Lifestyles

What’s your next read?

  1. Where is your dream vacation?
    a. The Scottish countryside
    b. Salem, MA
    c. The Maldives
    d. Hawaii
  2. Which song resonates most with you?
    a. “Come As You Are” by Nirvana
    b. “Season of the Witch” – the Lana Del Rey version
    c. “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina & The Waves
    d. “Good Grief” by Spacey Jane
  3. Which is your favorite accessory?
    a. A scarf
    b. A flower crown
    c. An Apple watch or fitness band
    d. A puka shell necklace
  4. What’s your favorite sport?
    a. Skiing
    b. Equestrian
    c. Track & Field
    d. Surfing
  5. If you could spend one day with a celebrity, who would it be?
    a. Stephen King
    b. Stevie Nicks
    c. Rachel Ray
    d. Cindy Crawford
  6. How much do you agree with this statement: “horror movies are my jam”?
    a. Absolutely agree
    b. Mostly agree
    c. Agree slightly
    d. Do not agree at all
  7. What’s your favorite animal?
    a. Dogs
    b. Foxes
    c. Birds
    d. Dolphins
  8. On a scale from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), how much do you like the winter?
    a. 9-10
    b. 8-6
    c. 5-3
    d. 1-2
  9. Which is your favorite music genre?
    a. Alternative rock
    b. Indie
    c. Pop
    d. Country
  10. If you could have a superpower, you would want the ability to…
    a. Read minds
    b. Talk to animals
    c. Heal illness
    d. Breathe underwater

The Results:

If you answered mostly A’s, your next read is “Rock Paper Scissors” (Thriller/Mystery) by Alice Feeney. Adam and Amelia Wright decide to indulge in a weekend away in Scotland to not only relax, but to also save their broken marriage. What the couple doesn’t realize is that their vacation is about to take a turn when a giant snow storm hits, isolating them from the rest of the world. Tensions between the couple begin to arise when they realize they may not be the only ones trapped in this cozy Scottish hideaway.

If you answered mostly B’s, you should give “Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery” (Historical Fiction, Horror, Fantasy) by Brom a read. Abitha, the black sheep of an early Puritan colony, tragically loses her husband under mysterious circumstances. While Abitha is fighting for her right to her late husband’s land, Slewfoot, a powerful creature, is awoken just outside the colony with no memory of his past. Slewfoot and Abitha must work together to discover their places in the world – are they cultivators of light or darkness?

If you answered mostly C’s, “Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health” (Non-fiction, Health & Wellness) by Casey Means may be a good fit for you. Dr. Casey Means dives into the science behind the root causes of some of the worst diseases and health conditions – cancer, anxiety, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and more – facing Americans today. Means proves to readers that creating “good energy” within your body isn’t as complicated or overwhelming as it sounds.

If you answered mostly D’s, you should consider picking up “Same Time Next Summer” (Romance) by Annabel Monaghan. Sam’s life is right on track; with a perfect fiancé on her arm and an amazing job in the city, what more could she ask for? She is totally not thinking about the boy who broke her heart when she was 17 years old all these years later – totally. Except, of course, when she goes to the beach. Or when she hears the sound of a guitar. Or when she goes for a swim. But other than that, she is definitely happy with her perfect fiancé.