The Goddess Reader Quiz!
Oct 3rd 2007
Karen HawkinsGoddess Readers Speak Out
Pull up a chair, grab a keyboard and take our Goddess Readers Quiz! See how much you do — or don’t — have in common with your fellow Goddess Readers!
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks:
a) like it’s been through a war. I bend the bindings, fold pages, circle passages I love, and more.
b) like it’s brand new. I never crease, fold, bend, or otherwise deface my books!
c) read, but not more than once. I might crease the binding, but I never do more.
2. I normally read:
a) historicals only.
b) contemporaries only
c) both historicals and contemporaries.
3. In addition to romance, I also read:
a) mystery.
b) science fiction.
c) fantasy.
d) adventure.
e) biographies.
f) true crime.
g) other.
4. My favorite place to read is:
a) in bed before I sleep.
b) everywhere. I never travel without a book.
c) curled up on the couch.
d) other (specify)
5. To read, I need:
a) a book and complete silence.
b) a book and a decent amount of quiet.
c) a book and nothing else; I can’t hear anything when I read!
6. I love romances that also have:
a) mystery.
b) humor.
c) strong emotional elements.
d) paranormal elements.
e) uber sensuality. (It’s not quite erotica, but oh my!)
f) any combination of above. (Please specify!)
Easy so far, hm? Don’t get too comfortable because here’s the fill in the blank part!
7. I usually read ___ books per month. Of these, ___ are romance.
8. I’d love to see more __________ in the romances novels I read now.
9. I wish there were less ____________ in the romance novels I read now.
10. The main reason I read romance is _____________________________.
Thank you for taking The Goddess Reader Quiz!!!
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63 Responses to “The Goddess Reader Quiz!”
Kay on 04 Oct 2007 at 12:32 am #
Oh, I can’t wait to read everyone else’s answers
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks:
c) read, but not more than once. I might crease the binding, but I never do more.
2. I normally read:
b) contemporaries only
In addition to romance, I also read:
a) mystery–lots. I love mysteries w/ strong romantic elements
b) science fiction–lots , some of my favorite SF has romance in it
c) fantasy-little
My favorite place to read is:
a) in bed before I sleep.
b) everywhere. I never travel without a book.
5. To read, I need:
c) a book and nothing else; I can’t hear anything when I read!
6. I love romances that also have:
a) mystery.
b) humor.
7. I usually read 5-7 books per month. Of these, 1-2 are romance.
8. I’d love to see more mysteries in the romances novels I read now.
9. I wish there were less paranormal/shapeshifter stuff in the romance novels I read now.
10. The main reason I read romance is HEA.
Marie on 04 Oct 2007 at 1:33 am #
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f)must have humor but paranormal adds a whole other side that I love
7. I usually read 15 books per month. Of these, 14 are romance.
Depends on if I’m writing
8. I’d love to see more action in the romances novels I read now.
9. I wish there were less redundancy in the romance novels I read now.
10. The main reason I read romance is to escape.
JackieToo on 04 Oct 2007 at 1:35 am #
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks:
c) read, but not more than once. I might crease the binding, but I never do more.
2. I normally read:
c) both historicals and contemporaries.
3. In addition to romance, I also read:
a) mystery.
c) fantasy.
d) adventure.
e) biographies.
g) other.
4. My favorite place to read is:
a) in bed before I sleep.
5. To read, I need:
c) a book and nothing else; I can’t hear anything when I read!
6. I love romances that also have:
a) mystery.
b) humor.
c) strong emotional elements.
d) paranormal elements.
e) not exactly uber sensuality
7. I usually read 15 - 20 books per month. Of these, 75% are romance.
8. I’d love to see more depth of emotion in the romances novels I read now.
9. I wish there were less sex for sex’s sake in the romance novels I read now.
10. The main reason I read romance is HAPPY ENDINGS!
Stacy ~ on 04 Oct 2007 at 5:36 am #
1. My answer is probably closest to (b) almost like new. I don’t fold pages or write in them, but there probably are creases (& chocolate stains). And I definitely re-read them.
2. (c) I definitely read both contemps and historicals
3. In addition to romance, I also read: sci fi, fantasy and biographies. Some mysteries.
4. My favorite place to read is (a) - in bed before I go to sleep.
5. To read, I need (b) a decent amt of quiet.
6. I love romances that also have (b)humor, (c) strong emotional elements, (e) uber sensuality…so I guess my real answer is (f) LOL
7. I usually read about 10-15 books a month. 98% of them are romance.
8. I love to see more emotional intensity & sexual tension in the books I read now. Sometimes instant gratification can be a letdown. And definitely more originality.
9. Wish there were less predictability in the books I read now.
10. I read romance because I’m a romantic & love the HEA.
Dot C on 04 Oct 2007 at 6:59 am #
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks: c) read, but not more than once. I might crease the binding, but I never do more.
2. I normally read: c) both historicals and contemporaries
3. In addition to romance, I also read: b) science fiction c) fantasy g)other
4. My favorite place to read is: a) in bed before I sleep.
5. To read, I need: b) a book and a decent amount of quiet
7. I usually read 10 - 15 books per month. Of these, 98% are romance.
6. I love romances that also have: b) humor.c) strong emotional elements. d) paranormal elements. e) uber sensuality. (It’s not quite erotica, but oh my!)
8. I’d love to see more humor, wit, and emotional involvement in the romances novels I read now.
9. I wish there were less redundancy in sequels in the romance novels I read now.
10. The main reason I read romance is it’s fun!
One thing I notice is that for many romances, the last great sex scene peters out. TBC
Dot C on 04 Oct 2007 at 7:01 am #
The first one is always very alive, descriptive, sensual, and moving. But the last one…after all the characters have been thru, and they are finally together… the last great sex scene should be Mind Blowing! Just my thoughts!
Dot
Karen Hawkins on 04 Oct 2007 at 8:04 am #
OOOOOH! This is so interesting! So many different answers!
I’ve got to do this! I’m reading Harry Potter right now, but have a grand total of 27 books awaiting their turn when I get done.
1.a) Like it’s been through a way. Gotta bend those spines!
2. c) Contemporaries and historicals.
3.a) mystery, C) fantasy, D) adventure, e) biographies. and g) historical research books
4. b) everywhere. I never travel without a book.
5. c) I can’t hear anything when I read!
6. f) all of it. I love humor, emotional tugs, paranormal, mystery — anything and everything, so long as there’s some romance in there.
7. 5 per month, 3-4 are romances. I read even more in non-deadline months.
8. I’d love to see more HUMOR in the romances I read. I love to laugh!
9. Can’t answer. I likes ‘em the way they are now.
10. I read romance because it makes me smile and lets me escape life for a while. AND, of course, HEAs!!!!
MarthaH on 04 Oct 2007 at 8:04 am #
1. B) Like brand new, however I re-read my favorites many times over
2. A) Historicals only
3. C) Mystery
4. B) I read everywhere
5. C) A book and nothing else - I can read anywhere
6. A) Mystery & B) Humor
7. I read anywhere from 10 to 15 books per month
8. I’d love to see more strong female characters in non traditional roles
9. Less what? Nothing
10. I love to read historical/regency romances. Why? I guess because it’s a glimpse into another era - costumes, manorisms and cultures. It’s enjoyable escapism with happy endings.
dbrown3400 on 04 Oct 2007 at 8:20 am #
1} Like it’s brand new. I can reread and they look the same way, although some of the new bindings don’t hold up well.
I’d love to see more humor, originality and action in some of the romances I read now.
2) Both
3) Mystery, science fiction, fantasy, thrillers, paranormal
4) Everywhere
5) c
6) f - especially those where you lol when you least expect it. Some mystery keeps a book exciting and uber sensuality is good. I don’t want a sprinkling of paranormal in a book in another category. I want paranormals that are defined as such.
7} I usually read 15 or so books per month. Of these most are romance.
9) I wish there was less of the “same feeling” in the romance novels I read now.
10) The main reason I read romance is for the storyline. I guess the HEA doesn’t hurt either.
dbrown3400 on 04 Oct 2007 at 8:22 am #
What did I press to get a smiley face rather than 8)?
doglady on 04 Oct 2007 at 8:37 am #
Great quiz! Here goes!
1) b - but not because I don’t reread. Books are sacred in my house. Handled
with care!
2) c - Although the majority of the books I read are historicals, I do read some
contemporaries when the authors are really good
3) a,c,d,e,f,g - At one time or another, I read a little of everything!
4) b - I read anywhere and everywhere I get the chance
5) c - I can read through anything! I don’t hear a thing!
6) a,b,c,d,e, - not necessarily all at once, but any of those, if done well!
7) Twenty per month and I would say 18 of those are romance
9) Hmm, nothing I can think of. I am a hedonist. I want more of everything!
10) To relax, escape, recharge my batteries and now that I am writing - for
research. That’s my story and I am sticking to it!
Julia London on 04 Oct 2007 at 9:20 am #
Okay, I have to know. For those of you who said you would like less redundancy…redundancy in what?
And Donna, what does less of the “same feelings” mean?
Dev on 04 Oct 2007 at 9:22 am #
1. b) like it’s brand new. I never crease, fold, bend, or otherwise deface my books!
2. c) both historicals and contemporaries.
3. a) mystery.
4. b) everywhere. I never travel without a book.
5. c) a book and nothing else; I can’t hear anything when I read!
6. f) any combination of above. (a, b, c, or d)
7. I usually read 10-20 books per month. Of these, all are romance.
8. I’d love to see more witty banter in the romances novels I read now.
9. I wish there were less repetativeness in the romance novels I read now. I sometimes think I’m rereading the same book.
10. The main reason I read romance is those are the books that keep my attention ~ I get enough real world stuff at work.
Cookiedough on 04 Oct 2007 at 9:23 am #
so much fun!
1) a- I don’t circle, but I fold pages and break the spines- also read more than once!
2) c) both
3) everything! non-fiction like anthropology,archeology, biography,travel
Fiction- Harry Potter,mystery,some sci fi, comics, I’m never without some type of book
4) b- Everywhere! I never travel without a book
5) c- just give me a book, and I can read anywhere.
6) f- mystery,humour, sexuality
7) I usually read six books a month, with at least three romances
8+9)I read the romances I do now, precisely because they have everything I look for in a romance! Karen Hawkins, Suzanne Enoch, Julia Quinn, Eloisa James!
10) The main reasons I read romances are the escapism and happy endings!
cail on 04 Oct 2007 at 9:34 am #
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks: a) like it’s been through a war. I bend the bindings, fold pages, circle passages I love, and more.
2. I normally read: c) both historicals and contemporaries.
3. In addition to romance, I also read: a) mystery. d) adventure. e) biographies.
4. My favorite place to read is:b) everywhere. I never travel without a book.
(my bed, my couch, the bus, while eating, while waiting for things to cook, on planes, trains, automobiles, trees (though not in a while), baths…
5. To read, I need: c) a book and nothing else; I can’t hear anything when I read!
6. I love romances that also have: all of the above, esp humor!
7. I usually read 11 books per month. Of these, 10 are romance.
8. I’d love to see more pirates in the romances novels I read now.
9. I wish there were less repetition in the romance novels I read now.
10. The main reason I read romance is for the escape into another world of adventure and romance, and of course, the HEA.
SuzyQ on 04 Oct 2007 at 9:37 am #
1. b) like it’s brand new. I never crease, fold, bend, or otherwise deface my books!
2. c) both historicals and contemporaries.
3. a) mystery b) science fiction c) fantasy g) other
4. c) curled up on the couch.
5. c) a book and nothing else; I can’t hear anything when I read!
6. f) any combination of above. As long as the story is good, I can go for any of the above.
7. I usually read 2-3 books per month. Of these, 2 are romance. (gosh I am a slow reader compared to most of you!)
8. I’d love to see more humor in the romances novels I read now.
9. I can’t think of anything I would want less in the romance novels I read now.
10. The main reason I read romance is to RELAX!
AnnaSwede on 04 Oct 2007 at 10:40 am #
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks:
c) read, but not more than once. I might crease the binding, but I never do more.
2. I normally read:
c) both historicals and contemporaries.
In addition to romance, I also read:
g) other.
My favorite place to read is:
a) in bed before I sleep.
and
b) everywhere. I never travel without a book.
(I prefer the bed anytime during the day (or night).)
5. To read, I need:
b) a book and a decent amount of quiet.
6. I love romances that also have:
f) any combination of above. A, B, D, and sometimes E.
7. I usually read 10-20 books per month. Of these, usually all are romance.
8. I’d love to see more of everything in the romances novels I read now.
9. I wish there were less clothes on the hero/heroine in the romance novels I read now.
10. The main reason I read romance is for the first kiss and the happy endings.
//Anna
Dot C on 04 Oct 2007 at 10:40 am #
Julia, for me redundancy in sequels means it’s the same storyline and plot with different names on the characters. I think authors that have long running series, like Christine Feehan can fall prey to that repetitiousness of plot. A couple of Laurell K’s were formulaic like that too…and thankfully she came back from it with a WOW. Every book needs to strike a punch, when it is in a series. And involving the characters from the previous books is always a plus, to me. I think it gives the author a real chance to either tie up some loose ends, or explore some more plot where there wasn’t time or energy for it in the last book.
Dot C on 04 Oct 2007 at 10:44 am #
hmm, i forgot to recommend a fantastic series from Stephen Donaldson which makes stellar use of beginning a plot, then depening it, and really expounding on it’s characters to wring every last drop of reality from them.
God I hated the first book, but i stuck with it because i love the author. He’s just amazing, and give it a try. It’s called The Real Story, and it is Sci Fi as opposed to Fantasy. Very gritty, but by the last book, you will be blown away. That is the mark of a great series, even if the series is simply related books. It’s when that next book makes each previous read even that much better, and that last book is a climax all by itself. LOL
Dot
ct009ct on 04 Oct 2007 at 10:55 am #
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks:
a) like it’s been through a war. I bend the bindings, fold pages.
2. I normally read:
a) historicals only.
3. In addition to romance, I also read:
a) mystery. (ala Agatha Christie)
4. My favorite place to read is:
d) anywhere, I can.
5. To read, I need:
c) a book and nothing else; I can’t hear anything when I read!
6. I love romances that also have:
a) mystery b) humor.
7. I usually read 4-6 books per month. Of these, most are romance.
8. I’d love to see more humor and fun in the romances novels I read now.
9. I wish there were less _________ in the romance novels I read now. (can’t think of anything)
10. The main reason I read romance is escape (same reason I take CALGON baths).
Karen Hawkins on 04 Oct 2007 at 11:12 am #
I’ve noticed that a lot of you say ‘less repetition.’ Do you guys mean less repetition within each story or less repetition within the genre itself?
Very interesting answers!
And Dot, I’ll look up Stephen Donaldson. Have you tried the Honor Harrington books written by David Weber? I’ve read one and really enjoyed it, but haven’t gotten to the others yet.
Lisa H on 04 Oct 2007 at 11:16 am #
1. c
2. a
3. g
4. a or anywhere
5. c
6. b, c and e I also like it when we don’t have to wait for the final three pages to enjoy scenes with the hero and heroine.
7. six books a month and they are usually all romance
8. sexual tension, a look, a brief touch and wow—fireworks
9. I have no complaints…I love the books I’ve been reading
10. I read romance for many reasons, to relax, to escape, to experience something different, to fantasize
I like this quiz, will you be compiling the results?
elsiehogarth on 04 Oct 2007 at 11:23 am #
1. b) I never crease, fold or bend a book. That’s just me but I lend my books out and I don’t mind or care if they are returned to me creased. Just as long as I have read the book first. Crazy, huh?
2. c) Historicals are and will always be my first love. Contempraries are ok.
3. g) other because after Historicals I love Paranormals. I am riding the wave with it, right now, because 15 years ago you could barely find one. So I’m soaking it up until it dies out.
4. a) In bed before I go to sleep. I can’t read during the day so I read right after the 11:00pm news for about 2 hours.
5. c) a book, the TV on, people around me talking etc it doesn’t matter because when I’m in the zone I don’t hear anything around me.
6. Humor. I can’t remember the last time I read a book that had a lot of humor in it and that made me laugh out loud. Not just fun or funny moments but that had a lot of humor in it.
elsiehogarth on 04 Oct 2007 at 11:25 am #
Continuation:
7. About 15 books a month with 10 being romance and the rest paranormal or mystery.
8. More humor.
9. I like them just as they are.
10. My form of relaxation and happy escape of the Contempary lifestyle.
Lisa H on 04 Oct 2007 at 11:26 am #
I think by repitition some of the ladies may mean the “usual” plot
Nobleman falls in love with the governess
Two people are forced into a marraige, they finally fall in love
Handsome rake with plain spinster
Scandal bringing people together
I honestly don’t mind repitition if its well done, but I do love when an author breaks the mold like Laura Kinsale’s “Shadow and the Star” or Connie Brockway’s “All Through the Night” even my favorite, “Shanna” by KEW about a women in the Caribbean.
Julia London on 04 Oct 2007 at 11:39 am #
Thanks, Dot. It’s so interesting that so many of you say the same thing — less redundancy, less repetition. Very interesting.
Karen Hawkins on 04 Oct 2007 at 11:41 am #
And yes, I’ll compile the results.
Susan K on 04 Oct 2007 at 11:45 am #
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks:
c) read, but not more than once. I might crease the binding, but I never do more.
2. I normally read:
c) both historicals and contemporaries. (It used to be just historicals but thanks to Rachel Gibson I now read both.)
3. In addition to romance, I also read:
g) other. (magazines, Harry Potter)
4. My favorite place to read is:
b) everywhere. I never travel without a book.
5. To read, I need:
c) a book and nothing else; I can’t hear anything when I read!
Susan K on 04 Oct 2007 at 11:48 am #
6. I love romances that also have:
b) humor.
7. I usually read 20 books per month. Of these, 20 are romance.
8. I’d love to see more humor & dogs in the romances novels I read now. I love books with dogs.
9. I wish there were less ?? in the romance novels I read now. There is nothing I would change.
10. The main reason I read romance is to get my happy ending.
Julie on 04 Oct 2007 at 12:33 pm #
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks:
c) read, but not more than once. I might crease the binding, but I never do more.
2. I normally read:
c) both historicals and contemporaries.
3. In addition to romance, I also read:
a) mystery.
c) fantasy.
d) adventure.
4. My favorite place to read is:
b) everywhere. I never travel without a book.
5. To read, I need:
b) a book and a decent amount of quiet.
6. I love romances that also have:
a) mystery.
b) humor.
c) strong emotional elements.
d) paranormal elements.
e) uber sensuality. (It’s not quite erotica, but oh my!)
f) any combination of above…as you can see it doesn’t really matter. Mystery & humor are my faves, tho.
7. I usually read 10-12 books per month. Of these, 95% are romance.
8. I’d love to see more humor in the romances I read now.
9. This one is tough…not sure what I want to see less of.
10. The main reason I read romance is for the HEA.
Tal on 04 Oct 2007 at 12:38 pm #
well, let’s give it a try……
a. I dont care either way I,if I like it I will crease it, until I have to buy a new one…
B.ONLY historicals, they make me happy>>>>
C.NOTHING
D.anywhere, I.m not picky, just not when in a car(I get dizzy)…..
E. a place to sit, that’s it…… even that is debatable
F.HUMOR>>> too strong willed woman who say “no,no,” until the last chapter >>> I would love to see more couples solves the problem/mystery together instead of parallel to each other, that’s fun…
G. at least 2 or 3 a week… I know I’m sick…. plus husband, house 2 kids,
and I work six days a week
H. add more sex to answer # F
I love all the books I give them all a chance, some you just touch you… I love that!!!
Tal
Ronlyn on 04 Oct 2007 at 12:47 pm #
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks: somewhere between a & c. It looks read, but not abused.
2. I normally read:
c) both historicals and contemporaries.
3. In addition to romance, I also read:
a) mystery.
b) science fiction.
c) fantasy.
d) adventure.
4. My favorite place to read is:
b) everywhere. I never travel without a book.
5. To read, I need:
b) a book and a decent amount of quiet.
More specifically, a book and no one in my face saying “Mommy. Mommy. Mommy. Mom. Mama!”
6. I love romances that also have:
a) mystery.
b) humor.
c) strong emotional elements.
d) paranormal elements.
e) uber sensuality. (It’s not quite erotica, but oh my!)
f) any combination of above. (Please specify!) ALL of the above!
7. I usually read 8 books per month. Of these, 6 are romance.
8. I’d love to see more strong heroines in the romances novels I read now.
9. I wish there were less tortured heros in the romance novels I read now.
10. The main reason I read romance is: I’m a sucker for a HEA. I love the whole “Love conquers all” belief.
Meg on 04 Oct 2007 at 1:05 pm #
1–B–Like New!!
2–A–Historicals Only
3–I guess G–Romance is the only genre that I read
4–B–Everywhere. When I buy a new purse/bag it HAS to be big enough to hold a novel.
5–B–My book and a decent amount of quiet. The most noise I can handle is music (no words ,of course)
6–F–Anything as long as it is not boring
7–4 books per month. All 4 are romance
8–Can’t think of anything!
9–Same as #8. Can’t think of anything!
10–To Esacpe!! I love being transported back in time, where nothing resembles today. The manner of the people, the way they dress, the lack of cars and phones… Then there is the couple and their relationship. I Love It All!!
Kasey on 04 Oct 2007 at 1:08 pm #
1. a) like it’s been through a war. I bend the bindings, fold pages, circle passages I love, and more.
2. a) historicals only.
3. c) fantasy.
4. b) everywhere. I never travel without a book.
5. c) a book and nothing else; I can’t hear anything when I read!
6. a) mystery. & b) humor.
7. I usually read 5-10 books per month. Of these, over half are romance.
8. I’d love to see more humorous incidents in the romances novels I read now.
9. I wish there were less predictability in the romance novels I read now.
10. THe main reason I love romance novels becasue they leave me with a happy feeling when I am done. Plus it gives me hope that true love is out there somewhere.
Meg on 04 Oct 2007 at 1:18 pm #
However, I do agree with Tal. Sometimes the strong-willed heroine is a little too strong willed for me and I feel like reaching in the book and giving her a good smack.
Ann in IL on 04 Oct 2007 at 1:49 pm #
1. b - NEVER dogear ot crack the spine
2. a - Historicals are awesome. They challenge my imagination to “be” where the story is taking place.
3. i - none of the above
4. a - in bed.
5. a - it HAS to be quiet so I can concentrate on where I am. Especially if it’s set in Scotland. Don’t want to be distracted and possibly miss something.
6. b- humor - the most important part and
e - uber sensuality - love those love scenes
7. 8-10 per month - all historical romance
8. Scottish Lairds.
9. descriptions of table settings or large epergnes
10. ESCAPE from my sinlge life and immerse myself in fantasy.
Ladytink_534 on 04 Oct 2007 at 1:54 pm #
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks:
c) read, but not more than once. I might crease the binding, but I never do more.
2. I normally read:
c) both historicals and contemporaries.
In addition to romance, I also read:
b) science fiction–lots , some of my favorite SF has romance in it
My favorite place to read is:
b) everywhere. I never travel without a book.
5. To read, I need:
b) a book and a decent amount of quiet.
6. I love romances that also have:
g) all of the above!
7. I usually read 10-15 books per month. Of these, 5-8 are romance.
8. I’d love to see more sequels in the romances novels I read now.
9. I wish there were less repetitive elements in the romance novels I read now.
10. The main reason I read romance is it’s sweet, fun, and good!
Liz on 04 Oct 2007 at 2:12 pm #
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks read, but not more than once. I might crease the binding, but I never do more.
2. I normally read historicals only.
3. I also read Sci-Fi and fantasy.
4. I read everywhere; I am rarely without a book.
5. To read, I need a book and a decent amount of quiet.
6. I love romances that have all of the above (except paranormal).
7. I usually read 2-3 books per month. (A caveat: after my 3rd child was born in May I’ve had very little time to read.)
8. I’d love to see more wounded heroes/heroines in the romances novels I read now. The first novel I read where the hero had a disability (he was blind) simply blew me away.
9. I wish there were less deus ex machina in the romance novels I read now. I will never forgive the author who solved the whole series by bringing in the hero’s long-lost apparently greedy great-aunt in the last 3 chapters.
10. The main reason I read romance is the warm fuzzy feeling you get when it’s all over.
twolilhahas on 04 Oct 2007 at 5:12 pm #
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks:
c) read, but not more than once. I might crease the binding, but I never do more.
2. I normally read:
a) historicals only.
3. In addition to romance, I also read:
h) nothing else. I’m a romance snob.
4. My favorite place to read is:
c) curled up on the couch.
5. To read, I need:
c) a book and nothing else; I can’t hear anything when I read!
6. I love romances that also have:
f) any combination of above. (I like strong emotion and paranormal content)
Easy so far, hm? Don’t get too comfortable because here’s the fill in the blank part!
7. I usually read a varying number books per month. Of these, they are ALL romance.
8. I’d love to see more paranormal (a new idea would be great!) in the romances novels I read now.
9. I wish there were less similarities to each other in the romance novels I read now.
10. The main reason I read romance is the HEA.
Aemelia on 04 Oct 2007 at 6:05 pm #
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks:
b) like it’s brand new. I never crease, fold, bend, or otherwise deface my books!
(though some of my keepers have been read so many times, that it is hard for them not to look like they went through a war zone
2. I normally read:c) both historicals and contemporaries.
3. In addition to romance, I also read:a) children’s books…to my boys
4. My favorite place to read is:b) everywhere. I never travel without a book.
5. To read, I need:c) a book and nothing else; I can’t hear anything when I read! I can even tune out: MOM MOM MOM MOM MOOOOOM MOM MOM MOM
6. I love romances that also have:f) any combination of above. Humor/Strong Emotion/mystery/sometimes paranormal/sometimes uber sensuality
7. I usually read 10+ books per month. Of these, ALL are romance.
8. I’d love to see more humor in the romances novels I read now.
9. I hate the predictable “misunderstanding”
10. The main reason I read romance is they’re my escape from reality!
Judy F on 04 Oct 2007 at 6:19 pm #
1) b
I’d Love to see more suspense in the books I read now.
2) c but more contempts then historicals
3) a
4)a b c
5)c
6) c
7) I usually read 20 books a month. Of these 19 are romance.
9) I wish there were less too stupid to live moments in the romance novels I read now.
10) The main reason I read romance is the enjoyment I receive.
Karen Hawkins on 04 Oct 2007 at 6:27 pm #
Meg, the strong willed v. annoying heroine factor is a tough line to walk, and your comments are duly noted!
You guys read so many more books per month than I do. I’ve been put to shame!
I’ll compile this and we’ll post it somewhere for you guys to see. VERY interesting quiz! I think what’s surprised me the most is what people want more of and what people want less of. This is especially interesting to me, from a writer’s perspective.
Thank you guy so much for sharing!!!
colinfirthfan on 04 Oct 2007 at 7:00 pm #
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks:
b) like it’s brand new. I never crease, fold, bend, or otherwise deface my books!
2. I normally read:
c) both historicals and contemporaries.
3. In addition to romance, I also read:
a) mystery.
b) science fiction.
c) fantasy.
d) adventure.
f) true crime.
g) other.
4. My favorite place to read is:
a) in bed before I sleep and b) everywhere. I never travel without a book.
5. To read, I need:
b) a book and a decent amount of quiet.
6. I love romances that also have:
mystery humor. strong emotional elements. paranormal element
f) combination of the above.
7. I usually read 15 books per month. Of these, 3/4 are romance.
8. I’d love to see more humor in the romances novels I read now.
9. I wish there were less repetitive sex in the romance novels I read now.
10. The main reason I read romance is coz I love the road to HEA.
Sabrina Jeffries on 04 Oct 2007 at 7:26 pm #
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks:
a) like it’s been through a war.
2. I normally read: c) both historicals and contemporaries.
In addition to romance, I also read: science fiction (occasionally), fantasy (occasionally), biographies (occasionally), and other–thrillers, nonfiction.
My favorite place to read is: b) everywhere. I never travel without a book.
5. To read, I need: c) a book and nothing else; I can’t hear anything when I read! (I once read an entire book while waiting for rides at Disneyworld.
6. I love romances that also have: b) humor, c) strong emotional elements. e) uber sensuality.
7. I usually read 4 books per month. Of these, 2-3 are romance.
8. I’d love to see more HUMOR in the romances novels I read now.
9. I wish there were less Beta males in the romance novels I read now. I like alphas!!!
10. The main reason I read romance is for enjoyment. Pure entertainment!
FreshEChelle on 04 Oct 2007 at 7:34 pm #
1 - a. My books take mass transit, fly on planes, wait on lines, etc. and they show the wear and tear just like their reader.
2 - c. To repeat an earlier post, Rachel Gibson’s books were my first contemporaries thanks to a Pedastal posting on Slake.com. Now I’m prefer contemporaries to historicals.
3 - g. I read “other” i.e., chick lit, bios, whatever books group picks
4 - b. I always have a book with me, which has helped reduce my impatience. I hate to wait for people, flights, busses or to be stuck in the Lincoln Tunnel on the bus. I’ve bought books in airports I already own because I knew I’d enjoy it and therefore be distracted (I do this when the other romance choices at the newstand are iffy).
5 - c. I can read anywhere
6 - f. except for paranormal. I’ll read an Erin MacCarthy books because her vampire books are fast, light and fun but paranormals don’t float my boat.
FreshEChelle on 04 Oct 2007 at 7:45 pm #
7. I usually read 5-7 books per month. Of these, 5 are romance.
8. I’d love to see more lead up to commitment in the romances novels I read now. An “I love you” moment or the confirmed bachelor suddenly imagining the heroine pregnant with his baby that comes too early in the relationship takes me out of the zone.
9. I wish there were less cliche language in the romance novels I read now. Susan Anderson’s current book has a character saying “Can you say privacy?” It’s as bad as “don’t go there” or the sarcastic “Hel-lo”. Also, vocabulary that is in appropriate to the time period. Oh, and traditional romance novel covers. I use a book cover because I’m embarrassed by the shirtless hero and long tressed heroine. Sorry to say that but it’s how I feel.
10. The main reason I read romance is escapism.
Kelly Ann on 04 Oct 2007 at 7:53 pm #
1. A) my books always look like they have been through a war, especially since I re-read them constantly.
2. B) Historicals, I rarely read contemp romance
3. I also like to read books on history, classics, poetry, bio’s, fantasy & adventure.
4. B) I never even travel to the grocery store or work w/o a book, just in case, you never know what is going to happen.
5. C) A book & nothing else, I can block anything, I’m a mother!
6. I love romances that have a little of everything, I’ve even read some with paranormal, but I wouldn’t have to have the paranormal everytime.
7. I usually read 8 to 10 books a month, sometimes more and usually — about 8 are historical (a lot of re-reads too)
8. I love humor in my books, but with the authors I read, I get that.
9. I wish there was less cheating in romances, most of the authors I read don’t include that, like Karen H & Sabrina -thanks!
10. Reading romances makes me happy & helps me relax!
ladydawgfan on 04 Oct 2007 at 8:52 pm #
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks:
b) like it’s brand new. I never crease, fold, bend, or otherwise deface my books!
2. I normally read:
a) historicals only.
3. In addition to romance, I also read:
Um, the newspaper?? I don’t really read anything OTHER than romance!!
4. My favorite place to read is:
b) everywhere. I never travel without a book.
5. To read, I need:
b) a book and a decent amount of quiet.
6. I love romances that also have:
f) any combination of uber sensuality, strong emotional elements, and humor. Occasionally mystery, but not usually.
7. I usually read 5-10 books per month. Of these, all are romance.
8. I’d love to see more author’s autographs in the romances novels I read now.
9. There really isn’t anything I want less of in my romance novels.
10. The main reason I read romance is they make me happy and also because, really, who doesn’t like to read about people living happily ever after??
Mad on 04 Oct 2007 at 9:55 pm #
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks:
b) like it’s brand new. I never crease, fold, bend, or otherwise deface my books!
2. I normally read:
c) both historicals and contemporaries.
In addition to romance, I also read:
a) mystery.
c) fantasy.
d) adventure.
My favorite place to read is:
b) everywhere. I never travel without a book.
5. To read, I need:
c) a book and nothing else; I can’t hear anything when I read!
6. I love romances that also have:
f) any combination of above.
7. I usually read _15-20__ books per month. Of these, _most__ are romance.
8. I’d love to see more _?________ in the romances novels I read now.
9. I wish there were less _of the Big Misunderstanding___________ in the romance novels I read now.
10. The main reason I read romance is __for my own enjoyment____________
Kathy on 04 Oct 2007 at 10:18 pm #
I am fascinated by the number of Goddesses who can read a book and have it look brand new when they are done. Are you ladies also organized and neat and tidy or is it just the books?
The first thing I do is crack the spine. Hmmmm
ericaleigh on 05 Oct 2007 at 12:07 am #
1. d) somewhere inbetween (b) new with no cracking, bending or defacing or (a) might as well throw it out because it was in my apron pocket at work and got wet and then thrown in my purse and got lost in the abyss for a few hours. Anyone think they just don’t make ‘em like they used to? My older romances don’t seem to get as beat up when I put them in my purse as the new ones do when you just take them off the shelf. Anyone!?!?!? Okay, just me then.
2. c) both historicals and contemporaries (although the contemporaries are a new addition).
3. h) none of the above. Strickly romance. I keep buying those “other” books, but they just end of sitting on the shelf.
4. b). I never travel without a book. I NEVER travel without a book and some back up books…just in case.
5. c) a book and nothing else; I can’t hear anything when I read!
6. b) humor, e) uber sensuality (bring on the erotica!)
7. I usually read about 12 romances a month. All are romances, who wants to read anything else!
ericaleigh on 05 Oct 2007 at 12:12 am #
8. I’d love to see more humor in the romance novels I read now. I love it when I can laugh out loud when I’m reading, then I know I’ve got a good book.
9. I wish there were less…sorry can’t think of anything appropriate to say here
10. The main reason I read romance is because I get all warm and glowy at the end. I can’t resist a hapy ending.
Elora on 05 Oct 2007 at 6:10 am #
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks: a) like it’s been through a war. I bend the bindings, fold pages, circle passages I love, and more.
2. I normally read: c) both historicals and contemporaries.
3. In addition to romance, I also read: b) science fiction. c) fantasy.
4. My favorite place to read is: b) everywhere. I never travel without a book.
5. To read, I need: c) a book and nothing else; I can’t hear anything when I read!
6. I love romances that also have:b) humor. e) uber sensuality. (It’s not quite erotica, but oh my!)
7. I usually read 8 books per month. Of these, 5 are romance.
8. I’d love to see more humor in the romances novels I read now.
9. I wish there were less drama in the romance novels I read now.
10. The main reason I read romance is I like love stories.
anneriailin on 05 Oct 2007 at 9:52 am #
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks:
a) like it’s been through a war. I bend the bindings, fold pages, circle passages I love, and more.
2. I normally read:
a) historicals only.
3. In addition to romance, I also read:
c) fantasy.
g) other.
4. My favorite place to read is:
b) everywhere. I never travel without a book.
5. To read, I need:
c) a book and nothing else; I can’t hear anything when I read!
6. I love romances that also have:
b) humor.
d) paranormal elements.
e) uber sensuality. (It’s not quite erotica, but oh my!)
7. I usually read 6 books per month. Of these, 3 are romance.
8. I’d love to see more humor in the romances novels I read now.
9. I wish there were less repetition in the romance novels I read now.
10. The main reason I read romance is to escape the reality of my less than exciting life!
Patty L. on 05 Oct 2007 at 8:14 pm #
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks:
c) read, but not more than once. I might crease the binding, but I never do more.
2. I normally read:
c) both historicals and contemporaries.
3. In addition to romance, I also read:
e) biographies.
4. My favorite place to read is:
b) everywhere. I never travel without a book.
5. To read, I need:
c) a book and nothing else; I can’t hear anything when I read!
6. I love romances that also have:
b) humor.
7. I usually read 8 books per month. Of these, 8 are romance.
8. I’d love to see more humor in the romances novels I read now.
9. I wish there were less repetition in the romance novels I read now.
10. The main reason I read romance is the happily ever after.
Chantal on 06 Oct 2007 at 9:39 pm #
Ohh, I love doing these things,
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks:
b) like it’s brand new. I never crease, fold, bend, or otherwise deface my books!
2. I normally read:
c) both historicals and contemporaries.
3. In addition to romance, I also read:
RIght now I am only reading romance. I can’t get into anything else.
4. My favorite place to read is:
a) in bed before I sleep.
5. To read, I need:
c) a book and nothing else; I can’t hear anything when I read!
6. I love romances that also have:
f) any combination of above. (Please specify!) I love every genre of romance.
Easy so far, hm? Don’t get too comfortable because here’s the fill in the blank part!
7. I usually read 20 or so books per month. Of these, all are romance.
8. I’d love to see more pregnancies in the romances novels I read now.
9. I wish there were less (n/a) in the romance novels I read now.
10. The main reason I read romance is to prented that I am the heroine.
pri.r. on 07 Oct 2007 at 5:19 am #
1). b — creasing my books is NOT cool!
2). c– but i own more historicals… which doesn’t really work …but i still balance my romance reading.
3). d
4). b–take it on my way to dancing, to school, shopping..i’m a nut
5). b
6). b AND d …paranormals are really good!!:D
7). 20-30 books per month… ALL ROMANCE *smiles sheepishly*
8). i’d like to see more situations where the hero and heroine are trapped with each other.. give me more marriages of convinience i say!
9). i wish there was less WAITING TIME for the romance novels i read.
10). hmm my brother says that i read them because i don’t have my own love life…but i’m 16 since when is that an issue at SIXTEEN!?… i love reading romance novels because of their storylines and authors abilities to escape the everyday grind:D
Leanne on 08 Oct 2007 at 12:48 pm #
1 - a
2 - c
3 - a,b, c
4 - b
5 - c
6 - f. Humor, mystery, and some paranormal. I don’t do vampires and werewolves often.
7 - 35 - 30 books/ month. 70% is romance
8 - can’t think of an answer.
9. less gratuitous sex. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t object to sex in books. When I start skipping it, it becomes gratuitous to me.
10. I just love it.
darkshire007 on 08 Oct 2007 at 9:24 pm #
1. b) like it’s brand new. I never crease, fold, bend, or otherwise deface my books!
2. c) both historicals and contemporaries.
3. a,b,c,d,e,f,g
4. b) everywhere. I never travel without a book.
5. c) a book and nothing else; I can’t hear anything when I read!
6. f) any combination of above. Specifically; mystery w/paranormal elements and uber (is this a word?) sensuality. Humor w/ uber sensuality. Strong emotional elements w/mystery and uber sensuality.
7. I usually read 26 books per month. Of these, 23 are romance.
For 8 and 9 I had no answer. I don’t think I can criticize something that I cannot write.
10. The main reason I read romance is to get away from reality for a while!
Karen on 10 Oct 2007 at 8:09 pm #
1. c)
2. c)
3. g) (I only read romance!)
4. b) (and several backup books too!)
5. b)
6. b) c) d) & e)
7. I usually read 15-20 books per month. Of these, all are romance. I switched a few years ago, and haven’t looked back
8. I’d love to see more time for the romance to grow realistically, not rushed in 3-7days! in the romances novels I read now.
9. I wish there were less sappy overdone endings in the romance novels I read now.
10. The main reason I read romance is to melt my heart with steamy, romantic sensual scenes and a great HEA.
Hello to all you wonderful Goddess authors. Many of my favorite books were written by you!
tanya on 11 Oct 2007 at 12:42 pm #
Hmmmm, I have to have my book look new when I’m done. They are like this thing I put on the shelf that I love looking at and remembering. I only read 1-2 books a month…Gotta say I am sooo surprised to see people reading so many books in so little time. I work and have a baby and a husband - not much different from a baby. Then again, I think my husband requires more time/work than the baby. LOL! Anyways, reading THE COURTESAIN’S DAUGHTER and so far it is great!
Kimberly A. Winrotte on 04 Nov 2007 at 8:27 pm #
1. After I’ve read a book, it looks:
b) like it’s brand new. I never crease, fold, bend, or otherwise deface my books!
2. I normally read:
a) historicals only but there are a few contemporary paranormals in there too.
3. In addition to romance, I also read:
c) fantasy.
d) adventure.
e) biographies.
g) other– historical costume books.
4. My favorite place to read is:
d) other - all of the above and then some. What can I say, I’m a read-a-holic!
5. To read, I need:
c) a book and nothing else; I can’t hear anything when I read!
6. I love romances that also have:
f) any combination of above.
7. I usually read 10-15 books per month. Of these, 95% are romance.
8. I’d love to see more humorous situations in the romances novels I read now.
9. I wish there were less “man-whores” in the romance novels I read now.
10. The main reason I read romance is interesting characters and deeper relationships beyond just sex between characters versus other genres.
ingrid on 08 Nov 2007 at 7:43 pm #
1)A
2)C
3)A,C,G
4)A,B
5)A
6)A,D
7)I usually read 30 books per month. Of these, ALL are romance.
8)I’d love to see more historical good ones in the romances novels I read now.
9)I wish there were less lotharios in the romance novels I read now.
10)The main reason I read romance is because i am addicted to them.