Today please welcome Dinara, who blogs at Dinara Tengri.
What's the meaning behind the name of your book blog?
It's just my name. I wanted to keep it as simple as possible.
How long have you been blogging?
A couple of weeks. This is my second book blog. Last year I blogged for a few months.
Tell us a bit about your book blog. What makes it unique?
It's a blog where I get to write about books I read. It's very simple. And very personal, and I am very honest in my reviews.
What genres do you write about most, and why?
I love science fiction. I also enjoy fantasy and historical books (non-fiction, that is), and scentfic books (Stephen Hawking, Brian Greene etc)
Every blogger feels pressure at some point. What's something you feel pressured to do or not do on your blog? How do you deal with it?
Sometimes I feel like I should adopt a certain writing style. I read other blogs and I think they do it better than me, and that I should write like them. I know from experience that this sort of thing never works, so I try to write as simple and honest as possible.
What's one book you think everyone should read?
The book I've recently reviewed, Voices from Chernobyl, by Svetlana Alexievich.
Writing in books: Yes or hell to the no?
You mean like leaving notes? Hell to the no :)
What's your favorite place to read or blog?
In my office. And by "office" I mean "my room".
Is Amazon.com the evil empire? Discuss.
I want to say yes. But I have no personal experience with them. Yet. So I'll wait with that one.
Book shelfie time! Take a "shelfie" of your bookshelves and share it with us.
So these four shelves are fiction only.
One book you like that no one else seems to, or vice versa?
Most people are in love with Moby Dick. I hated it.
To DNF or not to DNF?
DNF. But only on occasion.
What's one book that intimidates you?
I don't think I've read a book that would have this effect on me.
If you could go to any literary destination, where would you go?
Ray Bradbury's Mars. It's a magical place.
How about non-book related hobbies? What do you do when you don't feel like reading?
I recently picked up knitting. I also dance, and put together furniture from IKEA.
What's your favorite book to movie adaptation?
Favorite: The Martian
Least favorite: The Shining
What are 3 favorite posts or reviews you've read by other book bloggers?
What is your reading personality? (via quiz at http://www.bookbrowse.com/quiz/)
I'm a quiet reader. But I have an opinion on everything I read.
Thank you for joining us today, Dinara! Remember to check out Dinara's blog and leave a comment or question.
What's the meaning behind the name of your book blog?
It's just my name. I wanted to keep it as simple as possible.
How long have you been blogging?
A couple of weeks. This is my second book blog. Last year I blogged for a few months.
Tell us a bit about your book blog. What makes it unique?
It's a blog where I get to write about books I read. It's very simple. And very personal, and I am very honest in my reviews.
What genres do you write about most, and why?
I love science fiction. I also enjoy fantasy and historical books (non-fiction, that is), and scentfic books (Stephen Hawking, Brian Greene etc)
Every blogger feels pressure at some point. What's something you feel pressured to do or not do on your blog? How do you deal with it?
Sometimes I feel like I should adopt a certain writing style. I read other blogs and I think they do it better than me, and that I should write like them. I know from experience that this sort of thing never works, so I try to write as simple and honest as possible.
What's one book you think everyone should read?
The book I've recently reviewed, Voices from Chernobyl, by Svetlana Alexievich.
Writing in books: Yes or hell to the no?
You mean like leaving notes? Hell to the no :)
What's your favorite place to read or blog?
In my office. And by "office" I mean "my room".
Is Amazon.com the evil empire? Discuss.
I want to say yes. But I have no personal experience with them. Yet. So I'll wait with that one.
Book shelfie time! Take a "shelfie" of your bookshelves and share it with us.
So these four shelves are fiction only.
One book you like that no one else seems to, or vice versa?
Most people are in love with Moby Dick. I hated it.
To DNF or not to DNF?
DNF. But only on occasion.
What's one book that intimidates you?
I don't think I've read a book that would have this effect on me.
If you could go to any literary destination, where would you go?
Ray Bradbury's Mars. It's a magical place.
How about non-book related hobbies? What do you do when you don't feel like reading?
I recently picked up knitting. I also dance, and put together furniture from IKEA.
What's your favorite book to movie adaptation?
Favorite: The Martian
Least favorite: The Shining
What are 3 favorite posts or reviews you've read by other book bloggers?
- A Thousand Nights
- David Duchovny - Holy Cow
- it turns out that I can kinda deal with romance. occasionally.
What is your reading personality? (via quiz at http://www.bookbrowse.com/quiz/)
I'm a quiet reader. But I have an opinion on everything I read.
Thank you for joining us today, Dinara! Remember to check out Dinara's blog and leave a comment or question.
Thanks for stopping by for a fun interview! I really need to read and watch The Martian! It has so many great reviews!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment :) I've seen The Martian twice now. The best movie I've seen in ages.
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