tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528600585203292987.post7630128764343883600..comments2023-10-26T06:39:10.757-07:00Comments on The Eager Readers: Question Sunday: What do you look for in a book? Do you prefer one genre over another?Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13679587020101376314noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528600585203292987.post-29740713520794352652010-02-22T20:04:40.214-08:002010-02-22T20:04:40.214-08:00Violet-Edith Wharton is one of my favorites as wel...Violet-Edith Wharton is one of my favorites as well! As for Greene, I'm reading End of the Affair. It's beautiful, and I can't wait to read some more books!Ivanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18243664836278611954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528600585203292987.post-49106246587345920412010-02-22T08:06:35.042-08:002010-02-22T08:06:35.042-08:00Debbie - You will love P&P! There are quite a...<b>Debbie</b> - You will love <i>P&P</i>! There are quite a few classics that have been lurking on my "To Read" list for so many years that I am completely intimidated by them now. I've even bought copies of some of them & still let them sit on my shelf scaring me off. Ayn Rand's <i>The Fountainhead</i>, Anthony Trollope's <i>Barchester Towers</i>, and Leo Tolstoy's <i>Anna Karenina</i> are a few examples of books that I've totally psyched myself out over. Someday I hope to get up the courage to tackle more of those intimidating classics. In the meantime, the ease and fun of light, quick reads is a blast! :)<br /><br /><b>Ivana</b> - Thank you for your thoughtful response. :) An author's style can definitely make a book memorable. Certain styles are so distracting to me that I inadvertently find myself paying more attention to the awkwardness of the format than to the story and characters. That is not usually a good thing. On the other hand, if an author uses exceptionally beautiful or poetic imagery, I find myself wanting to read everything they have ever written! Edith Wharton & Thomas Hardy both had that effect on me, and Frances Hardinge recently captured my interest for that same reason. I have not read anything by Graham Greene yet. Do you have a favorite Graham Greene novel that you would recommend as a good introduction to his books? I definitely need to add him to my "To Read" list.Violethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679587020101376314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528600585203292987.post-70989529165161120202010-02-21T08:55:09.590-08:002010-02-21T08:55:09.590-08:00Great post! I too have a very eclectic taste, I wi...Great post! I too have a very eclectic taste, I will try any genre, any age group or era. What first catches my eye is writing. The style, how poetic it sounds. I'm currently reading G. Greene and his writing is beautiful. For that reason, I love classics. I also pay a lot attention to how edited it is. Sometimes it destroys the pleasure, but it just bothers me if it's not done properly. Also, strong characters. I hate exagerations. Unfortunately, there were few YA that were just plain gross. <br /><br />Phew...you really got me thinking :) Thanks!Ivanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18243664836278611954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528600585203292987.post-60787051148648467952010-02-20T20:50:58.050-08:002010-02-20T20:50:58.050-08:00When I did my last 50 book challenge I'd say 8...When I did my last 50 book challenge I'd say 85% of it was romance books. Now this time around I'm mostly reading YA. To be honest I haven't really read a lot of the classics. I'd love to get into them but I'm having too much fun with the light quick reads instead. My goal this year is to finally read P&P, seriously I've read and watched so many adaptions I'm sure I'll love it. I think I've just scared myself off.Cranberryfrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04384164423414892482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528600585203292987.post-4029378405569741502010-02-15T05:30:11.593-08:002010-02-15T05:30:11.593-08:00Jenni - Thanks! :) I totally agree regarding swo...<b>Jenni</b> - Thanks! :) I totally agree regarding swoon-worthy romance & sizzling relationship tension. When an author manages to combine those elements with well-developed characters & an intriguing plot, I become a lifelong fan. <i>*cough*Cassandra Clare*cough*</i> <br /><br />I think it's awesome that you are exploring the classics! I bet you will discover some new favorites along the way! <br /><br /><b>wdebo</b> - I am totally a sucker for a beautiful cover too! Some covers are way too lovely to resist! Libba Bray's <i>A Great and Terrible Beauty</i> and Anna Godbersen's <i>The Luxe</i> both came home with me because I simply could not leave their gorgeous covers sitting on the bookstore shelves. :)Violethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679587020101376314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528600585203292987.post-35121453684193750852010-02-14T22:38:21.986-08:002010-02-14T22:38:21.986-08:00I am defidently a YA lover :) Why YA? Why not! YA ...I am defidently a YA lover :) Why YA? Why not! YA just has that spark in it, the cuteness, or intensness that doesn't have that depth that Adult fiction has but still is wonderful, and it is a quick read which is nice. <br /><br />I like reading stories that are cute and have good romance. But I also pick up books because of the author or because of the plot or even because (I feel embarassed for saying this) the cover (I know the whole, don't judge a book by its cover...but when the cover is just gorgeous how can you not??!!)wdebohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611113124211453932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528600585203292987.post-10396962540922301072010-02-14T13:41:01.803-08:002010-02-14T13:41:01.803-08:00You are so eloquent. I love your post and your bl...You are so eloquent. I love your post and your blog! :)<br /><br />I also read YA fiction the most. I love how clean it is and like you said, there's so much to choose from in such an accessible format.<br /><br />I have been venturing out of YA fiction lately because I want to become more well-read. I've only been reading for the last three years, so I have a lot to catch up on. I avoided reading at all costs until three years ago, so I haven't had a lot of experience with classics and I've decided that I'm going to read at least 3/per if not more. I want to be well-rounded. ;)<br /><br />With the above being said, the books I'm drawn to are also those with memorable characters. I also like to read books where the two main characters have a tension, angst, and romance to them similar to Bella and Edward in Twilight. I just love how much tension there was in the first book and I crave that tension and angst in the other books I read.Jenni Elysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403700912436098391noreply@blogger.com