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If a book does not make me feel anything I am probably not going to read it. What can I say? I am an emotional reader. Last year almost every title I read had something to do with romance or relationships. I like the feel good romance books where the girl gets the guy that she never thought she would get. There is also something to be said about uplifting stories. To me, reading is about the escape. I like to get away from everyday life and step into a good book. Teen and Young Adult books also appeal to me due to the emotionally-charged nature.

I used to say that I am not a non-fiction reader, but the truth is I do like some non-fiction titles. I gobble up Self-Help and Inspirational titles. Again this touches on my emotional side.

I will also admit that I am a slow reader. For this reason I tend to like books on the shorter side. Less than 300 pages is usually what I go for. However, I did read all of the Twilight books in under a month. So I will give longer books a try if they catch my attention from the beginning.

Some of My All Time Favorite Books/Authors
  • A Lesson Before Dying - Ernest J. Gaines
  • Monster - Walter Dean Myers
  • Anything By E.R. Frank (Teen/Young Adult)
  • Anything by Sugar Jameson aka Jamie Pope (Romance)
  • All the Christy books by Robin Jones Gunn
Non-fiction Titles I Have Enjoyed
  • Love Warrior - Glennon Doyle Metlon
  • Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking - Susan Cain
  • The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother - James McBride
I am currently reading Sandy Toes by Robin Jones Gunn which is in the Christy and Todd: The Baby Years series.

Comments

  1. Erin CataldiJanuary 26, 2017 at 12:44 PM

    Great reading profile! Reading definitely is an emotional experience so I totally agree with everything you've said! Walter Dean Myers is fantastic too, I need to read more!

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