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If I can see the cover/title, and it looks interesting, then I would probably look it up to see what it's about.

158. What are some of your favorite bookish podcasts?

I have never listened to a podcast. I'm eager to see what the group recommends.

I don’t listen to any that are about books/true crime. I listen to funny podcasts like the Jenna (Jenna Marbles) & Julien podcast.

Never listened to a podcast.

I have never listened to a podcast before. I know my husband does frequently at work, but I have not. I had no clue that there were any podcast available on this topic. Interesting.

159. What are you favorite ways to get book recommendations, check out upcoming releases, and/or get reading inspiration?

I look at NetGalley and watch YouTube for upcoming releases.
I'll read blog posts, watch YouTube videos, or ask friends/coworkers for recommendations.

160. What is your current favorite book?

- The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White (read last month)

The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish & This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger

I can’t pick one.

Paper Princess by Erin Watt

For new book inspirations I like browsing the stacks. I also check out Fantastic Fiction and GoodReads for new books.

161. What is your perfect reading setting? Describe it.

My perfect reading setting is sitting in a cozy chair with a blanket. In the winter time I love having my fireplace going as well. I love to drink coffee or hot chocolate also!

I like to read on the couch with a nice throw blanket and pillow. I like to have something to drink, and I'll put something on in the background for noise.

On the couch, warm room, blanket, cappuccino, cat sleeping on my lap.

162. What is your strangest book related obsession?

When I buy a new book I have to flip the pages and smell it! I love the smell of new books!! Weird I know!!

163. What books do you have on request at the library?

Favorite reading setting: anywhere I can lounge and have only my legs in the sun. Blanket is optional. And music in the background.

Shakespeare for Squirrels by Christopher Moore,
Walking Alone: Short Stories and The Handyman by Bentley Little.

Krystyna wrote: "163. What books do you have on request at the library?"

Currently, nothing on request at physical library because of the corona virus. Often, I have at one or two books on hold and often an interlibrary request. I did have three digital holds, but they all came in last week.

The only book I can think of that I have on hold is Check, Please! Book 1: # Hockey by Ngozi Ukazu.

164. What are some of your most anticipated releases for the rest of the year?

Home Before Dark by Riley Sager

Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams

Not Like the Movies by Kerry Winfrey

Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy

What You Wish For by Katherine Center

Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover

Found by PC Cast

The Return by Nicholas Sparks

The only book I can think of, was released this week. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins.

I am hopeful that Doors of Stone, the third in Patrick Rothfuss Kingkiller Chronicle will be published.
Peace Talks by Jim Butcher, and I just saw that he will have another coming in September! Battle Ground. Both of these titles are in the Dresden Files, so I am definitely eager to read!!

Krystyna wrote: "164. What are some of your most anticipated releases for the rest of the year?"

I don’t really keep up with anticipated releases.

165. What are some books that you’d most likely take on vacation with you?

The Summer I Turned Pretty Series by Jenny Han.

This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger would be a fun one to read again on vacation.

166. What is your favorite section at the library and/or bookstore?

Young Adult and Romance

Fiction and Science Fiction

Fiction or mystery.

167. Given current events concerning #blacklivesmatter, many people are looking for books to read to better educate themselves and to raise voices and awareness. So, leave some of your favorite fiction and nonfiction books, or books you want to read, below so that everyone can check them out.

167. #blacklivesmatter
1. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
2. Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
3. Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
4. The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
5. Dear Martin by Nic Stone
6. Black Girl Unlimited by Echo Brown
7. Well-Read Black Girl: Finding Our Stories, Discovering Ourselves by Glory Edim
8. Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams
9. Slay by Brittney Morris
10. How It Went Down and Light It Up by Kekla Magoon

Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo

Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge

The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin

Men We Reaped by Jesmyn Ward

Beloved by Toni Morrison

Your Silence Will Not Protect You: Essays and Poems by Audre Lorde

Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown

168. What is your favorite celebrity book club to participate in and read from their selections, and why?

Krystyna wrote: "168. What is your favorite celebrity book club to participate in and read from their selections, and why?"

I really enjoy Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine Book Club. She selects a variety of genres that cause me to read books that I probably wouldn't have picked up otherwise. She is really active on social media platforms, especially Instagram. It lets her engage with participants, and it allows participants to be more involved and discuss with each other. She also showcases the author of that month's selection to give a few clues as to what the next book will be. It's really fun to guess and see what everyone thinks it will be. I want to read all of her book selections for the book club; it's a goal.

I don’t typically participate in a celebrity book club. I like to see what Reese’s book club picks though. I’ve only read a few from her book club and they were just okay.

I do not participate in any celebrity book clubs. But I have read and enjoyed several of Reese Witherspoon's book club books. I have also read several of Oprah's. Some of hers I liked, some I did not.

I don't participate in a celebrity book club. But I have read a couple of books from Reese's as well.

169. What are some of your favorite diverse books?

. Favorite diverse books
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- Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
- The Devourers by Indra Das
- The Whip by Karen Kondazian
- Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx

Some of my favorite diverse books are:

The Way You Make Me Feel by Maurene Goo

The Wedding Date by Jasmine Gullory

To All The Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han

170. What are some diverse books that you're excited to read?

Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult