#FictionFriday: This Librarian Runs

Welcome to  #FictionFriday, where we ask Yeovil College staff to share their thoughts, opinions and just plain random tastes in books.
Each staff member selects questions to answer from a finely honed and crafted selection, designed to entertain and educate us about their reading lives.



Today we're talking to  Kim Campbell, our Assistant Learning Resource Advisor for FE. Kim is a dedicated runner who has participated in many charity race events, and a big fan of all things stationary (meaning pens, notebooks and sticky notes rather than non-moving objects)- and unintentionally amusing wordplay. Her favourite Marvel character is Harley Quinn, and her Hogwarts House is Gryffindor - perfect for the most intrepid member of the library team!

What's the first book you remember reading, or being read?

 " "Andy Pandy's New Pet". Read by my parents, who are no longer with me, but my daughter still has the book."

What is your favourite book of all time?

" "Of Mice and Men" (by John Steinbeck). Can read it in one sitting, it explores many relationships and it's set in a great time period. I've read it so many times."

Name one book or author that you really can't stand


"Mills and Boon (series and genre) - no depth or storyline."

 Which character in a book do you think is most like you?

"Jo, from "Little Women". Tomboy, quick-tempered, and loves reading."

Which book would you love to be in or live inside its world?

" "Hitch-hiker's Guide to The Galaxy" (by Douglas Adams) - what is the meaning of life?"

Which literary character would you want to date, and why?


"George Weasley - fun, makes me laugh on brief with cool ginger hair!"

 What's your favourite book adaptation in film or TV?

 "The Girl With A Dragon Tattoo."

Would you read the book before watching an adaptation, and does it matter?

"I try not to - I prefer the book!" 

 What's your favourite children's book?

"Anything by Enid Blyton - it's like a comfort blanket, and I always wanted to go to Malory Towers."

What book would you recommend to someone else, and why?


" "This Mum Runs" by Jo Pavey; inspirational read for older mums wanting to run - you're never too old!"

 Who's your favourite cartoon character?


" Tom and Jerry. Absolutely love slapstick humour and I will always laugh at inappropriate times!"

 Who would play you in a film of your life?

"Lauren Cohan ( otherwise known as Maggie from "The Walking Dead")."

If you were to describe yourself as a type of cake, what would it be?

 "Chocolate. Reliable, comforting, always there, can't live without me!"

Where is your favourite place to read?

"In the bath with a glass of wine and an "off-duty" sign on the door."

Thanks Kim! If you have been inspired to take up a new interest or hobby by a book, know the meaning of life, or you'd like to comment (nicely) below, log in with your Google account and join the conversation.
Alternatively, you can always tweet us at @YC_Reading using the hashtag #FictionFriday with what you think of choices!