Mid-Continent Public Library discussion

We would like for you to introduce yourself by giving us your name, which branch you work at and maybe what you like to read.

My name is Amy Fisher and I am the Reference Resources Manager. I work at HQ. The kinds of books I like to read are Romance, Mysteries, Adrenaline (mostly spy or political thrillers). I am also one of the moderators of this group.

My name is Mariah Hone, I'm Amy's assistant in Information and Reader Services at HQ. Conceptually, my favorite genres are science fiction and fantasy - especially in JF and YA, and I really like nonfiction as well! Lately, though, all I seem to read is manga!

My name is Angela Gillette, and I am the Branch Manager at the Kearney Branch. I will read almost any genre, but I am a chain reader when a book/series hooks me. I often read YA titles, inspirational, action/crime stories, some romance and women's fiction.

My name is Mary Dale and I retired last year, but returned as a substitute clerk. I have moderated our afternoon book club for 10 years. We read everything in the book club and I am always looking for good books. I, myself, enjoy mystery (but not cozy), romance, women fiction and adrenaline novels.

My name is Liz DiiBon and I work at Administrative Headquarters in the Adult Services office. I like to read mysteries and suspense thrillers. I also am trying to read as many books as I can that are in the booktalk collection so that I can help others when they ask me what is a good book to read.

My name is Diane Creed, and I am a substitute clerk at the Oak Grove Branch. I like suspense, urban fantasy, general fiction, you name it. I will give anything a try...

I'm Brian McCann, the assistant manager at Boardwalk. I generally support good writing wherever it can be found. As a result, I appreciate a lot of teen books because that's where the imaginative writing is these days.

I'm Emily Elder and I work at Red Bridge as a library assistaant. I mainly read Young Adult fiction and adult non-fiction.

I am Karen Wickwire and I am the Inter-Library Loan Manager at HQ. I read mysteries, some romance (usually don't like it if the romance is the primary focus), fantasy and YA (including graphic novels).

Kevin Zeller, Branch Manager at Red Bridge. I read christian fiction (Dekker is a favorite author); regular fiction, I read Lee Child and Douglas Preston. I occasionally read other fiction, but the summary has to really grab me if I'm going to read it, usually thrillers. Non-fiction, I read some christian, self-sufficiency type books and whatever topic I'm researching at the time. I also read YA, last RAFT I read the Hunger Games series and listened to the Young James Bond on audio while I was driving home in the snow.

I am Jennifer Baker, a Library Assistant at North Oak. I read a LOT of YA, but I also enjoy Fantasy, Mystery, Adrenaline,and...I think that is it. I am a little obssessed right now with Patrick Rothfuss, ok a lot obssessed.

I am Velma Reade, a Library Assistant at Oak Grove. I read a lot of mysteries and I like non-fiction, but I am always looking for something new. A co-worker recommended the Fever series by Karen Moning recently and I was completely obsessed until I'd finished it.

Claire Rust, Library Assistant, South Independence. I read mostly christian fiction, but I also read a lot of YA, some mainstream fantasy, and a little bit of romance. My all-time favorite books are The Lord of the Rings & The Scarlet Pimpernel.

I am Beth Miller, technical processor in ILL. I read fantasy, science fiction, mystery, some romance but it must be humourous, young adult because that genre has the best plots, really any fiction that takes my fancy. I am also a fan of Patrick Rothfuss. I just finished The Wise Man's Fear, it is an incredible fantasy novel. The book is nearly 1,000 pages long and I was disappointed it was so short.

I'm Susan Wray, Assistant Director and I'm at HQ. I read primarily for escapism but do occasionally read leadership/managment books for work if they get good reviews or hit on something I'm dealing with or working on in the job. I read a lot of mystery, romance, YA and biogrpahies.

Hi everyone I'm Joni Stevens and I am a Page at the Oak Grove branch. I love to read and talk about books that is why I love working at the library! My favorite genre is paranormal romance and urban fantasy. I also love historical romance and YA. I will read anything.
I love reading books in a series and I try to read everything an author writes. I really haven't read a bad book I have been very fortunate to have read the best authors books, I try to find the good in everything I read. I appreciate a good storyteller.

Hello! I'm Tracy Maddox, I'm a Library Assistant at the Liberty Branch. I read mainly YA along with historical romance.

Hello all! I'm Jennifer Van Meter, full time Storytime Librarian at South Independence. I love a little of every genre, it's all about finding books with writing and concepts that interest me. But I do lean heavily towards YA/JF books, as well as non-fiction. Anything mystery/fantasy/adventure often gains my attention as well.

My name is LeAnn and I am a page at Claycomo.

I'm Anna Huckeby, Dearborn Branch Manager. I read a lot of romance, a lot! My favorite subgenres of romance are historical and paranormal. I am starting to read more teen lit and have a passing fancy for nonfic on audio.

Hi, I'm Beth Atwater. I'm the Lee's Summit Branch Manager. About 50% of what I read are Romances (of all sub-genres). I also read a lot of YA titles and the occasional mystery.

Hi all I am Shari Ellison. I am the Brnach Manager at the Smithville Branch. My favorites are romances, especially the paranormal fiction, and Teen titles. On occassion I will read biograpies, especially those written about the medical field.

Hi all. My name is Tammy Parrott and I am the Parkville Branch Manager. I like to read SF and horror but I can also be seen consorting with other genres. The only genre I do not read is romance, I'm not sure why.

Hi, this is Ros Spring, Branch Manager at Antioch. I like to read almost anything good. I do find real Science Fiction and Fantasy a little dry and boring. I have always loved historical fiction from any period but especially the legends of Britain. I know that can be fantasy, but I like the romance. I don't often read Romance however. I have read a couple just to say I have. I started reading mysteries for the same reason and realized I like them. So my tastes are fairly eclectic. I do shy away from vampires and werewolves. I am a Jacob fan though.

Hi, I'm Christen Rhodes and I am the Boardwalk Branch Manager. I can be convinced to read just about anything and if I start something I will be compelled to finish it even if I don't like it. I am mainly drawn to YA and chick lit, but have recently been enjoying historical fiction. Over the last several years I have been trying to read one book by all of the MRA 330 and above authors. I've really been surprised by the ones I liked and didn't like.

Hi everyone, I am Chelsea Arnett Fiola and I am a high school English teacher by day, Substitute Clerk at the South Independence branch by night. Because I am a teacher I read a LOT of YA books, mostly because I love them, but I also like to stay up to date with what my students are/can be reading. Other than YA I read mostly literature, classic and modern, and I never turn down a good mystery.

My name is April Edwards. I work at Raytown as a Clerk. I like to read about health related topics, current events, self help books, Teen books, Mystery, Thriller, Science Fiction, and Romance.

Peyton here, from Lee's Summit (by way of Grain Valley and Lone Jack). I will read (or start reading) anything that catches my eye, whether it be adult, juvenile, or teen; fiction or non-fiction. My favorite authors are Agatha Christie, Carson McCullers, Amy Tan, and Mo Willems.

Hello there from Mary Beth Hollenbach, of Buckner Branch. I'm an eclectic reader, but the worst thing I can think of is being without a book at all. I'd even read the back of the cereal box if I had to.
I'm currently reading Perfume by Patrick Suskind. It's a very scary story about a psycopath, kind of a departure for me, but very well written.

My name is Debbie Atwood. I am a half-time (Story Time) employee at the Blue Ridge branch. I am an eclectic reader and have varied interests, but predominantly read Juvenile and Young Adult fiction. I have not read any anime' or manga, however, as it does not appeal to me.

This is Amy Fisher again. This is my other personal account with Goodreads. So I befriended myself with my other account. Maybe one of these days I will put them together. I use this account more than the work one.

Amy wrote: "We would like for you to introduce yourself by giving us your name, which branch you work at and maybe what you like to read."

Hey there. I'm Amanda Worthington and I'm a half-time library assistant at the North Independence branch. I love everything YA, which is probably a good thing since my job is in teen services. I love horror, fantasy, sci fi...."speculative" fiction, if you will. I love anything by Stephen King or Neil Gaiman. I'm also really into quantum physics and Mayan culture. I'm going to be on YALSA's Best Books For Young Adults selection committee next year, so I'm sure I'll be posting A LOT on here.

Amanda, I too love Neil Gaiman. The Graveyard Book was a lot of fun to read.

I'm Jessica and I work at the Colbern Road Branch. I love YA books and anything paranormal. I also like a good historical fiction novel and classic literature.

Hi everyone! This is Pat Bogue, Branch Manager of the Claycomo Branch. My reading is primarily been focused on the most requested author list. I like historical, romance, mystery, adrenaline fiction. Sometimes a non-fiction book will capture my attention but it must read like a story!

Hello! My name is Meghan Fisher and I'm a substitute clerk at the Blue Springs North branch. The list of genres that I like would be a very long one as there is very little I don't read. So far, YA, historical fiction, mysteries, classics, and world history remain my favorites.

Hello, I am Joe, the Assistant Manager at the Oak Grove Branch. I enjoy the science fiction and fantasy genres the most, but also read historical fiction, adventure, and military fiction as well as factual science material. I strongly agree with Beth and Jennifer in recommending The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss (a Goodread's nominee for Best book of the year). Happy to be here.

I am Sarah Gamble, the Assistant Libratian at the Blue Springs North Branch. I have the facilitated the adult book discussion group at the branch for over 15 years and have facilitated a tween reading group at the branch and at local schools for three years.

I am Janice Schultz, branch manager of the Midwest Genealogy Center. I like mysteries, suspense, Amish, and history. I really like series books but often end up finding a series after it's well underway. So then I have to catch up.

The Graveyard Book is amazing! I also love the Sandman series of graphic novels and American Gods. Everyone needs to read American Gods!

My name is Courtney Stolfus and I am a substitute clerk at Colbern Road. I enjoy reading pretty much any contemporary romance (especially humorous & suspense), and lots of YA. Admittedly, I totally jumped on the "contemporary" vampire bandwagon and am currently getting into mermaid books. I tend to find an author I like then read everything by them before moving on.

I'm Amee. I'm a page at Grain Valley. I try to read a little of everything but read mostly young adult and have been reading more fantasy this year.

I'm Paula Blough, Assistant Branch Manager at the Liberty Branch. I am fond of historical fiction, memoirs, good self-help books, and of course JE's. I especially like to read the first book of any new author. I feel like it stretches me a bit as a reader and often leads me to genres and additional authors that I would never have selected for myself. I have a silly little ritual that I will share with my Goodreads friends. When I finish a good book, I hold it to my chest, give it a firm hug and then return it. Books need love, too!

Hi! I'm Heather and I work in Catalog at HQ. My main interests are historical fiction (Carolly Erickson is one of my favorite authors), history books, and crafting books (I'm an avid crocheter and seamstress!). I also read some YA books and I like to read nonfiction books on ghosts and the paranormal.

Paula wrote: "I'm Paula Blough, Assistant Branch Manager at the Liberty Branch. I am fond of historical fiction, memoirs, good self-help books, and of course JE's. I especially like to read the first book of any..."

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Hello, my name is Cheryl Pemberton and I work full time at the Riverside Branch. I do adult programming and have two book clubs. I read many genres,and am looking for good titles for my book clubs.

We just read Caleb's Crossingfor book club and I liked it. The discussion is tomorrow, so I will know more. Had to get lp books, as there was a waiting list on regular copies.

I'm Erin, the teen librarian at PV. I claim to love a variety of genres, but pretty much end up reading nothing but YF with the occasional JF or YG thrown in by accident.

My name is Vicky Baker and I am the North Regional Manager. My office is at HQ. I like to read women's fiction but I like mystery, paranormal (but not vampires, no sparkling vampires for me)and follow several mystery series like Evanovich. I do like an occasional suspense book.