Laurel County Public Library discussion

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: Do you ever pause a book just because you don’t want it to end?"

Not that I know of. I may read it a little slower to enjoy it for longer but not completely put it down.

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: Do you ever pause a book just because you don’t want it to end?"

Sometimes I've done this or took a break when I know it's about to get intense or I'm afraid a character I love is going to die. I think I do this more with series than individual books though. If I'm loving a series I don't want it to end, but I also want to know what happens in all of the books. It's a vicious cycle haha.

QOTD: What's on your July TBR?

It is too much, but I can't seem to cut it down.

TBR July

Continuing from June
- Burntown by Jennifer McMahon

Planned
- The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez
- Unbreakable Bond by Gemma Halliday
- Children of Ruin by Adrian Tchaikovsky
- The Street Lawyer by John Grisham
- The Killing Hills by Chris Offutt
- The Murder List by Hank Phillippi Ryan
- My Little Brother by Diane Saxon
- The Peacock and the Sparrow by I.S. Berry
- The Book of Bad Things by Dan Poblocki
- Rise of the Governor by Robert Kirkman
- Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano
- All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall
- I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb
- The Keys of the Kingdom by A.J. Cronin

Maybe
- Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier
- Mother Knows Best by Serena Valentino
- Murder in Matera: A True Story of Passion, Family, and Forgiveness in Southern Italy by Helene Stapinski

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What's on your July TBR?"

the gilda stories by jewelle gomez
stag dance by torrey peters
killer on the road by stephen graham jones
& finish born to run by bruce springsteen

that's all i'm thinking right now and honestly who knows if i'll even get to these lol i've barely been reading lately

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What's on your July TBR?"

July hopefuls:
• One by One by Freida McFadden
• The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab - reread/buddy read
• Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab
• Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
& I'm not sure what else. I may not get to all of these or I may read entirely different books, such is the life of a mood reader haha.

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What's on your July TBR?"

I'd like to finish Just Above My Head by James Baldwin and A Fig For All the Devils by C.S. Fritz

If I manage that, I want to read We Will Be Jaguars by Nemonte Nenquimo and Giant Days Vol. 9 by John Allison.

QOTD: Are there are any July releases you're excited for?

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: Are there are any July releases you're excited for?"

just killer on the road by stephen graham jones

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: Are there are any July releases you're excited for?"

The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst
The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley
The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna

QOTD: How many books did you read in June? What were your favorite and least favorite reads of the month?

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: How many books did you read in June? What were your favorite and least favorite reads of the month?"

I only finished one book in June, which was Cat + Gamer Volume 5 – I really enjoyed it.
I was trying to get through A Tale for the Time Being but ended up DNF'ing it.

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: How many books did you read in June? What were your favorite and least favorite reads of the month?"

Read: 16
Favorite: Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas
Least favorite: Deacon King Kong by James McBride

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: How many books did you read in June? What were your favorite and least favorite reads of the month?"

i only read one thing and it was just a short story and i didn't like it. D7 by philip fracassi

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: How many books did you read in June? What were your favorite and least favorite reads of the month?"

I finished two. The Grandest Game and Kenobi

I can't really judge which I liked more, they're both completely different books and I loved them both!

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: How many books did you read in June? What were your favorite and least favorite reads of the month?"

I read 3 books in June. I honestly liked them all. My favorite would have been Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall.

QOTD: What’s one book you wish you had read last summer? Are you going to read it this summer?

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What’s one book you wish you had read last summer? Are you going to read it this summer?"

More of Emily Henry's books, specifically, People We Meet on Vacation, Happy Place, and Funny Story. Not sure which of her books I'll get to this summer but I'd like to read something by her during the season. I feel like they'll be the perfect summery books.

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What’s one book you wish you had read last summer? Are you going to read it this summer?"

Gai-Jin by James Clavell. Book 3 in the Shogun series. I really enjoyed the other two. Hopefully I will get this one in soon.

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What’s one book you wish you had read last summer? Are you going to read it this summer?"

zami: a new spelling of my name by audre lorde. and yeah i really wanna make sure i get to it this month

QOTD: What fictional town or world would you spend your entire summer in, no questions asked?

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What fictional town or world would you spend your entire summer in, no questions asked?"

There are quite a few I can think of.
• Maria’s Island and the Owens house in Massachusetts from Practical Magic. It would be perfect for summer with the breezy seaside air, midnight margaritas, the beautiful house, a touch of magic, and a garden full of herbs and secrets.
• The Shire from The Hobbit and LOTR would be great in the summer as well, with garden parties, second breakfasts, and rolling hills. It would definitely be a cozy summer.
• Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls with endless coffee, quirky festivals, and all the small-town charm.
• Hogsmeade from Harry Potter with butterbeer in the sun and magical shops.
• Velaris from the ACOTAR series...spending a summer in the City of Starlight would be amazing.

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What fictional town or world would you spend your entire summer in, no questions asked?"

koriko from kiki's delivery service is the only one i can think of. a lot of what i read and watch is horror and i'm not really willing to die for those places lol

silas☆ wrote: "Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What fictional town or world would you spend your entire summer in, no questions asked?"

koriko from kiki's delivery service is the only one i can think of. a lot of wh..."

omg how did i forget this one?! kiki's delivery service is my fave and it would be perfect for summer.

QOTD: What book are you saving for the right mood or season?

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What book are you saving for the right mood or season?"

I try to read seasonally but I don't have anything specific in mind that I have set aside for a seasonal read. I've been wanting to dive back into fantasy (my comfort genre), which I'm always in the mood for. I guess I've been putting off reading Mistborn: The Final Empire until the right time. It's kind of like delayed gratification because I know I'm going to love it.

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What book are you saving for the right mood or season?"

i'm a big mood reader so there's a lot of books i'm saving for the right mood. i've owned a copy of black sun by rebecca roanhorse forever it feels like and i'm just never in the mood to pick up fantasy

QOTD: Do you save your longer books for summer or avoid them?

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: Do you save your longer books for summer or avoid them?"

I typically read shorter books in the summer because I'm the busiest in the summer. However, I'm a mood reader so if I'm in the mood to read a tome, I'm gonna do it. Also, having a kindle makes it much easier.

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: Do you save your longer books for summer or avoid them?"

i just pick them up whenever the mood strikes. often times that tends to actually be fall and winter for whatever reason

QOTD: Have you ever bought a book just for the sprayed edges or special edition?

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: Have you ever bought a book just for the sprayed edges or special edition?"

I have bought special editions of books from favorite authors and I own multiple copies of my favorite books. The special editions are like the trophy copies on my shelves.

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: Have you ever bought a book just for the sprayed edges or special edition?"

No.

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: Do you save your longer books for summer or avoid them?"

I seem to read those in the fall and winter. I feel like I have more time to read during that time of the year.

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: Have you ever bought a book just for the sprayed edges or special edition?"

no, i don't think i've ever bought a special edition of a book.

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: Have you ever bought a book just for the sprayed edges or special edition?"

If they're not super expensive I do like having one or two special editions of classic's. but I don't like the sprayed edges trend, I feel like they won't wear down well.

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What book are you saving for the right mood or season?"

I have some books in the The Right Sort of Man series and some Bronte's I'm saving for autumn.

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What fictional town or world would you spend your entire summer in, no questions asked?"

Would definitely spend spring and autumn in Avonlea from Anne of Green Gables, summer in Derbyshire, England or in Brighton from Jane Austen novels, and winter in Concord, Massachusetts with the March family from Little Women!

QOTD: What’s the last book that made you completely forget about time?

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What’s the last book that made you completely forget about time?"

kindred by octavia butler

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What’s the last book that made you completely forget about time?"

The Martian by Andy Weir

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What’s the last book that made you completely forget about time?"

The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What’s the last book that made you completely forget about time?"

The last book I read that I got swept up in and loved was Iron Flame.

QOTD: Do you prefer reading books with maps, family trees, or no extras?

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: Do you prefer reading books with maps, family trees, or no extras?"

I prefer all of the extras. I think having a map, family trees, and those types of additions along with the story make it feel more real and also serve as great references. They particularly come in handy for me because I mostly read fantasy. I don't refer back to them constantly but it's nice to have if I need or want to look at them.

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: Do you prefer reading books with maps, family trees, or no extras?"

i don't really care one way or the other if they have them tbh i never refer back to them

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: Do you prefer reading books with maps, family trees, or no extras?"

It depends on the book honestly. If it has a lot of characters I prefer a family tree. And a map is really useful when reading some fantasy books also.

QOTD: What’s one underrated author you think deserves more hype?

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What’s one underrated author you think deserves more hype?"

billy-ray belcourt

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What’s one underrated author you think deserves more hype?"

I think Bree Paulsen deserves more hype. She not only writes her stories but illustrates them. Her first traditionally published work was Garlic and the Vampire and it was so good. I loved it! If you like all things autumnal, please try it out.