Friday Hop Quinze

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

I like to think I avoid no particular book genre because every book is going to have redeeming qualities and there are probably a small minority of books that I couldn't enjoy one bit. But I tend to not read Horror books, since I hate blood and my imagination is way to active to have such images in my mind. I also try to avoid Angel/Vampire/Werewolf books (so a lot of that side of paranormal novels) because I think I find them too unbelievable and even a tad self-righteous occasionally. It's a small thing, and I'm judging a huge genre by a few, but it's just how I feel.

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 much prefer to buy and physically own my books. I've been to the library and try to go occasionally, but when I like a book, I want to keep and hoard it away because dust needs a home (which is my way of saying I don't tend to even read them again). It's a bad habit since I should probably give books away either here, to the library or to charity shops and just keep the ones I love. I'm not so bad that I keep every book, but any book that I liked somewhat is one I can't get rid of.

Online buying is cheaper and often easier since it doesn't mean I have to haul books around the city centre, and I avoid being drawn in by pretty covers and unbeatable deals. I use the store when I can't wait for a book to arrive online or when I get them for someone else (so they can take them back). If I really expect to like a book, I also tend to go in-store because I worry that the book may be ruined over the delivery process and I like my books to be in as good a quality as I can get them.