I love your event-how nice of you to take the kids out for a picnic. :) I just tossed out some random examples for the question, but now I'm worried some people might get the wrong idea about me, lol. I don't really go clubbing either-it was the furthest I could think of from afternoon tea (which I do indulge in).

Since you mentioned being a Mormon, I just read Lost Boys by Orson Scott Card. I'm still trying to decide how I feel about it, but there's a ton of stuff about day-to-day Mormon life that I thought was very interesting, since I didn't know much about it before.

Oh-and I laughed so hard at your foreign language! I'm not too good with science either (that's my sister's realm-she actually enjoyed Organic Chemistry), but I've read a few 'popular science' books that I really enjoyed. Have you ever read Matt Ridley? He's a biologist, and he's written a couple books about genetics that were just fascinating.

Eva - I just couldn't decide who I would choose for an outing. Of course, I thought of a lot of handsome men and fiery women, but I chose the Boudelaire's because they're so sad to me :( Hey - I did a lot of clubbing as a teen - so I don't have the wrong idea about you at all!

I've read Lost Boys, but it's been a few years. I found parts of it really disturbing, but overall, I liked the book. I can't remember how Card described "day-to-day Mormon life," so I can't comment on its accuracy. As far as I know, Card is an active Mormon, but I don't agree with everything he says about Mormonism - you can look at my review of "Saints" to see what I mean. If you have a specific question, ask away!

Yeah, I'm a total science dropout. I really wish I understood it all. I haven't heard of Matt Ridley, but I'll have to check him out. Genetics is a fascinating subject.

Anyway, the meme was fun. Thanks!

I'm going to do this meme soon, it sounds like fun, but I wanted to add to the discussion of Card. I have only read Ender's Game and Speaker for the Dead, which I enjoyed, but I just kept thinking I wish he was not so open about being Mormon, because he does have some strange,disturbing themes that I hope non-Mormons don't assume we all embrace. Bottom line-if you want to learn about Mormons, try a different source, like www.lds.org. And even if you don't want to learn more about Mormons, just enjoy Card's books for their great writing and stories!

Thanks for tagging me - these are excellent, thought provoking questions. I shall give them some serious thought and do this over the weekend as it looks like fun.

I put Lost Boys on my list for the Cardathon challenge. Judging by the comments here it should be an interesting read. I've never read anything by Card at all and plan to start with Ender's Game.

I'm going to have to read Twilight, a friend of mine has been waxing poetical about the series recently and you clearly like them too?

And this is *definitely* my year for Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. Definitely.

Oh, yes! Count Olaf would ruin everything! That's sweet of you to take the Boudelaire children on an outing. I am sure they would appreciate it. :-)

Your dream library sounds perfect! Can the entire library magically stay clean?

I was so distracted by my thoughts of Orson Scott Card, I forgot to comment on your meme! You must read Jane Eyre, even if you think you've read it before I always forget what happens, and I've read it 4-5 times! Like you, I am amazed and grateful for the huge book blogging world out there. I AM NOT ALONE!! And rain and reading definitely go hand in hand.

Chain - I agree with you on Card. Lost Boys, especially, is disturbing. I haven't read a lot of his other books, but I will be reading several this year, so we'll see what I think!

I grew up in Washington, so I spent a lot of time reading indoors when it was raining outside.

Cath - Yes, I really liked Twilight and New Moon. I wasn't as impressed with the 3rd one - weirdly, I can't even remember the name of it off the top of my head! Stephenie Meyer is like a celebrity here, since she's from Arizona. I really liked Jonathan Strange as well - it's a long book, but enjoyable.

Lit - It does sound perfect, doesn't it? But, you're right, I would definitely need someone (or some kind of magic) to clean and especially dust all those books.

This is a great meme. Very thought provoking questions. I would like to move in to your dream library! Could I add a small area to make tea or hot drinks to sip by your fire? Lovely!

Interesting meme. I loved Card's Enders Game and Enchantment. I just recently acquired Saints, but now I'm afraid to read it. I heard it tries to explain polygamy; and, honestly, I'm tired of the whole Mormons and polygamy discussion.
I'm proud that you listed the scriptures. Of course, it takes me all year to read the B of M so I'm not sure if I could do it every year. But this year, for sure.
I just finished Twilight. I may have to read it again before I review it. I'm still a little flushed.

I'll have to go look for that Saints review! Always good to learn more about religions. :)