Book Blogger Hop (2) &Follow Friday (4 & 5)

Follow Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Parajunkee. Book Blogger Hop is hosted by Jennifer of Crazy-For-Books.

I can't believe it's that time of the year again. *sniffs* Yesterday was the last day of our preliminary exams and I'm so happy I survived it without nose bleeding, fainting, vomiting or whatever. I just hope my grades would survive too. *fingers crossed* ALSO! Only 8 days to go before Christmas!! Aren't you excited?? The Simbang Gabi (Mass at Dawn), also, has started a couple of days ago in my country. It sucks that I wouldn't get to complete it. Again. Simbang Gabi is a yearly tradition in the Philippines that starts Dec. 16 and ends Dec. 25. where people go to church at dawn (usually 4-5 am) for 9 days. If you get to complete those 9 days, you will be entitled to make a wish. Which will be granted, of course. *winkwink*

bibingka

Puto bungbong

Usually, it's also the time when stores that sell Bibingkas and Puto bungbongs pop up like mushrooms in the streets. They are rice cakes and you don't go home from the mass without buying those. Sometimes, those two are what I really look forward to Mass at Dawns... yum.

Book Blogger Hop: This week's question comes from Alex who blogs at Geek on the Brink:

"What do you consider the most important in a story: the plot or the characters?"

Mithee says: Both. The plot and the characters play a vital role in a story. Sometimes, if I don't like a story's plot but it has some kickass characters, I'd keep reading it. If the story has boring characters but has a mind-blowing plot, I'd keep reading it as well.

Lyn says: Both but first and foremost: the plot. I can stand bad characters in interesting plot but good characters in bad plot is such a waste!

Kay-c: It depends. Though I would preferred both. But sometimes plot leads me to love the characters. But sometimes if I love the character I will have to force myself to love the plot as well. So It just depends on how I would I appreciate the book.

Follow Friday: This week's question comes from Carmel at Rabid Reads:

What did you study in college, or are currently studying and did it lead to your current 9 to 5 or are you doing something totally different?

Mithee says: I am currently studying Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. It's very toxic, but I hope to finish it in two years.

Lyn says: I studied communication and what I've learned practically used in every kind of job that require communication. But my primary job isn't related to broadcast or PR world.

Kay-c says: Me? I am currently studying Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management Major in Tourism :D

Anyway, since we weren't able to post our FF #4 last week, this will serve as our FF 4&5!

Reviews:
The Ghost and the Goth (Ghost and Goth #1) by Stacey Kade (Mithee)
Nevermore (Nevermore #1) by Kelly Creagh (Mithee)
I Am Number Four (Lorien Legacies #1) by Pittacus Lore (Mithee)
Stolen by Lucy Christopher (Kay-c)
Heroes of the Valley by Jonathan Stroud (Lynossa)
Tunnels (Tunnels #1) by Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams (Lynossa)
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larrson (Lynossa)

Features:
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? (1)
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? (2)
Teasers Tuesdays (3)
Teasers Tuesdays (4)
Waiting On Wednesday (4)
In My Mailbox (3)

Challenges:
Crime Fiction Alphabet 2011
Out with A Bang Readathon

Others:
Character Interview with Will Killian of The Ghost and the Goth
Giveaway! The Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade. (International)

Please post your FF links on the comments below so we can return the favor. ^_^


PS: We've reached 100 followers! This require a toast of champagne! Or just sparkling mineral water...

Book Blogger Hop (2) &Follow Friday (4 & 5)