A Good Thriller discussion

I can't read science fiction or books that are too lovey dovey.

99.999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999ad infinitum% of YA/NA, especially the dystopian subgenre.

Amber wrote: "99.99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999..."

The .000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001 being?

Hard-core science fiction

Tom wrote: "Amber wrote: "99.999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999..."

That's the percentage of that genre I will read, duh.

Amber wrote: "That's the percentage of that genre I will read, duh. ."

I get that. I was just wondering what it included.

Fantasy, vampires, werewolves, Harry Potter type books. But having said that I have a story buzzing around in my head, tried to ignore but it will not go away, that belongs in the Science Fiction genre so I have made notes and may tackle it after my current novel-in-progress, and the next trilogy project. As you can see never a dull moment.

I don't read romances. They bore me and are usually very predictable. These include those fantasy vampire/werewolf books that I really DO NOT like. I do love normal fantasy with magic and dragons and stuff, but not the romancy type ¬_¬

Basically. Lovey dovey stuff.

Not really into erotica or fantasy.

Tom wrote: "Amber wrote: "That's the percentage of that genre I will read, duh. ."

I get that. I was just wondering what it included."

My bad. Sorry. Basically this: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8...

I don't read science fiction, zombies, vampires, erotica or mushy romance

Same as Jenni, but I do read post apocalyptic novels, not a big fan of much fantasy and I don't care for graphic novels.

Easy: erotica

Eduardo Suastegui
Story-telling that captures the heart

Diane S. wrote: "Same as Jenni, but I do read post apocalyptic novels, not a big fan of much fantasy and I don't care for graphic novels."

There are too damned many postapocalyptic novels on the market especially in the damned YA/NA "genre."

I normally only read, history, mystery, and biographies with an occasional fictional book thrown in; especially, the classics.

Absurdist plays. If I ever want to be clueless, I have my life.

I don't read self help books, no erotica, no horror - except that I'm surreptitiously introducing Harvest Home to my tbr list - no Victorian books, and no more 19th century or early 20th century romances, no YA books, no literary books. I want to like Fantasy and Science Fiction, but I've never read a great example of either since I got my kindle.

Carrie wrote: "Absurdist plays. If I ever want to be clueless, I have my life."

Good one!

Luffy wrote: "I don't read self help books, no erotica, no horror - except that I'm surreptitiously introducing Harvest Home to my tbr list - no Victorian books, and no more 19th century or early 20th century ro..."

Can't go wrong with the classics of the genre: Asimov, Heinlien, Clark, Leigh Brackett (she also wrote the screenplay for the John Wayne version of Rooster Cogburn)... for sci fi or Tolkien, Lewis and Butcher for fantasy.. Especially Butcher if you like your fantasy hero to be a smart ass like Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden of the Dresden Files or Tavi from the Codex Alera (both series are by Butcher).

Amber wrote: "Can't go wrong with the classics of the genre: Asimov, Heinlien, Clark, Leigh Brackett (she also wrote the screenplay for the John Wayne version of Rooster Cogburn)... for sci fi or Tolkien, Lewis and Butcher for fantasy.. Especially Butcher if you like your fantasy hero to be a smart ass like Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden of the Dresden Files or Tavi from the Codex Alera (both series are by Butcher). "

You mean well, but I have tried reading a few Asimov books, and I couldn't finish most of them. He was so prolific because they let him publish everything he thought! At least IMHO. Thanks for the recommendations. I have read the first 5 Dresden books. Need to have a look at Code Alera.

That wasn't Asimov's only genre. He also published in other genres. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_As... talks about the other genres he wrote in.

I have read the entire Codex Alera series and hope Jim writes a second series, either exploring the early days of Aleran civilization or the generations that follow the grandson of Gaius Sextus... . If you like well written villains, you'll probably fall in love with Ambassador Varg in the Codex Alera.

history...

Fantasy and erotica

Romance....gag

Sean wrote: "What type of book do you N"

Romance, YA, Sci Fi(most of it)

I tend to stay away from romances unless it's a rock star romance. Those are my guilty pleasures. No erotica, vampires, werewolves, science fiction, dystopian/steampunk.

I don't like sci-fi, steampunk, or Christian fiction. I also don't "get" poetry, in the sense that it does absolutely nothing for me. I sort of feel like I'm missing something when people harp on about great poems...

Sophie wrote: "I don't like sci-fi, steampunk, or Christian fiction. I also don't "get" poetry, in the sense that it does absolutely nothing for me. I sort of feel like I'm missing something when people harp on ..."

Oh yeah, I don't care for christian fiction either.

Who does, Nora, other than some so-called "Christians" themselves, that is?

Also don't like "terrorist" plot themed books.

I don't read manga. That section of the bookstore overwhelms me for some reason.

Amber wrote: "Who does, Nora, other than some so-called "Christians" themselves, that is?"

Maybe people who don't like themselves? I don't know. Lol

Good one, Nora!

Sandy: Who does, really?

Mochaspresso: Each to their own.

+i don't read manga.

+other than that,sometimes don't like classic or the one i think a book is a bit boring.

it depends though.

I don't like thrillers, mysteries, or whatever genre focused on amnesia or kidnapping

Sophie wrote: "I don't like sci-fi, steampunk, or Christian fiction. I also don't "get" poetry, in the sense that it does absolutely nothing for me. I sort of feel like I'm missing something when people harp on about great poems.."

I also don't get the deal with poetry. Or how someone who wrote poems only and had a short life can be remembered for posterity.

NOTE TO PEOPLE WHO DON'T LIKE SCI-FI...Make an exception forNightfall and Other Stories. Read it. You'll enjoy most of the book, I guarantee it.

But don't confuse my recommendation with another book by Isaac Asimov, which is simply titled Nightfall, and is an ordinary novel.

Luffy wrote: "Sophie wrote: "I don't like sci-fi, steampunk, or Christian fiction. I also don't "get" poetry, in the sense that it does absolutely nothing for me. I sort of feel like I'm missing something when p..."

I TOTALLY agree with you,
don't like poetry.

Not into paranormal, fantasy, sci fi, or vampires and wolves

【Sue1958】 wrote: "Not into paranormal, fantasy, sci fi, or vampires and wolves"

DITTO!!

Carrie, isn't that true for all of us, to some degree? Getting put of our comfort zone, I mean.

Amber wrote: "Carrie, isn't that true for all of us, to some degree? Getting put of our comfort zone, I mean."

Yes, I think so. Genres can get stereotyped, and it's nice to find out those stereotypes don't always hold true.

I don't care for zombie books or anything with gratuitous sex.

Carrie: Unfortunately, there are also times when the stereotypes are too damned true.

Jeffrey: Then 99.9999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999ad inifitum% of the sex in romance novels is gratuitous!

I tend to agree Amber! Sex in novels is rarely neccessary. I will almost always give a book a lower rating if it contains sex. I have read too many great novels that contained not a hint of sex.

That said, if you're reading it because it's supposed to be about sex then that's the minuscule % that it's NOT gratuitous... .

I don't read novels that are about sex. To me that is pornography and I will have NOTHING to do with that.

Interesting point.

Call me old school fashioned, but this erotica is just too much lately, I don't mind a bit of slap and tickle, but the stuff some authors write about used to be viewed on THE TOP SHELF or UNDER THE COUNTER when I was younger!

I really don't read fantasy, horror [because I am unable to read with my eyes closed LOL] and Mills and booney type books, the 'happy ever after' ones. I don't like supernatural or anything that gives me the colly wobbles

Sounds liks you won't read 99.999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999ad infinitum% of the genres in existence.