilarious, Since then, I've loved to read.
What was the first book you read over and over, or the book you've reread the most?
I have probably read either Little Women or Anne of Green Gables the most. I loved reading about spunky girls growing up! I also read the Ramona books a lot.
Writing in books: Yes or hell to the no?
I have never done it, but I don't see why you couldn't. I guess I never thought I had anything of enough value that would add to the story to warrant writing in one.
What's your favorite place to read?
Probably bed.
Do you have any reading accessories you can't do without?
I really should use more bookmarks. Generally, my phone or, ironically, my Kindle, often end up as my bookmark.
Finish the sentence: My bookshelves are...
overflowing and I need to buy more.
My TBR pile is...
Too long right now. I've stopped taking review requests for a while until I can catch up!
What's a book that's changed your life?
I guess Anne of Green Gables changed my life. I loved that she was able to be feminine and educated and smart at the same time.
One book you like that no one else seems to, or vice versa?
I don't think I liked the Divergent series as much as other people. It just didn't stand out to me.
To DNF or not to DNF?
I used to be like, "no, finish all the books!" But now, I don't have time or energy to read a book I don't like. So I will abandon books more frequently now.
What's one book that intimidates you?
I don't think any. If a book is difficult to read, and I think it has merit, I'll read it, but I despise books that are written just to be difficult.
If you could go to any literary destination, where would you go?
Like a fictional world? I think I would love to visit Inkworld. It sounds beautiful! Middle-earth would also be fun as long as it was during one of the peaceful times.
How about non-book related hobbies? What do you do when you don't feel like reading?
I like to be active and just do things. I'll pretty much do whatever. Play games, go to flea markets, run around with my kids, whatever. I also really love board games. The difficult ones.
What's your favorite book to movie adaptation?
Have you ever seen the cartoon version of The Return of the King? That was pretty terrible.
What are 3 of your must-read blogs?
What is your reading personality? (via quiz at http://www.bookbrowse.com/quiz/)
The Eclectic Reader
Thank you for joining us today, Brenda! Remember to check out 's blog, Daily Mayo, and leave a comment or question.
I actually was not a huge fan of the Divergent series myself. It started out wish such potential, but it never got better from there.
ReplyDeleteThat was my thought, exactly.
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