Friday, January 27, 2012

Follow Friday


Follow Friday hosted by ParaJunkee and Alison Can Read

Follow Friday Question:

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


For me it would be erotica. Personally I want my blog to be about books that anyone can read, and erotica is not for everyone. My blog carries everything from YA, Adult fiction, Christian fiction, non- fiction , even children's books . So honestly I don't read the erotic because it just doesn't fit my blog lifestyle . :)



So now it's your turn what book genre do you avoid?
Thanks for tuning in to this weeks Follow Friday

66 comments:

Unknown said...

True, erotica is not for everyone :)

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

Tara Parsell said...

Agree! It's slightly awkward to read (even if it is well written)

http://yamagicpages.blogspot.com

nikki said...

Couldn't agree more! Granted, I have never really given it a try, but there are just some things you know you won't like. New follower!

~Nikki @ Imaginative Adventure.

Unknown said...

I totally agree with you. A lot of romance is only about the sex, lacking a real story line with flat characters. Great answer. I also like to tell people about books that anyone can read. New follower! Check out my FF:

Crystal @ Elegantly Bound Books

Shanan, The Book Addict said...

I have read some great books in that genre but I agree it is not something everyone can read.

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

Unknown said...

Returning the visist! Yep, I have to turn down books pretty frequently because they just don't fit who I am and what my blog needs to be about. :-)

Jessi (Geo) said...

I would be open to the idea, but not if I wanted a deep story line. And I don't think I would want to write a review on it, lol. That would be something private in my own time.
Returned the follow :)
Jessi @ Auntie Spinelli Reads

F said...

That seems to be a genre a lot of people avoid. That and smutty romance novels.

Thanks for the follow. I am now following back :D

Kristin from GrowingUpYA.blogspot.com

Getting Your Read On said...

I've never read erotica books either and I never will. Just a personal preference. Thanks for stopping by my blog today. I'm following you.

Have a great weekend!

Maji Bookshelf said...

oh honestly i didn't even think about them since they're not young adult, and i only read young adult. But yes, i just don't think there is a story behind a novel with this genre.

great blog! new follower too :D

Melliane said...

I agree with you, it's quite the same thing for me.

I'm a new follower

Andie Z said...

I've read erotica in the past but it's not something I would ever review on my blog. I tend to stick mostly to YA stuff. :P

New follower! :)
Andie
From A to Z

Kristina said...

Thanks for stopping by, now following. I've read books that can lean in that direction but I wouldn't review them

Jennifer @ A Librarians Library said...

Love the look of your blog! Thanks for stopping by! Following back! =)

And I agree. I do not like novels where the romantic element is the center of the story--there has to be something more for me.

Jennifer @ A Librarian's Library

Nicki J. Markus / Asta Idonea said...

Thanks for the follow, following back via RSS.

Anonymous said...

Oh yep. I'm with you on that one. No thank you!

Thanks for stopping by and following. Following back!

Jackie said...

I saw an erotic vampire book today . I might give it a try although I have read some books with steamy passion inside and I don't mind them at all :)

Shelby said...

New follower!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for commenting on my blog! Old follower as well. =)

I agree, some genres aren't for everyone. Which is why I love books, so many to choose from!


Megan @ Between the Lines

Shantal said...

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 don't read erotica either (: Have a great weekend!!


My FF: Book Nerds are Pretty Too

Unknown said...

Hum... erotica. I have read a few of the genre, but it's exactly my favorite. ;)

I'm a new follower.

http://notjustnonsense.blogspot.com/2012/01/ff-feature-8.html

barmybex said...

I totally agree with you. I couldn't read erotica. def not for me.
And if you do feature children's books its not appropriate. :D

Thanks for stopping by my blog.

J. B. Kantt said...

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

I agree; I'm not a fan of erotic either! It's just not for me. :)

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

Christina said...

I've never heard of erotica as a genre but I'd probably be of the same opinion.

ChiKittie said...

Hi Tristen,

Thank you for stopping by and following my blog. I feel the same, chick-lit is really hit or miss me with too. :)

I am a new follower

- Beckie @ http://www.bittersweet-enchantment.com/

Jennifer @ Bad Bird Reads said...

I do not review erotica either, but I have read a couple books just to try it out. I like books that focus more on the plot than sex.

Thanks for stopping by my blog.

Jennifer @ Reading and Writing Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance

Janiera said...

I read them every now and then but not a lot either. Just not my favorite genre. Thanks for following! I'm following back.

Shellie said...

Oh wow I hadn't even thought of that genre at all, I agree I do stay away from that as well! Thanks for stopping by the blog, new follower =)
-Shellie
Creative Reads

Anonymous said...

Erotica, to me, is just super awkward and gross to read. I will never ever read erotica! New follower! :) Happy Friday! My FF!

Ali said...

Thanks so much for the Follow!!! I'm following you back now :)

Yeah Erotica sometimes can be a bit much for me too

Sandra @ Waiting For Wentworth said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog. I am now following. I agree with not reading erotica. I like reading about romance, not sex.

Sarah@Catching Books said...

Totally agree..I don't mind contemporary romance but some books are just too much for me!!

happy reading and thanks for stopping by!!

DeniseF said...

I am not really a fan of erotica either.

Thanks for stopping by! New follower

Tristan said...

What up T2, lol. I just nicknamed you, hope you don't mind. I've never read erotica but I don't think it's my cup of tea, though I do love romance ;)
Tristan @ Reads With Wreckless Abandon

Jessi said...

Some of the PNR and romance I read gets steamy enough, I can't imagine how much further erotica would go. I would probably take a pass on that as well.

Thanks for stopping by!
Otherwhere.Co

readaholicme said...

Thanks for stopping by!

Love your blog! Following ya back.

Esha@ Readaholicme

Shelleyrae said...

I wouldn't review erotica but I read it on occasion

Thanks for stopping by Book'd Out earlier!

Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out

Anonymous said...

I try to read every sub genre in YA!

Jennifer said...

Erotica is definitely an acquired taste. I have dabbled in reading it on occasion, but it is definitely not my favorite.

Following back.

Jennifer @ Feminist Fairytale Reviews

curlypow said...

Every genre can have its good books and bad ones. Unfortunately a bad one can put you off the genre forever. I pretty much read every as long as it has a good story. Following back from The Paperback Princesses
www.allaboutyabooks.blogspot.com

Stacy said...

You know, I like romance novels but not the super spicy ones and I can't read erotica.. it's just too graphic.

:)

Lucy Swing said...

Thanks for stopping by! I am a new follower!

XOXO

Kristy Berridge said...

Thanks for Stopping by my blog, I'm now a follower here too!

Fireflywishes said...

I don't read erotica either.. it's not like I'm opposed to it, I jsut haven't seen any that has a good plot, and I don't want to wade through them to find the gems when there's so many books I know I'll love to be read :D

Thanks for dropping by my blog, yours is beautiful! I'm following you via my RSS reader :)

April @ My Shelf Confessions

Unknown said...

I also avoid erotica as much as possible.
Thanks for stopping by!
@BOOK WHALES

Taylor said...

I've actually never read any books int the erotica genre, I ddon't know if I ever will or not but it's not something that generally captures my interest right off the bat lol.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting! :)

<3
Taylor

Aeicha @ Word Spelunking said...

Very true, erotica is not for everyone.

Thanks for the follow, I followed back! I look forward to reading your blog.

:) Aeicha @ Word Spelunking

mariska said...

I totally agree with you. I wouldn't read erotica, I think it is really awkward to read.

And thanks for your comment on my blog and I love your blog design :D

Mariska (new follower)

Lauren B said...

Well written erotica can be good but I agree that it is not for everyone.

Thanks for stopping by and I'm following back.

Unknown said...

Confession: I'm 18 but I've read enough erotica to realize that I will never like it. I look like a neon sign once I finish and then everyone will know what I had been reading. No thanks. Prefer to keep myself non-glowing. Thanks for the follow:)

Amy @ Happily Reading Ever After said...

I didn't even think about erotica. I avoid that at all cost as well.

Thanks for stopping by my blog.

New follower

Daniel A. Kaine said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Following back.

Daniel @ Bound By Words

Jessica @ a GREAT read said...

So agree with you! Nothing against anyone who reads it of course! But it's really nowhere near my cup of tea!

Thanks for visiting and following my blog! I follow you now too!

Have a GREAT weekend!

NEW Follower :D

Beth D. said...

Thanks for stopping by. I will leave no comment when it comes to erotica. I will say that if a book calls for a steamy scene I enjoy it, as long as it fits in with the story.

Reading Kelly said...

I tend to stay away from erotica as well. Thanks for stopping by my FF. Following back! Happy reading.

Kim Justice said...

Thanks for stopping by.. and following .. I am now following you back.. love your blog..

Unknown said...

Haha. I like your genre example. I didn't even think of that! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm now following.

Kristina said...

I like erotica, but it depends on what kind and how much is in it.

Thank you for following me, I am following you back! You have a lovely blog.

Kristina
Ladybug Storytime

Unknown said...

Totally true!
I haven't read anything besides YA and MG, so I don't know what I won't read, haha.

Hafsah @ IceyBooks

Small Blonde Hippy said...

Hello! Thanks for the follow, I'm following back. I don't read erotica either - it just doesn't interest me. Give me interesting characters and great plotlines!

Christy said...

I agree about that genre. It can be uncomfortable and not for me either. Thanks for hopping by. New follower back. Going to check out your site now! Have agreat rest of the weekend....

MonieG said...

Thanks for the follow. I followed back with GFC.

grace said...

Erotica is definitely not for everyone. I read it rarely and only certain kinds.

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

Preet said...

Agreed! Erotic type of books aren't very written usually in my opinion either. Thanks for stopping by!

Preet @ AWR

Natasha said...

I haven't really read an eroticas but I do read Adult fiction, but i agree Erotica is not for everyone!

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

Natasha @ Dreamland Teenage Fantasy

Alex said...

I have to agree there. I kind of think that it doesn't appeal to me in any way and- though I know in my head it isn't- part of me feels it's a unclean area to delve in. I also think romance is more interesting and important, not the erotica, when reading.

 
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