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[Vivian]

I don't typically reread books, but I found comfort whenever I read Giant Days by John Allison. I would love to reread them, and I feel like this time of year is great to sit at home and binge read.

[Laurel County]

QOTD: Share a book you enjoyed that explores the theme of friendship and camaraderie, ideal for the season of togetherness.

[Vivian]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Share a book you enjoyed that explores the theme of friendship and camaraderie, ideal for the season of togetherness."

I'm currently making my way through the manga, One Piece. I love the friendship that the characters have. They are always willing to help one another through MANY battles. Definitely a found family type of vibe.

[Elizabeth]

There’s a few I can think of, but Fried Green Tomatoes at The Whistle Stop Cafe sticks out the most. And the sequel, Wonder Boy at Whistle Stop.

[Laurel County]

QOTD: In November, do you gravitate towards books with strong, memorable characters or those with rich, atmospheric settings?

[Vivian]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: In November, do you gravitate towards books with strong, memorable characters or those with rich, atmospheric settings?"

I don't read many books with rich, atmospheric settings, so I'll say memorable characters. It's very rare that a character sticks with me, so I suppose that is pretty important for me.

[Laurel County]

QOTD: November is a time for slowing down. Recommend a book that encourages readers to savor the details and appreciate the small moments.

[Laurel County]

QOTD: Tomorrow is the end of the month. Are there any current reads or projects that you're trying to finish before December begins?

[Vivian]

I don't think I will but I want to at least finish Bad Cree by Jessica Johns.

[silas☆]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Tomorrow is the end of the month. Are there any current reads or projects that you're trying to finish before December begins?"

i wanna finish never whistle at night but idk if i'll be able to

[Elizabeth]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Tomorrow is the end of the month. Are there any current reads or projects that you're trying to finish before December begins?"

No, I finished the two books I wanted to, gonna aim for two more maybe during December.

[Krystyna]

I'd like to finish Once Upon a Wardrobe before the end of November but I'm not sure that I will be able to. The biggest goal that I have before the end of the month is to get my desk setup finished.

[Debra Diggs]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Tomorrow is the end of the month. Are there any current reads or projects that you're trying to finish before December begins?"

No way they will get done, but this what I would like.

Finish two books
- The Silver Dark Sea by Susan Fletcher
- Arcadia by Lauren Groff

[Laurel County]

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

[Vivian]

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

I don't see any December releases on my TBR. I think all of my anticipated reads are releasing a few months into next year.

[Debra Diggs]

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

The Lost Tomb: And Other Real-Life Stories of Bones, Burials, and Murder by Douglas Preston

[Krystyna]

A few December releases I'm excited for:
• Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross
• Heartstopper: Volume Five by Alice Oseman
• A River of Golden Bones by A.K. Mulford

[silas☆]

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

none that i know of

[Laurel County]

QOTD: What's on your December TBR?

[Debra Diggs]

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


TBR December

Continuing from November
- The Silver Dark Sea by Susan Fletcher
- Arcadia by Lauren Groff

Planned
- Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler
- Making It So: A Memoir by Patrick Stewart
- Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull by James Rollins
- The Book of Flying by Keith Miller
- The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante
- Harvey by Mary Chase
- Hag's Nook by John Dickson Carr
- Coma by Robin Cook
- I Met a Traveller in an Antique Land by Connie Willis

Maybe
- Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan Henry
- Disco For the Departed by Colin Cotterill
- Just Out of Jupiter's Reach by Nnedi Okorafor
- 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke

..

[Elizabeth]

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

I wanna finish All The Light We Cannot See, first. Then after that, maybe catch up on the new Enola Holmes books, and then if i manage to accomplish THAT finish my Sparks and Bainbridge mystery series.

[Laurel County]

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

[silas☆]

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

i read 8 & i really liked everything i read pretty equally

[Krystyna]

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

Once Upon a Wardrobe
Snow & Rose
Midnight in Everwood
Spinning Silver

[Krystyna]

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

I read 6, mostly graphic novels. My favorites of the month were Garlic and the Witch and The Moth Keeper. My least favorite of the month was Brindille.

[Vivian]

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

I read 11 things in November. I read quite a few good manga volumes, and a few really good books. I can't really pick a favorite. I can tell you my least favorite and that was Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica. I can't express my hatred enough.

[Vivian]

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

I would like to finish up what I'm currently reading:
Bad Cree by Jessica Johns
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
One Piece vol 8 by Eiichiro Oda
Copenhagen Trilogy by Tove Ditlevsen

That might be all I get to. If I can get to more, I may add Little Rot by Akwaeke Emezi into the mix.

[Debra Diggs]

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

I read 15 books (quite a few short stories).

Favorites
- Absolution by Ellen J. Green
- A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Least favorite
- At Christmas Time by Anton Chekhov

[Laurel County]

QOTD: Name 3 things that make your reading nook/spot comfy in the winter.

[Debra Diggs]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Name 3 things that make your reading nook/spot comfy in the winter."

1. Woodstove
2. Blanket
3. Good lighting

[Vivian]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Name 3 things that make your reading nook/spot comfy in the winter."

It doesn't really change for the seasons. I do tend to turn on ambient sounds in the winter, but that's about it.

[Dawn]

Plush throw
Hot tea or coffee
That’s it

[Laurel County]

QOTD: What is your favorite thing about winter?

[silas☆]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What is your favorite thing about winter?"

the cold/snow

[Vivian]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What is your favorite thing about winter?"

Cooler weather and just the cozier vibes. I also have an excuse to not go anywhere because it's cold.

[Laurel County]

QOTD: If you're a fan of hot chocolate, how do you make your cup of cocoa? Also, just for fun, what book would you compare to a cup of hot cocoa, or think is the perfect pairing?

[silas☆]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: If you're a fan of hot chocolate, how do you make your cup of cocoa? Also, just for fun, what book would you compare to a cup of hot cocoa, or think is the perfect pairing?"

i know people hate this lol but i typically just make mine with water. sometimes i use milk but most the time i don't. for the book i'm gonna say one i just read which is the girl from the other side series by nagabe

[Vivian]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: If you're a fan of hot chocolate, how do you make your cup of cocoa? Also, just for fun, what book would you compare to a cup of hot cocoa, or think is the perfect pairing?"

I usually just do milk and hot cocoa mix lol.
Garlic and the Vampire or Garlic and the Witch by Bree Paulsen. They're such cute and cozy graphic novels.

[Laurel County]

QOTD: Favorite book(s) set in winter?

[Krystyna]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: If you're a fan of hot chocolate, how do you make your cup of cocoa? Also, just for fun, what book would you compare to a cup of hot cocoa, or think is the perfect pairing?"

For the sake of convenience, I typically use a hot cocoa mix with milk. I sometimes add a splash of vanilla into the milk while it's heating up and I add a good dash of cinnamon into my hot cocoa mix. Once all of that is combined, I sometimes will top with whipped cream or marshmallows, but not always.

I think the perfect pairing for a mug of hot cocoa would be Greenglass House by Kate Milford. It's an incredibly cozy middle grade that is perfect to read in winter, especially around Christmas. This is essentially a mug of hot cocoa and a comfy blanket in book form.

[Krystyna]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Favorite book(s) set in winter?"

Some of my favorite books set in winter:
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
Greenglass House by Kate Milford
Dead Voices by Katherine Arden
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
No Exit by Taylor Adams

[silas☆]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Favorite book(s) set in winter?"

i don't really remember any books i've read set in winter but i read moon of the crusted snow by wabgeshig rice recently and really liked it

[Vivian]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Favorite book(s) set in winter?"

Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice
No Exit by Taylor Adams
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan (I enjoyed it enough to include it lol.)

[Elizabeth]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Favorite book(s) set in winter?"

I don't think it was wholly set in winter but the first book that came to mind was The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn.

[Laurel County]

QOTD: What new-to-you author did you discover this year that you enjoyed?

[Debra Diggs]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What new-to-you author did you discover this year that you enjoyed?"

Jennifer McMahon - In April, I read 1 book by her, then went on to read 7 more. She writes weird, paranormal books. I never guess where she is going with it. Great new author find.

[Vivian]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What new-to-you author did you discover this year that you enjoyed?"

Morgan Talty - I've read a short story and a novel by him and enjoyed both a lot. He's a very talented writer, and I'm excited for his new one that's coming out next year.

Adam Haslett - I've only read one book by him but it's in my top 5 books of the year.

[Dawn]

Delemhach. Their House Witch trilogy was one of my fave reads this year and the subsequent books so far that feature the grown children are just as wonderful.

[Krystyna]

I have a few new-to-me authors that I enjoyed reading from this year.

Ava Reid – I read The Wolf and the Woodsman and really enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to reading more of her books.

Bree Paulsen – I read Garlic and the Vampire and Garlic and the Witch and absolutely adored both of them.

Simone St. James – I read The Broken Girls and really enjoyed it and I can't wait to pick up more by her.

Jennifer McMahon – I read The Drowning Kind and really liked it the twisty suspense. I'm looking forward to reading more by her.

Emily Rath – I read these two hockey romances, That One Night and Pucking Around, as a buddy read and it was pretty spicy. It was my first hockey romances and they were pretty good. I'm probably going to read the sequel next year. The novella was super quick but the first book was over 700 pages.

H.D. Carlton – I decided to read some dark romance this year and one of them was from a new-to-me author. The Carlton book I started with was Haunting Adeline and it has been the darkest book I've read so far. I do plan on continuing with the sequel and more of her work.

I'm also including Samantha Shannon – I started reading The Priory of the Orange Tree at the end of 2022 and finished it at the beginning of 2023. I absolutely loved it!

[Laurel County]

QOTD: Do you decorate your bookshelf? If so, what kind of decorations do you have on it?