LAB A - READERS PROFILES CONTINUED - PROFILE 4 & 5
LAB A READERS PROFILES - CONTINUED
Profile for Reader # 4:
Gaia is an active
employee of the State. She has two small
children 8 and 11, is married and lives in a small urban community. She is not a frequent user of Facebook or any
Web site that would expose her to extra material for reading.
Interview:
1. What
was the last thing you read that you liked?
a. Crossfire Series.
2. What kind of books do you usually like?
a.
I like mystery books with
romance that have additional books like series books.
3. Do you have a favorite genre?
Science fiction, Romance, Dystopian Fiction, Historical, Mysteries,
Thrillers, Suspense, Horror, Westerns, Graphic Novels, Urban Fiction?
a.
I like mystery
4. What it was about the book you liked -- the setting? The
relationships? The spying? The plotting?
The pace of the book? That it's not straight forward in narrative structure?
a.
I like the intrigue the
way you can’t quite figure out a specific character and they surprise you in
the end.
5. Did your last book have elements that made you like the story?
Things such as the genre/subgenre, the writing style, the character and the
character's arc, the plot generally and the plot specifically, pacing of a
story, format (is it a traditional narrative? Epistolary? Vignettes? A novel in
verse?)?
a.
The thing I like most about the books I read are the characters
usually like the characters that make you dislike them in the beginning but end
up making you rethink why you hated them in the first place.
6. Was there a time period you enjoy more than others? Was it a tear-jerker? Is it steamy? Does it
leave you feeling confused? Contented? (Jensen, 2015)
a.
I like books set in the
18th or 19th century most and definitely love books that leave you feeling
confused and questioning.
Recommendations:
1.
Wolf winter
by Cecilia Ekback - http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.ilibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,url,cpid&custid=marion&db=noh&tg=UI&an=10392046&site=novelist-live – “After emigrating
from Finland to Swedish Lapland, Maija and her family settled down in a rich and
beautiful country dominated by the ominous mountain Blackasen. Out herding
goats, Maija's daughters find the body of one of their neighbors, the death is
dismissed as a wolf attack but Maija gradually uncovers a history of tragedies
and betrayals.”
2.
Counterfeit
by Kelley Armstrong - http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.ilibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,url,cpid&custid=marion&db=noh&tg=UI&an=018026&site=novelist-live
– “Set in the same
universe as her earlier books, Dime Store Magic (2004) and Industrial Magic
(2004), Armstrong’s new novella is a stand-alone blend of crime story and urban
fantasy featuring the employees of Cortez-Winterbourne Investigations. Hired to
investigate a missing person, Paige and her assistant and adopted daughter,
Savannah, must infiltrate the supernatural fight club where the missing man was
last seen. Paige’s husband, Lucas, usually part of the investigative team, is
off dealing with family business, which poses a problem for Paige, as the case
involves them with the Cabal, the mafia of the supernatural world, and Lucas’
family has ties to the Mob.”
3.
Black cherry blues by James Lee Burke - http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.ilibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,url,cpid&custid=marion&db=noh&tg=UI&an=154964&site=novelist-live – “When a serial murderer begins killing off members of
Hollows society, Rachel Morgan finds herself swept up in a brutal Inderland
gang war, a situation that is complicated by her demonic nemesis, and the
release of a vampire master Dave Robicheaux, ex-New Orleans policeman whose
wife was killed by drug lords, lives quietly in New Iberia, running a bait and
tackle shop and taking care of Alafair, the little Central American girl he and
his wife rescued from the Gulf after a plane crash. Then his friend and college
roommate comes to him for help, and Dave is thrown into the violent world of
professional killers and the mafia, as he follows a trail to Montana to get out
of a murder rap and to save himself and those he loves.”
4.
Dhampir by Barb
Hendee - http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.ilibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,url,cpid&custid=marion&db=noh&tg=UI&an=119301&site=novelist-live - “The most deadly
vampire slayer in the world, Magiere, and her partner, the half-elf Leesil,
find their retirement interrupted by a trio of lethal vampires, armed with the
knowledge of Magiere's dark secret, who will stop at nothing to keep Magiere
from fulfilling her true destiny.”
5.
Naked in death
by J. D. Robb - http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.ilibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,url,cpid&custid=marion&db=noh&tg=UI&an=067384&site=novelist-live – “Rendezvous Review: Being a cop in the twenty-first
century should not be as violent as being one in the twentieth was, since all
guns are banned and have become collectors' items. Lieutenant Eve Dallas of the
NYPD is stunned to be called to a crime scene where the victim was killed by a
gun. Not only is it a brutal murder, the victim, who happened to be the
granddaughter of a powerful senator, is a prostitute with a wealthy and famous
clientele."
6.
Unexpected
by Lori Foster - http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.ilibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,url,cpid&custid=marion&db=noh&tg=UI&an=121760&site=novelist-live - “Ray Vereker, a
sexy female mercenary armed with quick reflexes and sharp instincts, finds her
life forever changed when she is hired by Eli Conner to rescue his reckless
brother, a dangerous mission that results in undeniable passion, true love, and
a severe case of morning sickness.”
7.
Smart mouth
by Erin McCarthy – http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.ilibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,url,cpid&custid=marion&db=noh&tg=UI&an=143089&site=novelist-live - “When a
color-blind informant accidentally leaves an envelope of essential evidence in
the wrong car, one that belongs to reporter Reece Hampton, she finds herself in
a passionate--and dangerous--duel of wits with sexy undercover FBI agent Derek
Knight.”
8.
The nightingale
by Kristin Hannah - http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.ilibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,url,cpid&custid=marion&db=noh&tg=UI&an=10390120&site=novelist-live - “This is an epic
love story and family drama set at the dawn of World War II. Viann and Isabelle Rossignol took very
different paths after their mother’s death devastated their family and war
turned their father into a distant and withdrawn parent. Older sister Viann
sought comfort in the arms of a schoolmate, getting pregnant and marrying at
just 16. Rebellious Isabelle gets herself kicked out of multiple boarding
schools. Then the Germans conquer France, and the sisters’ lives change
drastically. When her husband is captured and detained as a prisoner of war in
Germany, Viann is forced to take in a German captain. Soon she finds herself
relying on him to ensure there is food on the table for her daughter. Isabelle
joins the Resistance, boldly leading fallen airmen fighting for the liberation
of France over the mountains to Spain to safety.”
What Was Read:
From Gaia "Wolf winter looks
intriguing the synopsis is very vague but I might read this book because it
seems to lead the character on a fact finding mission that leads to her
uncovering previous tragedies or mysteries. Counterfeit seems interesting but don’t really like the
fight club or the super natural aspects but looks like a good read because of
the intrigue.I really like the idea of reading Unexpected and Smart mouth
the most I like the potential of romance, and foley
Dhampir and Black Cherry Blues really don’t interest me it’s
funny because a lot of people thing because I like one story that has vampires
that if another is similar and has a vampire elimate I should like it as
well. I don’t. I would really love to read the nightingale the most out of
all the books because of all the unexpected things that could happen in the
story and the possibility of danger while doing what is right. I like that while she may become complacent
in her situation she becomes a heroin for others.
The
one that attracts me the most was "Building Stories" by Chris Ware
which I had found when searching for books for Reader #5. I sent this
selection by separate email and she Facebooked me about this selection.
Profile for Reader # 5:
Hannah is a busy
student, server, owner of her own photography business. She is in her early twenties. She’s divides her time between her boyfriend,
cat, traveling, watching Netflix, and reading and loves to dance. She is a frequent user of Facebook, Instagram
and other Web sites. She is a savvy Millennial.
Interview:
1. What
was the last thing you read that you liked?
a. The last booked I read that I liked was Remember
Me.
2. What kind of books do you usually like?
a.
I like books of faith,
overcoming the odds and remaking yourself.
3. Do you have a favorite genre?
Science fiction, Romance, Dystopian Fiction, Historical, Mysteries,
Thrillers, Suspense, Horror, Westerns, Graphic Novels, Urban Fiction?
a.
I like stories of
relationships and overcoming odds.
4. What it was about the book you liked -- the setting? The
relationships? The spying? The plotting?
The pace of the book? That it's not straightforward in narrative structure?
a.
What I like about a book
is wondering what will happen next.
5. Did your last book have elements that made you like the story?
Things such as the genre/subgenre, the writing style, the character and the
character's arc, the plot generally and the plot specifically, pacing of a
story, format (is it a traditional narrative? Epistolary? Vignettes? A novel in
verse?)?
a.
I enjoy books with a happy ending.
6. Was there a time period you enjoy more than others? Was it a tear-jerker? Is it steamy? Does it
leave you feeling confused? Contented? (Jensen, 2015)
a.
This book was not only a
tear jerker, it also tugged at every heart string I had. I could only imagine
her horror.
Recommendations:
1.
Building stories by Chris Ware - http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.ilibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,url,cpid&custid=marion&db=noh&tg=UI&an=10141110&site=novelist-live – “Building Stories imagines the inhabitants of a
three-story Chicago apartment building: a 30-something woman who has yet to
find someone with whom to spend the rest of her life; a couple, possibly
married, who wonder if they can bear each other's company another minute; and
the building's landlady, an elderly woman who has lived alone for decades.
Taking advantage of the absolute latest advances in wood pulp technology,
Building Stories is a book with no deliberate beginning nor end, the scope,
ambition, artistry and emotional prevarication beyond anything yet seen from
this artist or in this medium, probably for good reason.”
2.
Where she went
by Gayle Forman - http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.ilibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,url,cpid&custid=marion&db=noh&tg=UI&an=390042&site=novelist-live – “Three years after the tragic accident that killed the
family of his former girlfriend, Mia Hall, the now-famous rock star Adam Wilde
finds himself at New York City's Carnegie Hall for Mia's breakout cello
concert. Convinced that merely hearing her play will be enough to satisfy his
curiosity, Adam hides in the audience but is stunned when she asks him to come
backstage after the show. Their awkward reunion sparks a night of painful
reminiscing, heartbreaking closure, and hopeful discoveries.”
3.
Lock and key
by Sarah Dessen - http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.ilibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,url,cpid&custid=marion&db=noh&tg=UI&an=260325&site=novelist-live – “When she is abandoned by her alcoholic mother, high
school senior Ruby winds up living with Cora, the sister she has not seen for
ten years, and learns about Cora's new life, what makes a family, how to allow
people to help her when she needs it, and that she too has something to offer
others.”
4.
The forgotten man by
Robert Crais - http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.ilibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,url,cpid&custid=marion&db=noh&tg=UI&an=121708&site=novelist-live – “Private investigator Elvis Cole learns that the body of
a stranger who claimed to be his father has been discovered, a situation that
prompts him to team up with partner Joe Pike to unveil dark secrets surrounding
Cole's past.”
5.
Anonymous Rex: a detective story by Eric Garcia - http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.ilibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,url,cpid&custid=marion&db=noh&tg=UI&an=028829&site=novelist-live – “A down-on-his-luck L.A. private investigator--who also
happens to be a dinosaur--explains how the dinosaurs faked their extinction
millions of years ago and roam the earth in disguise, while he struggles to
uncover the mystery of his partner's death and overcome his dangerous basil
addiction.”
6.
The Eyre affair
by Jasper Fforde - http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.ilibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,url,cpid&custid=marion&db=noh&tg=UI&an=009058&site=novelist-live – “In a world where one can literally get lost in
literature, Thursday Next, a Special Operative in literary detection, tries to
stop the world's Third Most Wanted criminal from kidnapping characters, including
Jane Eyre, from works of literature.”
7.
To say nothing of the dog: or, how we found the bishop's
bird stump at last by Connie Willis - http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.ilibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,url,cpid&custid=marion&db=noh&tg=UI&an=062683&site=novelist-live – “Ned Henry goes back in time to 1889 to study the
Coventry Cathedral for a wealthy American who wants to build an exact replica
before it is destroyed.”
8.
A northern light
by Jennifer Donnelly - http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.ilibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,url,cpid&custid=marion&db=noh&tg=UI&an=121681&site=novelist-live – “In 1906, sixteen-year-old Mattie, determined to attend
college and be a writer against the wishes of her father and fiancé, takes a
job at a summer inn where she discovers the truth about the death of a guest.
Based on a true story.”
What Was Read:
Hannah
loved “Unexpected by Lori Foster.” She
told me she put “A northern light by Jennifer Donnelly on her reading list and
took “Anonymous Rex: a detective story
by Eric Garcia” with her on vacation.
RA Tools Used:
I used NoveList from IMCPL.org and Goodreads.com to search for the titles and
read-alikes for each author and/or book that the “patron” said they had liked
before. I also used google for original
searches when NoveList or Goodreads would fail to return a book I was searching
for. I also consulted Amazon.com, AllReaders.com,
and SmartBitchesTrashyBooks.com. Each
would often give me different terms and search results that I hoped help me to
find interesting reads for the patron. SmartBitchesTrashyBooks.com
gave me some great help with books on Romance.
From Gaia "Wolf winter looks
intriguing the synopsis is very vague but I might read this book because it
seems to lead the character on a fact finding mission that leads to her
uncovering previous tragedies or mysteries. Counterfeit seems interesting but don’t really like the
fight club or the super natural aspects but looks like a good read because of
the intrigue.I really like the idea of reading Unexpected and Smart mouth
the most I like the potential of romance, and foley
Dhampir and Black Cherry Blues really don’t interest me it’s
funny because a lot of people thing because I like one story that has vampires
that if another is similar and has a vampire elimate I should like it as
well. I don’t. I would really love to read the nightingale the most out of
all the books because of all the unexpected things that could happen in the
story and the possibility of danger while doing what is right. I like that while she may become complacent
in her situation she becomes a heroin for others.
The
one that attracts me the most was "Building Stories" by Chris Ware
which I had found when searching for books for Reader #5. I sent this
selection by separate email and she Facebooked me about this selection.
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