Mockingjay on my mind ...

I am counting down the final few minutes until my local bookstore opens so I can go pick up my pre-ordered copy of Mockingjay, and I haven't been able to get Katniss and Peeta out of my head since we finished re-reading The Hunger Games & Catching Fire a few days ago.  Last night, as I was listening to music and trying not to imagine all the horrors that could be awaiting the people of Panem in Mockingjay, I suddenly noticed how much the lyrics of one of my favorite songs remind me of Katniss and Peeta.  The song is "Suppose" by Secondhand Serenade (John Joseph Vesely).  It brings to mind their star-crossed lover charade for the Capitol and how it was not entirely an act (particularly on Peeta's part).  It also reminds me of the cold nights they endured together and how they somehow made it through.  It makes me think of the way they both found relief from their nightmares in each other's arms.  And there is a sadness and desperation to this song that fits well with their separation and Katniss' breakdown at the end of Catching Fire.

So do any songs remind you of this series?  Which ones?

Lyrics | Secondhand Serenade lyrics - Suppose lyrics

Do you have a time and place set aside to read Mockingjay?  Will you be staying offline to avoid spoilers until you've finished it?  I will be going into radio silence mode for the remainder of the day.  Happy reading!  :-)

Friday's Fab Five

1. What is your favorite ice cream flavor and brand?

So Delicious Coconut Almond Bars are delicious!  Yum! 

2. What is your favorite flower?

I love roses!  My favorite type of rose is Marianne.

3. What is your favorite drink?

Water is generally my drink of choice, but I am also a fan of unsweetened iced tea & strawberry smoothies.

4. What is your favorite game? (cards, board, video, etc)

We are a family of board game fanatics!  :-)  My very favorite game is Settlers of Catan (particularly with the Cities & Knights & Seafarers expansions).  I could play Settlers of Catan all day long and never tire of it.  LOVE that game!  A few other favorites include: Robo Rally, Ticket to Ride, Arkadia, Citadels, Apples to Apples, Loaded Questions, Pirate's Cove, The Great Space Race, and any movie trivia game.  My favorite card games include:  Three Thirteen, Shanghai Rummy, Guillotine, Tryce, Sleeping Queens, and Phase 10.

5. What is your favorite music artist/band?

My favorite band changes from day to day (and possibly even from hour to hour), but lately I've been liking Secondhand Serenade a lot.

This fun meme is hosted by Froggarita's Bookcase.  Every Friday Froggarita asks five questions so we can all get to know each other better.  The only rule is that you can't use the same answer twice within your five!   Ready to play?  Leave your answers in the comments or leave us a link to your own Friday's Fab Five post.  :-)