Laurel County Public Library discussion

Krystyna wrote: "62. What was the most intimidating book you’ve read?"

I’m not sure I’ve read any book that’s been intimidating to me. Jane Eyre was one of the first classics I read that I felt a bit of trepidation. Next I had seen A Christmas Carol several times, but had never read the book. Once I finally read it I was so happy. I was worried I wouldn’t like the book, but I totally loved it, and it made me love the movies even more (especially Scrooged).

Vivian wrote: "It by Stephen King—as far as intimidating length.

The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish—as far as intimidating content."

It is such a long involved story for sure, but I loved it so much with all of the details.

63. What is the most intimidating book that you’re nervous to start?

64. Who is your favorite poet?

Krystyna wrote: "63. What is the most intimidating book that you’re nervous to start?"

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy

Krystyna wrote: "64. Who is your favorite poet?"

I don't read poetry. I used to love Robert Frost. I even recited one of his poems in an English class once.

Is Dr Seuss is considered poetry? That is the closest I have come to enjoying poetry.

65. How many books do you usually have checked out from the library at any given time?

Between 2 and 6 books (including digital). However 3 books is a reasonable amount for me because I am a slow reader, but I just keep seeing more books that I want.

25-30. I've had 40 out at once but that's overwhelming.

66. How often do you return books to the library unread?

I probably average once a month.

Vivian wrote: "Krystyna wrote: "63. What is the most intimidating book that you’re nervous to start?"

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy"

I’m not sure I have a favorite poet, but I’ve been reading more poetry this past year. I’m really liking it.

Krystyna wrote: "65. How many books do you usually have checked out from the library at any given time?"

Between all formats, probably around 10 to 15 books.

Debra wrote: "I probably average once a month."

Too often. Working on that flaw for sure.

Krystyna wrote: "66. How often do you return books to the library unread?"

All the time. I check too many out at once.

67. What has been the most inspirational book that you’ve read this year?

And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman.

68. Who is your favorite fictional character?

Murderbot from All Systems Red by Martha Wells.

or

Martha from Love and Ruin by Paula McLain.

Krystyna wrote: "68. Who is your favorite fictional character?"

My favorite character is Annie from Annie Freeman's Fabulous Traveling Funeral.

Krystyna wrote: "67. What has been the most inspirational book that you’ve read this year?"

One book that I felt inspired by is Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader. It was such a wonderful book and has definitely encouraged me to read a lot more.

69. Who is your favorite fictional villain?

Dracula

I agree Dracula is a terrific villain! I also love Maleficent. She’s strong and her wings are amazing!

70. What has been the longest time period that you’ve went without reading?

Since I have started reading for fun I would say a month. I'm sure I've longer when I was a kid.

71. What is your favorite book that contains an LGBTQ+ character?

Krystyna wrote: "71. What is your favorite book that contains an LGBTQ+ character?"

I think mine, so far, would be Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire.

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Fiction - Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx
And - The Devourers by Indra Das

Nonfiction - Esther the Wonder Pig by Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter

No way I could pick just one.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

72. What is your favorite duology?

Krystyna wrote: "72. What is your favorite duology?"

While I was trying to find an answer to this question, I realized I don't really read duologies. But, I'd have to go with a YA duology that I read by Victoria Schwab. It's the Monsters of Verity series and the books are This Savage Song and Our Dark Duet.

Yeah I don’t think I’ve read any duologies.

I don't think I've read any duologies either.

No duologies here.

73. What distracts you easily when you’re reading?

A ringing telephone.

74. What book could you just not bring yourself to finish?

Krystyna wrote: "73. What distracts you easily when you’re reading?"

My pets....I feel like I must give them attention.

Krystyna wrote: "74. What book could you just not bring yourself to finish?"

Frankly I’ve always either gone back and finished or plan to go back and finish books. There has only been one I couldn’t finish because of the narrator. I can’t even remember the name of the book, but the narrator made every character sound like Rodney Dangerfield. I couldn’t even hear the story because the narration was so bad.

Krystyna wrote: "73. What distracts you easily when you’re reading?"

My phone or the TV if it's on in the background.

Krystyna wrote: "74. What book could you just not bring yourself to finish?"

The Two Lila Bennetts by Liz Fenton

I just couldn't handle this one. It was super annoying.

Honorable mention:
The Doll Factory by Elizabeth Macneal

There are numerous books that I did not finish. One is A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. So many people liked it that I kept trying. But gave up about 25% in.

75. Do you set a spending limit for yourself on book buying?

Ha ha ha, no.

No!

My only spending limit is not going to the bookstore.

76. What is your rule of thumb when it comes to buying books and reading books from the library? Do you strictly do one or the other? Do you read so many library books before you buy a book? Do you read so many of the books you bought before you buy any more?

The majority of the books I read are from the library. I'm trying to read more of the books on my own shelves. I don't really have any rules for myself.
I am trying to implement a rule where I need to pick a book off my shelves, a book off of NetGalley, and a book that I have out from the library. Those will be my main priorities for the month.