Anya Owens

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Anya Owens

What motivated you to become a Director for the Friends of the Library?

I have wonderful memories of my own local library growing up so becoming a Director is a way for me to help promote and foster that same love for literacy in my community.

 

What superpowers do you bring to the FOL Board?

My personal passion for reading keeps me up to date on the latest and greatest in the book world and I also have a great eye for social media promotion and event planning.

 

Where were you born, and how long have you lived in Tallahassee?

I come from an Air Force family and grew up in Crestview, FL but Tallahassee has been my home for 15 years.

 

What is your favorite reading genres?

I always love to expand my literacy palette but my favorite genres are fantasy, romance and cozy mysteries (the ones with the punny titles!).

 

What is your favorite book of all time?

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie was an incredibly influential book that sparked my love for mysteries!

 

Name three recent books you would highly recommend:

Finlay Donovan is Killing It, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, and One of Us is Lying

 

Do you prefer to read printed books, ebooks or audiobooks?

Audiobooks all the way!

 

Where is your favorite place to read?

I’m usually listening to audiobooks throughout my day but if I’m reading print, you can find me staked out on my favorite pink couch or papasan chair.

 

What do you do in your spare time?

Besides reading, I also spend time volunteering with TMH Animal Therapy, playing board games, and planning my next road trip adventure (which is usually centered around food and/or something kitschy!).

 

Are you a dog lover or cat lover?

Due to allergies and two fluffy potatoes named Benny and Merv, my answer is guinea pigs.