So far my themed “fill in the blanks” have included music and movies. I’m not sure how much longer I can keep coming up with themes, but last week someone requested that I take on “books” so that will be the theme for this week. If you guys have any other theme suggestions, please let me know because, quite frankly, I’m pretty sure I’m going to run out eventually…..
If you’d like to play along, just fill in the blanks on your own blog (or in the comment section!) and then link back here using the McKlinky at the end of the post.
Bon Appetit!
1. My favorite book growing up was the “Anne of Green Gables” series. Oh how I loved Anne with an “e” and her crazy red hair and even crazier antics .
2. The funniest book I’ve ever read was probably “Churched” by Matthew Paul Turner. It wasn’t so much “funny haha” as it was funny ironic because it was so much like the ridiculously conservative Baptist church I grew up in that I just couldn’t help but laugh. I don’t generally read funny books, so feel free to send me some recommendations .
3. The one book that has truly changed my life is Obvious answer: The Bible. BUT….as far as novels go, I would have to say “Blue Like Jazz” by Donald Miller. It completely changed the way I look at my faith in the very best possible way .
4. If you’re looking for a real “tear jerker” you should probably read “The Mark of the Lion” series by Francine Rivers. Crying during a book is a rarity for me and this one did me in. I was so sad when I finished reading these books .
5. If I could meet any author living or dead I would want to meet Jane Austen. I’m curious to know if she’s really as amazing as I’ve dreamt her to be in my head. “Pride and Prejudice” is my favorite love story and I’d love to just hang out and pick her brain over a cup of tea .
6. The next book on my “to read” list is I actually don’t have a book on my “to read” list. Any suggestions? .
7. If I was snowed into remote cabin in the woods and could only choose three books to bring with me I’d bring the “Shopaholic” series. Such great pleasure reads. I think there’s four in the series though. Hmmmm….I guess I’d just have to break my own rule 🙂 .
I’m off to my first fashion show tonight with my friend Jamie and I’m super excited about dressing up and having a girl’s night. I’ll definitely be blogging about it later.
I’m off to my first fashion show tonight with my friend Jamie and I’m super excited about dressing up and having a girl’s night. I’ll definitely be blogging about it later.
Hope you guys have a great weekend!
What are your plans?
xo
{Lauren}
*P.S. For some reason the McLinky wasn’t working, but it is now, so some of the ladies who played along have left their links in the comments in case you want to take a peek.
The McLinky didn´t work… So here´s my link 🙂 http://wannabe-a-bee.blogspot.com/2010/05/fill-in-blank-friday-about-books.html
xo
Hmm…I’m trying to link up with the Linky, but it keeps giving me an error. I’ll try again in the afternoon, but I’ll leave my link here for now 🙂
http://prickslikethorn.blogspot.com/2010/05/who-knew-doing-stuff-took-such-effort.html
Also, hooray for wanting to meet Jane Austen! Exactly the same reason I chose her, too.
Mr. linky is not letting me add my name to any linky’s this morning but I did add our carnival to my blog this morning
Love this weeks theme Lauren, unfortunately I cannot seem to enter my link for some reason? I will keep trying.
Other theme suggestions – food, school, clothes???
xx
number one: i too grew up in a ridiculously conservative Baptist church. i always feel an instant bond with others who did the same… there is just too much we could poke fun at. please tell me you went to Awana Club.
number two: blue like jazz is one of my favorite books and was also life-changing in how i viewed Christianity. i really should read it again.
that is all. have so much fun tonight! i am headed to one of my dear friend’s bridal showers!
Left you a little something on my Blog! xx
Becca at Life in Technicolor:
http://beccanicole05.blogspot.com/2010/05/fill-in-blank-friday-7.html
i dont really read a lot so i cant participate:) hahaha
love you and too excited!
Aw, I haven’t read any of those books except for “Anne of Green Gables” and the “Shopaholic” first book! I’ll have to add them to my list — thanks for the recommendations! I played along this week, after discovering your blog via Micaela at Dolce Vita! I’m now following you, and I’m looking forward to this every Friday. 🙂 I have some good suggestions for you in my post, so check it out (I’m going to try linking up to see if it works).
Have a good weekend!
Returning to enter my link:
http://hydrangeasandwhitedaisies.blogspot.com/2010/05/floral-friday-with-another-blank-it.html
xx
http://melissavenable.blogspot.com/2010/05/fill-in-blanks-books.html
i couldn’t steal your pic! 🙁 & i love it!
i love Blue Like Jazz!!!
Below is my link! :). Have a great weekend!
http://southerngrl85.blogspot.com/2010/05/fill-in-blank-friday.html
stupid mclinky! well, here’s mine!
http://lookingformypearl.blogspot.com/2010/05/blanking-about-books.html
p.s. great theme! books are the best! but if you run out of themes, you should totally go back to the random questions. i sort of liked those 🙂
Lauren this is the perfect Fill in the Blank for me! Here’s my link:
http://www.after-i-do.com/2010/05/fill-in-blank.html
by far my favorite theme!!! 🙂 i had so much fun answering these lauren!
& your answer for #5 was perfection!
xo
http://dolcevitamicaela.blogspot.com/2010/05/you-can-tell-so-much-about-someone-by.html
Agh, Linky isn’t working 🙁
Oh well.
Here’s my link 🙂
http://silvermoonlitmask.blogspot.com/2010/05/fill-in-blanks-books.html
http://hanamik.blogspot.com/2010/05/fill-in-blank-friday.html
This one was fun!
Oh I loved Anne of Green Gables as a kid too. My 3rd grade teacher introduced me to the series and I actually have all the movies as well.
Also in regards to your iPhone shattering, I do understand that is terrible. Hope you get it fixed soon. But do you really take all your photos with your iPhone? I can hardly believe it!
Loved this theme! You could try a vacations theme or a food/cooking one. Happy Friday!
1. FAVE BOOKS GROWING UP: Babysitters Club, Sweet Valley High, Pen Pals, and when I was even younger the Romana and Little House books.
My fave children’s book was “The Balloon Tree.”
2. FUNNIEST: Recently I got a real kick out of Kelly Cutrone’s book. She has some great quotes.
3. CHANGED MY LIFE: I would have to agree with the Bible.
4. TEAR JERKER: I try to avoid these kinds of books lately. Two that come to mind are “P.S. I Love You” and “Atonement”. I also usually tear up when reading “I Love You Forever” by Robert Munsch.
5. This is a hard one…still thinking…
6. Right now I am reading “The Lost Girls” and next will be “Roses”.
7. I read fast so I would just want to make sure whatever they were they were long to help me pass the time.
Love the book theme, some other suggestions might be food, TV, fashion???
just wanted to say that i love your blog & your pup is adorable! here’s my post: http://c0wgirld.blogspot.com/2010/05/book-love.html
new reader here! what a great blog you have! i can’t wait to read more!! 🙂
http://love11-16-08.blogspot.com/2010/05/fill-in-blanks-friday.html
I love this tag! I heard about it on the `After I Do` blog. Your blog is super cute!
great topic today lauren!!
Enjoy the weekend xoxo
This is my first Fill in the Blank Friday!
http://aspiringfashionista1.blogspot.com/2010/05/fill-in-blank-friday-bookworm.html
I adored Anne of Green Gables. Still do. Anne, Diana, Gilbert, Marilla, Matthew… I love them all! Just working on my Fill in the Blanks post now… Will link up again later.
the McLinky worked for me, but in case it didn’t:
http://thewitandthewhimsy.blogspot.com/2010/05/fill-in-blank-friday.html
I love this week’s theme! (Of course I would, I’m an English major and an English teacher. :-D)
Have a great weekend, Lauren!
I love this Lauren!!!! So, the next yummy read on your list should be A Homemade Life by Molly Wizenberg …. I devoured the pages and love all the recipes … I am giving away three copies on my blog too. Or, another good read is Water for Elephants or MY LIFE IN FRANCE all together delightful. XO
I loved Anne of Green Gables too! My middle name was Ann growing up till a couple of years ago when I had to change my last name due to family breakdown. So while I was at it I changed my middle name to Anne. It was such a little thing but it makes me smile every time I have to write my name in full.
I love ‘fill in the blank friday’!
http://linnysvault.blogspot.com/2010/05/fill-in-blank-friday.html
This is probably my favorite blog post ever! But then again, it is about books… Anyway, I have to agree with all of your answers (except I haven’t read Blue Like Jazz yet).
As for a new book, have you read any more of Francine River’s books? If you haven’t already read it, read Redeeming Love. It is an amazing portrayal of the story of Hosea and I’m pretty sure I cried. Several times. 😀
Miss you guys!
http://shimmyshakemybones.blogspot.com/2010/05/fill-in-blank.html
http://themusingsofsamboy.blogspot.com/2010/05/fill-in-blanks-ummm-saturday.html
xxx
I’m playing along this week. My answers are at: http://annaemilee.blogspot.com/
I adore adore adore every one of your answers this week! Anne – Yes! Jane – Yes! Francine – Yes! It’s all so wonderful! 🙂 I’m so sad I didn’t do FITBF – but I’m going to do it anyways – I’m only one day late!
I have an idea for a theme for next week’s ( or any future week really) FITB Friday! I love my pet and I know you do too and I’m positive most people who read your blog do too so I think you should have a “pet” related theme! 😀
I was late!! So sorry.
I love the idea of books, so much about a person can be told from what they read!
http://potter-den.blogspot.com/2010/05/fill-in-blonak-monday.html
okay, i didn’t do the questions…i’m too indecisive on fave books and all! haha. but i recommend reading ‘crazy love’ by francis chan..if you haven’t already. it’s really eye opening.
http://address-the-world.blogspot.com/2010/05/fill-in-blanks-friday.html
I forgot to link! Here’s mine a little late. 🙂
I am a little late this week (only by 6 days!!) so here is my link since the Linky’s already closed: http://ordinarysesh.blogspot.com/2010/05/book-blanks.html
I love doing this every week, Lauren. Thanks 🙂