Thursday, January 13, 2011

Book Blogger Hop


Friday's Book Blogger Hop is hosted by Jen at Crazy for Books.

This week's question:

"Why do you read the genre that you do? What draws you to it?"

While I like to think that I will read just about anything, there are some genres I enjoy more than others. I absolutely love historical fiction, women's fiction, and memoirs. My tastes have changed a bit over the years, but even as a child I gravitated toward realistic fiction, historical fiction and biographies. When I read to my own children I try to read fantasy to them, and yet when they pick out books for themselves or express what books they enjoy the most, they also pick the same genres that I enjoy. I can't decide if this is sort of an inherited trait- my mom and aunts generally read these types of books, too - or something that we have more control over.
With women's fiction I am sure I am drawn to these books because they are usually full of characters I can relate to or can understand. I love history, and historical fiction novels are a great way to learn about history without memorizing a bunch of dates and names in addition to developing an understanding of how people were affected by events in history. I know some people don't understand why memoirs are at the top of my list, but I am fascinated by people in general. Everyone has such a unique story - full of experiences that has made them who they are, and I am always interested in hearing about these lives that are so different - and sometimes so like - my own.

9 comments:

Selena said...

Hi! Just hopping by! I love historical fiction! There's just something about it when it's done right.

Have a great weekend!

Selena
http://theenchantedbook.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

Hi,
Just hopping by and following through. I read a eclectic mix of genres though I do have favourites.
I like your articulate answer!

Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out

Ms. C said...

Hi,

Hopping by and following, too :) I also adore historical fiction and books with a feminist-curve to them. I look forward to reading your future posts :)

Feel free to visit my blog in your spare time, www.coffeetalereviews.blogspot.com.

Take care & happy weekend,
Ms. C

Sarah said...

I really need to read more memoirs! Or just more non-fiction in general, lol!

Happy Blog Hop!

Twice is Nice Books said...

Good Morning,
Hopping by from the hop. I love Historical Fiction,too. I have also found my taste in books changing over the years.
Jeanie

alittlebookish said...

I love your answer. It's interesting to think about where we get our reading habits from. I'm a new follower. Hope you have a great weekend. Happy Reading!
Meaghan at Feeling a Little Bookish
http://bookworm-meags222.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I really like your thoughts this week! I am an eclectic reader as well. Hopping by from http://southernfiberreads.wordpress.com !

Barb said...

Happy Friday Follows! Old follower here dropping by to read your answers! Hope you have a great weekend

Alison Can Read said...

Hopping through. I've always been a big history buff too - both non-fiction and fiction.
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