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Who are your favourite Authors? I dont have favourite authors I have favourite booksWhat was your favourite childhood book?cant remember
What's your preferred reading format (Paperback, Hardcover, E-Books, Audiobooks, etc.)?paperback
What are your favourite Genres?YA, YA Contemporary, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
What are your least favourite Genres?Historical Fiction, Horror
Are you a fast Reader?Depends on the book, if i like the book then ill have it read in 1-2days
Are you a slow Reader?see answer above
Do you eat or drink while reading? No
Can you listen to music while reading? Yes as long as its not too loud
Do you have one certain spot where you read at home? No i read wherever i can
Can you read in public?yes
Do you have to stop at the end of a chapter or can you stop at any sentence? Any sentence
One book at a time or several at once? 1-2 at a time
Who are your favourite Authors?Tamora Pierce, J.R.R. Tolkien are definite favorites.
I'd like to see more by Hannah Kent and Andy Weir, because they've both written a favorite book of mine.
What was your favourite childhood book?
Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce is what got me into reading in the first place. Shortly after that, in 4th grade, I read the Lord of the Rings series for the first time. And, of course, Harry Potter was great.
What's your preferred reading format (Paperback, Hardcover, E-Books, Audiobooks, etc.)?
Typically, paperback. I find them easier to hold onto. Hardcovers are nice though, because when I accidentally knock them behind my bed after I inevitably fall asleep, the covers don't rip like paperbacks do.
What are your favourite Genres?
Fantasy and science fiction.
What are your least favourite Genres?
Contemporary, though I've found several contemporary books lately that I've enjoyed.
Are you a fast Reader?
Yes, unless I'm busy with other things - for example, I've been reading my current read for about a week now because I'm busy studying for exams and such.
Are you a slow Reader?
Only if I'm busy.
Do you eat or drink while reading?
Always have tea or water. I never really eat while reading.
Can you listen to music while reading?
I don't typically like to, but I can.
Do you have one certain spot where you read at home?
Sun room is my favorite place to be! Other than that, my porch is great, and my living room is comfortable.
Can you read in public?
Yes, I do pretty much every day.
Do you have to stop at the end of a chapter or can you stop at any sentence?
The only time I stop at any sentence is if I fall asleep. I either have to stop at the end of a page or end of a chapter.
One book at a time or several at once?
Either! Right now, I'm only reading one. Sometimes, I'll read up to three!
Who are your favourite Authors?J.K.Rowling; J.R.D.Tolking; Jane Austen; Jules Verne; Juliet Murriel ...
What was your favourite childhood book?
Cinderella or Harry Potter
What's your preferred reading format (Paperback, Hardcover, E-Books, Audiobooks, etc.)?
Paperback, but I hava no problems reading e-books or listen audiobooks...
What are your favourite Genres?
Historical fiction and fantasy.
What are your least favourite Genres?
Terror storys... I am afraid of try!
Are you a fast Reader?
Yes, I`m reading very fast.
Are you a slow Reader?
Just for my classes.
Do you eat or drink while reading?
I don ´t like
Can you listen to music while reading?
Yes, especialy slow music.
Do you have one certain spot where you read at home?
No. I´m reading in every place ...
Can you read in public?
Sometimes. If somene ask me...
Do you have to stop at the end of a chapter or can you stop at any sentence?
I don´t do that. When I began read a book I have to end the chapter.
One book at a time or several at once?
Depend. In the holidays I can read several at once... But when I work I only read one or two books for month.
Who are your favourite Authors? Sarah J. Maas* John Green* Marissa Meyer Rick YanceyWhat was your favourite childhood book? sleeping beauty
What's your preferred reading format (Paperback, Hardcover, E-Books, Audiobooks, etc.)? E book and audiobook
What are your favourite Genres? mystery and ya and horror
What are your least favourite Genres? romance
Are you a fast Reader? sometimes
Are you a slow Reader? sometimes
Do you eat or drink while reading? i drink
Can you listen to music while reading? yes
Do you have one certain spot where you read at home? yes
Can you read in public? yes
Do you have to stop at the end of a chapter or can you stop at any sentence? end of a chapter
One book at a time or several at once? 3 books
Who are your favourite Authors? So, so many- George R. R. Martin, Margaret George, Anita Diamant, Orson Scott Card, Jules Verne, etc.
What was your favourite childhood book?
I was addicted to all things Nancy Drew when I was around 7 and I still reread them if I am bored and I have an hour. Love them.
What's your preferred reading format (Paperback, Hardcover, E-Books, Audiobooks, etc.)?
A physical thing in my hand. I prefer to turn pages, but e-books are a miraculous thing due to the sheer level of storage. I have hundreds of books, but you wouldn't know it by looking at my house. Well, maybe you would, but your assumption would be several less hundred shy of the amount I actually have.
What are your favourite Genres?
Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Historical Fiction. I also really like non-fiction about subjects that I am interested in. I just recently read my first graphic novel and enjoyed that immensely as well.
What are your least favourite Genres?
Western and Romance. However, I like romance as a side plot in stories as long as it isn't super graphic or overly corny.
Are you a fast Reader?
Pretty fast. Not the fastest that I know of. Give me a solid 4 hours and I can finish most normal sized books.
Are you a slow Reader?
By virtue of the last question, nugatory.
Do you eat or drink while reading?
If the need arises, but usually I have to be super engrossed- like new Harry Potter/A Song of Ice and Fire book level engrossed.
Can you listen to music while reading?
I would never choose to listen to music while I am reading, but if my kids are watching TV/listening to music I am completely capable of tuning it out.
Do you have one certain spot where you read at home?
Bath Tub and I have a green chair I like to read in too, but I will do it anywhere, really.
Can you read in public?
All the time.
Do you have to stop at the end of a chapter or can you stop at any sentence?
I prefer to end at a chapter in a physical book, but in an e-book I can stop wherever as long as it is not super cliff-hanger-ish.
One book at a time or several at once?
I prefer to go one at a time, but I can read a fiction and non-fiction at the same time no problem.
Who are your favourite Authors?Cassandra Clare, Ellen Hopkins, Oscar Wilde, L.M. Montgomery.
What was your favourite childhood book?
Can't Remember.
What's your preferred reading format (Paperback, Hardcover, E-Books, Audiobooks, etc.)?
Both Paperback & Hardcover, Paperbacks are easier to easier hold, but Hardcover look nicer.
What are your favourite Genres?
Fantasy, Classics & Mystery
What are your least favourite Genres?
Romance
Are you a fast Reader?
Depends on the Book, If I'm enjoying the book I'll be able to read it Faster.
Are you a slow Reader?
If I'm not enjoying the Book.
Do you eat or drink while reading?
I like drinking Coffee while reading, and usually only eat while reading when I'm Participating in a Read-a-thon.
Can you listen to music while reading?
Yes, I can listen to music while reading, if it's not too loud, and I can listen to Instrumentals while reading.
Do you have one certain spot where you read at home?
I will read anywhere.
Can you read in public?
Yes, I get Most of my reading done in Public.
Do you have to stop at the end of a chapter or can you stop at any sentence?
At the end of a Chapter
One book at a time or several at once?
I Usually focus on one book at a time, but I can read several at once.
Who are your favourite Authors?Jim Butcher, Amy Tan, Sarah Dessen
What was your favourite childhood book?
Nancy Drew
What's your preferred reading format (Paperback, Hardcover, E-Books, Audiobooks, etc.)?
Paperback or hardback
What are your favourite Genres?
YA, fiction, fantasy, adventure, mystery
What are your least favourite Genres?
Usually sci-fi, dystopian but it depends b/c I love Legend by Marie Lu. 99% of the time non-fiction unless it's something like Amy Tan's memoir that was wonderful! Pretty much 100% romance
Are you a fast Reader?
Yep
Are you a slow Reader?
If I have a lot of school work, yes
Do you eat or drink while reading?
Yep
Can you listen to music while reading?
Yep
Do you have one certain spot where you read at home?
On the couch b/c the lighting is great, or on my bed b/c the pillow propups and stuffed animals are comfy
Can you read in public?
Yep, actually prefer to do so b/c I don't want random ppl talking to me on the bus lol
Do you have to stop at the end of a chapter or can you stop at any sentence?
Stop anywhere, but prefer it to be at the end of a paragraph, especially one that doesn't necessarily lead immediately into the next one
One book at a time or several at once?
Many books at once. I usually start around 1-2, then jump to 5 books at once, not that the books are boring just that I need to read different things and not the same thing everyday
I am an insanely fast reader - books with weird dialogue etc kill me cuz I can't read them as fast. On a good weekend (no annoying parents) I probably go through fifteen or so ya books (I find adult books are usually longer).I don't usually listen to music at the same time because it's distracting.
Favorite author would be Ally Carter because she is the only author I know where I love every single one of her books. Go Ally!
Childhood book maybe Lord of the Rings.
I cannot deal with e-books or audiobooks (Cuz I can't go super fast, I get bored). I don't care between hardcover and paperback.
I read all genres of ya fiction, in adult I read romance, books by ex-SAS (I know that's not a category but it is to me- Chris Ryan, Andy Mcnab), and Star Wars.
I read everywhere, people only bother me when they try to talk to me.
I don't stop unless I have to, if I stop I can stop anywhere but I always start again asap. If I'm bored I'll skim to give it a chance and then if its still boring drop it.
I never read more than one book at once. Mostly because I read so fast, also it feels like sacrilege to be pulled between worlds/characters like that.
Sorry my answers are out of order. :-)
Who are your favourite Authors? Kim Wilkins, Douglas Adams, Tricia Sullivan, Charlie N Holmberg, V E Schwab.
What was your favourite childhood book?
Animorphs series, anything by Diana Wynne Jones.
What's your preferred reading format (Paperback, Hardcover, E-Books, Audiobooks, etc.)?
Paperback or ebooks.
What are your favourite Genres?
Sci-fi, fantasy, magical realism...
Are you a fast/slow reader?
Depends what I'm reading.
Do you eat or drink while reading?
Not really.
Can you listen to music while reading?
If music is on, I zone it out while reading. I prefer to read when it's quiet, though.
Do you have one certain spot where you read at home?
I mostly read in bed or in my study.
Can you read in public?
Yes, but I tend to read more at home.
Do you have to stop at the end of a chapter or can you stop at any sentence?
I prefer to stop at the end of a chapter, but can stop elsewhere too. If I stop at any sentence, I'll generally just reread that same page when I return to reading.
One book at a time or several at once?
Usually several at once (2 or 3).
Who are your favourite authors?Sarah J. Maas, Tahereh Mafi, Colleen Oakes and Ransom Riggs.
What was your favourite childhood book?
When I was in around 4th grade, I started reading Ever After High.
What's your preferred reading format? (Paperback, hardcover, e-books, audiobooks etc.)
I don't mind either paperback or hardcover, but I don't like reading on an electronic device.
What are your favourite genres?
Fantasy, supernatural and dystopian.
Are you a fast/slow reader?
To be honest, it depends on the book. If I really enjoy the book and I can't put it down, then I'll read really fast, but if I kind of procrastinate about reading the book, then I'll either stop reading it or just read it really slow.
Do you eat or drink while reading?
Yes.
Can you listen to music while reading?
Nope. If I start listening to music, I'll start singing and dancing and not focusing on the book.
Do you have one certain spot where you read at home?
Only on my bed, if that counts as a 'certain spot'.
Can you read in public?
No, I can't. I focus on the noise around me, than the book.
Do you have to stop at the end of a chapter or can you stop at any sentence?
At the end of a chapter because if I stop at a sentence, I'll forget where I have to read from.
One book at a time or several at once?
I prefer one book at a time.
Who are your favourite Authors?Currently - Sarah J Maas, Marrisa Meyer, L. Frank Baum, Lewis Carroll, C. S. Lewis and V E Schwab
What was your favourite childhood book?
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. I also loved anything Roald Dahl.
What's your preferred reading format (Paperback, Hardcover, E-Books, Audiobooks, etc.)?
Hardcover or paperback. I do listen to audiobooks sometimes, I never read e-books though.
What are your favourite Genres?
Fantasy, Sci-fi and paranormal. I have been reading more contemporary lately as well.
What are your least favourite Genres?
Romance - I might indulge in one from time to time but they usually don't draw me in like other genres.
Are you a fast Reader?
I think I'm decent.
Are you a slow Reader?
If I'm in a slump lol
Do you eat or drink while reading?
I drink but I am picky about getting stuff on my books so I try and avoid touching stuff while I'm eating.
Can you listen to music while reading?
No, very noise sensitive. I also like to give my full attention what I'm doing.
Do you have one certain spot where you read at home?
Bed or couch but I'm getting a nice big chair for reading in January!
Can you read in public?
Yes, but I'm noise sensitive and easily distracted so sometimes I just stare at one page the entire time lol
Do you have to stop at the end of a chapter or can you stop at any sentence?
I can stop whenever. If I'm dead-tired then I just give up lol
One book at a time or several at once?
Usually have between 3-5 books going at any given time. A couple of those always get put on the back burner though lol
Q. Who are your favourite Authors? A. Terry Pratchett, James Herbert, Stephen King, Terry Brooks, James Paterson, Susan Hill, Laini Taylor, Charlie.N.Holmberg, Neil Gaiman, R.J.Anderson to name but a few.
Q. What was your favourite childhood book?
A. The Griffin by Sheila K McCullagh.
Q. What's your preferred reading format (Paperback, Hardcover, E-Books, Audiobooks, etc.)?
A. I prefer Paperback but due to the number of books I read at any one time, I love my e-readers' ability to hold many more books than I can physically carry.
Q. What are your favourite Genres?
A. My favourite genres have changed over time, I used to absolutely love Horror novels, but my recent loves are Fantasy/Sci-Fi. I also like Thrillers and Historical Dramas, with Auto-biographies and biographies thrown in for good measure.
Q. What are your least favourite Genres?
A. My least favourite genres have always been poetry ('though I do like some poets) and technical textbooks (guaranteed to make anyone feel drowsy after a few sentences)
Q. Are you a fast Reader?
A. I like to think so, depends on the book and whether it grabs my attention, but there are faster readers out there.
Q. Are you a slow Reader?
A. Again this depends on the book, I don't like to give up on a book once started, but if it's boring I might read it over months rather than days.
Q. Do you eat or drink while reading?
A. Quite often I will have a cup of tea or a bottle of water whilst reading, with the odd snack.
Q. Can you listen to music while reading?
A. Yes, it's my usual reading style to be plugged into my music library at the same time.
Q. Do you have one certain spot where you read at home?
A. Not particularly, but most of the time I'm on the sofa when reading.
Q. Can you read in public?
A. Yep, definitely not adverse to reading in public
Q. Do you have to stop at the end of a chapter or can you stop at any sentence?
A. I can stop at a sentence, but if there is time I prefer stopping at the end of a chapter.
Q. One book at a time or several at once?
A. Several, always several. I have been a multiple reader since childhood, I don't know why, I just prefer it that way.
Who are your favourite Authors?JK rowling, Rainbow Rowell (i dont generally pick books on authors so idk)
What was your favourite childhood book?
idk
What's your preferred reading format (Paperback, Hardcover, E-Books, Audiobooks, etc.)?
Paperback but depending on the book i will sometimes get hardback.
What are your favourite Genres?
YA, YA contemporary, dystopian, fantasy
What are your least favourite Genres?
i would say i have least favourite genres
Are you a fast Reader?
Generally, yes
Are you a slow Reader?
If im busy
Do you eat or drink while reading?
I dont usually but if i do i might have some tea or something. I never eat.
Can you listen to music while reading?
Do you have one certain spot where you read at home?
Nope. (but usually my room)
Can you read in public?
Do you have to stop at the end of a chapter or can you stop at any sentence?
I will end at a page if i need to but i usually prefer to end at a chapter
One book at a time or several at once?
one book at a time
Who are your favourite Authors?: Well, I have to buy all their books first - which I can't do - so none (so far).What was your favourite childhood book?: Wayside. I read it in second grade and fell in love XD Harry Potter is possibly second.
What's your preferred reading format (Paperback, Hardcover, E-Books, Audiobooks, etc.)?: Paerback or hardcover.
What are your favourite Genres?: Humor (rarely read it but eh), contemporary, YA, and fantasy
What are your least favourite Genres?: Romance (depends on my mood), mystery, thriller, paranormal, non-fiction, and sometimes dystopian
Are you a fast Reader?: Not sure
Are you a slow Reader?: Probably
Do you eat or drink while reading?: No
Can you listen to music while reading?: Sometimes
Do you have one certain spot where you read at home?: Yes - my bed.
Can you read in public?: Of course! How else can I avoid awkward situations with strangers? (Sometimes I'll listen to music.)
Do you have to stop at the end of a chapter or can you stop at any sentence?: Both
One book at a time or several at once?: ONE. Seriously, I don't want to get each world confused.
Who are your favourite Authors?Julie Kagawa, Kelly Creagh, R.L. Stine, Colleen Houck,
What was your favourite childhood book?
Goosebumps series
What's your preferred reading format (Paperback, Hardcover, E-Books, Audiobooks, etc.)?
Physical book; paperback or hardcover doesn't matter to me
What are your favourite Genres?
YA Fantasy, YA paranormal, YA dystopian, YA retellings, YA Historical Fiction
What are your least favourite Genres?
Contemportary
Are you a fast Reader?
For the most part
Are you a slow Reader?
when I'm in a reading slump
Do you eat or drink while reading?
yes
Can you listen to music while reading?
nope
Do you have one certain spot where you read at home?
my bed
Can you read in public?
sometimes if its not too loud
Do you have to stop at the end of a chapter or can you stop at any sentence?
Stop at end of a chapter
One book at a time or several at once?
One
Who are your favourite Authors?
What was your favourite childhood book?
What's your preferred reading format (Paperback, Hardcover, E-Books, Audiobooks, etc.)?
What are your favourite Genres?
What are your least favourite Genres?
Are you a fast Reader?
Are you a slow Reader?
Do you eat or drink while reading?
Can you listen to music while reading?
Do you have one certain spot where you read at home?
Can you read in public?
Do you have to stop at the end of a chapter or can you stop at any sentence?
One book at a time or several at once?