May 2012
20 posts
Anonymous asked: Out of curiosity, what is your official profession? What is your work schedule like, if you do not mind divulging?
notesaboveground asked: I appreciate FSJ because I'm a Filipino and I can relate to his stories. I've recently read My Brother, My Executioner by F. Sionil Jose and I didn't like it. I've read three of his novels (My Brother, My Executioner; Mass; and The Pretenders) and some of his essays. I think his essays are better than his novels. Anyway, among his novels I like The Pretenders best. I also like...
Anonymous asked: What is the hype surrounding FIfty Shades? I keep seeing this book reappear in the news. Did you read it?
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Anonymous asked: Do you know the poem Peonies by Mary Oliver? Enjoy! :-)
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Anonymous asked: Did u know that "sex is the richest contributor to slang", that there are allegedly "fifteen hundred words for copulation" and a "thousand each" for the private parts, that "obscenity enhances your vivacity and cements fellowship" with your listeners, that Arabic and Turkish curses are the most "elaborate" and "surreal", and that this is...
Anonymous asked: what do you think about ken follett? or jonathan safran foer? just curious ;) love your blog too much <3
notesaboveground asked: Have you read anything by F. Sionil Jose? What do you think about him? I think you're lovely, by the way! :) ♥
Anonymous asked: From Flavorwire: “We need to make books cool again. If you go home with somebody and they don’t have books, don’t fuck them. Don’t sleep with people who don’t read!” – John Waters
Anonymous asked: Did you read the interesting article on Camus in the New Yorker? Believe it was the April 4th issue. Thought you might enjoy it. Have a great weekend! Happy Cinco de Mayo!
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Anonymous asked: hey :) do you watch anything on tv at all? i loved henry miller's the crucible btw. i'm not the one who asked though ;)
Anonymous asked: thoughts on henry miller? what books of his would you recommend?
llama-bama asked: Have you ever read any books by Ayn Rand? I feel as if I'm smelling the ocean for the first time whenever I read her words.
Anonymous asked: what is a typical day in the life of juliette tang? can you give us a little 'tour' and peek into your life?
Anonymous asked: It's pouring outside where I live and I am looking for a lovely novel to begin. Recommendations for a cold and dreary day?
Anonymous asked: Do you smoke?
Anonymous asked: what are some good Romantic novels or short stories? (as in, from the Romantic era)
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April 2012
30 posts
dove-mi-porta-il-cuore asked: Bonjour, j'adore vos photos. Merci de vous être abonnée à mon blog aussi ;-) Bonne journée.
vinylmemories asked: Hi Juliette, I have been really inspired by your blog, ever since the first time I saw it. I find the title 'Photographer of books' really nice and apt too. I have a great love for literature and photography too, that is why I feel so moved by all your posts. You inspire me to follow my dream and pursue my passions in life in future (am still studying in university by the way). How do...
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I began photographing books last March as a way to cope with the loss of my grandmother. Though she passed away before she had the chance to see my pictures, I think they’d have made her happy.
What began as a hobbyist’s emotional escape quickly evolved into a passion for photography. From the very start of this journey, I’ve been blessed with amazing support from book lovers...
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Anonymous asked: some blogs/websites you check every day? (literature-related). also any fashion blogs? :)
Anonymous asked: I've never read Anais Nin, but keep thinking I should. Have you read her and if so, do you have recommendations on what to start with? Many thanks and keep up the good work. I love this tumblr. Always puts a smile on my face!
Anonymous asked: books to read in the spring?
Anonymous asked: I think it's great and inspiring that you know the biographies and stories about authors, like Bradbury. Which authors' lives inspire you and what biographies would you recommend?
Anonymous asked: how many books do you carry around with you at a time? what is in your bag now?
Anonymous asked: do you have a kindle? if so, do you recommend it? or do you prefer print books?
Anonymous asked: Do you like to read at libraries? If so, please explain why?
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Anonymous asked: Do you recommend Steve jobs's biography?
mikazuki26 asked: Hi Juliette! I just wanted to thank you for following me!!! I'm really passionate about books and I love your blog, I think it's amazing how you give them a whole atmosphere through photography. Are you reading any book at the moment?
Anonymous asked: favorite classic novels? and do you grapple with poetry? any poets/poetry collections you recommend?
snotboogie asked: Can you recommend some contemporary poetry?
snotboogie asked: Which appeals to you more Kurt Vonnegut Jr. or Ray Bradbury?
Anonymous asked: Hi Juliette! I just wanted to say thank you for answering all the questions. I absolutely adore your blog and I love reading your answers and book recommendations. You are truly an inspiration and thank you so much for being willing to share your book recs with all of us! Also, I just wanted to let you know that you are absolutely stunning.
fafa-net asked: bonjour Juliette,I recommand you from "calvino" the baron in the trees. the story of a child who climb a tree and decide to never going down. I wait for the pic of you in the tree ... with this book ... fafa
Anonymous asked: Hello! Here are some random reading questions :) Do you ever write in the margins of your books? Favorite place to read? Favorite reading snack? Most intimidating book you’ve ever read? Most intimidating book you’re too nervous to begin? Books I’m most likely to bring on vacation?
Anonymous asked: how many books do you take out from the library at a time? how do you determine what book to buy?
Anonymous asked: favorite libraries you have ever been to?
yrstruly asked: Have you read any Stephen Dixon? I'm binge-reading everything he wrote lately and I'd be interested to know what you think of him, if you think of him at all.
Anonymous asked: Have you ever read anything by Italo Calvino? Some of his work reminds me a bit of Barthes' theories.
Anonymous asked: What are some novels that you think everyone should read before they die, but are not the typical classics like Gatsby or Catcher?
Anonymous asked: Hi! I am going off to college next year and I was wondering how you had time to read personal books atop of maintaining good grades and a social life?
Anonymous asked: Do you recommend Paula fox? And if so, what novels would be good introductory novels?
Anonymous asked: In college, what were some of your favorite classes?
Anonymous asked: Thoughts on chuck palahnuik?
Anonymous asked: What are some of the longer books in English literature that you think are worth the time investment? Ie. Anna karina, IQ84. Can you recommend some rather unknown but well written novels?