Are you openminded (a discussion about book genres) ?

I think I am somewhat open-minded, but I do have a favorite genre. The only kind of book I don't like, (and I did try to read one over the summer) are secular romance, mostly because the character's do things I don't think is right. Ironically it was this genre that got me into reading so much, but now I try to read something that is more "cleaner" I guess you'd say, and I have read everything from fiction to non fiction, sci-fi or adventure, romance and suspense.

When it comes to book choice, I am not open-minded as I have the tendency to stick to those that make me laugh.

I am usually not very open minded about books from a genre that I don't like but I did read a book one time that I thought I would like from the description. Then as I was reading I thought okay this is nothing like what was described but I actually ended up loving it! I am not usually into Sci fi and all of that but that is what this book was... It definitely surprised me a lot. I cannot remember the name of it unfortunately but I'm glad I read it! Would I change my usual books over it though? NOPE!! Lol. I usually read mysteries, crime stories and books in those genre's. I have never strayed from it except that one book. I like to read the same kind of books that you read. And I also like the Lifetime movie kind of books, I LOVED the series "A Child Called It". If you have not read it yet I HIGHLY recommend it, from what you described you will love it like I did but definitely expect to cry!

Well, sometimes I find ebooks that are under a genre I don't often read. There was this one time I tried to read this lesbian love novel. It was interesting and not all that bad. I often read romance and adventure. Sometimes I read detective stories and other forms of fiction. Realistic stories or non-fiction, I don't read them often. I can sometimes read them on magazines like readers digest and others. Some can be very interesting to read. I make a point to always look at new things in a positive way. Who knows I might start liking them? So I guess, I'm open minded.

Hi Porcospino! I also think I am not open minded. I always stick with love stories...fiction or non-fiction....though lately I am into non-fiction because of the reality strikes that I got to feel. I've been reading a lot of books lately and I hate it since instead of heading on to my priority which is studying...I just couldn't get away from books. And now, I am still reading one instead of studying! Argh! Anyways, I used to read self-help books before...so might as well think that I will change my preferences as time goes by. Happy Holidays!!!

variety is the spice of life if we dont ever experiance different things life would be so boring. I like to read different genres such as horror, sc-fi, personal autobiographies and crime books but i also try to read other books. I read the book 'the art of war' by Sun Tsu and i found it very complelling, he was very clever beyond his years.

I do not feel that this is truly representative of how open minded we are, mainly because we will always tend to select a book based on our own genre preference. At the time when I was an avid book reader I tended to choose books from a selection of genres, which included science fiction, history and mythology. I would not consider that this qualified me as not being open minded, simply that I preferred those subjects. The fact that you did not enjoy the science fiction or fantasy is no doubt due to your personal taste, but the fact that you made the effort to try them really makes you open minded in my opinion.

I think what we read are an extension of what we like. I like science fiction and fantasy and read them extensively. But I will also read other types of books. I like mysteries and books about horses, I've even read romances. Just because a book is fiction, doesn't mean that it doesn't deal with how people deal with life and problem solving. I also read a lot of history books, well, actually I listen to them mostly, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy them. I find most of the books I "read" now a days are in audio format.

I wouldn't and you shouldn't say that there's no open mindedness when we exercise our preferences on the genres or books to read. Even in genres, I am sure you have preferences for certain writers or authors where writing styles differ for our choosing. It could be my pleasure but it could be someones' trash. For me, I read everything I can lay my hands on fictions, non fictions, crimes, thrillers, war, travels, autobiographies, self improvements, parenting, medical, English, Chinese and so on. Also, I am a fan of several authors like Charles Dickens, Orson Wells, Stephen King, George Lucas, Dr. Miriam Stoppard, Danielle Steel, Barbara Taylor Bradford, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Dale Carnegie, Judith McNaught, Shakespeare, Alexandre Dumas, Nicholas Sparks, Tom Clancy, Elaine Mazlish and Adele Faber. So you can see that I read a wide range but I would always be willing to check out the new ones on the shelves. I wouldn't say that I am not open minded but I think eclectic is a better term to describe me.

I've grown much more open about the genres I read in recent years. I used to read pretty much nothing but high fantasy. It wasn't that I didn't like other books, it was just "OH! I want to read that one! And that one!" and I would just never get around to anything else. The past year I've been reading lots of non-fiction, I surprised myself because before I would never read non-ficiton, even when I strayed from fantasy. Various subjects, mostly to better my own knowledge about things. I can't say I've enjoyed the non-fiction more than my average high fantasy novel, and high fantasy is still very much my favorite genre, but I've enjoyed knowing more about the subjects that I was reading about.

I can read all genre of books, but I don't like the love story. I just don't feel reading it. But I will not close my door for trying to read a very meaningful love story.

While I hate to admit it, I do stick with the genres I enjoy. Branching out to other genres is very difficult for me because I tend to have a certain perception about genres of books. Every so often, I have tried books from other genres after reading some reviews on Amazon, but I just can't get past the style of how certain genre of books are written. For instance, romance novels are books I just can't understand its entertainment value. I am not saying romance novels are bad, but they just do not suit my taste.

I tend to stick to my preferred genres. Over the years I've tried others, but never really get any satisfaction or enjoyment from reading these books.

I guess in everything we have a bias even in selecting books. We're sort of the opposite. When it comes to books, I like fantasy and crime stories. I sort of don't like nonfiction. However, I am always willing to accept reading new books that do not fall under the genre I usually read, but of course I am not as excited to pick up said book over the books I like reading.

Only when I'm really bored or don't have a choice of reading materials. I already have a good idea of what I like, so there's not much point in trying anything outside of that range, unless I really don't have anything better to go for. I've already given other genres a shot before, and was mostly disappointed. (By the way, I prefer fantasy, science fiction, and occasionally some crime novels.)

I am open minded but do prefer to stay to the kinds of writing I enjoy rather then branch out.

That dependes on the reader right ,am open towards any geners mostly i read novels. Which book is the best in realistic gener according to you?

yeah i am very much openminded. i was surprised when i read a book on student and it was on crime and not on student. it was of the Chetan Bhagat.

You have a most interesting taste in books Porcospino. I do get moody when it comes to reading. Sometimes I want to read a particular thing and won't read anything else and sometimes I am satisfied with reading anything. I want to give an author at least a chance, so I would read a book of theirs that most interests me and if I like it, then I would read more. In fact, I am almost obsessive about it. I think I am scared of overlooking a book then find out that I want to read it but won't have time to anymore. But I also know the genres that are safe, or books that I would usually like, and genres of books that I find hard to get through. I'd read them but I won't enjoy or appreciate them as much.