Things sure are heating up here in Texas. And we’re only at the beginning of summer! Maybe you feel the same where you live. Or maybe you live in the Southern Hemisphere and things are starting to really cool down. Good thing love is the perfect thing to read about in any season.
Still, I wonder if you might have a preference for particular seasons and settings in your books.
Cue the survey! (A quick edit: It appears that I’ve exceeded the number of responses I’m allowed from the survey platform, so you won’t be able to click to submit your answers. I’m so sorry about that! But I’d still love to hear your answers to these questions in the comments!)
And in case you’re looking for a beachy read right now, my Hope Springs series takes place on the shores of Lake Michigan. And if you’re in the mood for something a little cooler, you could always check out Not Until Christmas Morning or Christmas of Joy.
Which makes me think of one more question: Do you prefer to read books “in season” (summer books in summer, winter books in winter, etc.), or do you read books set in any season all year long? Let me know in the comments!
Ausjenny says
As so many books come out the opposite season I am use to reading winter in summer, summer in winter etc.
I enjoyed the survey.
Its winter here now but the start where I am has been mild. normally its cold overnight and often a frost and cool days but the past 5 days were much warmer to the point I didn’t need to put the fire on with overnight temps being as warm or warmer than the daily average for June. (around 57 overnight to 68 in the day)
RuthieH says
I enjoyed the survey, thank you.
I read books any time of year as I’m not that organised – it’s nice when it matches up though, I read one a couple of weeks ago that was set in June and July and it was nice to be almost the same time of year. I do usually manage to read Christmas books at Christmas, and I enjoyed Easter in Gilead this year.
Trudy says
I read any season any time of year, but to be totally honest, beach reads have never been a priority read for me. I like books that take place on the coast of Oregon, and I’ve read books that take place on the coasts of the Great Lakes and Texas, Florida, you name it! However, since I live in Florida, since I’m a FL native who has gone through more hurricanes than I care to count, if I read a book with a hurricane, I’m super critical and can tell really fast if the author has even a smidge of a clue about what it’s like!! Plus, since I’ve been through them, they aren’t my favorite thing to read about! Since I’m 15 to 20 minutes from the beach (depending on traffic) and I like the beach, it definitely isn’t my favorite place to go as I burn really fast. Since I’ve had melanoma three times, I’m not a huge beach fan.
Alicia Haney says
Good morning, I enjoyed this survey, thank you. I read books set in different seasons all year long. I especially love Christmas stories, I actually love love Christmas. Have a great day.
Kendra Muonio says
I read books about the seasons anytime of the year. It’s finally been warmer here for the last month or so we had rain and snow until April. My family enjoys the hot weather .my sibblings get out of school on the June 21st it’s later this year because of the snow days but after we get out we are going to the beach with my sister from South Dakota it’s a few hours from our house so we go once a summer.
Lori Smanski says
welcome today. I am one of those persons who read seasonal books all year long.
Bonnie Heringer says
I always like your surveys both here on Inspy and in your newsletter. If there was a submit button, mine was disabled (?). Anyway, I kept toggling between the hot and cold on each question. It doesn’t really matter to me the season or when I read a book.
I love Lake Michigan and Michigan in general. I am going to have to up the Hope Springs series on my TBR list.
Valerie M Bodden says
That’s a good point! New releases are probably often out of season for you. :) But it can be fun to read about the opposite season from what you’re experiencing–a little escape! Glad you’re enjoying a mild start to winter by you!
Valerie M Bodden says
Glad you enjoyed the survey! I agree to reading any books at any time of year–it’d be too hard to plan everything to line up just right. But I can see how it would be fun when it does!
Valerie M Bodden says
I can see how you might have enough of the beach and not need to get more of it in books! :) And I agree about the hurricanes. I haven’t been through one yet, fortunately (and I’ll be okay if I never experience one!), but I’d be worried about getting details wrong because of that. Now snow storms…those I can write about with some confidence. :)
Valerie M Bodden says
So glad you enjoyed the survey! I love reading books set in any season at any time of the year too. Even Christmas books! :)
Valerie M Bodden says
Oh wow, that’s a long time to wait for warm weather–and a long time to go to school! I hope you all enjoy the beach when you get to go!
Valerie M Bodden says
Me too! When there’s a book you want to read, it’s too hard to wait for it to fit the current season! :)
Valerie M Bodden says
Thanks, Bonnie! I do love doing surveys. :) I’m sorry the submit button wasn’t working for you. I agree that the season doesn’t matter–a good book is a good book in any season! I hope you enjoy the Hope Springs books!
Debra Pruss says
1. Either for questions 1-5. 6. Thanksgiving. I do not care about the season when I read a book. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you.
Valerie M Bodden says
Thanks for answering! I do love Thanksgiving books…especially the chance to include all kinds of tasty foods. :)
bn100 says
any season
Marina Costa says
I read books in any season, but sometimes I like reading one which happens in the same season we are. (In writing, my problem is that my novels usually do not content with a season, but with several years… )
I like summer more than winter, but I guess each story has its charm.
I see more Christmas stories than anything else. And Thanksgiving for the US. I am writing about less known, specific traditions and holidays from the countries the stories happen in. For an English colonial setting in the Caribbean, in 1700s, I described Michaelmas, a holiday now forgotten in England and anywhere. I described Christmas, New Year, Easter and May Day traditions within two ethnic communities on the Danube, in my country. Midsummer and Dormition of the Virgin too, as well as other places patron saints day with procession.
Valerie M Bodden says
Great to know! Thank you!
Valerie M Bodden says
I know what you mean–my books often take place over more than a season. And are often written during the opposite season from what’s happening in the book. :) It sounds like you’ve written about some interesting holidays!