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[Laurel County]

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

[silas☆]

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

this wretched valley by jenny kiefer

[Vivian]

The only one I see on my TBR is Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar. It seems quite interesting but I don't know if I'll get to it this month.

[Krystyna]

January releases I'm looking forward to:
•Faebound by Saara El-Arifi
•Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett
•Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire
•House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas
•The Atlas Complex by Olivie Blake
•A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft
•Dark Star Burning, Ash Falls White by Amélie Wen Zhao
•The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers
•Sanctuary of the Shadow by Aurora Ascher
•Gothikana by RuNyx
•The Principle of Moments by Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson
•The Invocations by Krystal Sutherland
•The Fury by Alex Michaelides

[Debra Diggs]

I didn't have any books in mind. But after looking at Krystyns's list, I have added The Fury by Alex Michaelides.

[Elizabeth]

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

Nothing lol I'm getting off to a slow start.

[Jennifer]

The books I hope to finish in January:
The Inmate by Freida McFadden
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

[Laurel County]

QOTD: Aside from a yearly reading goal, do you have any other bookish goals for 2024?

[silas☆]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Aside from a yearly reading goal, do you have any other bookish goals for 2024?"

i wanna read from a wider range of countries and i wanna read more non-fiction

[Vivian]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Aside from a yearly reading goal, do you have any other bookish goals for 2024?"

I just want to diversify my reading in all aspects. I also want to include more nonfiction. I need to add more manga in there too because I had so much fun with it last year.

[Debra Diggs]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Aside from a yearly reading goal, do you have any other bookish goals for 2024?"


I always participate in challenges. I have about 8 yearly challenges going right now. They all look good. But, if I don't like one as well as I thought I would, I simply drop it. I also participate in a variety of challenges that run any where between 1 month to 6 months.

And I will get some of my physical books on hand read and passed on.

[Elizabeth]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Aside from a yearly reading goal, do you have any other bookish goals for 2024?"

I'd like to read more non-fiction, in all sub-genres. and perhaps tackle a few more classics as well.

[Laurel County]

QOTD: What is your most anticipated book release of 2024, and why (if you'd like to share)?

[Krystyna]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Aside from a yearly reading goal, do you have any other bookish goals for 2024?"

I want to keep up with my reading journal – I created spreads that I've never done before so hopefully that will help me stick to it. I also want to read a lot of from my own bookshelves. One of my biggest goals is to read books that I'm super excited for. I'll pick up books that may not be higher on my TBR priority because I know they'll be quick reads or they're borrowed from the library but I really want to focus on being more intentional. I'm a mood reader and I will read pretty much any genre but I really want to focus on reading my favorite genres this year. I also want to post more content on my bookstagram.

[Krystyna]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What is your most anticipated book release of 2024, and why (if you'd like to share)?"

This is a tough question for me to answer but I'm just going to pick one of my most anticipated releases and not dwell on it too much because there are so many I'm looking forward to. I'm going with Faebound by Saara El-Arifi.

[Vivian]

Little Rot by Akwaeke Emezi. Emezi is my all-time favorite author and has been for awhile. I'm always excited to pick up something new from them.

[Debra Diggs]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What is your most anticipated book release of 2024, and why (if you'd like to share)?"

Angel of Vengeance by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. This is the 22 book in the Pendergast series. I have read and enjoyed all of them.

[silas☆]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What is your most anticipated book release of 2024, and why (if you'd like to share)?"

the angel of indian lake by stephen graham jones. i'm excited to see how the trilogy ends!

[Laurel County]

QOTD: What were the shortest and longest books you read last year? What did you rate them?

[Vivian]

Shortest:
Content Warning: Everything by Akwaeke Emezi (unrated)

Longest:
Tomie by Junji Ito (3 stars)

[Krystyna]

The shortest book I read last year was The Six Deaths of the Saint by Alix E. Harrow, which I rated 4 stars. The longest book I read last year was The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon, which I rated 5 stars and was a carry-over from the year prior.

[Debra Diggs]

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Shortest: At Christmas Time (Translated) by Anton Chekhov. 8 pages. 1 star.

Longest: One Rainy Day in May by Mark Z. Danielewski. 880 pages. 4 stars.

[silas☆]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What were the shortest and longest books you read last year? What did you rate them?"

shortest: men women and chainsaws by stephen graham jones (4 stars)
longest:house of leaves by mark z. danielewski (5 stars)

[Laurel County]

QOTD: What were your first and last reads of 2023, and what did you rate them? What was your first read of this year, what did you rate it?

[Vivian]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What were your first and last reads of 2023, and what did you rate them? What was your first read of this year, what did you rate it?"

First read of 2023 was The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna (1 star)
Last read was Lights by Brenna Thummler (3 stars)

First read of 2024 was Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah (3.5 stars)

[Krystyna]

My first read of 2023 was All Adults Here by Emma Straub (2 stars) and my last read of 2023 was Beetle & the Hollowbones by Aliza Layne (4 stars). My first read of the year is still in progress, A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas and I'm predicting 4 or 5 stars.

[silas☆]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What were your first and last reads of 2023, and what did you rate them? What was your first read of this year, what did you rate it?"

first read of 2023 was the iliac crest by cristina rivera garza (5 stars), my last read of 2023 was smashed by junji ito (5 stars), and my first read of 2024 was there there by tommy orange (4/4.5 stars)

[Debra Diggs]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What were your first and last reads of 2023, and what did you rate them? What was your first read of this year, what did you rate it?"

2023
First read: Summit Lake by Charlie Donlea, 4 stars
Last read: The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante, 3 stars

2024
First read: Network Effect by Martha Wells, 4 stars

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[Laurel County]

QOTD: Who is your favorite fictional character, and why?

[Vivian]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Who is your favorite fictional character, and why?"

It's probably my first fictional love, Aragorn, from LOTR lol. Even from book to movie my feelings didn't change about him. He's just such a cool character. Viggo Mortensen definitely did Aragorn justice.

[Elizabeth]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Who is your favorite fictional character, and why?"

Mine varies, I have so many. If I had to paint a broad stroke, I'd say Elizabeth Bennett, Jo March, Anne Shirley. For their individuality, intelligence and their forthright approach in their worlds.

[Debra Diggs]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Who is your favorite fictional character, and why?"

Oh my gosh. So many choices. At this moment, I am going with Bilbo Baggins from LOTR, The Hobbit. I loved how he went on an adventure. He had no idea what he was doing, but he just kept pushing on.

[Laurel County]

QOTD: What genre do you want to read more of this year, and why?

[Elizabeth]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What genre do you want to read more of this year, and why?"

probably more gothic/dark academia, and non fiction.

[Vivian]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What genre do you want to read more of this year, and why?"

Nonfiction or weird fiction books/horror. I also want to try more anthologies.

[Laurel County]

QOTD: What was your last disappointing read, and why didn't you like it?

[Debra Diggs]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What was your last disappointing read, and why didn't you like it?"

Pedro Páramo by Juan Rulfo. It looked like it would be my kind of book. A guy talking to ghosts. But instead it was a whole lot of nothing. Blah, blah, blah. No point to it all.

[Vivian]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What was your last disappointing read, and why didn't you like it?"

I had such high expectations for The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enriquez, but I disliked every story that was in it. I'm not sure if the translation ruined it, but the content in the book was just not for me.

[Laurel County]

QOTD: Are you planning on doing any re-reads this year? If so, what book(s)?

[Krystyna]

I'm not sure if I'll get around to any re-reads this year. If I do I may re-read The Poppy War and The Bear and the Nightingale so I can continue on with each trilogy.

[silas☆]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Are you planning on doing any re-reads this year? If so, what book(s)?"

i'm currently re-reading my heart is a chainsaw by stephen graham jones, and i'm gonna re-read the second book don't fear the reaper soon because the third book comes out this year. there's a lot of other things i've been wanting to re-read but i'm not sure what all i'll actually get around to

[Vivian]

I’m dying to reread Giovanni’s Room. I also want to reread the first two books in The Poppy War trilogy so I can finally read the third one.

[Laurel County]

QOTD: What is your favorite book series, and why?

[Vivian]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What is your favorite book series, and why?"

I don't read a lot of series, but so far I'd have to say The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang (even though it's only a trilogy). I've read the first two books multiple times and they never bore me. I always find something new that I missed the previous read. I'm excited to finish the trilogy this year.

I'd like to add a manga series and say One Piece by Eiichiro Oda. It's just so much fun.

[Debra Diggs]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What is your favorite book series, and why?"

Tough choice. But I am going with the Aloysius Pendergast Series by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. All the books have been consistently good.

[Debra Diggs]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Are you planning on doing any re-reads this year? If so, what book(s)?"

- Eragon by Christopher Paolini, reread the first 4 books in the series then read the latest in the series.
- Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White, a childhood favorite.

[silas☆]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What is your favorite book series, and why?"

i'm gonna say the indian lake trilogy by stephen graham jones even though it's only a trilogy. i can't think of the last time i read a series. i don't really gravitate toward them

[Laurel County]

QOTD: Has your bookish tastes, reading formats, routines, etc. changed over the past year? If so, how?

[Vivian]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Has your bookish tastes, reading formats, routines, etc. changed over the past year? If so, how?"

My reading taste has changed a lot over the past year. I read a lot more e-books since buying a kindle. I definitely picked up more diverse books than I have in the past. I read manga now!? I think I enjoy reading more now that I understand new releases aren't the only books I have to read.

[silas☆]

LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Has your bookish tastes, reading formats, routines, etc. changed over the past year? If so, how?"

nothing has really changed for me