Andrea's Reading Profile

Between working full-time and taking three classes this semester, I don’t have a lot of time to read, so I usually stick to reading what I like.

My top genres are:

• Horror
• Thrillers
• Young Adult
• Nonfiction (especially paranormal, rock and roll history, memoirs, and trivia)
• Graphic Novels
• Humor
• Classics

I just recently finished Gone Girl and I really enjoyed the twists and turns. I originally tried to read the book when it first came out, but put it down after the first hundred pages. I made myself continue it this time and I am glad I did. I definitely did not see where it was going!

I like Kurt Vonnegut and Stephen King. I can be intimidated by large books. The last large book I read was probably 11/22/63 by Stephen King. I enjoy short stories because I can read them in smaller chunks.

A book has to hold my attention and make me want to know what’s going to happen. It is hard for me to continue reading a book once it hits a lull in the story. I like to be surprised.

I read some sci-fi, but I don’t like when it gets really technical. I am all about the story; I don’t need to know how the spaceship flies.

I don’t always read what’s popular, but I read book reviews and look at best sellers’ lists to determine if there is anything I should be aware of. This is one reason my list of books keeps growing.

There are a few genres that I avoid. I am not a fan of romance. I’m okay with books that have a love story included (I really enjoyed Eleanor & Park), but I want my love stories to have more than just romance. The story has to be good.

Amish and Christian fiction are really popular at my library, but I don’t really get it. I’ve always been a bit warped, so nice, happy books usually don’t do much for me. I will admit, I haven’t given it a chance.

I am not a fan of vampires. I prefer zombies.