Liebster Award #2

I have been nominated for the Liebster Award again, I've been nominated a few times, but haven't participated because of issues with time, but I have the time and a fresh nomination, so here we go!

The award can only be given to Bloggers who have less than 200 followers and the purpose is to build up blog views and followers, while also building a fun and supportive blogging community.

This nomination came from Talina at Sassy and Dangerous. I was also recently nominated by Fat Robot, Mercedes at The YA Craze, and Elle's 411 on YA Books. Thank you!!

The RULES are:

1. Thank the blogger who nominates you.
2. Answer the 11 questions she/he asks of you.
3. List 11 random facts about yourself.
4. Nominate 11 bloggers with less than 200 followers.
5. Ask these 11 bloggers 11 questions of your own.
6. Let them know you have mentioned them.

Talina's Questions:

1. What do you like most about blogging?

I love reading comments and commenting back. The communication is really fun for me and I feel like I've made some cool blogging friends.

2. Where is your favorite place to read?

In the sun!

3. What is your favorite book/series?

Harry Potter - no contest!

4. Do you have any books that you disliked or hated?

Yes, Romeo and Juliet, The Catcher in the Rye are just a couple that I can think of right away.

5. What is your favorite tvThat show/movie?

My favorite movie is The Wizard of Oz, it's the inspiration for my blog name and design. 

6. How many books do you own in physically and in e-book?

Oh man, that question is tough... Physical books probably 50 because I have a tendency to clear out once or twice a year, I usually donate to my friend's classroom library. E-books, at least 200... I tried to look it up but couldn't find the number.

7. What is/was your favorite subject in school?

Math! I am a high school math teacher :)

8. Who is your favorite author?

I'm not sure I have one, there really isn't a single author who I will read no matter what.

9. If you were stranded on an island, what three things would you bring with you?

My husband, because I love him and he has more survival skills than me

Chapstick, I can't live without it

A swiss army knife, I'm pretty sure it would be handy

10. Who is your favorite actor/actress?

Johnny Depp

11. If you could date any fictional character in any book, who would it be?

Such a hard question... right now I am crushing on Chaol from Throne of Glass.

11 Facts About Me

1. Right now I am loving the color blue, but my favorite color changes pretty often.
2. I am going to Sarah Maas's book signing in September and it will be my first one!
3. My guilty pleasure is MTV's Real World/Road Rules Challenge.
4. I usually think the book is better than the movie (or TV adaptation), but Game of Thrones is my exception to that rule.
5. I love weddings.
6. I love chocolate, especially chocolate cake.
7. I judge books by their covers.
8. I don't like romance and yet I keep reading it...
9. I can't read in the car because I get dizzy.
10. I could read Ender's Game over and over and every time I will enjoy it and find something new that I love about it.
11. I am really clumsy and really forgetful.

My Questions for my Nominees

1. How do you feel about indie-authors and self-published books?
2. What book could you re-read a zillion times without ever getting bored?
3. Have you ever enjoyed a required reading book from school?
4. If you could have a superpower, what would it be and why?
5. Where is your favorite place to read?
6. Do you have a reading goal? How do you set it?
7. Who is your favorite villain or bad guy?
8. What book do you recommend to everyone?
9. What is your favorite genre?
10. How long does it take you to write a book review?
11. What is your favorite candy?

My Nominees

1. Jess @ A Cup of Tea & A Big Book
2. Tanya @ A Book Paradise
3. Kimberly @ Kimberly and Company
4. Abby @ Enthralling Reads
5. Anna @ Enchanted by YA
6. Nicole @ My Book Filled Life
7. Jennie @ A Bookworm Called Jennie
8. Paola @ Don't Fold the Page
9. Angel @ Spare Reads
10. Amber @ The Book Bratz
11. Clarissa @ Books Equal Awesomeness