Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge: Books I Would or Wouldn't Reread and Why

 

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Happy Wednesday! Welcome to October, the first of the "ber" months. My fall decorations still aren't up. Gasp! But let's forget about all the undone things on our to-do lists and talk about books. 

This week, we are talking about books we would or wouldn't reread and the reasons for those decisions. I'm opting to broaden this prompt to discuss types of books I would or wouldn't read again and why. 

Top Three Books I Wouldn't Reread

Plot-driven novels

What can I say? I am a character-driven reader. Plot-driven fiction will never capture me as fully. Now, a book that is plot-driven with a deep character point of view could work. 

Vampires, fairies, or monsters

With rare exception, books filled with vampires, fairies, or murderous monsters won't make their way into my TBR pile. I've read the occasional great vampire story, but barely tolerate the mention of fairies in novels. I want my monsters as harmless as those found in Scooby Doo! Where Are You? 

Books whose synopses don't match the story/narrative

Don't trick me into thinking I am buying one thing and then give me something totally different. I won't even give those away. They get recycled. 

Top Three Books I Would Reread

A compelling romance with a strong ending

I recall reading one fabulous romantic suspense novel with characters I loved, whose last chapter I read three times. I still remember parts of it. Would read it again if I had the time. 

A book series that builds a community of characters I enjoy getting to know

What draws me to series reading is that they can be set in or around the same location, building a community of characters I enjoy getting to know. I find that when I read a series again, I discover something I didn't catch the first time. 

Nonfiction that gets you thinking

Whether the topic is professional development, historical or current events, theology, or something else, when a nonfiction title gets me thinking or sticks with me a while, I often want to return to it. 

How about you? What are some books you would or wouldn't reread?