I was surprised and flattered when Dani from Only Books and Horses AND Stefani from Caught Read Handed nominated me for a Versatile Blogger Award. Thank you, ladies!
The award / tag is simple: thank the people who gave it to you, share seven facts about yourself, and then nominate other bloggers that you think deserve to be praised for versatility.
Can I just confess that I am a poly reader to a ridiculous degree? At any one time I am juggling 7 books, which are going to stand in for my 7 facts:
- A history or science book to read with the kids at breakfast. This week it’s Abraham Lincoln by Mary Pope Osborne.
- A middle grade and / or classic book to read with the kids during lunch. Right now we’re enjoying Lemony Snicket’s latest, Shouldn’t You Be In School?
- A history book to read with my son. We use a textbook style book and supplement with other non-fiction books, such as The Medieval Knights by Louise Park.
- A book to read with my daughter at bedtime. Actually, she usually reads to me. Her latest craze is the Fashion Kitty series by Charise Mericle Harper.
- A print book for myself to read during the day. I literally carry a book around the house with me. I read in the morning while the kids do chores, I read while they do desk work, and I read during their afternoon “rest time”. Right now I’m reading Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich.
- An audiobook to listen to while I do housework, fold laundry, or take a shower (we have a waterproof Bluetooth speaker). I’ve been listening to Death of a Cozy Writer by G. M. Malliet.
- An eBook to read before going to sleep (night mode on my iPad is less disruptive to my husband’s sleep). I’m currently reading Snow White Red-Handed by Maia Chance.
One of the dictionary definitions of versatile is “variable or changeable, as in feeling, purpose, or policy”, so I’ve got to nominate my buddy Maricel @ My Closet Catalogue for having the most versatile style EVER.
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A BIBLIOPHILE'S STYLE 
Is this part of her Magic Tree house series?
Is he just as dolefully snarky in this as he was in Unfortunate Events?
Ooooh, knights! What fun! Will you/have you done Once and Future King?
I love that she reads to you. Aly does for me as well then she gets tired/bored and runs away after one chapter. I still can’t get my kids to stop looking at the end of each chapter to see “how long it is”. I keep telling them that they shouldn’t care about the length if they truly loved the book.
Of course you’re toting about a mystery! ;p
I am sooo jealous of your waterproof speakers but tell me – do you actually get enough alone time in the shower to make much headway in that book?f so, I’m even more jealous now.
Oh, I like this title a lot. Must investigate…
Awwww, thanks for the nomination! And here I thought I was just being a style schizophrenic. 😀
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Yes, it’s the non-fiction companion to Abe Lincoln at Last!
Of course!
Yep, we just finished The Sword in the Stone, but I don’t think they’re ready for the other sections.
She’s just reached the independent reader stage, so it’s good practice. 🙂
I am focusing on cozies this quarter. 😉
I take my shower at night after the kids are in bed, so I get 15-20 mins of listening – usually a chapter or two.
It’s a slow starter, IMO, but I’m about half-way through, so it’s picking up pace now.
😆
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Great answers! Probably the most original take on this award I’ve seen yet 😀 congrats on two nominations haha!
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Thanks, Dani! I had actually intended to nominate both Maricel and Stefani, but then Stefani nominated me!
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