Comments on: Why We Like the Books We Like

By: mfmakichen

mfmakichen — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:15:45 +0000

Hey Rhonda,
I love your choice of the word “transported.” I love being transported into another world. That is so the magic of “a buncha pages” for me as well.

By: RhondaL

RhondaL — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:50:50 +0000

Some of my favorite books never came close to the best-seller list. And they’re probably books that few have ever even heard of.

But somehow these books “spoke” to me. These books transported me to an interesting place where I got to hang out, more or less, with fascinating people doing exciting things.

That’s a pretty good deal from a buncha pages.
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By: Keishon

Keishon — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 06:50:46 +0000

I don’t know why but I can get defensive about the books that I read and have enjoyed. I remember a reviewer whose tastes are very similar to my own, gave a bad grade to one of my most beloved books. She gave it a D. I was hurt, let me tell you and I even let it briefly color my view of the book. Despite the grade the book got at the review site, I still love the book.

By: mfmakichen

mfmakichen — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:02:30 +0000

It’s a varied world we live in, yes? I’m one of those people who tends to like JD Robb more than Nora Roberts. . .although that’s kind of splitting hairs since it’s really the same person.

By: Edie

Edie — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:41:19 +0000

I couldn’t get through the Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, and many, many other people — including writers — liked it. That’s one of many. I read books by Nora Roberts and not JD Robb. Other friends like the opposite. LOL

By: mfmakichen

mfmakichen — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:16:22 +0000

That’s so cool. You are so right, not everyone loves fiction. Some people are ardent non-fiction fans. It sounds like real life stories are what you like best. It reminds me of that saying, “Truth is stranger than fiction.” There’s a lot of real life drama out there to read about too. Thanks for the reminder!

By: Screwed Up Texan

Screwed Up Texan — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:39:56 +0000

Truth be told, I am not an avid book reader. Of all the books I read between high school and college, the one I loved the best was the story of Romeo and Juliet and it was also the ONLY story I read in its entirety (even though I was required to read many, many more). For me, Romeo and Juliet was an interesting story and told in a way that I could relate to on some sort of level. Other stories, such as Greek Mythology and Fantasy, never were able to keep my attention and I often got half way through them or less and never picked them up again. I still made As in English and Literature, and my lack of reading never affected me as I found each story line predictable--which translated to boring and predictable test questions for me. And now I have no idea where I am going with this. I suppose I am just too picky or just not sophisticated enough, but the stories that I am drawn to are often found inside the covers of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, National Geographic, and Reader's Digest. Is that okay? Screwed Up Texan’s last blog post..Arroz con Pollo

By: mfmakichen

mfmakichen — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:13:57 +0000

Hi Deb,
Yep, I think that’s what matters for sure!

By: --Deb

--Deb — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:04:26 +0000

I've long since given up on worrying about what other people think about the books I read. I've always read more than just about everyone else I know, and I read a wide variety, so when talking "books" to anyone, there are going to be books I love that they wouldn't touch, for whatever reason! I figure, as long as I'm happy, that's what matters, right? --Deb’s last blog post..What’s Missing?

By: mfmakichen

mfmakichen — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:49:51 +0000

Hi Helen,
Thanks for letting me know I’m not alone. “And what kind of story you’re willing to buy into can depend on any number of things.” That’s my point exactly. It’s as individual as we are.