Friday, April 1, 2016

Book Blogger Hop - 4/1 - 4/7

 Question of the Week:

Have you ever ventured out of your comfort zone in terms of reading a genre you have never read? If so, did you get hooked on that new genre?

My Answer:

I honestly have to say I have not ventured out of my comfort zone.

I know what I like to read and stick with those genres.  :)



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20 comments:

  1. bermudaonionApril 1, 2016 at 10:20 AM

    I will read outside of my comfort zone from time to time (mostly for book club) but it's never made me fall in love with a genre.

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    1. ElizabethApril 1, 2016 at 12:21 PM

      I should try, but it is difficult for me to switch especially to sci-fi or paranormal.

      Thanks for stopping, Kathy.

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  2. Judy KruegerApril 1, 2016 at 1:31 PM

    Reading some of the translated literature I have gone through in the past few years has definitely taken me out of my comfort zone. I like knowing what my comfort zone is and knowing what will be out of it. Both do different things for me as a reader.

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    1. ElizabethApril 1, 2016 at 2:38 PM

      I have only read two books that were translated, but you truly were not able to tell.

      I like my comfort zone on all levels even those that aren't in the reading vein and don't like to move out of that zone too often. :)

      Thanks for stopping, Judy.

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  3. Maria BeharApril 1, 2016 at 2:15 PM

    I do this, too, for the most part. Occasionally, however, I have ventured outside my comfort zone -- not always with happy results! Lol.

    Like you, I don't read the horror genre. I don't enjoy feeling terrified!

    Happy Reading! Enjoy your weekend!! :)

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    1. ElizabethApril 1, 2016 at 2:38 PM

      Yes...horror isn't something I like to feel either.

      I like where I am. :)

      Thanks for stopping, Maria.

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  4. Emma LitttlefieldApril 1, 2016 at 2:52 PM

    Is this through trial and error? I try to stretch myself but know sometimes it can be once bitten twice shy.

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    1. ElizabethApril 1, 2016 at 4:08 PM

      Not good if you have been bitten.

      I definitely wouldn't venture out of my comfort zone if that happened.

      Thanks for stopping, Emma.

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  5. AnonymousApril 1, 2016 at 5:42 PM

    Nonfiction used to be out of my comfort zone but now I read food memoirs which are enjoyable. I have to say a book that makes me think like Me Before You is out of my comfort zone for sure.

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    1. ElizabethApril 1, 2016 at 8:29 PM

      I like to enjoy and escape when I read. :)

      Nonfiction and memoirs aren't my cup of tea at all.

      Thanks for stopping, Wolly Cakes and Wooden Spoons.

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  6. Sportochick's MusingsApril 2, 2016 at 12:24 AM

    I read outside my comfort zone and sometimes I realize it's a waste of my time because I just don't like the genre.
    Sportochick’s Musings Answer

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    1. ElizabethApril 2, 2016 at 12:52 PM

      That is what happens to me too.

      Why read something you don't like when there are so many good books in the genres we like.

      Thanks for stopping, Teri.

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  7. TeaApril 2, 2016 at 10:17 AM

    I don't know. If I have jumped out of my comfort zone, it's not been for long.

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    1. ElizabethApril 2, 2016 at 12:55 PM

      LOL...I think we all know what we like and don't like and always come back if we do venture out.

      Thanks for stopping, Tea Norman.

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  8. AliApril 2, 2016 at 4:35 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier and I'm sorry you can't comment. I used to be like you and not try anything out of my comfort zone, but then I found a few that actually turned out well when I did. Trust me though, there are a bunch that I ended like NO after 10 pages in lol.

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    1. ElizabethApril 2, 2016 at 6:45 PM

      Oh yes....that is what I am afraid would happen to me so I just stay where I am comfortable. :)

      Too many good books out there to read something I really don't want to or like.

      Thanks for stopping, Ali.

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  9. Literary FelineApril 3, 2016 at 1:41 AM

    I like so many different types of books that I find it hard to define what my comfort zone is--or rather what makes me uncomfortable.

    I definitely found that when I was going through my Postpartum Depression, comfort reading was essential. I couldn't bare anything else. But that's a little different than what is meant by this topic, I know.

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    1. ElizabethApril 3, 2016 at 12:57 PM

      If you like a lot of different books, that is great.

      I am a stick-in-the-same genre gal. :)

      Thanks for stopping Literary Feline.

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  10. stacybuckeyeApril 4, 2016 at 9:14 AM

    Reading outside my comfort zone keeps my reading fresh and I often end up loving the experience.

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    1. ElizabethApril 4, 2016 at 4:35 PM

      That is great to hear.

      I usually end up not finishing the book. :)

      Thanks for stopping, stacybuckeye.

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