What genre of books do you steer clear of, any why?

JeaniePro · Post by **JeaniePro** » 22 May 2014, 07:13

I cannot read anything that is crime-related especially if it is violent. There's just too much going on in the world today and I don't want to read about it in my books.

Cate_Parke · Post by **Cate_Parke** » 22 May 2014, 09:17

I'm not at all fond of some of the "best selling authors" and their penchant for whodunit books. Their characters seem cardboard overall and their plots are so overdone. I don't read horror, either. You'd have to live in a bubble not to know monsters exist in real life, but I really don't want to read about them. I'm cool on YA. Something has to be pretty compelling about the plot to draw me in. I don't do non-fiction--except for research (and I do a lot of that!).

Sally Balboa · Post by **Sally Balboa** » 22 May 2014, 15:01

Erotic Romance novels, especially if the person on the cover is more attractive then me. I find them to be lacking in writing skills and character development. It all seems to be about getting a significant other and having great sex. Not really a 'Mentally' stimulating read.

GeonnaMarie · Post by **GeonnaMarie** » 22 May 2014, 15:04

I enjoy most genres except horror. I've tried to read it, and I really get nothing from it.

-- 22 May 2014, 16:06 --

Also, Sally, I completely agree with you. Erotic Romance tends to be a bunch of nonsense with no real direction (other than sex) or depth.

Cate_Parke · Post by **Cate_Parke** » 22 May 2014, 15:28

I agree, Sally, Erotic novels leave a lot to be desired. For romance authors, the ending just has to be a "happy for now" ending. How satisfying is that? Perhaps for some, but I find it tedious. On the other hand, horror is anything but. I wouldn't live in such a circumstances. I absolutely won't read it. Nothing about it appeals.

Adry41 · Post by **Adry41** » 22 May 2014, 15:29

Historical fiction and adult romance because they can be tacky

Cate_Parke · Post by **Cate_Parke** » 22 May 2014, 15:41

I'm unsure what you mean, Adry. Can you explain?

sarahandus · Post by **sarahandus** » 23 May 2014, 07:33

erotica, book club reads and new age.
At the moment I'm on a history kick, ancient history.

Cate_Parke · Post by **Cate_Parke** » 23 May 2014, 07:37

I love that historicals--and I really love ancient history. I'm reading an excellent one right now--part one of a 3 part series. So far, I'm not even a little disappointed.

lovestoread · Post by **lovestoread** » 23 May 2014, 13:41

horror,and non-fiction books because their just not the kinds of books that I like,I don't like anything scary.

-- 23 May 2014, 13:44 --

GeonnaMarie wrote:I enjoy most genres except horror. I've tried to read it, and I really get nothing from it.

-- 22 May 2014, 16:06 --

Also, Sally, I completely agree with you. Erotic Romance tends to be a bunch of nonsense with no real direction (other than sex) or depth.

I agree.

Elizabeth Rogers 47 · Post by **Elizabeth Rogers 47** » 23 May 2014, 15:41

Science fiction, because I usually cannot relate to it.
Erotic fiction because I don't share the morals of the ones doing the writing.
Horror because I do not like being horrified.
Fantasy because I cannot relate.

ttuso22 · Post by **ttuso22** » 23 May 2014, 16:31

I stay away non-fiction history too! I do however enjoy a book that manipulates history in a way or implants it into the story to make it more realistically clever in a sense. I just started finding joy in reading non-fiction books though so who knows where my interests will follow.

CuriousJorgi · Post by **CuriousJorgi** » 23 May 2014, 18:17

I tend to stay away from horror because I do not like being frightened. Also non-fiction unless its a topic I like or need to read for school or work.

Sadmag · Post by **Sadmag** » 24 May 2014, 11:55

I've never been interested in the Science Fiction genre - I'm like another person who posted - I just can't identify with the plot or the characters.

lrwebb0327 · Post by **lrwebb0327** » 24 May 2014, 16:06

I don't read much non-fiction books. Unless they are history. I do like history topics I am interested in. And I also don't mind a good self-help or inspirational book. Those are enjoyable, if they are on a optimistic topic. But I don't care much for non-fiction books with topics that are uninteresting to me.