Vivian’s Comments (group member since Jun 02, 2018)

Vivian’s comments from the Laurel County Public Library group.

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: If you could change the fate of one character, who would it be? (No spoilers)"

Like all the characters in Imagine Me Gone by Adam Haslett. Everyone was just dealing with so much internally.

Laurel County wrote: "This or That: Road trip audiobooks or reading in a cabin?"

Definitely reading in a cabin.

Laurel County wrote: "Top Ten: Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the Second Half of 2025"

Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi
The Idea of an Entire Life: Poems by Billy-Ray Belcourt

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What's on your July TBR?"

I'd like to finish Just Above My Head by James Baldwin and A Fig For All the Devils by C.S. Fritz

If I manage that, I want to read We Will Be Jaguars by Nemonte Nenquimo and Giant Days Vol. 9 by John Allison.

Laurel County wrote: "Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great weekend. What do you currently have checked out from the library?"

I really want to use my local library but they truly don't have anything I want to read (online or physical) :(

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: Do you ever pause a book just because you don’t want it to end?"

Not that I know of. I may read it a little slower to enjoy it for longer but not completely put it down.

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What’s your “reading drink” this summer—iced tea, lemonade, cold brew, etc.?"

Water or iced coffee.

Laurel County wrote: "Happy Wednesday! What have you recently finished reading? What are you currently reading? What do you plan on reading next?"

Finished: The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones

Currently:
A Passage North by Anuk Arudpragasam
These Letters End in Tears by Musih Tedji Xaviere

Next: I may try to break up my reading with a graphic novel. Maybe continue with Giant Days.

Laurel County wrote: "Happy Friday & 1st day of summer! Hope you had a great week! What does everyone plan on reading this weekend?"

I'm pretty sure I'll finish The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones. I'm not sure what else I'll get to.

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What book cover screams "summer" to you?"

You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi

I don't typically eat and read, so iced coffee it is.

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: How many books did you read in May? What were your favorite and least favorite reads of the month?"

I finished one book in May and it was Native Son by Richard Wright. It was very middle of the road for me. I do want to watch the movie though!

I'm about 40% through The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by SGJ.
Other than that, I don't have an update.

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What's on your June TBR?"

I'd like to finish up The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones

If I get to another, it'll probably be A Passage North by Anuk Arudpragasam
or
Moth Smoke by Mohsin Hamid

Laurel County wrote: "This or That: Chapter titles or just numbered chapters?"

I like chapter numbers better. The only time I'll accept chapter titles is if it's like changing POVs, diary entries, etc. I don't even know if that counts as chapter titles.

Finished: Native Son by Richard Wright

Currently reading: The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones

Next: I’m not sure. I really want to continue in my “read around the world” list.

Laurel County wrote: "Happy Friday! Hope you had a great week! What does everyone plan on reading this weekend?"

I'm not sure if I'll read at all, but if I do, it'll be in Native Son by Richard Wright.

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What book do you keep on your shelf for the nostalgia alone?"

I don't think I have any like that anymore. I wish I did.

Laurel County wrote: "QOTD: What’s your favorite time of day to read, and why?"

It used to be in the morning, but now it's probably afternoon-evening.

Laurel County wrote: "This or That: Romance subplot or no romance at all?"

I'll go with no romance, but I don't mind it too much if it doesn't make me cringe.