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Novel Picks Request Form

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Novel Picks is a service for adult Wasilla Public Library card holders who read fiction. After you complete and submit this form, the library staff will develop a personal reading list for you of approximately three adult fiction titles. The more information you provide, the better your list will be. Please allow up to 2 weeks to receive a response via e-mail. The information you provide will be kept in confidence.
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Your name -- first and last name (required)
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Your MSLN library card number -- the barcode number on the back of your library card -- for example, 2330200XXXXXXX (required)
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Your e-mail address (required)
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Confirm e-mail address:
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Your phone number:

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Preferred format (please click all that apply):
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Preferred format (please click all that apply):
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Main Character preference:

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Main Character preference:
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Do you like to read books in series?
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Do you like to read books in series?
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Tell us about a fiction book that you really enjoyed. What did you like about the book?
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Is there a fiction author that you really like? What is it about his/her books that you enjoy?
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Would you like us to recommend a "read-alike" author -- someone who writes with a similiar style or storyline?
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Would you like us to recommend a "read-alike" author -- someone who writes with a similiar style or storyline?
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List any authors that you DO NOT want on your list because you have already read everything they have written.
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The reading genre(s) that you prefer to read:
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The reading genre(s) that you prefer to read:
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Other genre that is not listed above (please describe):
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Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your reading preferences, likes, or dislikes?
For example: "book similiar to John Grisham's books" / "fiction books that have recipes in them" / "books set in Italy" / "I don't like books with sex, violence, or foul language" / "books that feature family or women's relationships" / "I don't like historical fiction" / "I don't like books by Stephen King"
The four questions below are optional, but may help us narrow down your reading preferences by determining what appeals to you about the books you read. For best results have one specific book or genre in mind before you answer the questions.
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Storyline Terms:
Storyline Terms:
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Pace Terms:
Pace Terms:
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Tone Terms:
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Writing Style Terms:
Writing Style Terms:
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