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heathera
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| ginger987 wrote: |
I also try and read classics to challenge myself as since I stopped studying I had slipped into only reading 'chick lit' for a while, which is nice when you just want to relax or after you've read something heavy but i felt that it was time to start 'stretching my thinking' a little! Anyway I think i've rambled on enough lol |
That's how I feel too. It's been about 12 years since I studied anything so I try and read some more challenging novels to keep the old brain cells active. I also go through periods of reading only chick-lit and they are good for a light read and a break. However I'm off them at the moment, finding them mostly a bit "samey".
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| Kilgore Trout wrote: | | Stretching my thinking is why I read!!! |
Good answer! That's what I was going to say or something to that effect.
I read a lot of classics, not necessarily to stretch my mind, but because I actually enjoy them and lots of non-fiction mostly history. Some of it stretches my mind and some of it doesn't. I suppose I don't pick out books because they might challenge me or because I consciously thinking this will stretch my mind. I just read books I like and I think reading always stretches your mind. I have no idea what I'm going on about now..... |
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Dear Reader...
...Does your reading change through the year, summer afternoons, winter evenings, going on holiday?
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blueflower
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| Not really, but I would only read anything Christmasy at Christmas as it wouldn't feel right at any other time. |
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Karen
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My instant response when reading this was No, however after reflecting a bit first I concede it does change a little in some respects.
I don't really change what I read with the seasons, but I do tend to make a concerted effort to switch to more lightweight fare during the school holidays whatever the season. This is because when my boys are home from school I still read but my reading has to be more mobile, flexible and something that can be dipped in and out of - a "handbag" book. If I can I like to pick up something they have read so we can chat about it. This happens mainly during the shorter school breaks, in the long 8 week break in the summer my usual routine does not change too much except that I am more likely to have two books on the go, a "handbag" book and one from my tbr pile. |
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annecater
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On the whole no, but..... I always take books that have been on my TBR for ages on holiday - I always take a Peter Robinson on holiday too - it's become quite a tradition for me. I tend to read lighter things on holiday, I always leave my books behind when I'm abroad too.
Like Gwen, I'd only read a Christmas themed book at Christmas time, it wouldnt seem right at any other time of the year. I do make an effort to find themed books at Christmas.
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heathera
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On the whole, no my books don't change with the seasons. I tend to find that it's more a "state of mind" thing for me. If I'm getting lots of time to read and am getting engrossed in my books then I'll chose the longer / heavier weighted ones. If time is more precious and I've got lots on my mind then I'll go for lighter reading, notably Alexander McCall Smith and very short novels.
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Karen
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| heathera wrote: | | On the whole, no my books don't change with the seasons. I tend to find that it's more a "state of mind" thing for me. If I'm getting lots of time to read and am getting engrossed in my books then I'll chose the longer / heavier weighted ones. If time is more precious and I've got lots on my mind then I'll go for lighter reading, notably Alexander McCall Smith and very short novels. |
Yes Heather, "state of mind" is a very good description of how I chose my books too - and AMS is a big favourite of mine also! |
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eightlegs
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Mine do vary but not always with time of year. I am definitely another who only reads Christmas themed books then, I have just read one by Susan Sallis which was a great, easy read and I have Skipping Christmas by John Grisham and also Winter Solstice by Rosamund Pilcher which is quite long so will be starting it next I think.
I think I do go for lighter stuff in summer but my choices are probably more mood related, I have to be in a good frame of mind to read heavy classics and if stressed or very busy resort to lighter stuff. And when I am working several nights on the trot I pick light reads too. |
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blueflower
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| eightlegs wrote: | Mine do vary but not always with time of year. I am definitely another who only reads Christmas themed books then, I have just read one by Susan Sallis which was a great, easy read and I have Skipping Christmas by John Grisham and also Winter Solstice by Rosamund Pilcher which is quite long so will be starting it next I think.
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Thanks for reminding me of Winter Solstice. I read it years ago and still have it. I have been looking for a Christmas read and may just dig this one out. |
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I always try to read something Christmasy during December and re read a bit of A Christmas carol. This year I also have The Xmas Factor by Annie Sanders to read.
I guess my reading matter tends to get longer and heavier over the winter, and I like to read lighter books in the summer... |
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I'm also more likely to pick books based on state of mind then season. Although I have been known to reject a book as its not dark enough outside - some books just seem to suit reading with a lamp rather then natural light!! That sounds really odd now I've admitted to other people.... 
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I have quite a varied TBR so when I'm choosing a book I think of where and when I would like to go. That tends to narrow my choices down a bit and then its just a case of coosing which of the remaining ones suits my mood the best (and will fit in my bag...  ).
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charlottestar
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Not really. I don't change what I'm reading with the seasons but I would agree with the 'state of mind' thing.  |
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| charlottestar wrote: | | Not really. I don't change what I'm reading with the seasons but I would agree with the 'state of mind' thing. |
Yeah me too...I definitly go through 'phases' with my reading. |
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I definitely seem to go with seasonal reading now that I think of it. I always go for sprawling epics in the winter (and my obligatory read of A Christmas Carol!) and shorter lighter reads in the summer. State of mind does also play a part in my choices though, sometimes I go for something comforting when I need a bit of TLC!
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I'm very much a 'state of mind' reader.
But I'm with Daniela on the Christmas Carol I just HAVE to read it in December, and also the short story by Hans Christian Anderson 'The Little Match Girl' both remind me of childhood Christmasses.
Zan
PS not that I froze to death, niether was I visited by spirits...... 
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Dear Reader...
...Pick a book you remember reading at a particular time in your life.
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eightlegs
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Ooh, could do loads but how about this one.
I read The L-shaped Room by Lynne Reid-Banks as a youngish teenager. It is about a single girl who finds herself pregnant and living in a bedsit. I loved it, but it did make me think about how your life can go very differently from what you expect.
Fabulous book, read the sequels too. My mum recommended it to me, and no, it wasn't a hint but something she new had been popular and we came across in the library at the time. But I'm sure she thought it wouldn't do me any harm either!
I now have my own keeper copy thanks to RISI, and it's an ex-library book with the same cover as the edition I read. Wonderful (and yes, I'll recommend it to my daughter when the time is right!) |
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blueflower
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Valley of the Dolls. A big NO NO at home in my young days. Had to hide it as I was supposed to be reading moral christian stories.
Lately I was asked for a swap and on the list were books by Corrie Ten Boom. I used to read her books when I was young. Her family hid Jews from the Nazi's but were betrayed. I didn't really understand the book at the time, I may read it again.
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