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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Follow Friday (14)


Hey everyone, its Thursday night and time to post up another Follow Friday! Follow Friday is hosted by Alison Can Read and Parajunkee and features two up and coming book blogs along with a book related question or post. The purpose of this meme is to encourage new followers and blogging friendships. This week the question is...

Which book genre do you avoid at all costs and why?

I like to think of myself as an eclectic reader that'll give anything a try. I'm really not that picky of a reader- as long as the book interests me. However, I'm not much for autobiographies or biographies. Even if a person lead a fascinating life, I'm not sure if I'd actually pick up their book. I think they just remind me too much of textbooks, spitting out facts, without much of a story. That's an awful generalization, I know, but I have yet to find a biography that'd really catch my interest. I'm totally open to suggestions though!

Let me know what genres you all avoid with links in the comments and I'll check them out!
Posted by at 7:15 PM

61 comments:

  1. Reading KellyJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    I have a read a few memoirs but they were more of stories instead of just facts. But most of the time I'd have to agree with you that they are like text books. New follower!

    http://www.reading-kelly.blogspot.com/2012/01/feature-friday-3.html

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  2. CelineJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    I'm not a big fan of biogrpahies as well. A new follower! :)

    Celine @ Forget-me-not

    Here is my FF

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  3. NicolaJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    Great answer! I don't read biographies at all. New follower :)

    Follow Friday #3

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  4. NingJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    I'm not a big biography fan either, unless the person is really interesting. Although I've been meaning to read the one about Steve Jobs.

    Old follower!

    My FF

    Ning @ Reading by Kindle Fire

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    I don't mind the biographies (sometimes), but the autobiographies put me to sleep.

    New follower!

    My Hop

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  6. Alison Can ReadJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    Hopping through. I love autobiographies and biographies...but I know lots of people don't. To each her own!
    My Hop

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  7. The Nocturnal LibraryJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:27 AM

    Nobody likes poor biographies, me included.
    New follower.

    Here's our #FF post

    Maja @ The Nocturnal Library

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  8. UnknownJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    New follower! :-) I really like Chelsea Handler's "biographies." Although they are more like a collection of random, hilarious things.

    http://amidnightsummersread.blogspot.com

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  9. UnknownJanuary 27, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    Thanks for stopping by - happy to return the visit (and the follow).

    I agree, biographies or memoirs can be a bit dry, but once in a while I'll stumble across a good one.

    Here's my FF

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  10. Angela (The Little Blue Pig)January 27, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    New follower!

    I always give books in other genres a try. You never know what you'll be missing.

    My FF: http://thelittlebluepig.blogspot.com/2012/01/follow-me-friday-4_27.html

    Angela @ TheLittleBluePig

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  11. AmandaJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    I usually lean towards memoirs...especially ones with either a touch of comedy or that read more like fiction!

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  12. ShelbyJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    New Follower!

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  13. UnknownJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Old follower returning the visit! For some reason, I can read biographies but not autobiographies. It's like the person has to actually be deceased and be discussed by other people in order for me to want to read about their life. I have no idea why.

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  14. MonieGJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    I've read and enjoyed a few celebrity biographies. Other than that I pass on them also. Thanks for following me at Reading With Monie.

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  15. Escapism FanaticJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    I am not keen on Biographies either.I have read a few but now I will probably fall asleep.Regardless as long as it sounds interesting I will pick up a book.

    New follower
    Escapism Fanatic

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  16. AnneJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    I have read some biographies that were great and I have read some that were really boring. They are hit or miss with me, a lot depends on the writer. David McCullough does a wonderful job of bringing a story to life.

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  17. TheReadingPenguinJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    I can't say I've actually tried any biographies. No interest at this time. Thanks for stopping by! Happy Friday! Reading to Penguins

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    1. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:07 AM

      Not a big fan of biographies myself.Have a great Friday.

      http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/01/follow-friday_27.html

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  18. Amber at The Musings of ALMYBNENRJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    I hear ya. That's what makes me hesitate most of the time - if it reminds me of a textbook.

    Thanks for following - I'm following back!

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  19. ShantalJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Hi, just stopping by from the FF. I'm a new follower. I don't like to read horror books, I'm just not into getting scared all that much. I 'm not a fan of biographies but if it's well written, I might give it a try (: Have a great weekend!!


    My FF: Book Nerds are Pretty Too

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  20. FeliciaJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    I hate biographies too. Sometimes it makes me think of it being like homework to me. lol.

    Thanks for stopping by and following. Old follower,

    Livin' Life Through Books

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  21. UnknownJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Biographies are really boring sometimes! I try and stay away from non-fiction self-help books because they usually end up being so cheesy! Old follower, hopping through! Check out my FF:

    Crystal @ Elegantly Bound Books

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  22. Jessi (Geo)January 27, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    I agree! The only thing close to a autobiography (a memoir, really) I've ever read was Half Assed by Jennette Fulda and that was only interesting because she's witty and I laughed through the majority of the book. Returned the follow :)

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  23. StacyJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    I love your layout! And I probably don't read any autobiographies or memoirs really either. I like fiction, and mostly with a fantasy aspect, since I read to "escape" from the monotony of real life.

    New follower!

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  24. Totally Booked SolidJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    hoping through , beautiful site . http://totallybookedsolid.blogspot.com/2012/01/follow-friday_27.html

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  25. SamanthaJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Happy Friday, following you back. :)

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  26. test3sJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    I haven't read any autobiographies or biographies before..

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  27. J. B. KanttJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Hi! I'm a new follower!!! I can't wait to read more on your blog!!!! :)

    I agree; I think it's great to learn about people who've come before our time, or even live during our time, but I don't levitate towards biographies :)

    http://jbkantt.blogspot.com/2012/01/follow-me-friday-my-first-one.html

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  28. MellianeJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    I can understand, it's not my thing either.

    old follower

    here is mine

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  29. Shanan, The Book AddictJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    I struggle with autobiographies because I wonder how much of what is written is their attempt to put themselves in the most positive light?

    Shanan
    http://www.thebookaddictnet.blogspot.com

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  30. Jennifer @ A Librarians LibraryJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Thanks for stopping by and following. Following back! =)

    I have just finished reading the new biography on Stieg Larsson and really enjoyed it, but I think it was because it wasn't written like a real biography. But then i tried to read the new Cleopatra biography and just couldn't get through the heavy amounts of information. So I understand ya!

    Jennifer @ A Librarian's Library

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  31. Maji BookshelfJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    i think it depends not the person you're reading the biography of. If it's someone you are interested in, you will enjoy the book, if it has no relation to you, then why would you read it? I've never read any myself to be honest.

    great blog! I'm an old follower :) and thanks for visiting our blog!

    - juhina

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  32. Mackenzie @ Oh, For the Love of Books!January 27, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    I definitely agree! I had to use a biography as a reference to write a paper once and ugh....never again! There's very, very few that I would be interested it. I definitely agree about the text book part!
    Thanks for following, I'm following back :)
    Love the blog layout btw :D

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  33. Andie ZJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    I generally don't read biographies either, but I will say that Tina Fey's Bossypants is pretty funny. I haven't read the whole thing, but that parts I heard were great.

    New follower! :)
    Andie
    From A to Z

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  34. DominiqueJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Hey!

    Thanks for stopping by! I definitely agree; there was one point where I read 2 or three vampire books where it seemed like it was basically the same plot with just a few name and location changes!

    I don't often read autobiography or biographies but I'm sure if it was someone I really wanted to learn more about, I would probably pick it up!

    new follower! :)

    Dominique
    The Book Vault

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  35. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    I agree. Like I mentioned in my post, if you like them, Simon Pegg and Craig Ferguson have biographies out. They are both funny, so I think it helps move the story along. =)

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Megan @ Between the Lines

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  36. MandroidJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    For me it would have to be an autobiography by someone funny or a serious one about someone I found incredibly fascinating. I don't read a lot of biographies either.

    Old follower :)

    Leslie
    Working for the Mandroid - Follow Friday

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  37. KristenJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Thanks for stopping by! Love your answer, and I've followed! Here's my FF

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  38. JackieJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    Some biographies and/or memoirs I imagine are interesting, although I've never read one yet but I won't avoid them or scratch them off my to read list, because not everybody lives a boring life lol .

    Take for example this one . Let's Pretend This Never Happened: (A Mostly True Memoir) .

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  39. CeciliaJanuary 27, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Hey Kristan, following you back. come to think of it, I'm not a fan of biographies as well, not that I found one that captures my attention. Guess I'll need to look harder. Good answer. :) Have a great weekend!

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  40. Kristin (Book Sniffers Anonymous)January 27, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    I think that is why I have a problem with them as well. I start feeling like I am back in grade school. LoL

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  41. Jennifer @ Bad Bird ReadsJanuary 27, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    I know what you mean. Biographies don't really interest me. I have read a few I liked though.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    Jennifer @ Reading and Writing Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance

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  42. UnknownJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Thanks for the comment - I'm now following you :)

    Have you tried "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks"? I'd call it psuedo-biography. I suggest it because of you hold a masters in cellular and molecular biology. It tells the story behind the woman whose cells were the first "immortal cells". I have NO interest in science to be honest but I LOVED the book.

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  43. Sarah@Catching BooksJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Thanks for stopping by!!
    I am not a huge fan of autobiographies either..but if I see one that interests me I will give it a try!!

    Happy Friday :)

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  44. shelleyrae @ book'd outJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    I like biographies of ordinary people - couldn't care less what celebrities have to say usually

    Thanks for stopping by Book'd Out earlier!

    Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out

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  45. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Thanks for commenting on my post. I am the same way I am not an autobiography fan.

    New Follower

    Sara @ upon a love story

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  46. JessiJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Bossy Pants by Tina Fey is the only one in that genre I've read and I loved it! Hilarious!

    Thanks for stopping by!
    Otherwhere.Co

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  47. TristanJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    I'd have to really give a crap about the person for me to read a recount of their life story, and off the top of my head none are coming to mind lol. Thanks for stoppin by ;)

    Tristan @ Reads With Wreckless Abandon

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  48. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    I know what you mean! I try every genre but biographies are big no for me!

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  49. BonnieJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    I have tried to read so many biographies but have not found one that has been able to hold my interest! Maybe someday! :)

    Thanks for visiting my blog today, I am now following you back and looking forward to reading more from you!

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  50. mariskaJanuary 28, 2012 at 2:07 AM

    Like your comment and I agree with you. That are also not my favorits to read, I never tried them, but it sounds sooo boring.

    Thanks for your comment on my blog :D

    Mariska (new follower)

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  51. Priscilla TheGreatJanuary 28, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Yeah, biographies are tough. I don't mind them if they are about someone I'm totally interested in AND if they are relatively short.

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  52. Jennifer @ BookShelferyJanuary 28, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    I'm not a big fan of bios myself, but I have the Steve Jobs bio on my shelf and I do plan to read that (being an iThing fangirl and all...). Thanks for stopping by my blog!
    Jennifer @ The Bawdy Book Blog

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  53. caffeinejunkieJanuary 28, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Hi! Followed back. Thanks for stopping by my blog.:) I like autobiographies if I really like the person or if it's really juicy.

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  54. Tarah DunnJanuary 28, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Hi. Thanks for visiting my blog! I'm now following you.

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  55. FJanuary 28, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    Thanks for the follow!

    Also, I completely agree. I don't do well with autobiographies. I have to REALLY like someone in order for me to want to read their life story.

    Kristin from Growingupya.blogspot.com

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  56. RaineJanuary 28, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    I've picked up one about Christopher Reeve and one about Michael J. Fox years ago and both were okay. It wasn't I like them or not. It made me reflect on that these individuals went through and all. But I don't think I'll be buying another biography any time soon. Have a nice weekend. :D Thank you for visiting my blog again.

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  57. Kelly @ Books and BeautiJanuary 29, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    Hey! Thanks for following! I'm not much of a fan of autobiographies/biographies either. The only one I've ever considered reading is Steve Jobs, but I still haven't picked it up. I'm really not sure if I ever will.

    Kelly @ Dandelion Dreams

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  58. graceJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    I can deal with autobiographies if they are not celebrity related. I have no interest in anything an actor, musician or socialite has to say. Maybe if it's an author or historical figure.

    I'm sorry I am so late in responding to your comment. I've had a crazy weekend. I'm a new follower.

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  59. PreetJanuary 31, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    I'll read it if I like the person, but I get why you're not into them. Thanks for stopping by!

    Preet @ AWR

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  60. Natasha February 1, 2012 at 5:10 AM

    I don't like biographies as well! I just dislike non fiction!

    Sorry for the late FF reply, I'm a new follower and thanks for stopping by my blog!

    Natasha @ Dreamland Teenage Fantasy

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