The Not-So Austen Bookclub discussion

Yep. That's me! A chocoholic, slightly OCD when it comes to images, photography, art, food, books and my collection of bookmarks and an utter bookworm from the age of 3.

I have to admit, I am a hopeless romantic and the least interesting person ever. Seriously! I have a tendency to say what I think, which my few friends in real life (funny - I have more friends on Tumblr+Blogger+Goodreads than I do in real life:D) find immensely funny for some reason. They also tend to like my weird stories that I write, which is an endearing quality in any friend. Though I find it weird, because I don't actually like ANY of my stories. AT ALL.

Just don't tell my friends!

So - away from the trip down memory lane, and into THE CONFESSIONS!! I will make a series of random confessions that I think apply to 1.) me the bookworm extraordinaire and 2.) to other bookworms. This will be an embarrassing and probably emotional damaging process (knowing me!) but I endeavour to try.

If I give up, just pretend this never happened!:D

Ok. Confession No#1:

"When you sit in class (or somewhere else) and someone says something that reminds you of a book quote."

You either:
a.) laugh out loud
b.) look for a fellow bookworm to tell them
c.) send signals to fellow bookworm
d.) wish you had Goodreads
e.) tell everyone the circumstance and find that they all give you weird looks

Once our philosophy teacher had a discussion on: Choices!

Her: "The intellect is always drawn towards the truth. The will is attracted to the good. The intellect helps to make choices or decisions for the good."
I thought: Jem Carstairs is intellectual and good. Hence Will is attracted to Jem.

*cringes* I am so lame sometimes!!:D

'Till the next confession when I bare my soul and make a complete fool of myself once more!

Booknut 101

Dear Booknut101 & Lucinda: Hats off for u both!!

Booknut101: loved ur confessions (oh and I'm a chocoholic too - and a cappuccinoholic if there's such a thing :D)

Lucinda wrote: "when i am passionate about something including books i get very enthusiastic and then have to tell someone before i burst!... I would probably run around in excitement, tell the nearest person or whomever is sitting next to me or if not the teacher! "

aaa same here! if only they would understand (*sighs and shakes her head*) :D

i am always eating but I never gain weight, I have to change that though before I start actually gaining weight.
Also, I am the same for I have more friends on goodreads than I do in real life and my friends always love my stories but I never like them.
Also sometimes in class I get so excitd when I find out someone likes the same series as me,
eg: I thought I was the only one but it turns out three other people in my english class love Skulduggery Pleasant. I was very excited to hear this.

Oh and I have fits sometimes when people don't know what Harry Potter is.

Isabelle wrote: "i am always eating but I never gain weight, I have to change that though before I start actually gaining weight.
Also, I am the same for I have more friends on goodreads than I do in real life and ..."

That sounds exactly like me!

Hi!

Ok, ok - it's 9:30 in the morning *yawn* and I know, I know - I shouldn't be feeling as tired as I do, but I kinda didn't fall asleep until 12:30pm last night so I may not be as coherent as normal!

In exactly 10 minutes, I will be going to see the Lorax with my younger siblings!!:D I have this childish streak, where even at the age of nearly 17, I still have to watch all these movies (which gains me the raised-eyebrow look from my dear mother!). But hey! Some of my friends still watch My Little Pony!

I would never stoop that low!

To Lucinda, Becca, Isabelle and Olivia - I think we are apart of some kind of bookworm sisterhood! I think a love of books is kinda like a benevolent disease; with symptoms that occur in everyone that catches it. These confessions and ramblings are straight from my wacky thought stream!! So, if you're having a sense of "Oh this is me!" I've achieved my goal of connecting with all of you!

So - today's confession will come up LATER because my mum is calling for me at the top of her lungs!!

See ya!:D

Booknut wrote: "Hi!

Ok, ok - it's 9:30 in the morning *yawn* and I know, I know - I shouldn't be feeling as tired as I do, but I kinda didn't fall asleep until 12:30pm last night so I may not be as coherent as no..."

See ya !

I am going to go now too, I have Gossip Girl to watch which just downloaded and my book is awaiting to be opened

Booknut wrote: "Hi!

Ok, ok - it's 9:30 in the morning *yawn* and I know, I know - I shouldn't be feeling as tired as I do, but I kinda didn't fall asleep until 12:30pm last night so I may not be as coherent as no..."

You definitely succeeded:) I too love to watch movies that are umm, well, let's just say, not for 17 year olds and more for the 6-11 range! And now I have to go read:)

I'm back!:D

The Lorax was exceptional! It was so darn adorable, full of cute and catchy music, fluffy trees, cuddly bear-looking thingies and everything animated looked real (especially Audrey (voiced by Taylor Swift) and her hair...her hair was magic!). I felt so cool, being one of the only teenagers in the theatre (even though that ticket-ripping guy gave me that look...I just smiled back at him. No way was he stopping me from seeing a Dr Seuss movie!!)

Booknut wrote: "I'm back!:D

The Lorax was exceptional! It was so darn adorable, full of cute and catchy music, fluffy trees, cuddly bear-looking thingies and everything animated looked real (especially Audrey (vo..."

Sounds great:) Now I have to see it!

In response to Booknut's first confession, my answer will be A. Not only that, I make a fool of myself everytime. Whenever situations like this occur, I grin like an idiot to myself or laugh out loud in front of the entire class (especially when it has to be dead quiet) making everyone look up at me. And this thing happened once in the library!

Booknut wrote: "I'm back!:D

The Lorax was exceptional! It was so darn adorable, full of cute and catchy music, fluffy trees, cuddly bear-looking thingies and everything animated looked real (especially Audrey (vo..."

sounds cool,
I've been wanting to watch it mostly because it looks funny and because Danny devitto, taylor swift and Zac Efron voice characters in it.

I haven't seen the movie either but I guess it'll be a good one. :)

Confession #3:

"When you read a book, have an emotional experience...and have no one to share it with."

Booknut wrote: "Confession #3:

"When you read a book, have an emotional experience...and have no one to share it with.""

OMG! That always happens to me like in Clockwork Prince, when I got so emotional near the end I had no one to share it with I had to wait like a week till my friend finally finished it so we could discuss it.

Booknut wrote: "Confession #3:

"When you read a book, have an emotional experience...and have no one to share it with.""

It happens a lot actually. My friends are so not into reading and all. So when I'm reading any emotional book like any of Nick Sparks' books and I feel sad, it gets really disgusting that I'm not able to discuss it with anyone. My friends have no interest and even if I share it with Ma, she just listens to it and so, no option for any discussion. :(

Rimpy wrote: "Booknut wrote: "Confession #3:

"When you read a book, have an emotional experience...and have no one to share it with.""

It happens a lot actually. My friends are so not into reading and all. So ..."

Some of my friends enjoy reading, but none of them as much as me.
So the discussions are minimal and not very in depth:(

Isabelle wrote: "Booknut wrote: "Confession #3:

"When you read a book, have an emotional experience...and have no one to share it with.""

OMG! That always happens to me like in Clockwork Prince, when I got so emo..."

Isabelle - we are so connected it's scary!

I was reading Clockwork Prince whilst on holidays with my family (who have NOT read the series). We were on holidays for 2 WEEKS and I finished it the first day there. NO ONE to talk about it to, and I was so emotional about Will...and then I got home, and realised it was school holidays and everyone ELSE was away on holidays...it was a difficult time!!:D

Lucinda wrote: "Dear Booknut,
I can really empathise with you as my family do not live at home and my mother (who is the only person that i live with) does not read very much, unless it is related to her work. S..."

I live with my mom and my sister and neither of them enjoy reading. I have no one to discuss my books with! It is awful! That's why I joined goodreads!!

This is the main reason I joined Goodreads. At least here I can scream for a hot and sexy character or cry with a handful of tissues about a tragic topic. I live with my parents and my big bro but I can't discuss a single thing with any of them. My bro reads a lot, but our tastes don't match. So, no way can I express anything about my books. :( Until Goodreads came along! ;)

Lucinda, I've been quite familiar with internet for a long time. I've been in Facebook for more than a year. But I never knew about a social network about books. My friends read, but they don't get that deep feeling thing. I hope you get what I'm trying to say. So, its been a really hard time to cope up with this thing. I mean, its disgusting seriously. Can't get out what you wanna express, its really pathetic. I found about Goodreads a couple of months back. And now I'm like "Why didn't I found this out earlier?". Its been hard not being able to tell others about your opinions on abook or character. :(

Lucinda wrote: "Dear Olivia,
Naturally i am extremely pleased that you are not only a member of Goodreads but also of this fantastic group, that has so many exciting topics to discuss that i am passionate about i..."

I also enjoy sharing my views and obsessions:) No I have not yet, but I will:)

#4: "When you watch a movie with someone else that you do not like and cannot help but mutter under your breath, commentating on it."

Booknut wrote: "#4: "When you watch a movie with someone else that you do not like and cannot help but mutter under your breath, commentating on it.""

Happens to me:)

Booknut wrote: "#4: "When you watch a movie with someone else that you do not like and cannot help but mutter under your breath, commentating on it.""

I don't mutter under my breath, instead I shout out my comments not letting them watch. The group has to laugh, even if they are watching a tragic movie. And later on, when they can't tolerate me, they either switch off the movie or throws me out of the room. Either way, I escape from watching the movie. ;)

Lucinda wrote: "Rimpy wrote: "Lucinda, I've been quite familiar with internet for a long time. I've been in Facebook for more than a year. But I never knew about a social network about books. My friends read, but ..."

Yeah, absolutely. I'm so damn lucky to have friends like you. :)

Rimpy wrote: "Booknut wrote: "#4: "When you watch a movie with someone else that you do not like and cannot help but mutter under your breath, commentating on it.""

I don't mutter under my breath, instead I sho..."

I should try that!

Olivia wrote: "Rimpy wrote: "Booknut wrote: "#4: "When you watch a movie with someone else that you do not like and cannot help but mutter under your breath, commentating on it.""

I don't mutter under my breath,..."

My cousin (she's a girl and one year my junior) and I were watching Tales from Earthsea (its an anime) and the entire time I was commenting out loud, making references ("That guy looks like a cross between Gandalf and that dude that acts Voldemort" or "That's a guy? Really? Could have fooled me!") and it drove my cousin NUTS!!! She couldn't stop whacking me in the arm the entire time!:D

Booknut wrote: "Olivia wrote: "Rimpy wrote: "Booknut wrote: "#4: "When you watch a movie with someone else that you do not like and cannot help but mutter under your breath, commentating on it.""

I don't mutter u..."

Now that's more like it! :D

Olivia wrote: "Rimpy wrote: "Booknut wrote: "#4: "When you watch a movie with someone else that you do not like and cannot help but mutter under your breath, commentating on it.""

I don't mutter under my breath,..."

You should. It works all the time! *laughs*

*yawns* Well...I'm off to my bed, to dream of Mr Darcy! It's 10:49 pm where I am and I'm knackered ( I LOVE that word!!).

Sweet dreams/have a great day (depending on where you are!!)
:D

Speak to you tomorrow :) (I assume!)

Claire wrote: "Speak to you tomorrow :) (I assume!)"

It's 7:20am here so I'm off to school:( I'll talk to you all later!

And I'm off to sleep. *yawns* 12:30 midnight and I have no intentions of going! Anyways, Goodnight guys! See you tomorrow morning! :)

Lucinda wrote: "Olivia wrote: "Claire wrote: "Speak to you tomorrow :) (I assume!)"

It's 7:20am here so I'm off to school:( I'll talk to you all later!"

Hope that you have a great day at school! Xx"
Thanks:) It was an ok day haha nothing exciting! How was your day?

For confession #1 i would choose A and B :)

"Confession #3:"When you read a book, have an emotional experience...and have no one to share it with."
this has happened to me SO many times! but i finally have a friend who is as in love with books as i am;) we were reading clockwork prince together and we texted each other over 2000 times gushing over it!

It's amazing that i relate to you all so much!!! haha i have all the same obsessions;)

Booknut wrote: ""

Absolutely! Saturday is a day for SLEEPING!

that is absolutely true.

EVERY day should be for sleeping!

That moment when you get so proud of yourself for thinking of a witty comeback line.

Booknut wrote: "

That moment when you get so proud of yourself for thinking of a witty comeback line."

hehe that is the best feeling

Lucinda wrote: "*Laughing* you always make me smile first thing in the morning Booknut, so thank you! Xxx"

You're welcome!!:D

Lucinda wrote: "*Laughing* you always make me smile first thing in the morning Booknut, so thank you! Xxx"

Ditto! Thank you for always brightening my day Booknut:)

Olivia wrote: "Lucinda wrote: "*Laughing* you always make me smile first thing in the morning Booknut, so thank you! Xxx"

Ditto! Thank you for always brightening my day Booknut:)"

Aww! *dabs at eyes* You guys are so sweet!! Trust me, looking at posts like this is basically therapy after sitting at the computer doing homework 24/7!

Booknut wrote: "Olivia wrote: "Lucinda wrote: "*Laughing* you always make me smile first thing in the morning Booknut, so thank you! Xxx"

Ditto! Thank you for always brightening my day Booknut:)"

Aww! *dabs at e..."


Getting on goodreads and looking at your awesome pictures and posts after a long day at school just makes my day:) I agree, getting on Goodreads, for me, is definitely a form of therapy. It always works, as does reading of course!

Seriously Booknut, I agree with all of 'em. After spending hours solving equations and run to a thousand tuitions, then coming back home and sitting in front of Goodreads is always relaxing, especially your group and post. I've made some really good friends here, and have expressed my craziness for books! Hats off to all of your incredible ideas! That's the part I enjoy the most! (Okay, I can't be formal anymore! My main point is that you absolutely ROCK! Your ideas are so damn awesome! And trust me your group has this mind-blowing thing on me, and I'm getting more and more obsessed with books!)