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[Laurel County]

QOTD: What's on your November TBR?

[Vivian]

Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
Family Meal by Bryan Washington
The Bee Sting by Paul Murray (may take me past November to read)
Helpmeet by Naben Ruthnum

[Debra Diggs]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What's on your November TBR?"

TBR November 🙂

Continuing from October
- The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
- Dead Mountain by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
- Windmills of the Gods by Sidney Sheldon
- Absolution by Ellen J. Green

Planned
- The Silver Dark Sea by Susan Fletcher
- Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders
- Family Money by Chad Zunker
- The Archive of the Forgotten by A.J. Hackwith
- A Fish Caught in Time: The Search for the Coelacanth by Samantha Weinberg
- The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff
- The Bridge Over the River Kwai by Pierre Boulle
- Promise Not to Tell by Jennifer McMahon

Maybe
- Last of the Pirates: The Search for Bob Denard by Samantha Weinberg
- The Firm by John Grisham
- Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende
- Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson

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[Laurel County]

QOTD: Starbucks' holiday drinks are releasing today. What's your favorite or what are you going to try first?
• Peppermint mocha
• Chestnut Praline Latte
• Caramel Brûlée Latte
• Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai (new)
• Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte

[Vivian]

The gingerbread oatmilk chai sounds good, but I'd most likely go for a peppermint mocha.

[Dawn]

My fave is the Chesnut Praline Latte then the Caramel Brûlée Latte.

[Laurel County]

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

[Vivian]

I read 10 things completely, and I finished up one at the beginning of the month.

Even though I still gave it three stars, I think Permafrost by Eva Baltasar was my least favorite.

I have a few favorites from the month:

Garlic & the Vampire by Bree Paulsen
Mapping the Interior by Stephen Graham Jones
Never Whistle at Night edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.

Honorable mention:
Open Throat by Henry Hoke

[Debra Diggs]

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I read 8 books in October.
Favorite was The English Assassin by Daniel Silva. 5 stars
Least favorite was If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy. 2 stars

[silas☆]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: How many books did you read in October? What was your favorite and least favorite reads of the month?"

i read 6. i enjoyed the majority of what i read but my favorite was probably the hellbound heart by clive barker and my least favorite was the grip of it by jac jemc but i still ended up giving that 3 stars

[Elizabeth]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: How many books did you read in October? What was your favorite and least favorite reads of the month?"

I read three, favorite was definitely And Then There Were None, least favorite (but still very good) was The Suspicions of Mr Whicher

[Laurel County]

QOTD: Are there any November book releases you're excited for?

[silas☆]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Are there any November book releases you're excited for?"

not that i can think of

[Debra Diggs]

i looked over a couple of new release lists, and didn't see anything.

[Vivian]

None that I’m aware of.

[Krystyna]

Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree

[Dawn]

A Power Unbound by Freya Marske
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
Shadow Baron by Davinia Evans
The Olympian Affair by Jim Butcher

[Laurel County]

QOTD: What's your preferred reading spot when it's gloomy and overcast in November?

[silas☆]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What's your preferred reading spot when it's gloomy and overcast in November?"

in my bed with the blinds/curtains open so i can see outside

[Krystyna]

On my couch, in comfy clothes, with a cozy blanket, my book or kindle, a reading ambience video to match the weather/book/cozy vibe, and a cup of tea/coffee (depending on time of day). That is like the recipe for a gloomy November reading day/evening.

[Vivian]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What's your preferred reading spot when it's gloomy and overcast in November?"

On my couch with a blanket and some sort of beverage.

[Debra Diggs]

Couch, blanket, cappuccino and a fire going.

[Laurel County]

QOTD: In November, are you more drawn to reading indoors or outside in the crisp, cool air?

[silas☆]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: In November, are you more drawn to reading indoors or outside in the crisp, cool air?"

outdoors

[Krystyna]

If the weather is nice but just the air is crisp and cool then outside reading is lovely. But, more often than not, I burrow into a blanket and read indoors.

[Vivian]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: In November, are you more drawn to reading indoors or outside in the crisp, cool air?"

It's my fav time of year to sit at the park and read.

[Dawn]

Indoors

[Debra Diggs]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: In November, are you more drawn to reading indoors or outside in the crisp, cool air?"

Indoors

[Elizabeth]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: In November, are you more drawn to reading indoors or outside in the crisp, cool air?"

I currently don't have anywhere to sit outdoors to read, so indoors.

[Jennifer]

Indoors!

[Laurel County]

QOTD: If your favorite fall beverage had a book counterpart, what would it be and why?

[Elizabeth]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: If your favorite fall beverage had a book counterpart, what would it be and why?"

Pumpkin spice latte and probably a very basic, mainstream book like a Colleen Hoover lol

[Laurel County]

QOTD: Are you participating in NaNoWriMo this year? If so, how's it going?

[Laurel County]

QOTD: November marks the beginning of the holiday season. What's a book that gets you into the festive spirit?

[Vivian]

I don't I have one. If I think of one I'll come back.

[Laurel County]

QOTD: In November, do you prefer reading books set in cozy small towns or adventurous journeys?

[Vivian]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: In November, do you prefer reading books set in cozy small towns or adventurous journeys?"

I don't have a preference lol. I'm down for either.

[Debra Diggs]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: In November, do you prefer reading books set in cozy small towns or adventurous journeys?"

Adventurous journeys.

[Dawn]

Doesn’t matter to me.

[Laurel County]

QOTD: What book made you feel grateful for the simple joys in life?

[Krystyna]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: In November, do you prefer reading books set in cozy small towns or adventurous journeys?"

I'd say adventurous journeys for November. My cozy small town settings in books usually happen in December.

[Laurel County]

QOTD: Share a book that makes you feel as warm and content as a favorite November sweater, and why.

[Vivian]

I read a lot of heavy books so there aren't a ton of options. I'd say 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff is a good choice. It's kind of bittersweet at the end, but it's just full of book talk and jokes between two people who have never met. It's also short so you could cozy up and read it in a sitting. It's just so precious and I need to reread it.

[Laurel County]

QOTD: Share a book that has a compelling family saga, perfect for the season of togetherness.

[Vivian]

Family sagas and I don't do well together. I've never read one that I could actually recommend.

[Debra Diggs]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Share a book that has a compelling family saga, perfect for the season of togetherness."

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg

And in a bad way
The Godfather by Mario Puzo

[silas☆]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Share a book that has a compelling family saga, perfect for the season of togetherness."

the only family saga i can think of that i've read is homegoing by yaa gyasi but i really enjoyed it and i recommend it

[Laurel County]

QOTD: November is a time for comfort reads. What book do you turn to when you need literary coziness?

[Elizabeth]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: November is a time for comfort reads. What book do you turn to when you need literary coziness?"

I like something I've read before, maybe as a kid or teen that I remember loving and the story is already familiar. Or recently, a cozy mystery that's also clever and well executed without being cheesy.

[silas☆]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: November is a time for comfort reads. What book do you turn to when you need literary coziness?"

the only book i've pretty consistently re-read this time of year (usually in december though) is little weirds by jenny slate but i think howls moving castle by diana wynn jones would be a nice comfort read to revisit