Comments on: TSS: Changing Genre Tastes

By: jennygirl

jennygirl — Tue, 04 May 2010 14:34:34 +0000

I can't say that I have experienced a total genre shift, but my mind is now open to different types of books. Books I wouldn't have given a second thought before, now attract my attention. Light hearted fun books, like stories in a small town, or a few chic lit books, particularly Mansell. I still like YA and sci-fi, but am selective with those too, because they run together for me sometimes. I also think our choices and tastes change with what is going on in our lives. Busy and hectic? Try a quick YA where they may not be a lot of thinking required. or a romance. Interesting post. .-= jennygirl´s last blog ..Book Tour for The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder =-.

By: Literary Feline

Literary Feline — Mon, 03 May 2010 01:44:54 +0000

I go through phases where different types of books appeal to me at different times. I definitely do think my taste in books has broadened over the years. The problem is I want to read it all. .-= Literary Feline´s last blog ..Happy April Fool's Day from Riley and Literary Feline =-.

By: Melissa - Shhh I'm Reading

Melissa - Shhh I'm Reading — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:53:09 +0000

It happens to me too. I used to read primarily mysteries and now, I hardly ever do. There are so many different books and mysteries, for the most part, seem so similar. .-= Melissa - Shhh I'm Reading´s last blog ..Review: A Gift from Brittany by Marjorie Price =-.

By: zibilee

zibilee — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:38:14 +0000

When I started my blog, I wanted to focus on mainly literary fiction and Indian fiction, but I grew to realize that I really, really liked historical fiction, and I think it's become on of my favorite genres, which is a surprise to me! I have bought a ton of books since beginning to blog, and most of them have been historical fiction. I have yet to give fantasy and science fiction a go, but I am hoping that I can add even more favorite genres to the list. Ditto for history and memoir. I think it happens to all of us to some degree, and that favorite genres are somewhat changeable. .-= zibilee´s last blog ..The Vintner's Luck by Elizabeth Knox -- Guest Post with Aarti =-.

By: Beth F

Beth F — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:11:39 +0000

I agree with most of the others: My reading goes in phases. I still have core genres that I will always love, but I do find myself on kicks or find myself unable to fully engage in a favorite. I just go with the flow and eventually find myself right back with my favorites after my break (of however long). .-= Beth F´s last blog ..Beth Fish Laces =-.

By: Jodie

Jodie — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:08:22 +0000

I kind of want to blame the historical genre right now, but I'm bitter so probably ignore me. It's just so, so dominant right now, like every second novel is a historical novel. So many are so similar, despite being set in totally different time periods. Eh I don't know, probably just me. .-= Jodie´s last blog ..Debut Book Battle =-.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:59:48 +0000

My taste in literature evolves quite a bit. For the past few years I have been reading mostly literary fiction. Previously, I had bouts of historical fiction, chick lit and true crime reading. I also had a thing for Dean Koontz. It's funny to go back and try to read books that I loved years ago because now I can't stand some of them! .-= Stephanie´s last blog ..Sunday Salon =-.

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:40:28 +0000

That has happened to me. By far my favorite genre for years and years was romance, especially historical romance. But for months I haven't had the urge to pick up a single romance novel; I just have no interest in it any more. Not that I don't want to read books with romance in them, because I definitely still do, but I haven't found romances to be romantic for a long time. Nowadays I'm finding that more in mysteries or YA. Maybe I'm just not reading the right romances. .-= heidenkind´s last blog ..Leanna Renee Hieber Interview =-.

By: Marg

Marg — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:54:27 +0000

My tastes have definitely changed over the last few years since blogging. Once upon a time I didn't read many fantasy books, but these days I am reading quite a lot. On the flipside, I used to read several cozy mystery series and I haven't read one of those for at least a couple of years. .-= Marg´s last blog ..TSS: Anzac Day 2010 =-.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:29:15 +0000

I used to read such a wide variety of books before I got to college and then after a brief but intense flirtation with romance novels I went over to literary fiction, which still makes up the bulk of my reading. Blogging has exposed me to so many new ways to find quality books on other genres that I have been branching out and rediscovering books that I haven't read since high school. I think that trend is one that will likely continue. .-= Nicole´s last blog ..Daughters of the Witching Hill, by Mary Sharratt – Book Review =-.