Thursday, January 26, 2012

Friday Hops #7

Follow Friday is hosted by Parajunkee’s View and Alison Can Read.

Today’s Question: Which book genre do you avoid at all costs and why?

There’s no genre that I avoid at ALL costs, but I generally don’t read a lot of nonfiction. That said, I just remembered that I’m in LOVE with The Beak of the Finch, which is nonfiction. Haha, ah well. I like a little bit of everything!


TGIF is hosted by Ginger at GReads!

Buy or Borrow: Where do your books that you read come from? The bookstore? The library? Do you prefer to own a book, or have it on loan?

I definitely prefer to own books (which is obvious when you see my bookshelves), but I actually hardly ever buy books these days. Between the books that I already own but haven’t read, books that I get for review, and library books, I have MORE than enough to read. (Plus I’m broke. :P) I do love used book sales though – especially for finding out-of-print editions. I went to school in Baltimore, which has the most amaaaazing place called The Book Thing, which is basically like a used bookstore, but everything is FREE! They run on volunteers and donations, and you can just go in and take however many books you want. It’s FANTASTIC. I definitely miss being able to go there and search for awesome books.


Happy Friday, everyone!
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  1. Kate @ Ex LibrisJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    I agree - I can;t say that there s a genre that I absolutely won't read.... New follower :)

    My FF Post

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  2. Kristin (Book Sniffers Anonymous)January 26, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    I wish I knew of the book thing! I would have been there every weekend when we were stationed near there if I had known.

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  3. Steph (Poetry to Prose)January 27, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    Oooh, The Book Thing sounds amazing. I wish I had something like that here...I'm going to investigate if there's anything like it. ;)

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  4. Lauren BJanuary 27, 2012 at 3:12 AM

    I also don't read that much non-fiction but there have been some that I enjoyed like Band of Brothers by Stephen Ambrose.

    Have a great weekend.

    Stop by my HOP if you have a chance.

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  5. AlexJanuary 27, 2012 at 3:17 AM

    I agree- I try not to avoid genres. You never know when a gem might turn up!

    I prefer to own books as well. I only just discovered the week before last that we have a store that was giving at FREE books up to a maximum of six. But when I went past last weekend, they seemed to be shutting down. I'm annoyed I hadn't seen it sooner.

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  6. LisaJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    I love dipping on everything, you never know what you find.

    New follower

    Here's Mine

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  7. Kris (Words That Fly)January 27, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Oh wow The Book Thing sounds like a dream come true! Wish there was something like that here but then I'd probably end up being swamped in books I'd never have time to read. Kudos to you for exercising self control when it comes to expanding your permanent book collection. Woot!

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  8. Jessica @ a GREAT readJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    I love owning my books too! Just more fun for me!

    Here's my Friday Hops

    Have a GREAT weekend!

    Old Follower :)

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  9. MellianeJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    I don't read a lot of non fictien either but it changes sometimes.

    old follower

    here is mine

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  10. KristanJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    It's good to like everything. I try to keep an open mind when it comes to reading, but I don't read a lot of non-fiction either. It's just not a huge interest of mine.

    New Follower
    Kristan @ Lost Amongst the Shelves
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  11. Alexa S.January 27, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    I kind of want to go to Baltimore now and hit up Book Thing because it sounds absolutely amazing! I'm also a big fan of owning my books, but I'm trying to be a little more selective when buying them since I'm (a) broke and (b) at a loss for space right now. Happy Friday!

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  12. KarenJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    The Book Thing sounds like the kind of bookstore I could actually go into! I am on a tight budget too!
    Karen @ Books Beside My Bed

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    A little bit of everything is a good thing. Have a happy Friday!

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

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  14. Totally Booked SolidJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    I like most everything as well . new follower check out my post http://totallybookedsolid.blogspot.com/2012/01/follow-friday_27.html

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  15. Sam (Realm of Fiction)January 27, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    It's great that you like a bit of everything! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Turns out I am following you already via GFC. :)

    Have a great weekend!

    Sam @ Realm of Ficton

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  16. NingJanuary 27, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    thanks for stopping by mine. i guess every genre has its good books. you've just gotta find it.

    following back!


    Ning @ Reading by Kindle Fire

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  17. UnknownJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:01 PM

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

    I couldn't agree more - used book stores are the most dangerous place for me and my wallet to visit. LOL

    Here's my FF

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  18. Getting Your Read OnJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog today. Non-fiction isn't what I spend most of my time reading but I have read a few good books in that genre too. Have a great weekend!

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  19. Amber at The Musings of ALMYBNENRJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Thanks for stopping by and following! I'm following back! :)

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  20. Jessi (Geo)January 27, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    FREE BOOKS?!?! Why can't Ohio have one of those :(
    I really want to drive out to Baltimore to check this place out...
    Returned the follow!
    Jessi @ Auntie Spinelli Reads

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    I wish nonfiction was more exciting, but alas. It's just not so!

    Thanks for stopping in and following. following back!

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  22. JackieJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    any book whatever genre they are if I'm not into it then I'll avoid , it's that simple . I'm following back . Have a great weekend!

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  23. ShelbyJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    New follower:)

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  24. Nereyda @Nick and Nereydas Infinite BooklistJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Thanks for following my blog. Following you back.
    Nereyda @BookObsessed
    http://BooksandSparkles.Blogspot.com

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  25. Sandra @ Waiting For WentworthJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Thanks for stopping by. I am now following. I don't read non-fiction either.

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  26. CelineJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    I don't read non-fiction as well. I find it so hard to enjoy them. Thank you for stopping by my blog! Old follower too! :)

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  27. FeliciaJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Interesting answers. I'm not a fan of non fiction either. I also generally love to have my own copy, but there's also the issue of cost, and takes up space, I've been borrowing a lot of books lately. I also wish I had something like The Book Thing in my town too. lol.

    Thanks for stopping by and following. Am now following yours too,

    Livin' Life Through Books

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  28. Alison Can ReadJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Hopping through. I love non-fiction, but I know a lot of people typically don't like it.
    My Hop

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  29. Mackenzie @ Oh, For the Love of Books!January 27, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    I completely agree. Non-fiction is usually not my strongpoint.
    Thanks for stopping by. I'm following back :)

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  30. UnknownJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:18 PM

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  31. UnknownJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Thanks for hopping by it was great to have you

    Shauni
    bodicerippers-shauni.blogspot.com

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  32. Lauren BJanuary 28, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    Following back.
    Thanks for stopping by.

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  33. Escapism FanaticJanuary 28, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    I know what you mean.I keep my options open but non-fiction does not interest me too much.
    Thanks for stopping by.
    New follower
    Samina- Escapism Fanatic.

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  34. Beth D.January 28, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Thanks for stopping by. I enjoy non-fiction if it is about a subject I like, and the writing is engaging.

    New Follower
    Beth
    http://sweetbooksnstuff.blogspot.com/

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  35. Reading KellyJanuary 28, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    I don't read much non-fiction, but I am trying to be open to all genres. Thanks for stopping by my FF. Following back! Happy reading

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