Vivian’s
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(group member since Jun 02, 2018)
Vivian’s
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from the Laurel County Public Library group.
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LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What's one goal you have for the month? (Can be bookish or non-bookish.)"I don't really have any goals this month.
LCPL wrote: "Happy Wednesday! What have you recently finished reading? What are you currently reading? What do you plan on reading next?"Finished: The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown
The Posthumous Memoirs of Bras Cubas by Machado de Assis
Currently:
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
Next:
Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What are your anticipated November releases?"The only one on my GR tbr is She's Always Hungry: Stories by Eliza Clark
I read 3 books in October.Favorite: Coexistence by Billy-Ray Belcourt
Least favorite: Circe (I still gave it 3 stars, so it wasn't too bad)
LCPL wrote: "Happy Friday & happy November! Hope you had a great week and Halloween! What does everyone plan on reading this weekend?"I'm pretty sure I can finish Bras Cubas, and I will (hopefully) make more progress in The Book of Doors.
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Happy November! What's on your TBR?"I don't even have a TBR for November. I want to finish what I'm reading (Bras Cubas and The Book of Doors), and maybe pick up The Wishing Games or God of the Woods.
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Happy Halloween! Do you have any fun plans? Are you dressing up? Handing out candy?"I don't do anything on Halloween. I'll probably just stay in.
LCPL wrote: "This or That: Happy Halloween! Sweet treats or salty snacks?"Oooo this is tough. I do love a good sweet treat, but I think salty wins this round.
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What is your favorite movie to watch on Halloween?"I don't think there is one.
LCPL wrote: "Happy Wednesday! What have you recently finished reading? What are you currently reading? What do you plan on reading next?"No update
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What book feels like an old sweater—something comforting and familiar?"I haven't re-read this yet but Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin. I do find his writing comforting even though the content can be quite deep. It's one of my favorite books of all-time, and I need to reread it SOON.
LCPL wrote: "Top Ten Tuesday: Books Perfect for Halloween Reading"1. My Heart is a Chainsaw by SGJ
2. Sour Candy by Kealan Patrick Burke
3. Pumpkin Heads by Rainbow Rowell
4. Bunny by Mona Awad
LCPL wrote: "Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great weekend. What do you currently have checked out from the library?"Affections by Rodrigo Hasbun
All Men Want to Know by Nina Bouraoui
The Man Who Spoke Snakish by Andrus Kivirahk
The Trial of Anna Thalberg by Eduardo Sangarcia
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Do you enjoy reading spooky books in October, or do you prefer something cozier? If something cozier, what genre do you gravitate toward during fall—mystery, fantasy, or romance?"I don't read specific genres during different seasons/holidays. I just go for whatever.
Finished: absolutely zero booksCurrently: The Book of Doors
The Posthumous Memoirs of Bras Cubas
Next:
I either want to read The Wishing Game or God of the Woods. It’ll depend on my mood.
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What October releases are/were you're most anticipated?"The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Coup de Grace by Sofia Ajram
An Astonishment of Stars by Kirti Bhadresa
Model Home by Rivers Solomon
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What’s your favorite pumpkin-flavored treat?"I'm not big into pumpkin flavored treats. I enjoy a pumpkin muffin / donut every once in a while.
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What’s your favorite type of cozy autumn aesthetic: rustic, cottagecore, or modern cozy?"Probably just modern cozy.
LCPL wrote: "This or That: baking cookies or making soup?"Baking cookies. I don't really like cooking.
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What's a fun way to decorate your space for fall that makes you feel cozy?"I don't typically decorate for season changes or holidays other than Christmas.
