Book Snob?

 So 2019 was an interesting year, especially in my bookish life. I finally, finally found myself able to stretch out into other genres comfortably and I believe that has added to my reading pleasure immensely. I am not ashamed to say I'm largely a genre reader-- no book snob here! But I am experimenting more and more, and allowing myself the option to DNF books that don't reel me in after a few chapters. What guideline do you use to decide whether to keep reading? Some say 100 pages, 20% of e-books, or whenever their interest flags. How about you?

"The main difference {between genre fiction and literary fiction} appears to be the purpose. Literary fiction aims to provide insight that creates a stronger understanding of the world and of the human condition. Genre fiction can tackle complex themes as well, but it’s more of an entertaining story that allows the reader to escape from reality"-quoting Carolina Duque's opinion article, World of Literati 2/7/19, from the Daily Free Press because this blurb fits my purpose here so well.

Many of us readers believe-- though it's not accurate-- that literary works are boring and genre fiction is a guilty pleasure. Though I sometimes refer to genre books I've read as light, easy reading, fluffy, I mean no harm. It's said affectionately. And I've branched out into nonfiction and literary reads even more this year, and I may have referred  to them as dense, thought-provoking, heavy; the same is true here, too.

Though I read in many genres and sub-categories, I would count mysteries, thrillers, contemporary women fiction, memoirs, with some nonfiction and literary fiction as my go-tos. You can see I've branched out into so many areas. I won't list my lesser favorite types of books because you can read between the lines to see what I haven't listed here.

Do you find it easy to slip from one genre to the next with ease? Do you prefer to stick to your tried-and-true categories?

enjoy your reading, Phoebe

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