Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Bits 'n Pieces - Jordanna Fraiberg

Jordanna Fraiberg is the author of In Your Room, released October 16th. It is her debut YA book and has been generating quite a bit of buzz around the blogosphere! I'm looking forward to reading and reviewing it soon. 
You can visit Jordanna's website here. She's a really wonderful and fun author and I loved her answers to the questions. Enjoy!

This or that:
Rain or shine?
Shine, which is convenient since I live in sunny LA. But I think I did a little dance when it drizzled for the first time in 8 months just an hour ago.
iPod or mp3 player?
iPod (or now, iPhone. Same thing).
Movies or TV?
I’m a recent TV-convert (ahem…addict).
City or country?
City (with a little country thrown in. Hikes, parks are a must).
Mountains or beaches?
I heart both! But a beach really gets my heart beating
Dots or stripes?
Stripes.
Dogs or cats?
Dogs (but I loved my cat SO much and want to get another one).
Cooking or eating out?
Cooking.
Coffee or tea?
Green tea!
Books or magazines?
Books, definitely.

Favorites:
Book-
Many, many. But best book I recently read = The Other Side of the Island by Allegra Goodman.
Book store-
Book Soup, Los Angeles
Movie-
Amelie.
Music artist-
I’m currently obsessed with a band called Ra Ra Riot.
Website-
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/
Designer-
Diane von Furstenberg.
Coffee chain-
I usually go local.
Guilty pleasure-
Chocolate!
Restaurant-
AOC (a French sort of tapas restaurant in LA. It’s where my husband took me when I sold my book!) and of course, Sushi Ike, two blocks from my house and THE. BEST. SUSHI.
Color-
Green is currently edging out purple.

Have you ever:
Lived abroad?
Yes! I grew up in Canada (that counts as abroad, right?); I’ve also lived in India (4 months) and in England (2 years).
Gotten a tattoo?
Nope. Just a henna one at an Indian wedding, like Rina in In Your Room.
Stayed up for the midnight release of a movie or book?
Nope.
Disliked your job?
Oh, yes.
Cried during a movie?
So. Many. Times.
Sang karaoke?
Yes. Very, very badly.

Questions:
If you were on a desert island, what 5 things would you bring with you?
a journal
my iPod
pictures of my family and friends
can I bring my dog?
My wedding band
What’s on the list of things you have to do during your life?
Write more
Have more animals
Raise a child
Explore
If you could have one super power what would it be?
Heal the sick
What’s your perfect music playlist?
Hmm. Great question. Here goes:
Ghost Under Rocks (Ra Ra Riot)
Kids (MGMT)
Show Me What I’m Looking For (Carolina Liar)
Heart Songs (Weezer)
Bixby Canyon Bridge (Death Cab For Cutie)
Together (The Raconteurs)
Such Great Heights (The Postal Service)
King of Pain (The Police)
Rebellion (Lies) (The Arcade Fire)
I Feel It All (Feist)
Viva La Vida (Coldplay)
What’s the one food you could eat day after day and not get sick of?
Sushi.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Paris, or a beach on a tropical island, mood depending.
What moment in history do you wish you could’ve experienced?
Europe in the 1920s.
What does your dream library look like?
Rows of books, neatly stacked on floating shelves affixed to a brick wall, One of the walls is all glass, maybe overlooking a patio, a patch of grass. A fireplace, a big desk, lots of artwork by my friends and favorite artists, pictures, an easel to draw on, a big comfy couch, and one for my dog. You meant a home library, right??!!
When you walk into a bookstore, where do you head first?
I start with the books on display in front, then head to the new fiction section on my way to the YA section. After that, it’s different every time.
If everyone had to read one book, what would you have it be?
Wow. Tough question. I don’t think there’s one book that can contain it all. But another book I recently read, which I loved and also got me thinking – both creatively and historically – was The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.
Thank you so much, Jordanna!
If you'd like to win a copy of In Your Room, leave a comment on this post with your email, your answer to "iPod or mp3 player" and a reason for your choice.
The winner of a copy of I Know It's Over is Sara! Look for an email from CK soon.
Authors; want to be featured in a Bits 'n Pieces interview? Email me at livsbookreviews@yahoo.com and we'll make it happen.

33 comments:

  1. Mp3player or Ipod?
    I have to say Mp3. Why? Because it's much cheaper! I don't wanna pay that much for an Ipod, when I can get the same functions in an Mp3 for much less!

    Sara
    sosarora_11@hotmail.com

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  2. I don't have either. I want one aand have always looked at the Mp3players. So that is probably what I would buy.

    bc428[at]juno[dot]com

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  3. iPod or mp3 player?

    My vote is for iPod. While they both play the same music, I like the games and other features that the iPod offers... like music videos and CD covers and whatnot.

    Chelsie
    bookluverreviews@hotmail.com

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  4. iPod for sure.
    bigger capacity, smaller size.
    and the new colours are so.. colourful. xD

    Carmen T
    carmenalexistsang[at]gmail[dot]com

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  5. Ipod! Because that's what I've always had. I've never actually tried an MP3 player. From the people I knew who had them, they seemed to break easy. This was also many years ago so I'm sure they're better now. :P

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  6. Mp3 player definitely. Ipod is basically a mp3 player with a extremely high price tag.

    I want a copy of In Your Room terribly badly~

    ylin.0621[at]yahoo.com

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  7. Her taste in music is awesome! DCFC, Carolina Liar, Coldplay? Awesome.

    And I pick Ipod, just because it's cuter and more geek chic. I get really annoyed with mine though because it freezes & because if you get a new computer, it might erase a lot of your songs. But all in all, my Ipod is one of my best friends.

    :]

    Email:

    paigeaniyah at gmail dot com

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  8. Definitely iPod. I never wanted to pay that much but I had another brand mp3 that broke so I got one, plus I love the colors!

    pepsivanilla14[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  12. Oops, sorry. I forgot to leave my email so I will repost.

    I would have to say Ipod. I just got one of the new yellow ones and it has so many awesome features. I am sure that many Mp3 players are capable of the same functions, but the Ipod is just so cute!

    shalondamarie@hotmail.com

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  13. Ipod. I like to look at pretty pictures while I listen to my music. And sometimes I put the lyrics in it to make it more enjoyable~

    aimme21 at yahoo dot com

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  14. I love my iPod!

    I would love to win her book!
    I liked her answer for her superpower.

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  15. I love her answers for the this or that part.

    I love my ipods. Yes, I have plural. I have a 30 GB iPod that I got in summer of 2006, and a 1 GB shuffle that I got for Christmas from my brother and his wife last year. They are soo easy to use, have great features, and are the best! I tried a regular mp3 player a month or 2 before I got the ipod, and it sucked. The sound quality wasn't that great, it was hard to learn how to use it, and it was difficult to use overall.

    So iPods all the way!!!

    ~Meredith
    rosesaremyfavorite at hotmail dot com

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  16. Well I've had an iPod - it wouldn't play any song. I had a
    Zune - the LCD screen broke and we have a contract that "fixes everything" but apparently "everything" doesn't include the LCD screen.

    I owned an MP3 player for about 2 days. It was pretty neat - didn't bust on me.

    But, i'm going to be difficult. My favorite thing is the CD player. You have all your CDs right there, and you dont have to worry about losing a song. And there's no LCD screens ;) And some of the MP3 players and iPods and such are too small; i cannot hold it comfortably in my hand!

    -Moriah

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  17. Ipod! But that's just coz I'm being biased- it's my bday on the 26th and thats what I'm getting! ;) I've had a few mp3s but most of them have broken down and had tons of problems even though lots of them were pricey/reputable brands. So I'm hoping the ipod will hold up better! =D

    ~Lucy D =)

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  18. I am bored so I decided to answer all the author questions.
    This or that:
    Rain or shine?
    SHINE! It's raining cats and dogs in the STL right now and I hate it!
    iPod or mp3 player?
    iPod (although I own a disney mp3 player that is really cute and has Tinkerbell on it, but my iTouch is definately better because it plays movies!)
    Movies or TV?
    Movies - I watch all to much TV and most of it pointless, but movies I really get excited about.
    City or country?
    City. I live in a suburb, but visiting the city is so much fun. Although country can be fun with the right people.
    Mountains or beaches?
    Beaches definately!
    Dots or stripes?
    Dots!
    Dogs or cats?
    I have 5 cats, but sorry to say that I would prefer a doggie! Cats just happen to be what my mom would agree to and they are easier to take care of when you travel alot. (btw, the fact that there are 5 of them is my sister's doing, I would have prefered 2)
    Cooking or eating out?
    Cooking. I love a good homecooked meal.
    Coffee or tea?
    Tea! Chai Tea Latte and Snapple Raspberry White Tea are super yummy!
    Books or magazines?
    Books, magazines just aren't long enough, but I enjoy one occationally.

    Favorites:
    Book-
    Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen, It has been my favorite since like 6th grade!
    Book store-
    I wish we had more independent book stores in St. Louis. Currently I can't think of any. I like Borders better than Barnes and Nobel, but I get most of my books from Bookmooch.
    Movie-
    Nick and Norah's Infanite Playlist if my new favorite but of all time, probably Forrest Gump or Shawshank Redemption.
    Music artist-
    Julia Nunes! Check her out on youtube!
    Website-
    www.craftydaisies.com
    Designer-
    Marc Jacobs
    Coffee chain-
    Coffee Cartel (a local place)
    Guilty pleasure-
    Sushi! I get it when ever I can, except at the mall, because it just looks gross there!
    Restaurant-
    Amaghetti's on the Hill. Best sandwiches and cannoli's in the WORLD!
    Color-
    Lime Green, but Plum is becoming a close second.

    Have you ever:
    Lived abroad?
    Nope, but I almost was a Nanny in Spain for a year, but it didn't work out. :(
    Gotten a tattoo?
    No but I want one on my foot.
    Stayed up for the midnight release of a movie or book?
    Sex and the City The Movie.
    Disliked your job?
    Job... I wish I had one at the moment!
    Cried during a movie?
    Every. Single. One. I. Have. Ever. Watched.
    Sang karaoke?
    At a school dance in like 6th grade, it was Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

    Questions:
    If you were on a desert island, what 5 things would you bring with you?
    my sister
    life time supply of spaghetti O's
    a tent (I hate being exposed to wilderness)
    973 XXX Vitamin Waters
    Laptop so I can twitter someone to come get me!
    What’s on the list of things you have to do during your life?
    Be a Mommie
    Write a Children's book
    Travel spontaniously
    Meet Oprah
    Make a Difference in someone's life
    If you could have one super power what would it be?
    Beam myself anywhere so I wouldn't have to drive.
    What’s your perfect music playlist?
    Say by John Mayer
    Torn by Natalie Imbrugula
    Kiss me by Six pence none the richer
    Love Story by Taylor Swift
    Stolen by Dashboard Confessional
    and
    Glad by Tyler Hilton

    What’s the one food you could eat day after day and not get sick of?
    Peach O's (although lots of them at the same time would make me sick)

    If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
    Tanzania, Africa... where my sponsored child Happyness is!
    What moment in history do you wish you could’ve experienced?
    The U.S. in the 50s
    What does your dream library look like?
    Ikea Billy bookshelfs everywhere with all the books I have ever wanted organized by YA, Children's, Adult and DIY and then alphabetized by Author. Also Series books need to go in order by number not title
    When you walk into a bookstore, where do you head first?
    Directly to the back of Borders, The YA Section of course! Then to the new releases and then to the Bargain Books.
    If everyone had to read one book, what would you have it be?
    Paper Towns by John Green. It's made of awesomeness.

    -Korianne

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  19. I am bored so I decided to answer all the author questions.
    This or that:
    Rain or shine?
    SHINE! It's raining cats and dogs in the STL right now and I hate it!
    iPod or mp3 player?
    iPod (although I own a disney mp3 player that is really cute and has Tinkerbell on it, but my iTouch is definately better because it plays movies!)
    Movies or TV?
    Movies - I watch all to much TV and most of it pointless, but movies I really get excited about.
    City or country?
    City. I live in a suburb, but visiting the city is so much fun. Although country can be fun with the right people.
    Mountains or beaches?
    Beaches definately!
    Dots or stripes?
    Dots!
    Dogs or cats?
    I have 5 cats, but sorry to say that I would prefer a doggie! Cats just happen to be what my mom would agree to and they are easier to take care of when you travel alot. (btw, the fact that there are 5 of them is my sister's doing, I would have prefered 2)
    Cooking or eating out?
    Cooking. I love a good homecooked meal.
    Coffee or tea?
    Tea! Chai Tea Latte and Snapple Raspberry White Tea are super yummy!
    Books or magazines?
    Books, magazines just aren't long enough, but I enjoy one occationally.

    Favorites:
    Book-
    Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen, It has been my favorite since like 6th grade!
    Book store-
    I wish we had more independent book stores in St. Louis. Currently I can't think of any. I like Borders better than Barnes and Nobel, but I get most of my books from Bookmooch.
    Movie-
    Nick and Norah's Infanite Playlist if my new favorite but of all time, probably Forrest Gump or Shawshank Redemption.
    Music artist-
    Julia Nunes! Check her out on youtube!
    Website-
    www.craftydaisies.com
    Designer-
    Marc Jacobs
    Coffee chain-
    Coffee Cartel (a local place)
    Guilty pleasure-
    Sushi! I get it when ever I can, except at the mall, because it just looks gross there!
    Restaurant-
    Amaghetti's on the Hill. Best sandwiches and cannoli's in the WORLD!
    Color-
    Lime Green, but Plum is becoming a close second.

    Have you ever:
    Lived abroad?
    Nope, but I almost was a Nanny in Spain for a year, but it didn't work out. :(
    Gotten a tattoo?
    No but I want one on my foot.
    Stayed up for the midnight release of a movie or book?
    Sex and the City The Movie.
    Disliked your job?
    Job... I wish I had one at the moment!
    Cried during a movie?
    Every. Single. One. I. Have. Ever. Watched.
    Sang karaoke?
    At a school dance in like 6th grade, it was Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

    Questions:
    If you were on a desert island, what 5 things would you bring with you?
    my sister
    life time supply of spaghetti O's
    a tent (I hate being exposed to wilderness)
    973 XXX Vitamin Waters
    Laptop so I can twitter someone to come get me!
    What’s on the list of things you have to do during your life?
    Be a Mommie
    Write a Children's book
    Travel spontaniously
    Meet Oprah
    Make a Difference in someone's life
    If you could have one super power what would it be?
    Beam myself anywhere so I wouldn't have to drive.
    What’s your perfect music playlist?
    Say by John Mayer
    Torn by Natalie Imbrugula
    Kiss me by Six pence none the richer
    Love Story by Taylor Swift
    Stolen by Dashboard Confessional
    and
    Glad by Tyler Hilton

    What’s the one food you could eat day after day and not get sick of?
    Peach O's (although lots of them at the same time would make me sick)

    If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
    Tanzania, Africa... where my sponsored child Happyness is!
    What moment in history do you wish you could’ve experienced?
    The U.S. in the 50s
    What does your dream library look like?
    Ikea Billy bookshelfs everywhere with all the books I have ever wanted organized by YA, Children's, Adult and DIY and then alphabetized by Author. Also Series books need to go in order by number not title
    When you walk into a bookstore, where do you head first?
    Directly to the back of Borders, The YA Section of course! Then to the new releases and then to the Bargain Books.
    If everyone had to read one book, what would you have it be?
    Paper Towns by John Green. It's made of awesomeness.

    -Korianne

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  20. iPod... even though I don't have one. *sniff* The new ones are so cool!

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  21. Ipod because I already have one and I love it! Especially when they keep coming out with such awesome designs each time! I love the new one how you can shake it. It is such a cool feature!

    faked_sugartone at hotmail.com

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  22. I'd love to win this.

    iPOD OR MP3 PLAYER?
    iPod definitely. Lots of memory, small and compact, and lasts ages.

    Thanks so much for the contest. :)

    Vanessa
    whatvanessareads.wordpress.com
    whatvanessareads (at) gmail.com

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  23. Oooh! Definitely want to read this book! Ipod for sure! With the shuffle being so cheap anyone can get an Ipod!

    aleareads@gmail dot com

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  24. Since I have an ipod thats going to be my pick! tWarner419@aol.com

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  25. Mp3 player -- it's inexpensive and does everything I need it to do.

    -Rylie
    bcanyon at hotmail dot com

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  26. iPod. Though I don't have one I would love to be able to download shows and funny commercials to watch.

    emailthebookworm(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  27. I'd have to say MP3. mostly because I can find them much smaller than an Ipod and I like small. Also I don't feel like paying so much more for basically the same thing. I hate watching things on small screens so I wouldn't use the ipod for anything but music like an MP3.

    Book~Adorer - lovnlife4ever@yahoo.com

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  28. Mp3 Player, I have a zune and love it. It was also cheaper.

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  29. I forgot my email...
    Sarahbear119@hotmail.com

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  30. I'll go with ipod, because I already have one and it syncs with my iTunes and has cool features like song lyrics.

    bunnybx at gmail . com

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  31. mp3 or ipod?
    definitely ipod because it holds way more songs than an mp3 player. plus, ipods look cooler :)

    Stephanie
    steph30wang@gmail.com

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  32. mp3 player or Ipod?
    I would have to say Ipod because I have one? I guess that's my reason. I've never had a mp3 player before.
    I really wish someone had the superpower she chose.

    Rima
    pyaari_rima_13@yahoo.com

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  33. I think I'll stick with an iPod, mainly because it's what I know and love *cheesy grin*
    And I think they're better quality, but I'm not sure about that.

    ellienchanted@gmail.com

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