Get to Know…Milena Pirint

Posted on June 17, 2013 by nobles

This is our second entry in a series of blog posts that introduces staff members and essential employees who work at Nobles, so we can learn about who they are and what kinds of books they enjoy.  We hope this series will continue to provide a peek into some of the incredibly vital members of our community.  This week we interview Milena Pirint, whose smiling, welcoming presence we see every day in the admission office.  Learn more about Milena below.

What is your job here at Nobles? I am an administrative assistant in the Admission Office.

How long have you been at Nobles? 16 years

Where did you grow up? Dedham, Mass.

What are a few of your favorite books? Memoirs of a Geisha by Ron Marshall, The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani, The Help by Katherine Stockett, Outer Banks by Anne Rivers Siddons to name a few.

What was your favorite book as a teenager? I read a lot of books by John Grisham, Michael Crichton and Stephen King.

What is your favorite movie? I have so many, but a few are Moonstruck, Love Actually, My Big Fat Greek Wedding and John Q.

What is your favorite magazine or newspaper? Any cooking magazine and People

If you were on a deserted island, what three things would you like to have with you? Food, water and an iPad loaded with books and games

Do you read e-books? Yes, I love the convenience! It’s so easy to pack my Kindle and I can bring it anywhere. I just started using Overdrive through the Nobles library this summer and love having access to all kinds of great books anytime.

Do you listen to audio books? Do you have a favorite? Yes, occasionally.  I listened to the whole Twilight series, which was great for me.  My daughter was just a baby at the time and having the audio books helped me multitask.

Thanks, Milena! And don’t forget to stop by the library to check out our display of Ms. Pirint’s favorite books and more!

Happy Reading, Ms.