Laurel County Public Library discussion

Vivian wrote: "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 nee..."

I think that's a great idea and I need to try to implement something similar for myself.

No rules for me either. Normally I get books from the library. Including interlibrary loans and digital sources. As for buying books, I am working on reading the books I have before buying more. But I am not doing a very good job of it.

I have no rules at all.

77. What would cause you to DNF a book?

Poor writing is usually the biggest cause. If the story bores me, I'll DNF it sometimes. There are some books I can push my way through.

The book needs to have something in it that makes me want to see what happens next. Also, it helps if I care and connect to the characters.

Such bad writing the story is not redeemed in any way. Also way too much sex in a book.

78. Do you keep your books organized? If so, how?

Only a little bit organized. Some by theme/genre. Some by to be read next. And the library books have their own place by the door.

I have a "read" and "to be read" shelf. They are both organized by author last name.
Library books are on a shelf in my living room.

No there is absolutely no organization to my bookshelves. Total chaos.

Vivian wrote: "I have a "read" and "to be read" shelf. They are both organized by author last name.
Library books are on a shelf in my living room."

I organize mine basically the same way.

79. Do you prefer to keep books or give them away/donate them/sell them once you’ve read them?

Nowadays, I donate to the library. There was a time when I sold books on Amazon, but so many people started doing that, so it wasn't worth it anymore.

I do a little of everything—keep them, give them away to friends if they want them, donate them, and some I'll take to HPB.

I keep most of my books. I do send to a friend as well when I think she might like a book. And I will also donate to LFL.

Vivian wrote: "I do a little of everything—keep them, give them away to friends if they want them, donate them, and some I'll take to HPB."

Ohhh, keep me in mind if you ever want to re-home some books =)

80. What is your favorite book with a male protagonist?

This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger.

81. What is your favorite book with a female protagonist?

The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish. There are multiple female protagonists in this one. It's seriously one of the best books I've ever read.

Krystyna wrote: "80. What is your favorite book with a male protagonist?"

Many great ones, but I will go with the book I just finished. The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. Also loved the supporting characters.

Krystyna wrote: "81. What is your favorite book with a female protagonist?"

Life After Life by Kate Atkinson

82. What is a book you love that has a terrible trope? (Love triangle, insta-love, forced diversity, the perfect guy/girl, villains without motives, etc)

83. What is your favorite book you’ve read that is set in a different time period before you were born?

- If I Never Get Back by Darryl Brock

The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish.

*It's not all set before I was born, but the majority of it is, so I count it.

If I had to pick one where it is all set before I was born - Love and Ruin by Paula McLain

84. Are there any books that you’ve been avoiding?

Les Misérables by Victor Hugo

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy.

I honestly don't even know if I'll ever be able to read/comprehend the book. It's just so intriguing to me.

85. What is the one book that you are most thankful for?

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

86. What book did you end up liking but expected not to?

World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks. I had read so many reviews that said watch the movie skip the book, so I put off reading this book for a long time. I ended up loving the book. .....The movie was enjoyable, but the book is where the real story is.

Miracle Creek by Angie Kim.

87. What book did you think you’d like that you ended up disliking?

It by Stephen King, I didn't get very far and gave up. Some Stephen King I love (The Stand) and some I can't even read.

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong.

88. What is your favorite guilt-free guilty pleasure read (book or genre)?

I love courtroom drama or FBI mystery/thriller.

89. What is your favorite book format?

I never thought I would say it, but now ebook is my favorite format. I like all the conveniences that come with ebooks.

90. What/who got you into reading?

My parents. Both were readers. My Dad was the biggest reader, but my Mom was the one who always took us to the library.

91. What was your first favorite book?

Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman

89. What is your favorite book format?
Physical. (I do like a good audio book though)

90. What/who got you into reading?
I moved to Kentucky at 19, started working a new job where I could listen to audio books, and there my love for books began.

91. What was your first favorite book?
I don't actually remember a favorite from when I was little.
My first favorite in high school was The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.

92. How many books do you usually read in a month?

It depends on my mood and what's happening that month.

Anywhere from 4-10.

On average, 7. Depends on the length of the books and what's happening that month.