Booklover of the Week presents… YA book blogger Frenetic Reader!

It’s Wednesday which means it’s time for another Booklover of the Week feature! This week’s guest is one of the most fun, enthusiastic bloggers I know. She’s passionate about books and about discovering new authors. I’m delighted to welcome the fabulous…

Khy!
(aka Frenetic Reader)

Welcome, Khy!

Booklover Basics

Name:   Khy

Blog Name:   Frenetic Reader

Blog URL:   freneticreader.blogspot.com

Country:   USA

Teen or Adult?   Teen

Short Bio:

I am a teen who likes books (obviously), writing (even though I can never find the time to), and musicals (even though I can’t sing).


Questions About You 2.0

The You 2.0 blog is about becoming everything you’re meant to be. It’s about pursuing your dreams, changing your world, showing gratitude, and paying it forward. Here’s a chance for our Booklovers to share what You 2.0 means to them.

1.   PURSUING YOUR DREAMS: Everyone has the ability to be extraordinary, they just have to embrace what makes them unique and special and pursue their dreams with passion and confidence! Tell us a little about a dream you’ve achieved or are pursuing right now. If you’ve achieved it already, how does it feel to know you’ve made your dream a reality?

Hmm. I’m not sure. My dreams change all the time. I mean, when I was little I really wanted to be a dolphin trainer, but then I stopped wanting to. Then I wanted to be a chef. (I was a bit addicted to the Food Network at this time.) But then I didn’t want to. Then I wanted to be an author, and still do, but I can never find the time to practice writing. So now I want to work at a publishing house and live in NYC one day, but I wouldn’t be surprised if that changed. When I can find a dream I can stick to, I’ll let you know.

2.   CHANGING YOUR WORLD: Changing the world doesn’t have to mean finding a cure for cancer or creating lasting world peace (though it definitely can!). It just means finding a way that you can make the world a little better off for having lived here, whether it’s making a difference to one person or a million, to the earth, to animals… whatever is important to you. What is one way you would personally like to make the world a better place?

Making people more motivated to do stuff for others. That includes myself, because I can be very, very lazy. I think once people feel like helping and are motivated to do so, they will.

3.   GRATITUDE: Gratitude is a huge part of the You 2.0 life. Taking a moment to count our blessings is the best way to remember what’s truly important (especially when life is hectic and crazy!). What are you grateful for?

My family and friends, obviously. They can be crazy, but I love them. For all the stuff I have; food, shelter, and all the standard answers that go along with that. And for books, because whenever I need an escape, I can read one and feel better.

4.   PAYING IT FORWARD: If everyone took a moment to pay it forward, even just once, the world would be changed in ways we can’t even imagine. What is one thing you’ve done (or plan to do) to “pay it forward” in some way?

I’m planning on joining one of the volunteer clubs at school (when school starts again, that is.)


Questions About You, The Book Blogger

5.   Why did you decide to start blogging about books?

Because I was bored one day. Really, that’s it. xD My friend had just made a personal blog, and I wanted a blog, but didn’t want a personal one. And because I had two other YA review blogs, I started my own one night when I had nothing else to do.

6.   What do you love most (and least) about being a YA book blogger?

I love the community the most. The friends I’ve made through blogging are awesome. =D The thing I like least is finding all these books that sound great and knowing I will never get to read them all.

7.   What do you love most about the YA and middle grades genres right now?

That there is so much out there! It’s never boring; something new and exciting is always coming out.

8.   What makes you fall in love with a book?

A combination of a great plot and great characterization. I can’t be bored or feel like the characters aren’t real, or else I won’t like the book much.

Also, if a book is written by David Levithan, I will fall in love with it easily.

9.   Which books have inspired you most?

I’m not sure. I’ll just say The Outsiders because after I read it, I kind of fell back into reading and read a lot more.

10.   Are you also a writer yourself? If so, what do you like to write?

Yeah, but I never manage to find the time to write anymore. School gets in the way, blech. I like to write “realistic” YA. No writing about other worlds or zombies for me.

11.   What advice would you give to other avid readers who want to launch their own book blog?

Be patient- you’re not going to be super popular or get a million books right away. It takes time. Make sure you work hard on your content to make it the best you can.


Will the Real You 2.0 Please Stand Up?

12.   I love the game Three Truths and a Lie because there are so many unexpected and interesting things about people that we never get a chance to learn about them. What are three truths and a lie that our blog readers can guess about you?

– I have swum with dolphins.
– The only concert I’ve been to is the American Idol concert.
– I can surf.   **UPDATE: Here’s the lie!**
– I’ve driven a fire boat under a bridge.

(Readers: Your guess gets you an entry into the You 2.0 monthly contest for an ARC of The Cinderella Society or a prize dive in the awesome You 2.0 Prize Basket. Guess correctly and you get a bonus entry! I’ll update the post tomorrow to spill the big lie, so get guessing and have fun!)

Thanks to Khy for a fabulous interview!

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