Saturday Chit-Chat (Sept 23)
So readers can get to know you better, what are some of your favorite things; such as books, movies, foods, tv shows, ect.
JEL: I have too many favorite books to count, but I’m a huge Harry Potter fan. I mean, I’m the type that goes to the bookstores for the parties when they are released and while I don’t actually own them, I’d love a wand and maybe a McGonagle costume. Yeah, I’m that much of a fangirl. Movies, I have ecclectic tastes, but my favorite movie of all time is Star Wars (the first one). I also love, love, love the movie Arthur with Dudley Moore and I can quote many lines from it, as can my brothers, which often causes great moments of hilarity in my family. Foods? What do I NOT like? Seriously, I love Italian the best…I’m a pasta girl. I love caviar! I love steak. I love Cuban food, too. Oh, you name it and I love it. I don’t love liver or some types of fish. Other than that, I’m wide open. My favorite TV show right now is Charmed (reruns) and Project Runway (I even listen to Tim Gunn’s podcasts.) My favorite old TV shows are anything Star Trek (except Enterprise and Deep Space Nine).
CP: If I read a book and I love it, it becomes my favorite until the next time I read a book I love. So too many to count for me too. I’ve hit you all on Plotmonkeys with my favorite movies – Romantic Comedies are my favs that and silly comedies. Overboard, Saving Silverman, things like that. Foods. My mother in law says most people live to eat, I eat to live. If that were true, I wouldn’t have to limit my intake of ice cream and chocolate, LOL. I love pizza. I love love love carbs. If it puts on pounds, I’m bound to enjoy it. Favorite TV shows (did you all hear me celebrating because it’s September again?) House (started already, hurray!), Lost, I now watch Project Runway with my ten year old, Two and a half Men, Grey’s Anatomy (watch for an essay collection I’m doing on this subject), the new show Justice (is that the title, the one with Spy Daddy from Alias, Victor Garber) … you name it, I probably watch it, TV junkie that I am.
LK: I am a huge Stephen King fan…I love scary stuff. But I also adore John Irving. I re-read the book A Prayer For Owen Meany every year or two. I also like reading historical mysteries. I just read a book called The Dante Club and found it fascinating. Movies–I like SO many! A Fish Called Wanda, Sophie’s Choice, Jaws, Raiders Of The Lost Ark and Independence Day are among my favorites. (Weird collection, I know…lol!) My favorite food is any kind of food that’s bad for me. I’m not such a big chocolate person (I like it, but I could live without it) but I do adore salty, carb-laden stuff. Could do without Snickers before I could do without crusty bread. Yummmmm. As for TV, I love Lost, House, Boston Legal, Grey’s Anatomy and 24. (Though I keep telling myself I won’t get sucked into yet another season of 24 because it’s just so darn implausible…but I keep getting sucked in!)
JD: I love reading romances — mainly contemporaries. I used to love reading historicals, too, but with my reading time being so limited, I don’t read them so much anymore. Some of my favorite authors (other than the Plotmonkeys!), is Cindy Gerard, Angela Knight, and Rachel Gibson, to name a few. My reading tastes run the gamut from suspense, to paranormal, to comedy. Same with some of my favorite movies! Wedding Crashers, The Notebook, The Incredibles, and Wicker Park (the ending always gets me choked up!), and The Lake House (which is available on DVD Tuesday. Whoo-hoo!). You have to ask about food? I’m on a diet and currently losing weight, so that should tell you that I pretty much LOVE to eat. TV shows — Okay, I’ll admit that I love watching Dancing With the Stars. Same with American Idol. Other not to miss shows for me are Grey’s Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, Fear Factor, Boston Legal, and The Biggest Loser. It seems that I’m still a reality TV fan, LOL!
So, what are some of YOUR favorites?
I love Suzanne Brockmann, Judith McNaught, JD Robb, and Lisa Kleypas. “The Wedding Singer”, “East of Eden”and “French Kiss”. German chocolate cake, taco dip, and seafood. “Buffy The Vampire Slayer”, “X-Files” and “Friends”.
I love action movies, emotionally intense romances, spring, and lilacs. I hate onions, pineapple, and watermelon.
I love Clive Owen, Gerard Butler, Nathan Kamp, Hugh Jackman, and Denzil Washington (to name a few). I love Nickelback, Jimmy Wayne, Michael Buble and Pink.
So that’s pretty much me
Comment by Stacy ~ — September 23, 2006 @ 7:30 am
Well it’s obvious that I love the Plotmonkeys books, but my other favorite authors are Suzanne Brockmann, Linda Francis Lee, Judith Mcnaught, Deirdre Martin, & Julie Garwood to name a few. I would have to say that I don’t have just one favorite book. But the ones I do consider my favorites get bookplates with my name on it and reside on my bookshelf.
T.V. shows…hmmmmmm, well I LOVE the new series Standoff, CSI, Grey’s Anatomy, Deal or No Deal, Hells Kitchen, Desperate Housewives, House, Ghost Whisperer and lord knows what I am missing. Thank goodness for TiVo!! LOL!!
My favorite foods, I am definately a carboholic. Anything carbs and it is my best friend. But I also love Lasagna, Pizza Mudiga Steaks (breaded thin steaks that are fried) I also love salad, hot veggie pockets and lets not forget my coffee! I know it isn’t exactly food, but I can’t live without my coffee.
As for music, I love Nickelback, Guns N Roses, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Goo Goo Dolls, Anything 80’s too.
Comment by Kelly — September 23, 2006 @ 8:41 am
Besides authors here, I always read Janet Evanovich, katie McCallister, Anne McCaffrey, David Weber, Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine harris, James Patterson, i could go on and on and on…. and let’s not forget Harry Potter. I also tend to do Evanovich and Potter on audio books.
Movies- well, i prefer romantic, action adventure, animated, ones that make me cry happy tears (ie Disney) and almost anything that is not a creppy, gory, slasher thing. Hate those. Unless it is another Scary Movie.What is guareenteed to have one of us always stop channel surfing- anything Mel Brooks, Harry Potter, Star Trek.
I love TV. I have 2 dvr’s and a vcr hooked up to various TV’s. Daughter and I sit down every week and map out who records what so work and school schedules don’t interfer. I am still looking forward to the season premiers of Extreme Makeover with Ty Pennington, gilmore girls and Lost.
I love to eat- anything but fish. Seafood is good tho.
:cocktail:
I love music- concerts are our mother/daughter hobby. Country, classic rock, some of the new stuff. In the last two weeks we saw Brooks and Dunn, Surgarland, Journey (I love the new guy filling in for Steve A.- rumor has it he might be staying!! And he is hot!!) and Def Leppard, bought tix for Supernova and Goo Dolls (on sale this morning) and Rascal Flatts. There is no such thing as quiet in this home.
And I love my dogs and cats. :doggie:
:doggie:
Comment by ev — September 23, 2006 @ 8:56 am
Morning gals,
Like Carly around my house we were all rejoicing the return of House.
That is my favorite show. I think the new Justice show is real good too.
I’m looking forward to Ugly Betty, I think it starts next week.
I Love Star Trek marathons. I liked the original Star Trek and Next Generation.
Books ….well I certainly enjoy the more lighthearted, sexy romance, Vampire (lighthearted or dark) Certainly the Plotmonkey Ladies share the top spot in my list of favorites. Contemporary and thank goodness Johanna Lindsey
just wrote a new pirate romance. Loved it.
Biggest fantasy getting kidnapped by a good looking pirate. aaarrrhhh.
( yes, I know the chances of a pirate being goodlooking and smeeling nice are slim, but a girl can hope.
Gone With the Wind is my favorite classic of all time.
Movies Love Romantic Comedies, some musicals, some action and Disney movies Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty…….
Favorite food group…Southern cooking. Nothing too fancy:love2:
Favorite candy Hershey’s Dark chocolate(BIG bar) and Skittles (I gotta taste the Rainbow.:love2:
:doggie::doggie::doggie::doggie::doggie::doggie:
Comment by Gigi — September 23, 2006 @ 9:19 am
As far as books, I would have to say Carly Phillips, Nicholas Sparks, Jennifer Cruise, Heather Graham. I Love romantic comedies, The Notebook, Just like Heaven, Sweet Home Alabama, etc…. TV Shows, I would have to say 7th Heaven, Greys Anatomy, Freddie, What I like about Brian, and The Bachelor. I also really like Friends even though it is no longer in production. I am big into pizza, pasta, ofcourse chocolate and anything sweet.
Comment by Mary — September 23, 2006 @ 10:18 am
Books: Plotmonkeys books (DUH!). I am a sucker for romantic books (with three little ones, that’s about all I have time to read!). I also love reading children’s lit (good thing because that’s what I usually get to read).
Movies: Disney movies…especially the Princess type ones (I have three boys, boy, am I out of luck!), romantic comedies. My husband tells me that if it is a teenage ‘romance’ type one, I am there. LOL!
Shows: “ANTM”, “Law and Order” (the original), “Amazing Race”, “Dancing With the Stars” and because of you guys, I got ADDICTED to “Grey’s Anatomy” this summer. LOVE that show! Hubby may never forgive you guys, as I watch it all of the time. I still love “West Wing” (still pining over it’s demise).
Comment by katie — September 23, 2006 @ 10:29 am
Good Morning Ladies
Books I have way to may favorite Authors to list lol but PLOTMONKEY Authors rule.
Favorite shows well I have to admit I am a reality tv junkie lol I am watching Survivor, Amazing Race, Dancing With The Stars, Prison Break, Vanished, House, Ghost Whisperer, Close To Home, CSI, Desperate Housewives, 7th Heaven, One Tree Hill, Lost, Justice, Dog The Bounty Hunter.
I like Nickelback also, I saw Journey in concert last year. I like Hip Hop also
Comment by Cherylann — September 23, 2006 @ 11:47 am
Favorites! TV: Love Gray’s Anatomy, Dancing With The Stars, The Unit, NCIS, Jeopardy (a must), Oprah, Extreme Home Makeover, so far I like Men In Trees & I am looking forward to seeing Ugly Betty. I am probably leaving something out but can’t think of any more at the moment. Music, I mostly listen to Smooth Jazz but also love Frank Sinatra, Celine Deon, Barbra Striesand, Michael Buble and a host of other & I still like to listen to Elvis once in awhile. I love oldies, music from the 40’s & 50’s, it is what I grew up with!
Books: Plotmonkeys of course, Nora Roberts, Jill Shalvis, Catherine Mann, Suzanne Brockmann, Merline Lovelace, Debbie Macomber, Nicholas Sparks are a few that I like. Favorite books, I have a bookcase devoted to keeper books–my favorites & those continue to grow! I love Nora’s books on the MacGregors, her series on the Donovan’s & there are a host of others!!
I hope everyone is having a good weekend.
Comment by Donna M — September 23, 2006 @ 3:17 pm
Since I am not a TV watcher, I have no favourite shows to list…….:oops:
But Authors that I enjoy to name a few are The Plotmonkeys, Jill Shalvis, Dianne Castell, Tina Leonard, Suzanne Brockmann, Debbie Macomber, Nora Roberts , Debra Webb, and the list goes on……….
Comment by Cryna — September 23, 2006 @ 7:59 pm
WOW! I just read the rest of Fridays comments and Thank you ALL so much for your good wishes.
I just love the Plotmonkey’s Blog. Everyone is so loving and kind.
I am so sorry to hear about your job situation Darcy.
I must admit my favorites are this site, reading, my kids, church and TV.
Television wise I have a very ecclectic taste. I love(d) Felicity, That 70’s Show, CSI, Survivor, Reba, and more than I can even think of right now.
Hugs and Kisses to All–:love2:
Comment by Debbie — September 23, 2006 @ 7:59 pm
thanks for answering authors.
love romance books
love svu, prison break, 7th heaven, sports and more sports.
card games, gsn.
Comment by kim h — September 23, 2006 @ 8:48 pm
Too many authors, too little time…Harry Potter is a fave, as is anything by Nora Roberts, JD Robb, Patricia Cornwell, John Sandford, etc. I’m a new reader of Carly’s, but haven’t gotten to you other monkeys yet…lol, but will soon, I’m sure.
Favorite all time movie is Untamed Heart…never saw a Harry Potter movie, afraid it will ruin it for me.
Grey’s Anatomy, Bones, and yes, House, L & O, CSI…definitely a tv junkie…always have the dvr set…oh, yeah, love Y & R on daytime…great to know a little more about you all!
Comment by Kristen — September 24, 2006 @ 12:36 am
Books: too many, so I will do authors including Suzanne Brockmann, Laurell k Hamilton, Angela Knight, Emma Holly, Gena Showalter, Donna Kauffman, JR Ward and pretty much anything paranormal.
Food: Carbs!!! I love breads and pastas and I adore chocolate!!
Movies: Romantic Comedies and Action Flicks
TV: don’t watch much, lately enamored watching DVD of the series Firefly
Comment by Kris — September 24, 2006 @ 2:32 am