I picked this one from Rahul's and Priya's blogs.
What was the last book you bought?
The Trap by Tabitha King, A million Nightingales by Susan Straight. Both fictions.
Has a book ever fundamentally changed the way you see life? If yes, what was it?
None, no drastic change in my line of thinking, but many have contributed in thought process. Bhagwadgita by Ved Vyas and Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand are two of them.
How do you choose a book? eg. by cover design and summary, recommendations or reviews?
All of these.
Do you prefer Fiction or Non-Fiction?
I read both alternatively.
What’s more important in a novel - beautiful writing or a gripping plot?
Of course, gripping plot.
Most loved/memorable character (character/book)?
Memorable: Chandar from the novel Gunahon Ka Devta by Dharmvir Bharti
Loved: Karna from the poetic book Rashmirathi by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar.
Which book or books can be found on your nightstand at the moment?
Maximum City by Suketu Mehta.
What was the last book you’ve read, and when was it?
The Story of My Experiments with Truth by M. K. Gandhi. Finished last week, took a month to read it.
Have you ever given up on a book half way in?
Don't remember any.
