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Sunday, March 25, 2018

Reading Genres



I only read certain genres and normally do not move outside of historical fiction, mystery, and women's fiction.

 I definitely do not read horror.  Nor do I like sci-fi or paranormal.

 Everyone has different likes and dislikes of course, but it is interesting to know if you would venture outside your normal reading genres or stick with only certain genres.

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23 comments:

  1. ElizabethMarch 25, 2018 at 3:29 PM

    Happy Sunday....Happy Reading!!

    Thanks for stopping.

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  2. Kathryn TMarch 25, 2018 at 4:28 PM

    Definitely against horror too, enough of that in the world about. I like what you read plus I do read a little paranormal and romance, but actually prefer the women's fiction aspect.

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    1. ElizabethMarch 25, 2018 at 6:11 PM

      Once in a while paranormal sneaks into a book, and as long as it isn't too heavy, I am ok with it.

      Thanks for commenting, Kathryn.

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  3. Captivated ReaderMarch 25, 2018 at 5:03 PM

    There are go to genres for me, but am open to most genres and do read a wide variety of genres when I can. Although, I do tend to shy away from westerns.

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    1. ElizabethMarch 25, 2018 at 6:12 PM

      Westerns aren't in my radar either. :)

      That's great you branch out. I am a stick in the mud. LOL!!

      Thanks for commenting, Captivated Reader.

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  4. Laurel-Rain SnowMarch 25, 2018 at 6:25 PM

    I gravitate to the ones you've mentioned...and avoid horror, paranormal, and sci-fi. Although I have enjoyed some of Karen White's books that have a little bit of the paranormal twist in them.

    Enjoy!

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    1. ElizabethMarch 25, 2018 at 7:06 PM

      When paranormal gets "snuck in" and isn't a major part of the book, I am good.

      Thanks for commenting, Laurel.

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  5. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsMarch 25, 2018 at 6:51 PM

    I have my favorite genres but I do read outside my comfort zones. I'm pretty much an eclectic reader.

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    1. ElizabethMarch 25, 2018 at 7:07 PM

      That's great, Laura.

      I stick with my favorites and rarely move out. :)

      Thanks for commenting.

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  6. Michelle @ Fitkittymama ReadsMarch 25, 2018 at 9:57 PM

    I used to primarily stick to one or two genres, but now I read almost all genres. Like you, I am not a fan of horror books, but I will occasionally read a good thriller.

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    1. ElizabethMarch 25, 2018 at 10:28 PM

      Great that you can branch out.

      A good thriller works for me too as long as it isn’t too scary.

      Thanks for commenting, Michelle.

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  7. Reading with JadeMarch 26, 2018 at 8:37 AM

    I very much have a comfort zone when reading - crime, thriller, mystery, family saga, MG - but I like to think I step outside of that every so often. I think it's natural to read what you know you're likely to enjoy.

    Interesting topic.

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    1. ElizabethMarch 26, 2018 at 8:02 PM

      I can’t make myself move outside especially when it comes to paranormal or horror.

      Thanks for commenting, Jade.

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  8. DRCMarch 26, 2018 at 10:16 AM

    Gee, guess I'm the only one here so far who likes a good horror. That would be my main genre, but I do read outside the box too and have a big selection in my book mountain including historical fiction.

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    1. ElizabethMarch 26, 2018 at 8:03 PM

      We are all different, DRC, and glad you enjoy what you enjoy.

      Good you can move out at times.

      Thanks for commenting.

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  9. MarceMarch 26, 2018 at 4:15 PM

    I joined a book club to read outside of my genre of choice (thrillers) and overall it was a nightmare. Psychological Thrillers are my favourite, my current trend is Domestic thrillers. All mystery , suspense etc. I enjoy memoirs, horrors, women's fiction and poetry now and then also.

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    1. ElizabethMarch 26, 2018 at 8:05 PM

      Nice genre. :)

      Domestic thrillers work better for me than any other thrillers, but I do prefer a simple mystery.

      Thanks for commenting, March.

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  10. Carole RaeMarch 26, 2018 at 4:37 PM

    I generally don't stick to a "genre". I like to read all types. The only exception to my rule is steampunk. I have tried and I do not like it

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    1. ElizabethMarch 26, 2018 at 8:06 PM

      Good answer....steampunk is something I don’t know anything about, but it looks as if it probably isn’t for me. :)

      Thanks for commenting, Carole Rae.

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  11. Kim@Time2ReadMarch 26, 2018 at 5:27 PM

    Most of my reading is historical fiction, women's fiction, or thriller. I also enjoy narrative nonfiction. I'll occasionally read fantasy or scifi, and love fairy tale retellings, but won't tough horror or most memoirs.

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    1. ElizabethMarch 26, 2018 at 8:09 PM

      We have similar interests in genre.

      Nonfiction is normally not on my book shelf.

      Agreed about horror - I don’t like memoirs either.

      Thanks for commenting, Kim.

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  12. TiMarch 27, 2018 at 12:07 PM

    I read a lot of literary fiction and lately psychological thrillers. But mostly I like quiet novels. I do like Sci-Fi and I love certain horror authors like King but it's not straight-up horror. I don't care for Historical Fiction, Romance or memoir all that much.

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    1. ElizabethMarch 28, 2018 at 1:34 PM

      I don't like memoirs either.

      Thanks for sharing what you read, Ti, and thanks for commenting.

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