#41 Follow Friday with book bloggers: JoRead

2018-05-25 15:26

Hello Friday! Hello Follow Friday with book bloggers! Meet Joanna, an avid reader and romance books fan, who prefers reading than eating and sleeping. Obviously.

Follow JoRead on BookLikes: http://joread.booklikes.com/

What are you reading right now? How do you like it?

I hardly ever read more than one book at once but right now it happens that I’m reading two. The first one is a lovely ARC by the always amazing Katharine Ashe called The Prince and I’m loving it. I’m also reading Bad Bachelor by Stefanie London but only a few chapters in on that one so it’s too early to tell ;)

When have you discovered you’re a book lover?

Very early in life. I was the girl that would rather spend her time inside reading a book instead of playing outside with kids my age.

Why reading is important to you?

At first it was sort of an escapism. Books would take me to a different place, different time, and sometimes even different worlds. Now I’ve realized that books, regardless of genre or whether is fiction or non-fiction have always something new for me to learn. Books have taught me to understand people better because in a way I’ve been inside other people’s minds.

Which books are you most excited recommending to your followers?

I think people need to give romance books a chance. Romance is more than “smut” or “mommy porn,” which by the way, are terms that I loathe with the passion of a thousand suns! Romance is a genre that’s been empowering people in general (women in particular) for centuries. Depending on your tastes you could try authors Lisa Kleypas for historical stories, Penny Reid for some fun contemporary reads, and Jennifer Ashley for adventure with paranormal creatures.

JoRead's Shelf

You short bio says: “If it wasn't because life gets in the way, I could spend all day reading”. How much time do you spend reading daily?

Dear me, hours I tell you! Hours! But who needs to eat and sleep is overrated anyway… :)

How do you find new books to read?

Besides Booklikes I’m part of several book groups in Facebook and Goodreads. Like-minded people tend to recommend the best books.

We can find many romance titles on your BookLikes shelf. Do you switch between the genres or do you follow you favorite reading path?

I read romance the most because it’s what I like the most but I do enjoy all genres. I’ve read from Leo Tolstoy to the beautiful crafted Japanese Manga. A book is a book is a book and each one has something new to teach the reader.

Do you read one book or several at a time?

I try to stick to one at a time but there are times when I cannot take my print with me so my handy eBook reader comes to the rescue. For instance, currently I’m reading Bad Bachelor in print and The Prince in eBook.

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Your bookshelf has got many thematic shelves. Does it mean you’re a well organized reader?

I try to be. My digital shelf is organized so because if I ever need to “pick” a book with a certain theme I can just check that shelf and voilà! All at the click of a key :)

A library or a bookstore?

Tough question. Bookworms should never be made to choose.

What are your three favorite book covers?

Eek! I have lots! No way I could choose only 3. How about I give you the three that come to mind right away ;)

A paper book or an e-book?

Both. Well, I love prints and if I’d have more place at home all of my books would be in print but I love the simplicity of format of an eBook. You can literally have hundreds of books in the palm of your hand!

Three titles for a holiday break?

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, Northanger Abbey - Jane Austen.

Favorite quote?

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ~ Albert Einstein