Weave Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I avoid animal stories, because dead set the animal always gets it, remember Cujo (but he was very ill, rabies and all), but you know what I mean x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I avoid animal stories, because dead set the animal always gets it, remember Cujo (but he was very ill, rabies and all), but you know what I mean x I agree with this. They are to predicatable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblomov Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I avoid animal stories, because dead set the animal always gets it. Sadly true; I think by and large writers have a perverse streak in them as far as animal stories are concerned. They think that they are striking a chord with their readers by killing off the poor creatures. I recall reading an otherwise great story called Bel Ria by Sheila Burnford back in 1981; the ending really traumatised me for a long time and I am an animal lover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beef Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 What i avoid: Romance Self-help books (dont even get me started on these!) anything written by jane austen (purely cos my mum watches pride and prejudice at least once a month and if i ever read about mr darcy id want to burn the page) and anything with poirot in, just cos on tv he seems like a ..i cant use the words i want here. and bond, james bond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Orchid Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I tend to avoid: - Mills and boon - Biogs of any "celebrity" under the age of 35. No, make that 40. I mean, what could Colleen McLoughlin, Chantelle, any contestant of BB have possibly done in their short time on this earth that could be interesting to read? - Anything written by anyone who claims to be a "muso". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freewheeling Andy Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Books about authors Tedious period pieces Books with over-emotional flighty main characters who change their opinion on everything on the basis of the utterly trivial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 anything written by jane austen (purely cos my mum watches pride and prejudice at least once a month and if i ever read about mr darcy id want to burn the page) That's a shame. Perhaps you could try Northanger Abbey instead - it's quite humourous and a very clever satire on Gothic novels. It's my absolute favourite of hers that I've read so far (much as I loved P&P, it didn't match up to NA in my opinion!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 That's a shame. Perhaps you could try Northanger Abbey instead - it's quite humourous and a very clever satire on Gothic novels. It's my absolute favourite of hers that I've read so far (much as I loved P&P, it didn't match up to NA in my opinion!). It's a definite favourite of mine also - I don't think people are generally as familiar with it as some of her other novels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirstykat Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I can NOT ABIDE chick-lit, Mills & Boon, easy reads like Danielle Steele. What is the point? Read to expand your mind and increase your imagination and creativity, otherwise you may as well be a couch potato and watch drivvle like 'X' Factor etc. It may be harsh, but it's my opinion and, o'h it makes my blood BOIL !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icecream Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 I actually agree Kirsty:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mia Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Kirstykat, I know what you're saying, but IMO there's nothing wrong with reading something simple or reading just for pure enjoyment. It doesn't always have to be about expanding your mind or your vocabulary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Yep, I was about to say that Mia. Everyone on here reads for different reasons, and hopefully we are respect that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Personally I love reading books that provide a challenge or teach me something new but at the same time I absolutely advocate that people read what they enjoy - only that way can people grow to love reading. When I was younger I was on a bit of a reading loop with Enid Blyton (whose books I absolutely adored). My mum was concerned that I wouldn't develop my reading and tried to find other books for me to read. It didn't work and I progressed in my own time. I think for me though I had developed a love for reading that grew at its own rate until I eventually studied literature at degree level - to think my mum worried once! One of the most fulfilling aspects of my job is listening to people, especially children, rave about something they've read and enjoyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I agree with Mia and Michelle...sometimes I like to read something just for fun, as a diversion or an escape from stress. I don't always have to learn. For me, reading must first and foremost entertain me, and I am often entertained by intelligent, well-written books. I read a lot of non-fiction and classics when I'm in the mood. But I can also read silly stuff, just like I can sit through a 10 hour marathon of America's Next Top Model. If you don't enjoy yourself once in awhile, what's the point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Well said Echo! I also like to read challenging books and like to learn something new - those who have been on here since the beginning of this forum know of my love for the classics, historical fiction and up to trying something new. But like a lot of other people on here I like to escape into a world of my own, read for the sake of pure pleasure and to destress. I certainly do not think that this type of reading should be scorned - it has it's place in society and that those who do look down on this are the ones with a problem. If this attitude is adopted with the younger generation then it is hardly surprising that youngsters lose the will! Reading should be enjoyed for the pleasure of the written word and thoughts / ideas of the author. What is more important is that people keep reading as it will still expand their horizons no matter what the genre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I completely agree with the last few posts. I like reading a lot of classics, but I need to intersperse them with 'light' reads to give myself a break. Something like Bill Bryson, Roald Dahl or JK Rowling (or any other kids book) does the trick for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ii Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I'm with the posts above, too. I do love the classics and the so-called important books. It is good to be challenged. BUT there are times when you just want to trun of your brain, so to speak, and enjoy a fluffy fun escape from reality. It's the same with movies. Sometimes it's nice to watch Good Night and Good Luck (which I love!) but sometimes you just want to laugh with Elle from Legally Blonde, right? It's this diversity that makes literature (and movies) so much fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 you just want to laugh with Elle from Legally Blonde, right? "You got into Harvard?" "Yeah! What like its hard?" I love those movies Back on topic, I read for enjoyment, if I wanted to read for learning I would go get a Master's Degree. I read for fun and enjoyment. To me books are for fun and enjoyment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parenthesis Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I give a wide berth to anything that looks (or reads) remotely like Mills and Boon, Silhouette, Barbara Cartland, and Stephanie Meyer. *shudder* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Yeah, I avoid chick-lit usually, and I also tend to avoid crime nowadays. And authors like Joan Jonkers, Catherine Cookson, that kind of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraloves Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I'll second Mills and Boon, they are just not for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosychair Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 I avoid Dean Koontz because I've been waiting for 13 years for the last book in the Christopher Snow trilogy! That and I must admit some of his stuff does come off writing by numbers style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshDeal Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I like to avoid romantic books! I like action! And action books is what I read! I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyra_Lyrical Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I tend to steer clear of most sci-fi books, as well as most fantasy. Occasionally I'll read something but it has really got to grab my attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisaMarie Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I avoid chick-lit and those real-life abuse stories. I have also been avoiding Jane Austin after reading Pride and Prejudice which I hated, although I will probably try one of hers again at a later stage. And I'm avoiding the 50 Shades of Grey series like the plague. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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