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At least with physical books there are some limits I understand. Also, I just like books. As much as I enjoy reading online in general, I enjoy having an actual book to hold. Glowing screens just don't have quite the same appeal, especially as I'm preparing for sleep. (And during a power outage I don't have to worry about battery life or any sort of electronic glitch.) Well, HP didn't grab me tonight, guess I'm preoccupied. Maybe I should just try something else entirely. Haven't re-read any Tolkien in a long time. Will sample what I have. Thanks for the inspiration. Me again: Weather preoccupations have me up late, and distracted my focus. Made the time for a bodyscan type meditation by Jon Kabat Zinn, then wandered by my bookcase and found Edward Yu's The Art of Slowing Down which I hadn't seen in years. Also picked up Daily Readings from Quaker Writings Vol. 2. The entry for today was an awe-inspiring group of whales protecting a little boat in heavy seas. (9/5) Guess I just wanted to read some stuff that made me think. Also browsed around the SoundsTrue website, talking myself out of getting a bunch more audio meditation cds. I like the ones I have but I want to try to focus on just using those for the next little while. It's well done, so should be worth it.
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09-16-18, 07:14 AM | |
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Hello -
I have just a few questions for fellow readers: What is your favorite book genre? Do you prefer to read a series in order? If a book is not grabbing you, how long do you give it before you give up on it? Book you are most looking forward to reading? Perhaps a new release? How many books do you read in a month? Do you have a large book collection? Do you buy or rent? Keep books once you have read or donate? My answers: I am heavy into cozy mysteries right now. I like mysteries in general but nothing too grisly or graphic. I used to like chick lit but I think I am over it, where 10-12 years ago that was more my thing. I may venture into other types at some point but cozies I am really enjoying and there are so many out there. I prefer to read a series in order, I have started in the middle but have opted to start at the beginning going forward. I don't know the answer to this one yet, I have a few that I bought years ago that I have never read but want to read before I donate but don't want to waste my time either if it's one that I am not into. I would say for me probably a few chapters at minimum, maybe 50-100 pages? Another one I don't have an answer to, there are too many on my list to read and I have trouble picking one. I guess This Pen for Hire by Laura Levine, I started with the PMS Murder and really liked it but am going to start at the beginning. I am on the hold list at the library and just waiting for it. In August and September so far I think I have read 6 books. I could probably read one book per week, most of it on the weekend but some during the week. I rent most of them but will buy used if my library doesn't have it. I bought a handful or so 10-12 years ago that I read about half of them and kept. I am going to try and read the rest and probably donate once I am finished with them. I think if I started collecting them it would get out of control. I am curious to see your answers...thanks! |
09-16-18, 08:53 AM | |
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What is your favorite book genre?
Generally, fiction, but I am fond of character based science fiction and fantasy. This past year I've read a good many memoirs (Recommending 'Educated' by Tara Westover). Also a fan of some cozy mystery series. Do you prefer to read a series in order? Yes, though some authors write their books in such a way that this isn't always necessary. I do prefer to watch the series develop. If a book is not grabbing you, how long do you give it before you give up on it? If it's not grabbing me AND it's irritating, I don't give it much time. If it's just that life is interfering, I'll set it aside for a while and read something different. Book you are most looking forward to reading? Perhaps a new release? Some of my favorite authors have books coming out in the next few months. Louise Penny (in November), Alan Bradley (not til January, waah!) Charles Finch (February?) I want to see Rose Levy Beranbaum's new cookbook (Sept. 25), Rose's Baking Basics, but since I cook for one I'm thinking I may wait til it eventually shows up at the library. How many books do you read in a month? Depends on the size of the book. Currently reading a book club edition of some Anne McCaffrey novels that's a 3 in 1. Taking forever, but technically speaking I've read about two novel's worth so far, and that's not bad. Some of the memoirs I read late this summer were quick one day reads. Do you have a large book collection? Do you buy or rent? Keep books once you have read or donate? Too many books! I've been weeding through the collection and donating to the library kind of gradually. I make good use of the library, but am well aware that when new books come out they take forever to arrive at the library. (For example, they still don't have a copy of Naomi Novik's newest, Spinning Silver, and it's been out a good while. Sigh. I'm holding off on getting my own, I haven't really loved her later stuff quite the way I did the very first book she wrote. Still want to read it, eventually.) I love to re-read books, but over time my tastes change and then I'm stuck with a mountain of paperbacks. At least those are popular authors likely to sell in the book sale no matter how worn they are.
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09-16-18, 09:08 AM | |
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Fun! Thanks for posting the questions:
What is your favorite book genre? Historical fiction. It can be mystery, novels, fantasy, or romance. Do you prefer to read a series in order? Absolutely. I won't start a series until I have the first one. If a book is not grabbing you, how long do you give it before you give up on it? About 3 pages. If a book doesn't grab me from the start, I don't waste my time on it. Life's too short and there's too many books. Book you are most looking forward to reading? Perhaps a new release? Harbor Secrets by Melody Carson. I just got it from PBS and I want to finish what I'm already reading first. How many books do you read in a month? I've been focusing on creative journaling, so I don't read nearly as much these days. Maybe 4-5 books in a month. Do you have a large book collection? Do you buy or rent? Keep books once you have read or donate? I'm trying to cut down on the number of books I have and transition to getting books from the library. I buy a few, get a lot from paperbackswap, read Kindle books. I tend to either post books on PBS for the credits and donate those that aren't on anyone's wish list.
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09-16-18, 09:19 AM | ||
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Tara, cute idea! Here are my answers:
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09-16-18, 10:25 AM | |
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What a great idea, I’m enjoying reading everyone’s answers!
What is your favorite book genre? Mysteries, especially British mysteries. I enjoy the occasional cosy mystery too. I also love historical fiction. Do you prefer to read a series in order? Always! If a book is not grabbing you, how long do you give it before you give up on it? I give it about 50 pages, maybe 100 if it’s a book club selection. Book you are most looking forward to reading? Perhaps a new release? Warlight by Michael Ondaatje How many books do you read in a month? Really varies, more when I’m traveling & in the winter. I’d say anywhere from 1 to 6 Do you have a large book collection? No, I’m trying to minimalize. Do you buy or rent? I use the library a lot, especially for ebooks. I buy mostly kindle books unless it’s a non fiction, reference, or fitness related book. Keep books once you have read or donate? Usually pass them to a friend or donate them.
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09-16-18, 01:40 PM | |
Join Date: Dec 2001
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What is your favorite book genre?
Probably contemporary general fiction - like Jodi Picoult, Diane Chamberlain, and Kristin Hannah. I also enjoy chick lit - Jennifer Weiner, Emily Giffin and Lianne Moriarty. I love mysteries, suspense and psychological thrillers, and some historical fiction. I also enjoy the occasional memoir or biography, and I read lots of self-help/self-development books. There are only a few genres I don't tend to pick: Sci-Fi, fantasy, westerns, and pure romance. Do you prefer to read a series in order? Absolutely. If a book is not grabbing you, how long do you give it before you give up on it? Really depends. If I'm reading it for one of my two book clubs, I usually will do my best to trudge through it. If it's just something I picked up and I don't like it within 10-15 pages, I would stop (probably). I have a FOMO (fear of missing out)...I keep thinking that the book may get better, and sometimes that does happen. Book you are most looking forward to reading? Perhaps a new release? So many! The following authors have books coming out soon, and I can't wait: Jodi Picoult, Diane Chamberlain, Lianne Moriarty, Kate Morton. I know if one of these authors wrote a book, I'll be reading it (without even reading the description). How many books do you read in a month? About 6 or 7 each month. Do you have a large book collection? Do you buy or rent? Keep books once you have read or donate? I do have a large book collection, but I'm trying to give them away as I read them. I get most of my books from the library though (I download them through Overdrive - both Kindle and audiobooks).
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