Comments on: What To Read Next

By: Ruth

Ruth — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:40:53 +0000

Great post! I like to alternate the types of books I read as well. I read mostly historical fiction and it can get pretty heavy at times, so I try to mix the chick lit and thriller types in between.

What I’ve noticed is that I have to really be in the mood for certain types of reading, and that’s what really determines what I read next.

By: raidergirl3

raidergirl3 — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:56:40 +0000

It’s true, I need a mixture of fluff and substance. I enjoy both, and a balance is needed. Too much thinking isn’t good for my brain. And sometimes, it just depends what reading mood I’m in, and how tired I am. I tend to stay more on the lighter end – mysteries, and general fiction.
nice post.

By: Eva

Eva — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:59:27 +0000

I agree-I rarely go straight into another book of the same genre. After I finished War and Peace last month, I was at a complete loss. Fortunately, I had Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go on hand-another great writer, but a completely different kind of book. (btw, I thought you were in my blog reader thingy, but you weren’t so expect to see several comments from me!!)

By: jeane

jeane — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:12:03 +0000

I liked reading your post. I, too, alternate between types of books. Fiction and non-fiction, heavy and light. Sometimes while reading a “heavy” book I simultaneously read several lighter ones. Sometimes I do let it sit in my mind a while before picking another book up. I don’t think I’ve ever been compelled to grab a new book right away in order to get the last one out of my mind, though…

By: J. Kaye

J. Kaye — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:38:10 +0000

Haven’t read the book, but wanted to stop by and say welcome to the Suspense & Thriller Challenge. I have your blog’s link posted in the right sidebar.

By: Literary Feline

Literary Feline — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:17:32 +0000

What a great response! I try and alternate between book types too, the only exception being when I go into one of my phases. This comes in handy especially when reading serial books. I want to continue to enjoy the series, not get tired of the same old same old by overdosing, reading too many too close together.

I can also understand how sometimes a heavier book may require more time for digestion while other times you want to jump right into the next book. That’s happened to me as well. I am afraid I haven’t read The Vanishing Point, but I’ve read books that have had me wanting to start something lighter right away.

I hope you have a great week and thanks for answering my question!