A couple of specific observations.
1. 25 at KA is very rough. There are some very apparent bumps along the runway which are capable of throwing even the best landed aircraft almost back into the air, as much as they are capable of throwing you off the ground if you are departing in the other direction. Landing as early as you can on 25 is always a good bet.
2. Do learn to question the runway being offerd where ever you go. For example at Shoreham both the other runways are nearly always available, the fact the ATIS is indicating 25 is in operation is neither here nor there. Often 20 is a better bet because it is hard and avoids the bumps. Moreover the N / S runway receives little use (because it is short) but is a good bet if the wind is really blowing out of the North. I'd always land a twin on 20 for example as long as the cross wind was tolerable and the same is true of most singles.