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[lizrumping]

Nombre (name): Liz
Age: 20!
Occupation: I'm a sophomore English Lit major, and work at a library
Passions: books, singing, sex education, YouTube, writing poetry.
Favorite book(s): The Broker by John Grisham, all of the Harry Potter series, Looking for Alaska, Paper Towns, and The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, along with many others.
Favorite author(s): Jo Rowling, John Grisham, John Green, Maureen Johnson, P.C./Kristin Cast, Laurie Halse Anderson, and many more!
If you could live as a character in any book, which would you choose? Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter
Best entertainment read: The House of Night Series (there are about a hundred books in the series!)
Favorite genre: YA Novels, Poetry, Fiction.
What draws you to a book? The description!
Favorite series: Harry Potter (kid at heart, I suppose!)
Favorite movie adaptation of a book: To Kill a Mockingbird
How many books do you read, on avg. per month? 4-5, usually.
Library or bookstore? I work in a library, so I use that most often. But when I can afford it, bookstore! I love having my own copies.
Hardcover or paperback? Hardcover

[Tayla]

Name: Tayla

Age: 13

Occupation: nothing (I'm only 13)

Passions: soccer, reading, writing, animals, painting

Favorite book(s): The whole series "The Grey Wolves" series.

Favorite author(s): Quinn Loftis and Jessica Sorenson

If you could live as a character in any book, which: Jennifer (Jen) from The Grey Wolves series

Best entertainment read: "The Grey Wolves Series" and "The Fallen Stars Series"

Favorite Genre: YA, science fiction, romance, and realistic fiction

What draws you into a book: The action

Favorite series: The Grey Wolves serie

Favorite Movie Adaptation of a book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (I am 13)

How many books do you read a month: 10-20

Library or Bookstore: bookstore I like to have my own copy of my favorite books so I can re-read some.

Hardcover or Paperback: Hardcover

[LittleWilma]

Nombre (name): Little Wilma
Age: 43
Occupation: Stay-at-home mom
Passions: God, my kids, reading
Favorite book(s): The Count of Monte Cristo, A Tale of Two Cities
Favorite author(s): Dickens, Agatha Christie, Grace Livingston Hill
If you could live as a character in any book, which would you choose?
Best entertainment read: I don't know
Favorite genre: Christian fiction, Mysteries, Classics
What draws you to a book? The description!
Favorite series: Anne of Green Gables
Favorite movie adaptation of a book: Gone with the Wind
How many books do you read, on avg. per month? 10
Library or bookstore? Bookstore, I like keeping the books and tend to have a lot of overdue books at the library, but the library has a lot that you cannot get in stores
Hardcover or paperback? Never had a preference, but I love having my Kindle since my eyesight isn't what it used to be.

[ylisa7]

It would be cool to get to know you folk from the following questions.


Nombre (name): Lisa

Age: 47 and happy about it

Occupation: Semi retired with my husband. We have owned many businesses. We still dabble in real estate and we flip houses when we find a good deal.

Passions: "Living" life and not letting it pass me by, reading, gardening, being more self sufficient in our Off Grid home, remodeling, cooking, hiking, spending time with my family and my pug:)

Favorite book(s): Ah…there are too many great books out there. I read more for my pleasure rather than any great literary conversations, lol. I prefer legal thrillers and psychological thrillers. I take a break once in awhile with an easy Romantic suspense or a YA book.

Favorite author(s): Robert Crais, Kay Hooper, Allison Brennan, Lee Child, Lisa Jackson, Brenda Novak, Suzanne Brockmann, Nora Roberts, Dean Koontz, John Saul, Ted Dekker, Phillip Margolin, Wendy Corsi Staub, Susan Mallery, James Patterson, Michael Connelly, Andrea Kane, Lisa Gardner, Beverly Barton….etc. etc. etc.

If you could live as a character in any book, which would you choose? None really….I love my life.

Best entertainment read: Susan Mallery, Nora Roberts, or Robyn Carr usually any light romance.

Favorite genre: Mystery/thriller/suspense…a little romance doesn't hurt and YA

What draws you to a book? The description.

Favorite series: Joe Pike series from Robert Crais, The Troubleshooter series by Suzanne Brockman, The Giver Series by Lois Lowry, The Bishop / SCU Series by Kay Hooper, Amanda Jaffe series and Brad Miller series by Philip Margolin, Jack reacher series by Lee Child, Women's Murder Club series by James Patterson, Virgin River series by Robyn Carr Fools Gold by Susan Mallery, all of Nora Roberts series.

Favorite movie adaptation of a book: None…the movies are never as good as a book.

How many books do you read, on avg. per month? 7

Library or bookstore? Library

Hardcover or paperback? It doesn't matter as long as I can read it:)

[toshilou]

Name: Ashley
Age: 16 (17 in one month)
Occupation: I don't have a job...
Passions: ballet and music
Favorite books: as if right now it's The Fault in Our Stars, but there's too many others to name
Favorite authors: Melissa de las Cruz, John Green, MANY others
If you could live as a character in a book, which would you choose?: um... Can I live more than one??
Best entertainment read: not a choice I can make at the too of my head....
Favorite genre: YA and a Sci-fi/fantasy
What draws you to a book?: if the blurb sounds interesting or the title sounds interesting, I'll read it
Favorite series: Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz
Favorite movie adaption of a book: ..........
How many books do you read on avg. per month: ....maybe 10? Sometimes less or more
Library or bookstore: both
Hardcover or paperback: I like hardcover because it stays pristine loner but paperback is easier to handle. Both.

[InkAngel]

Name: TreAnna
Age: 19
Occupation: I'm a student in college
Passions: books, writing, acting, crafting...being creative in general
Favorite book(s): The Swan House, The fault in our stars
Favorite author(s): Kelley Armstrong, Cassandra Clare
If you could live as a character in any book, which would you choose? Chloe, Darkest powers
Best entertainment read: ummm...not sure.
Favorite genre: teen/ya
What draws you to a book? A good description. If the description doesn't catch me, then nothing will.
Favorite series: The Darkest Powers Trilogy and The Infernal Devices
Favorite movie adaptation of a book: catching fire
How many books do you read, on avg. per month? Depending on time anywhere from 0-4
Library or bookstore? Bookstore when I have cash.
Hardcover or paperback? Hardcover

[Wndr_Wmn]

It would be cool to get to know you folk from the following questions.

Nombre (name): Jessica
Age: 40
Occupation: Teachers Aide
Passions: Reading, traveling, gardening
Favorite book(s): So, so many
Favorite author(s): Sue Grafron, James Patterson,
If you could live as a character in any book, which would you choose? Hmmm, hard to choose
Best entertainment read: Plum series
Favorite genre: Mystery
What draws you to a book? Story line, sometimes the first page
Favorite series: I guess the Plum series but I have a couple others I'm partial to
Favorite movie adaptation of a book: The Great Gatsby (Mia Farrow version)
How many books do you read, on avg. per month? Depends on what's going on in life can be 2 or more
Library or bookstore? Library to check out and buy, love used bookstores too. Used books just have so much character!
Hardcover or paperback? Paperback.

[Raven2evil]

Nombre (name): Raven
Age: 22
Occupation: House-soon-to-be-wife
Passions: Psychology, Children, Helping other, Books, Video Games
Favorite book(s): The Alchemist and the Dark Series
Favorite author(s): Christine Feehan
If you could live as a character in any book, which would you choose? I don't know if I can handle the pressure of choosing one.
Best entertainment read: Entertainment read?
Favorite genre: Non-fiction, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy
What draws you to a book? Cover art and or the first chapter
Favorite series: The Dark Series
Favorite movie adaptation of a book: Harry Potter or Lord of The Rings
How many books do you read, on avg. per month? Before this site re-birthed my love for books no more then 2. Now about 3-4.
Library or bookstore? Library
Hardcover or paperback? Paperback.

[TiffanyJade]

Name: Tiffany
Age: 22
Occupation: housewife
Passions: books
Favorite book(s): The siren by Kiera Cass
Favorite author(s): Scott Westerfeld, Kiera Cass, JM Barry, Neil Gaiman
If you could live as a character in any book, which would you choose? The childlike empress in the neverending story
Best entertainment read: This is a hard one... maybe Divergent?
What draws you to a book? Cover Art and Name
Favorite series: Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Favorite movie adaptation of a book: The Grand Budapest Hotel
How many books do you read, on avg. per month? 5 to 6
Library or bookstore? Both
Hardcover or paperback? Paperback.

[hollirm]

Name: Holli
Age: 22
Occupation: Student
Passions: God, Family, Reading, Psychology, Animals, Learning, Film, Music, Games, etc.
Favorite book(s): The Mageri Series by Dannika Dark, Immortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare, Clockworks series by Cassandra Clare, Velesi series by L. Filloon, etc.
Favorite Author(s): Cassandra Clare, Dannika Dark, etc.
If I could live as a character in any book, which would I choose: Lily from the Velesi series
Best entertainment read: Hmmm, I don't read much comedy, so I'm not sure.
Favorite genre: Fantasy/Supernatural/Paranormal Romance
What draws me to a book: It has to be a little bit different then anything else I've read because I don't like predictability, and has to have a little bit of love mixed in.
Favorite series: Same as above
Favorite movie adaptation of a book: Harry Potter
How many books do I read, on avg. per month: It depends on how busy I am because of school, but anywhere from 2-15
Library or bookstore: Both. I like to have my own copy of a book, but I tend to like to spend time at the library more.
Hardcover or paperback: Paperback. Easier to hold where ever you may be, also I tend to lay down on my back and hold the book on my chest and a hardcover would make that painful.

[Greeneyedphotogirl79]

Name: April
Age: 35
Occupation: Fashion Associate/pricer
Passions: my family, cooking, reading and photography
Favorite book(s): 1984.
Favorite author(s): George Orwell, Robert Kirkman
If you could live as a character in any book, which would you choose? Honestly I have no idea
Best entertainment read: Anything post apocalyptic
Favorite genre: Any fiction other than romance
What draws you to a book? Generally the title or book description
Favorite series: Walking Dead
Favorite movie adaptation of a book: Honestly I love the books so much I can't see a good movie adaptation
How many books do you read, on avg. per month? Between 4-5 a month
Library or bookstore? Library
Hardcover or paperback? Hardcover

[vera_petro]

Name: Vera
Age: 29
Occupation: admin analyst
Passions: reading, learning, teaching, drawing
Favorite books: Little House on the Prairie, Walk two moons, King Lear, Twelfth Night.
Favorite author(s): William Shakespeare, Kylie Scott,
If you could live as a character in any book, which would you choose? Laura from Little House on the Prairie (the book)
Favorite genre: romance
Best entertainment read: Angels & Demons, Dan Brown
What draws you to a book? Title, cover, blurb
Favorite series: A Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin
Favorite movie adaptation of a book: Hunger Games
How many books do you read, on avg. per month? 10
Library or bookstore? neither. i hate crowded places. HOME <3
Hardcover or paperback? paperback

[Himmelslicht]

Name: Íris
Age: 23
Occupation: Store Manager and Photographer
Passions: books, photography, veganism and animals
Favorite book(s): One Hundred Years of Solitude
Favorite author(s): Gabriel García Márquez, Vladimir Nabokov, Jiddu Krishnamurti
If you could live as a character in any book, which would you choose? Galadriel or Arwen, Lord of the Rings
Best entertainment read: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, without a doubt.
Favorite genre: I read anything as long as it is well-written. I hate huge plot holes, loose ends and shabby writting.
What draws you to a book? Mostly the plot. I usually don't care about covers. The more beautiful the cover is, the more I think the plot is not worth it because of the flare and effort they put on the cover. Looks like prejudice. Yeah, it kinda is.
Favorite series: Lord of the Rings
Favorite movie adaptation of a book: Jane Eyre
How many books do you read, on avg. per month? About 8.
Library or bookstore? Bookstore 99% of the time.
Hardcover or paperback? Paperback.

[LauraBambrey]

Name: Laura
Age: 30 (just!)
Occupation: Fundraiser for a learning disabled childrens' charity
Passions: reading, writing, gardening, crochet
Favorite book(s): Pride and Prejudice
Favorite author(s): Lucy Robinson, Jane Austen, Mhairi McFarlane
If you could live as a character in any book, which would you choose? Sally in The Unfinished Symphony of You and Me by Lucy Robinson
Best entertainment read: Lucy Robinson, James Patterson
Favorite genre: Chick Lit / Rom Com / Romance though I love SciFi and Crime too!
What draws you to a book? A great hook in the description... the cover (ahem!!)
Favorite series: The Austen Addicts Series by Victoria Connelly, Harry Potter
Favorite movie adaptation of a book: Pride and Prejudice (the Keira Knightley version)
How many books do you read, on avg. per month? Between 8 and 15
Library or bookstore? Both!
Hardcover or paperback? Paperback

[zeldas_lullaby]

Name: Meg
Age: 37
Occupation: Unemployed, but I spend my time writing, buiding furniture, or doing DIY/home improvement
Passions: Reading, adding vibrant color to my environment, my animals, building bookshelves
Favorite book: Jane Eyre
Favorite Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder
If you could live as any character in any book...: Anne of Green Gables!
Best entertainment read: I can't choose.
Favorite genre: teen mystery
What draws you to a book?: I like a premise that involves supernatural ability, mystery, intrigue, etc., often in the teen set
Favorite series: Heartland by Lauren Brooke, Creepover by PJ Night, Immortals and Riley Bloom by Alyson Noel, Suddenly Supernatural by Kimmel, Anastasia books by Lois Lowry, Pitt mysteries by Anne Perry, Fingerprints by Metz
Favorite movie adaptation of a book: The Horse Whisperer--but do NOT watch it if you're depressed. Seriously.
How many books do you read per month: around 3
Library or bookstore: Barnes and Noble and Books-a-Million, but no library!
Hardcover or paperback: paperback!