In So Many Words

It’s been a good month for reading. I am starting to get into ebooks a bit more, although it’s still disconcerting at times not to have the feel a real book gives you.

I have posted a few more reviews at 5 Minutes for Books since last month’s post. My favorite was a short novel by teaching pastor Stephen Arterburn called The Encounter – very powerful story. I also really enjoyed Susan May Warren’s new novel The Shadow of Your Smile and got in some useful nonfiction reading with 7 Money Rules for Life by Mary Hunt.

My most recent read was Gun Games by Faye Kellerman. Loved it, although I know it won’t be to everyone’s taste! While I’m still writing up that review, here are my thoughts of some of the other books I’ve read over the last month:

The Litigators by John Grisham – Not as gripping or fast-paced as some other Grisham books, but had some enjoyable moments. I’m not sure what it was specifically, but I just didn’t find that the characters or their problems pulled me in as much as I usually find with his stories. Still highly recommended compared to much of what is out there, just not my favorite of his. 3 out of 5 stars.

Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata (2005 Newbery Medal Winner) – The writing seemed flat to me, and the outcome of the book seemed a foregone conclusion. Perhaps it might have been a better short story – the only part I really liked what the description of the word “kira-kira” in the beginning of the book. 1 out of 5 stars.

The Baker’s Wife by Erin Healy – Tough book to review, as my opinion on it kept changing. There’s something about Healy’s writing that kept me coming back even when I wasn’t sure I would pick the book up again. I found the characters of Audrey and Diane to be mesmerizing, while the rest seemed woefully underdeveloped by comparison. I thought there would be much more of a sense of urgency throughout the book as well, but I only really sensed it toward the end. 3 out of 5 stars.

Beauty and the Werewolf (Tales of the Five Hundred Kingdoms, Book 6) by Mercedes Lackey – I think this was my favorite of this whole series so far. I read it in less than a day and enjoyed it thoroughly! Although it is essentially the tale of Beauty and the Beast, it opens with hints of Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood and alludes to a number of other traditional tales as well. Isabella was the most intelligent and likable heroine in the 500 Kingdoms. I would definitely recommend this book. Reading the first book in the series might be a good idea, although not mandatory, as it would give you some background on how things work with Godmothers, the Tradition and such. 5 out of 5 stars.

Long Drive Home by Will Allison – This short but powerful novel is gripping in its intensity. The main character is a work-at-home dad who learns firsthand how seemingly insignificant choices can change your life, and that of your family, forever. 4 out of 5 stars.

Chasing Mona Lisa by Tricia Goyer & Mike Yorkey – Personally, I started reading the book without realizing that it was part of a series, and I don’t feel like I missed a thing. I was instantly drawn into the action and found the characters to be well-drawn and intriguing. I always enjoy reading Tricia’s books (and not just because we share a first name!), but I think the co-writing effort with Mike Yorkey added another dimension to the story, and it was great. I am definitely planning to go back and read the first book now. 4 out of 5 stars.

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How about you – what was your favorite read this month?

Since my last WOYN post, I have finished 11 books, bringing my total for the year to 109.

It’s been a good month for reading. This month I read a couple more books on my itouch, and I am definitely getting more comfortable with that format. It’s not as hard to focus on the text as it was in the beginning, which is nice.

For this month, I am planning to read a few more of the Newbery Winners as well as to get through a number of the non-fiction books I agreed to review. I also have a bunch of books requested through the library, so there are some fun ones coming in the near future, I hope!

WHAT I’VE READ THIS MONTH

(click on the title for my review)

Fiction

A Lasting Impression by Tamera Alexander – Enjoyable inspirational/ historical read – this was part of a blog tour.

Escape by Barbara Delinsky – A moderately engaging novel about a woman who loves her husband but isn’t sure what she wants out of her life.

Changes by Mercedes Lackey – A solid but predictable ending to the Collegium Chronicles trilogy, albeit with a number of unanswered questions still hanging about.

The Sleeping Beauty by Mercedes Lackey – Another fun installment in her Five Hundred Kingdoms fairy tale series.

Harvest Moon by Mercedes Lackey, Michelle Sagara, and Cameron Haley – A collection of three novellas. I did not finish this book, but am counting it since I read at least half of it.

Remembering You by Tricia Goyer – An inspirational story that is also a timely reminder about honoring those who fight for freedom, as well as about the importance of love and family in our lives. This was part of a blog tour, which includes a giveaway of her book as well as 2 Kindle Fires – one for you and one for a friend! You can enter here through 11/29.

An Engagement in Seattle by Debbie Macomber – Standard romance novel fare – two stories about someone searching for a spouse quickly and finding true love in the process. Totally formulaic and unrealistic, but fits the bill when you just have to have something to read!

Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village by Laura Amy Schlitz (2008 Newbery Winner) – An utterly enchanting collection of 19 short plays that explore the world of a medieval village through the eyes of the various children who live there. I loved this so much, I checked out the CD version to hear it performed aloud and am excited to see how it translates to this medium.

Non-Fiction

How Do I Teach This Kid to Read: Teaching Literacy Skills to Young Children with Autism, from Phonics to Fluency by Kimberly A. Henry – A very nice selection of activities for teaching phonics, fluency, and early reading comprehension, plus it includes a CD of printable resources.

Asperger’s From the Inside Out: A Supportive and Practical Guide for Anyone with Asperger’s Syndrome by Michael John Carley – review coming soon

Surprised by Oxford: A Memoir by Carolyn Weber – review coming soon

WHAT’S ON THE NIGHTSTAND

Fiction

The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron (2007 Newbery Winner) – about halfway through, withholding judgment until I finish
Criss Cross by Lynne Rae Perkins (2006 Newbery Winner)
Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata (2005 Newbery Winner)
Messenger by Lois Lowry
Vicious Cycle by Terry Blackstock
Worth Dying For by Lee Child
House of Secrets by Tracie Peterson

Non-Fiction

Exploring Feelings: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anxiety by Tony Attwood
More Behavior Solutions In and Beyond the Inclusive Classroom by Beth Aune
No Longer A SECRET: Successful Strategies for Children with Sensory or Motor Challenges by Doreit Bialer and Lucy Jane Miller
The New Social Story Book by Carol Gray – reading with Michael
Special Diets for Special Kids, Volumes 1 and 2 Combined by Lisa Lewis
Asperger Awareness: A Key To Success For IT And Technical Managers by Stephen Plowright
Autism and Reading Comprehension: Ready-to-use Lessons for Teachers by Joseph Porter

What was your favorite read this month?

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Since my last WOYN post, I have finished 17 books, bringing my total for the year to 98. Wow – I didn’t realize there were so many until I counted them up for this!

I guess you can tell what I’ve been doing with all of my free time. Part of the additional reading can be attributed to the fact that I have increased my hours at work. Counter-intuitive, I know, but the change means that I am now taking a lunch break, otherwise known as reading time with no husband or child trying to get my attention!

I didn’t pull pictures for all of them since there are more than usual, but I tried to group them a bit so people can find what they are most interested in. Hopefully there’s something for everyone in this list!

WHAT I’VE READ THIS MONTH
(click on the title for my review)

Contemporary Fiction
Joy for Beginners by Erica Bauermeister
Eating Heaven by Jennie Shortridge
Ten Beach Road by Wendy Wax
The Accidental Bestseller by Wendy Wax

Fantasy
The Snow Queen by Mercedes Lackey

Inspirational Fiction
Beside Still Waters by Tricia Goyer
Along Wooded Paths by Tricia Goyer
Learning by Karen Kingsbury
The Judgment by Beverly Lewis
Baby, It’s Cold Outside by Susan May Warren

Mystery
Spider Web by Earlene Fowler
New York to Dallas by J.D. Robb

Newbery Winners
Moon Over Manifest by Claire Vanderpool
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

Non-Fiction
Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

Young Adult
Turning Point by Melissa Luznicky Garrett

WHAT I’M PLANNING TO READ NEXT

Fiction

A Lasting Impression by Tamera Alexander
Remembering You by Tricia Goyer
Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village by Laura Amy Schlitz (2008 Newbery Winner)
The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron (2007 Newbery Winner)

Non-Fiction

Asperger’s From the Inside Out: A Supportive and Practical Guide for Anyone with Asperger’s Syndrome by Michael John Carley
The New Social Story Book by Carol Gray
How Do I Teach This Kid to Read?: Teaching Literacy Skills to Young Children with Autism, from Phonics to Reading Comprehension by Kimberly A. Henry
Autism and Reading Comprehension: Ready-to-use Lessons for Teachers by Joseph Porter

So, what’s on your nightstand?

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Since my last WOYN post, I have finished 10 more books, bringing my total for the year to 81.

WHAT I’VE READ THIS MONTH – (click on the title for my review)

Lady in Waiting by Susan Meissner

The Book on Writing: The Ultimate Guide to Writing Well by Paula LaRocque

The Little Women Letters by Gabrielle Donnelly

The Wedding Promise by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer

Sensational Journeys: 48 Personal Stories of Sensory Processing Disorder by Hartley Steiner

Healer by Carol Cassella

Move About Activity Cards: Quick and Easy Sensory Activities to Help Children Refocus, Calm Down or Regain Energy by David Jereb, OTR/L & Kathy Jereb, COTA/L

Stress-Free Believers: Turn Worry into Faith, Turmoil into Peace by Harold Metzel

Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry

Surrendered Sleep: A Biblical Perspective by Charles W. Page, MD

WHAT’S ON THE NIGHTSTAND

Fiction

Read but haven’t written my review yet:
Joy for Beginners by Erica Bauermeister
Spider Web by Earlene Fowler
Turning Point by Melissa Luznicky Garrett
The Snow Queen by Mercedes Lackey
Ten Beach Road by Wendy Wax

To Read:
A Lasting Impression by Tamera Alexander
Beside Still Waters by Tricia Goyer
Along Wooded Paths by Tricia Goyer
The Judgment by Beverly Lewis
The Mercy by Beverly Lewis
Baby, It’s Cold Outside by Susan May Warren
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman (2009 Newbery Winner)
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead (2010 Newbery Winner)
Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool (2011 Newbery Winner)

Non-Fiction

Boundaries by Henry Cloud
The New Social Story Book by Carol Gray

So, what book are you in the middle of right now?

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Since my last WOYN post, I have finished 11 more books, bringing my total for the year to 71.

A couple of interesting things have happened this month on the reading front. Although I had been using Shelfari to keep track of my books, I decided to give Goodreads a try and am completely hooked. It’s the Facebook for readers, and I love it!!

Another thing that happened was my running across an intriguing young adult book by chance and being captivated enough to give it a read. It was an amazing book, and so I have decided to see what else I am missing and read through the Newbery Medal award winners. I checked out the 2010 and 2011 books today.

WHAT I’VE READ THIS MONTH – (click on the title for my review)

#61. The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister

#62. Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts

#63. Nobody Ever Told Me (or My Mother) That! by Diane Bahr

#64. Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks

#65. Unnatural Issue by Mercedes Lackey

#66. Attachments by Rainbow Rowell

#67. Friendship Bread by Darien Gee

#68. The Giver by Lois Lowry

#69. The Help by Kathryn Stockett

#70. The Fine Art of Insincerity by Angela Elwell Hunt

#71. Leaving by Karen Kingsbury

WHAT’S ON THE NIGHTSTAND

Fiction

The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown
Separate Beds by Elizabeth Buchan
Healer by Carol Wiley Cassela
The Little Women Letters by Gabrielle Donnelly
Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry
Lady in Waiting by Susan Meissner
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead (2010 Newbery Winner)
Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool (2011 Newbery Winner)
Magnolia Wednesdays by Wendy Wax

Non-Fiction

Exploring Feelings: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Manage Anxiety by Tony Attwood – just started going through the workbook section with Michael
The New Social Story Book by Carol Gray – reading through with Michael, we’re somewhere around chapter 3 and learning a lot
MoveAbout Activity Cards by David & Kathy Jereb – have tried out quite a few and need to go through all of them to see what might be doable at school
The Book on Writing by Paula LaRocque – read and loved it, but haven’t written review yet
Stress-Free Believers by Harold Metzel – one chapter in, not totally on the same page with his theology but interested to read more
Sensational Journeys by Hartley Steiner – am about halfway through and enjoying it so far

So, what book are you most glad you read this month?

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The amazing experience I had reading The Giver prompted me to wonder what else I have missed in the area of young adult books. Since this particular book had won a Newbery Medal, I thought it might be interesting to read as many of the winning books as I can.

I found a list of the Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present on the Association for Library Service to Children website. I think I’m going to work my way backward, starting with the 2011 winner, Moon Over Manifest.

What do you think of my idea? Has anyone read the 2011 book? Are there any past winners you especially recommend?

Since my last WOYN post, I have finished 9 more books, bringing my total for the year to 60.

WHAT I’VE READ THIS MONTH – (click on the title for my full review)

#52. Chalk Line: A Ben Gallagher Mystery by Paula LaRocque ~ This is an ARC of her first novel, which is coming out on September 1st. I’m already looking forward to her next one.

#53. Where Angels Go by Debbie Macomber ~ A Christmas novel from a few years ago that I just read on my iTouch Kindle app, thanks to my good friend L., who lets me borrow her books after she’s done with them.

#54. Time and Again by Nora Roberts ~ Romance novel with a time travel twist.

#55. The Goodbye Quilt by Susan Wiggs ~ A heartwarming story that makes you think about yourself, as a wife and mother, and as a person. without being preachy or pedantic.

#56. One of Our Thursdays Is Missing by Jasper Fforde ~ The sixth in the tongue-in-cheek series about Thursday Next, ace literary detective, and her adventures in the BookWorld.

#57. On Christmas Eve by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer ~ Maybe if I keep reading Christmas stories, the 90 degree heat will go away! I liked this book a lot, as I have the first 10 in the series up ’til now.

#58. The Child with Autism Learns about Faith by Kathy Labosh ~ An ideal resource to share with your children’s director or pastor, with its warm and inviting style and tons of useful information.

#59. Unlocking the Mysteries of Sensory Dysfunction by Elizabeth Anderson & Pauline Emmons ~ A good book for parents who are new to the idea of sensory dysfunction and trying to get an idea of what may be happening with their child and what they should do about it.

#60. Insights into Sensory Issues for Professionals by Kathleen Morris ~ With over 30 articles pulled from the S.I. Focus magazine, this book provides a window into some of the current research and clinical insights surrounding sensory processing disorder.

WHAT’S ON THE NIGHTSTAND TO BE READ

After going through my TBR list and putting a bunch of stuff on hold at the library, I now have quite the stack of novels sitting next to my bed.

The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister
The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown
Separate Beds by Elizabeth Buchan
Healer by Carol Wiley Cassela
The Little Women Letters by Gabrielle Donnelly
Friendship Bread by Darien Gee
How to Knit a Heart Back Home by Rachel Herron
How to Knit a Love Song by Rachel Herron
Lady in Waiting by Susan Meissner
Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts
Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
Everybody Loves Somebody by Joanna Scott
Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
Magnolia Wednesdays by Wendy Wax

I have also been letting the non-fiction pile up and am determined to make a dent on them in the next few weeks. They are mixed between personal purchases and review copies that I have received.

The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome by Tony Attwood
Exploring Feelings: CBT to Manage Anxiety by Tony Attwood
Nobody Ever Told Me (or My Mother) That! by Diane Bahr
The New Social Story Book by Carol Gray
Lost at School by Ross W. Greene
How Do I Teach This Kid to Read? by Kimberly A. Henry
MoveAbout Activity Cards by David & Kathy Jereb
You’re Going to Love This Kid! by Paula Kluth
The Book on Writing: The Ultimate Guide to Writing Well by Paula LaRocque
Special Diets for Special Kids by Lisa Lewis
From Anxiety to Meltdown by Deborah Lipsky
The Hidden Curriculum by Brenda Smith Myles
Autism & Reading Comprehension by Joseph Porter
Sensational Journeys by Hartley Steiner
Straight Talk About Psychiatric Medications for Kids by Timothy E. Wilens
Pretending to Be Normal by Liane Holliday Willey

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So, what’s your favorite book from the last month?

Since my last WOYN post, I have finished 6 more books, bringing my total for the year to 51.

WHAT I’VE READ THIS MONTH
2011 Reads – Books 46-50 (review post)
Big Daddy’s Tales From the Lighter Side of Raising a Kid With Autism by F. Lewis Stark (read full review here)
Times Tables the Fun Way: A Picture Method of Learning the Multiplication Facts by Judy Liautaud and Dave Rodriguez
The Ultimate Guide to Sensory Processing in Children by Roya Ostovar, Ph.D. (read full review here)
Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb
Minding Frankie by Maeve Binchy

I’ve decided going forward to start posting my reviews separately instead of 5 at a time. While a lot of them will probably be fairly short, there are some books I want to say more about and it would help me to categorize them more clearly as well. I have also started keeping a master list for the year.

#51: Sarah’s Choice (Brides of Lehigh Canal, Book 3) by Wanda E. Brunstetter ~ review here

ODE TO A DNF
The Union Quilters: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel by Jennifer Chiaverini
As much as I love the Elm Creek Quilts series, I just couldn’t get into this one. I much prefer the contemporary stories to the historical ones. I thought she did a good job of introducing the characters and setting up the story, but unfortunately it lagged a bit for me after that. If you haven’t read any of the other novels, however, I would recommend the first several in the series very highly!

WHAT’S ON THE NIGHTSTAND TO BE READ
The Book on Writing: The Ultimate Guide to Writing Well by Paula LaRocque
Chalk Line: A Ben Gallagher Mystery, also by Paula LaRocque ~ This is an ARC of her first novel, which is coming out on September 1st.

I don’t currently have any library books hanging around, which is very unusual for me. I do have a number of autism-related non-fiction books to review, so hopefully I can get caught up on those over the next month.

I have to admit, I have had a hard time focusing on novels lately and have been watching more TV shows – primarily because I can view an entire season at a time on Netflix without any commercials. I think I need to take time to check my TBR list against what’s available at the library to jumpstart my fiction reading again.

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As spring comes to a close, so does the Spring Reading Thing from Callapidder Days. Katrina has posed several questions as suggestions for a wrap-up post, and I decided it would be fun to just answer all of them! So here goes…

*Did you finish reading all the books on your spring reading list? If not, why not?
I read 14 of the 20 fiction books on my list, and 3 of the 5 nonfiction books. The other fiction books just didn’t grab my attention for one reason or another, and the 2 remaining nonfiction are still sitting on my shelf waiting their turn!

*Did you stick to your original goals or did you change your list as you went along?
I was pretty good about sticking to my planned fiction list, only adding in 3 additional novels. I did read 5 other nonfiction books, most of which were review copies that I had been sent. So I am pretty happy with myself overall.

Ironically, even though the list of what I actually read differs from my original plan, I did end up reading 25 books, which is the original number of books I had listed.

*What was your favorite book that you read this spring? Least favorite? Why?
Although there were several books that gave me a lot of enjoyment or food for thought, my favorite by far was The Uncharted Path: My Journey with Late-Diagnosed Autism by Rachel B. Cohen-Rottenberg. This book is a compelling memoir of an amazing woman who was diagnosed with Asperger’s at the age of 50 and shares her story before and since that time.

My least favorite would be The Treasured One by David & Leigh Eddings. I have just started reading some science fiction and fantasy again this year, but wasn’t as fond of this writing duo as I was when I was younger. I did finish the book, but do not plan to read the rest of the series.

*Did you discover a new author or genre this spring? Did you love them? Not love them?
One thing that was new for me this spring was reading books by authors I was already familiar with through their blogs. In addition to reading the memoir by Rachel Cohen-Rottenberg, who blogs at Journeys with Autism, I also read a novel by D.S. Walker from dswalkerauthor and a essay collection by Big Daddy from Big Daddy Autism. It was fascinating to enter a book already having a connection with the author, and I found that added a lot to the experience.

*Did you learn something new because of Spring Reading Thing 2011 – something about reading, about yourself, or about a topic you read about?
I learned that I’m not the only one who is not a big fan of Rose Wilder Lane. I used to feel a bit guilty about not loving her as much as I did her mother or the other members of her family, but it helps to know that I’m not alone in my opinions.

*What was your favorite thing about the challenge?
Actually getting to some of the books that I had put on my TBR list and not taken the time to track down at the library or elsewhere.

For those of you who are interested in the final results, here are my updated book lists:

MY ORIGINAL LIST

Fiction

READ
Minding Frankie by Maeve Binchy
The Damascus Way (Acts of Faith Book 3) by Davis Bunn & Janette Oke
Lydia’s Charm by Wanda E. Brunstetter
Room by Emma Donoghue
The Treasured One (Dreamers Book 2) by David & Leigh Eddings
The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards
Deep Down True by Juliette Fay
The Fire Rose (The Elemental Masters Fairy Tales) by Mercedes Lackey
Phoenix and Ashes (Elemental Masters, Book 3) by Mercedes Lackey
Changelings (Twins of Petaybee Book 1) by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
A Scattered Life by Karen McQuestion
Just Jane (Ladies of History Series #2) by Nancy Moser
Washington’s Lady (Ladies of History Series #3) by Nancy Moser
Delightfully Different by DS Walker

DID NOT FINISH/REMOVED FROM LIST
The Promises She Keeps by Erin Healy
Star of the Morning (Nine Kingdoms Book 1) by Lynn Kurland
The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner
Amy Inspired by Bethany Pierce
Crystal Gorge (Dreamers Book 3) by David & Leigh Eddings
The Younger Gods (Dreamers Book 4) by David & Leigh Eddings

Non-Fiction

READ
The Uncharted Path by Rachel B. Cohen-Rottenberg
Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships by Temple Grandin and Sean Barron
The Wilder Life by Wendy McClure

STILL ON TO BE READ LIST
Lost at School by Ross Greene
Pretending to Be Normal by Diane Holliday Willey

ALSO READ

Fiction

Daughters-In-Law by Joanna Trollope
Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb
Sarah’s Choice by Wanda E. Brunstetter

Non-Fiction

The Child with Autism at Home & in the Community by Kathy Labosh and LaNita Miller
Starting Sensory Therapy by Bonnie Arnwine
Big Daddy’s Tales From the Lighter Side of Raising a Kid With Autism by F. Lewis Stark
Times Tables the Fun Way! by Judy Liautaud and Dave Rodriguez
The Ultimate Guide to Sensory Processing Disorder by Roya Ostovar, Ph.D.

All things being equal (money, space, etc), would you rather own copies of the books you read? Or borrow them?

If you had asked me this prior to 10 years ago, I would have said own, no question about it. I treasured my books and loved to just have them around me, all organized and available whenever I wanted to revisit them.

These days, I own a lot fewer books, having pared down my collection significantly. Just about everything I read comes from the library or is a review copy from a publisher, and I only buy books that I would definitely want to re-read (in the case of fiction) or feel would be a useful reference (in the case of non-fiction).

Of course, whose to say my answer wouldn’t be different if I actually lived in a big house with a room to use just as a library!

How about you?

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