Friday, June 15, 2012

Feature & Follow Friday (5)


Feature & Follow Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Parajunkee's View and
Alison Can Read. It's a great way to meet other book bloggers!

This week's question is:
Happy Father's Day! Who is your favorite dad character in a book and why?

We decided to go with these two fictional dads:

Ned Stark from the A Song of Ice and Fire series: He's one of the most dedicated fathers we can think of. We especially loved how he encouraged his daughter, Arya, when she wanted to learn how to use a sword by finding a teacher to give her lessons.

Abe Mazur from the Vampire Academy series: Sure, he's a bit of an unconventional dad, but he'll always be there when times are tough. Plus, he's got a killer sense of style!

Who is your favorite fictional father? Leave your link, and we'll check it out!

48 comments:

  1. I haven't read either of those! Well, I read the first VA book but I don't remember it well.
    Thanks for stopping by! I'm following back!

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  2. I haven't read either series but I bet those are great choices.

    New follower. :)

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    1. They're both great series; I really loved reading them. Thanks for stopping by and following!

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  3. Oh Abe! I was just waiting for someone to post him! Hahaha! He was a good father to Rose at the end.

    Here is my FF:
    http://oliviasbookaholiclife.blogspot.com/2012/06/follow-friday-4.html

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    1. He really did come through for her and showed himself to be a very devoted father. Thanks for dropping by!

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  4. I haven't read either of those, although Song of Ice and Fire is high on my list! And of course I've heard lots of good things about VA.

    Old follower :-)

    Thanks for stopping by my FF post!

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    1. A Song of Ice and Fire is amazing- I highly recommend the series! Thanks for dropping by!

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  5. I LOVE Abe. Most people think he doesn't care, but he proves just how much he will always protect his little girl. :D

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    1. I totally agree- despite his reputation, Abe actually is a fiercely protective dad to Rose. Thanks for stopping by!

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    2. i love the unconventional ways he saves her butt.

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  6. Eventually I plan to read both of these series. If I can ever get caught up, that is. :/

    Thanks for dropping by! Old follower.

    By the way, Slammed and Point of Retreat (Slammed #2) are both choices in my current giveaway. Here's the LINK if you're interested. :)

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    1. Yeah, I loved both series. You should definitely read them when you have the time. Thanks for stopping by :)

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  7. Still haven't read Vampire Academy, but Ned Stark was on my list, too. I just love him. Thanks for stopping by!

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    1. Yay, I love Ned too! Vampire Academy is also a great series to read. Thanks for visiting back!

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  8. I don't know those characters, but they sounds like nice choices :)

    http://carabosseslibrary.blogspot.com/2012/06/follow-friday_15.html

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    1. Ned and Abe are pretty cool. Thanks for dropping by :)

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  9. Not familiar with these books, have a good Friday!

    http://citygirlwholovestoread.blogspot.com/2012/06/feature-follow_15.html

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  10. I love Ned Stark! He was one of my other faves. Thinking of him makes me want to cry...Haven't read the Vampire Academy series yet, though.

    Thank you for following my blog - I've followed back via GFC! :)

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    1. I want to cry too! He was such an honorable dude! Thanks for stopping by and following :)

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  11. Hi! New Linky Follower hopping on through.

    Great picks! I think Abe is an awesome dad. Although he wasn't there for Rose when she was younger, he has proved time and again that he still cares for her deeply. I've also never read GoT but I do watch the show. Oh Ned! How I miss you :(

    Here's my FF if you'd like to check it out. :)

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    1. Yeah, Abe was there when it really counted. And poor Ned, I miss him too! Thanks for stopping by and following! :)

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  12. I don't think I know your characters, I need to read more of these books lol. But it sounds nice.

    old follower

    here is mine

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    1. They are cool characters. Both series are amazing! Thanks for stopping by!

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  13. haha Abe Mazur!!! I did like him but didn't find him that great of a father especially since he didn't show up till Rose was 18. I haven't read Game of Thrones but thought Ned Stark was a great dad on the show. Sometimes! Old GFC and Linky follower. Thanks for stopping by!

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    1. Yeah, it took Abe a lot of time to come around. Ned is a great dad in the books as well, though he did sometimes put loyalty and honor before his family. But, I still love him! Thanks for stopping by!

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  14. i am a new follower, I also have not read those books either, here is my FF Post

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    1. They are both really good series and Ned and Abe are pretty cool dads! Thanks for stopping by and following! :D

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  15. I haven't read a Song of Fire and Ice, but I LOVE the Smey!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog!
    New follower via GFC :)

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  16. Well, you already know Ned's on my list too, so I won't ramble on about him haha. Just wanted to thank you for stopping by & to follow back. :)

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    1. I could ramble on about Ned, and the entire series, for ages, lol. Thanks for dropping by and following!

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  17. Great pick! I loved how Abe was all fashionable. lol.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog, and for the follow!
    Following back :)

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    1. Abe certainly knows how to make a fashion statement, lol. Thanks for dropping by and following!

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  18. I haven't read The Vampire Academy series yet, but I'm planning to do that soon ^^
    Thank you for stopping by!

    Sara@ Sara in Bookland

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    1. Glad to hear that it's on your to-read list- it's a great series. Thanks for dropping by and following!

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  19. Thanks for stopping by, new Linky follower! I totally agree with Ned Stark, don't know why I didn't think of him myself!

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    1. We obsess over the A Song of Ice and Fire series so much that Ned's name just instantly popped into our heads, lol. Thanks for dropping by and following!

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  20. I love Abe!!! Great choices!!! I am a new follower!!

    Elle@ http://lovebigreadbig.blogspot.com/

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  21. ....just read his name brought a tear to my eyes. WHY DID YOU HAVE TO BE SO HONOURABLE NED? WHY?!

    Thanks for stopping by.

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    1. That's exactly how we felt reading the books and watching the TV show. Thanks for dropping by and following!

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  22. I can totally get behind Abe, he was an awesome, if unconvetional, dad!
    I haven't yet read the other series, but it's on my TBR list...most of my friends have been bugging me about it.
    Thanks for stopping by and the follow! I'm following you via GFC :)

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    1. Abe's parenting style is unique for sure, lol. We recommend George R. R. Martin's books to everyone we know, too. Thanks for dropping by and following!

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  23. I'm just popping in to visit you back! I've never read either of these books, but they sound like wonderful choices!

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    1. We're big fans of both series- they're really worth checking out. Thanks for stopping by!

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  24. Following back! Excited to check out your site!

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