The Fireside Chats

  • Reading young have an effect on you?

    Do you think you are more likely to become a reader if you are encouraged to read when you are young? Like a lot of people, I had to read for school. Luckily, the teachers I had let us pick what books we got to do our book reports on. Other than that, reading was…

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  • Following another list…

    Is there any reading lists that you follow, regardless if it’s a famous person or a friend/family member? If so, how many lists do you follow? Do you actually read anything off those lists or do you just follow the list out of curiosity? I don’t follow anyone’s reading list. I have taken suggestions from…

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  • “The Ghost of Old Coal House” by Amy Cross

    I finished reading this on my Kindle and wanted to share. It’s kind of a quick read but also a little spooky (perfect for this time of year, if you know what I mean). The book does have some flash backs but it doesn’t make the book hard to follow or keep up with. I…

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  • “Dead Lake” by Darcy Coates

    I’ve recently finished reading another one. Reading the synopsis, this book sounded a little spooky so I dived right in. The main story was pretty suspenseful through out, even from the very beginning, and it kept me turning the pages. This book would be perfect for someone looking for a good read for Halloween. This…

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  • Audio books

    Should audio books count towards your reading list? Why or why not? How often do you listen to an audio book? Do you prefer audio books as opposed to reading an actual hard copy or an e-book? If so, why? I don’t really listen to any audio books. My commute to work is really short……so…

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  • Snooped

    Have you ever snooped to see what books other people have on their shelves? Have you ever browsed through someone else’s tablet or e-reader to see what books someone else has? Why or why not? Do you think this is rude? I don’t recall actually snooping though other people’s books (not that I can remember…

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  • Similar interest….?

    What do you do when you meet someone out in public who is reading a favorite book/series of yours? Do you strike up a conversation with them or do you leave them alone to read? What if you meet someone out in public that you suspect is a fan of your favorite book/series (for example,…

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  • Younger self….

    If you could recommend a book to your younger self, which book would you recommend and why? I would have started reading the Harry Potter series from the very beginning.. I didn’t get into the series until after the first five novels were already released because I originally thought they’d be too childish for me…

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  • Introverts and reading

    Do people who tend to be more introverted….do they tend to read more than people who are extroverted? Why or why not? I’ve always been on the introverted side of the spectrum….kind of reserved. I was painfully shy as a kid. It was to the point that people would ask my parents if I ever…

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  • Reading pet peeves

    What are some pet peeves that you have when it comes to reading? If so, what are they? Would you be willing to share them? I don’t like the fact that someone will interrupt me while I’m reading, especially if I get to a good part of the book. But then again, if I don’t…

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