Here are 100 things about me as a reader..........
- I haven’t always viewed myself as a reader.
- I love the character Lulu.
- My favorite place to read is my bedroom with my arm pillow.
- Once I start a good book, it’s hard for me to put it down.
- I LOVE funny books.
- I get lots of my books from the library.
- I enjoy going to Barnes and Noble and going straight to the children’s section.
- My daughters and I like to read the same books.
- My favorite book changes often.
- I’ve cried in public places while reading.
- I zone everyone out when I’m reading.
- When I was a kid, I had a hard time finding books to read that were interesting to me.
- When I was a kid, we didn’t get to chose the books we read in school.
- I am not afraid of a thick book.
- There are times when I start to read a book and decide that it’s not for me.
- I used to feel guilty if I abandoned a book, but now I have decided that it’s ok.
- The best surprise is when I preorder a book and I forget. Then, one day it arrives! It's like getting a present from myself.
- My favorite place in the library is the new book section.
- I finally bought a bag to carry all of the books I check out and love when it’s full.
- I love to read about real characters, who I can relate to.
- I am open to trying any genre once.
- I enjoy getting book recommendations.
- I like helping people find books to read.
- The first book I remember reading is Pat the Bunny.
- I think books are the best gift to give.
- Rereading a book is the best. You always find something new.
- If I cry during a book, it automatically goes on my favorite books list.
- My favorite book as a child was Tikki Tikki Tembo. My mom read it to me too many times to count.
- I wish I would have read more when I was younger.
- I read more books meant for children and young adults than I do adult books.
- When I get a delivery of books, it’s like getting a birthday present.
- I love to put books on hold at the library.
- I write down favorite quotes characters say in the books I read.
- Even though I am an adult, I still learn so much from the nonfiction books I read.
- I keep a reading log on Goodreads.
- I read over 60 books this summer!! I am so proud of that.
- I keep a TBR (to be read) list.
- I ask my friends (Mrs. Knott, Mrs. Wake, Mrs. Goth) for book suggestions all of the time.
- I lend books to my friends and they do the same to me.
- I have a notebook that I write in when I am reading.
- I love to discover a series of books that I like, so I can read them all.
- I use Twitter to connect with authors about the books that they wrote. They sometimes respond, and I think that is so cool!
- I keep a book in my purse at all times.
- I downloaded an app on my phone so I could read books from the library. People think I’m looking at my phone, but I’m really reading.
- Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres. I love reading about history through the eyes of a character.
- I read a LOT of professional books to help me develop as a teacher.
- One of my good friends got me back into reading when I was 30 years old with a great book suggestion.
- If my kids read a book I suggested, I feel very accomplished :).
- I always read the book before the movie.
- I think the book is ALWAYS better than the movie.
- I saw Dav Pilkey, the author of Dog Man and Captain Underpants, speak. He is an amazing person and has a great story to share.
- I read Dog Man for the first time this summer. I laughed out loud throughout the whole book.
- I try to read the books my kids are reading so that we can talk about it.
- I read everywhere!
- I try to sneak moments to read in throughout a busy day.
- My second favorite spot to read is on my patio.
- If I come across a word in a book I don’t know, I ALWAYS look it up.
- I will use anything for a bookmark. One time I used a hair tie.
- When I read, I make connections with the characters and think of how it applies to my life.
- When I don’t understand something in a book, I reread it to see if I can make sense of it.
- If I have about 10 pages left in a book, I MUST FINISH IT RIGHT THEN! It drives my family nuts.
- I love to rate the books I read and leave reviews.
- Discussing books with friends is the best because they always have new ideas that I did not think of.
- I have discovered that picture books have so many wonderful messages in them.
- I always give my daughters a book for Christmas that I know they will love.
- I am starting to discover many new authors that I enjoy.
- I think graphic novels are amazing. The illustrations tell the story so well.
- Some of the craziest places I get caught reading are: at the orthodontist, in the parking lot of my kid’s school, at a restaurant while waiting for a table.
- I have learned about many different cultures through my reading experiences.
- I think it is important that we see ourselves in the books we read.
- I never make someone feel bad if they don’t like a book I suggested. I try to find a new one for them.
- I like to find the hidden messages that authors put in their books.
- I have never listened to an audiobook, but I would like to give it a try.
- I always have a pile of books next to my bed.
- I once had a book that sat on my nightstand for an entire year.
- I tried to read the book from #75 three times, but I just couldn’t get into it.
- I love the smell of a new book.
- I love how reading can take you to a completely different place.
- I read for many different reasons.
- When I don’t understand something, I try to find a book that will help to explain it to me.
- I have learned the illustrations in a book are just as important as the words.
- I like to make a plan for my reading.
- The best feeling is finishing a book that I thought I would never finish.
- Sometimes when I finish a really good book, I feel sad.
- I’ve been know to underline my favorite parts in a book
(but only if I own it :)) - I have yelled at a book when I was reading it.
- I’m constantly making predictions while reading books. I can hardly wait to find out what happens next.
- I NEVER skip to the end of a book, no matter what.
- I make my husband read the favorite parts of the books I am reading.
- I am still growing as a reader.
- Reading helps me understand the world better.
- Sometimes I will disagree with what an author is saying.
- I always read the book reviews before I buy a book.
- I think previewing a book before reading it is important.
- I love when a book surprises me with a twist.
- Looking under a book jacket of a picture book is always a fun surprise.
- I am always thinking about what I am going to read next.
- Sometimes I read two books at once.
- Reading has changed me as a person.
- Some of my books are my best friends.