Reading Profile

I’ve always loved to read and was encouraged to read anything and everything by my parents from a young age. I enjoy all types of genres, especially classic literature, historical fiction, nonfiction, fantasy, and adventure. My least favorite genre is science fiction, and I’m not totally sure why, but I have always had an incredibly difficult time with the genre. I am challenging myself to read a sci fi for this class, so we’ll see how that goes! The past couple of years, I’ve expanded what I typically read by branching out into graphic novels and romance. I’ve found that when I’m stressed, having a guaranteed happy ending in a romance novel is incredibly comforting. Given current events, I’ve found myself reading more romance than I ever have.

Starting last year and continuing to this year, I am challenging myself to read more books by diverse authors. Since I’ve mainly been reading romance, I’ve found that doing this adds more depth to what I’m reading in the genre I’m currently drawn to. I’ve always seen reading as a way to expand your knowledge of people and the world around you no matter the genre, and it has been wonderful to continue to learn about other people and cultures in a genre that is stereotypically seen as not very deep. I love the idea brought forth in The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction that Readers’ Advisory is to “find titles that they will enjoy, that will enrich their lives, ...and help them navigate the fascinating and fulfilling world of stories.” (Wyatt & Sarricks, 2019). While I enjoy doing this with my own reading, I am glad this class will help give me the tools to do this with patrons.

I am currently reading several books. My chosen audiobook series right now is A Series of Unfortunate Events voiced by Tim Curry. It’s absolutely amazing! I never read the series as a child, but my family and I just finished the Netflix series, so I wanted to read. I am starting Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Thorns and Roses with a couple of my coworkers. I love creating impromptu book clubs with friends! Lastly, I’m reading How to Read a Dress: A Guide to Changing Fashion from the 16th to 20th Century by Lydia Edwards. I found this when selecting books for the display tables at the library I work, and fashion history is a niche topic I find fascinating.

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Favorite Series
 The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
 Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan
 League of Extraordinary Women by Evie Dunmore
 Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling

Favorite Books
 The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
 The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe
 Animal Farm by George Orwell
 Walk Two Moons By Sharon Creech
 The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke
 Heartstopper by Alice Oseman
 Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey Mcquiston
 The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn
 The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
 Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
 Life of Pi by Yann Martel
 The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

Reference 

Wyatt, N., & Saricks, J. G. (2019). The readers' advisory guide to genre fiction. ALA Editions.