Jane Q. Reader

Aim

To read for enjoyment and to broaden my horizons. Want to become a better educated reader.

Experience

1995–2002 Commuter Chicago, Illinois

Currently Read Routinely

  • Every day on the train to and from work.
  • Have covered many types of books.
  • Look for strong female characters and adventure settings.
  • Belong to an Oprah book selection discussion group
  • Am becoming a book worm

1991–1995 College Student Chicago, Illinois

Rarely Read for Pleasure
  • Had little time for reading other than on vacations
  • Read some best sellers

1987–1991 High School Student Chicago, Illinois

Read Many Assignments!

  • Kept busy reading from anthologies and textbooks
  • Loved Science Fiction Books
  • Hated Catcher in the Rye

1974–1987 Child and Elementary Student Chicago, Illinois

Often Read to by Adults
  • Children’s Books
  • Enjoyed being read to.
  • Had many books in my bedroom bookcase.
  • Still have my Bookhouse Books set

Education

1971–1975 University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, Illinois

Wanted to minor in literature

  • Took four literature classes as electives.
  • Enjoyed reading Shakespeare in classes.

Interests

Romance Novel Fan; historical novels; like some poetry

Favorites

As You Like It ; Anything by Barbara Cartland; Enderby