tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530164804090408863.post3855529381806218494..comments2024-03-25T18:14:38.856+11:00Comments on Genie In A Book: Top Ten Tuesday: Books I May Never ReadEugeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05456002470250311235noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530164804090408863.post-28488995649868006042015-05-10T20:46:29.394+10:002015-05-10T20:46:29.394+10:00I don't read much epic fantasy, but I think it...I don't read much epic fantasy, but I think it's just the size and density of those books in particular which throws me. The Returned, though it looks interesting as a book is something which like you I just don't have the same anticipation for anymore *sigh*Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456002470250311235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530164804090408863.post-20065758872718946292015-05-10T20:14:53.490+10:002015-05-10T20:14:53.490+10:00yeah, I don't think I would pick up the LOTR s...yeah, I don't think I would pick up the LOTR series ever, epic fantasy and I don't get along very well. The Returned is one I requested a while ago because of the TV series, but I kind of lost interest as well. Jeann @ Happy Indulgencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080126376029467613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530164804090408863.post-31944687198058734742015-05-08T22:10:34.804+10:002015-05-08T22:10:34.804+10:00I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels th...I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels that way about GoT and LOTR - once you know the storyline already, taking all the effort to read the books does seem like a bit much - especially with so many other books on the TBR to get to. Thanks for sharing your thoughts Sydney and stopping by :)Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456002470250311235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530164804090408863.post-15622791352792670812015-05-08T10:08:56.183+10:002015-05-08T10:08:56.183+10:00I agree with so many of your choices (especially B...I agree with so many of your choices (especially Bound, which has a reeeeally bad cover that puts me so off the book...). I especially agree with not reading Lord of the Rings! I love fantasy and I know I should read it, but it's such a commitment and I don't know if I really *want* to commit to it...I've seen each movie like 100 times and know the story by heart, so reading the books just *feels* pointless to me. :// I know that sounds ridiculous as a book lover, but I can't find it in myself to devote the time to them. Same with Game of Thrones and Outlander. They followed the books so well I just don't have the motivation to get to them. /sighAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04109527480775466764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530164804090408863.post-47884522059089060742015-05-07T21:18:18.577+10:002015-05-07T21:18:18.577+10:00Aah yes footnotes can be irritating, but in some c...Aah yes footnotes can be irritating, but in some cases I think they could add character. I think Infinite Jest is something that I'm just so curious about because I have seen so much about it. Thanks for stopping by Cynthia :)Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456002470250311235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530164804090408863.post-12416252242889848842015-05-07T20:32:48.612+10:002015-05-07T20:32:48.612+10:00Yes...it is quite 'odd' (excuse the pun!)....Yes...it is quite 'odd' (excuse the pun!). The Hobbit from the sounds of things is less daunting, so I hope to try it soon!Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456002470250311235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530164804090408863.post-90964911148142836712015-05-07T20:11:50.456+10:002015-05-07T20:11:50.456+10:00Yeah, it just doesn't look like something I...Yeah, it just doesn't look like something I'd enjoy. Thanks for following by the way! :)Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456002470250311235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530164804090408863.post-11803463457192394682015-05-07T19:55:05.125+10:002015-05-07T19:55:05.125+10:00Haha exactly! I might tackle it 'one day',...Haha exactly! I might tackle it 'one day', but for now...not so much. There are so many classics I hope to get to soon!Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456002470250311235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530164804090408863.post-12437592993966571362015-05-07T19:54:14.617+10:002015-05-07T19:54:14.617+10:00I haven't yet Kara - but that does sound like ...I haven't yet Kara - but that does sound like a good idea sometime, I'm definitely willing to try it :) Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456002470250311235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530164804090408863.post-77194552122454617932015-05-07T02:22:56.599+10:002015-05-07T02:22:56.599+10:00I agree about Lord of the Rings. I have zero inter...I agree about Lord of the Rings. I have zero interest in that book. I did start Infinite Jest once. It seemed great, but it is so long. Also, there are footnotes. I hate that. I had to stop because it was holding my interest. I would like to think I will try again one day, but who knows?Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530164804090408863.post-10302377162771362462015-05-06T03:49:25.265+10:002015-05-06T03:49:25.265+10:00I'm with you on Oddily. That's just...weir...I'm with you on Oddily. That's just...weird. I kind of want to read Infinite Jest and Lord of the Rings, though. So big, but I've heard great things(and I think some of my friends in the blogosphere might come after me if I don't at least read the Hobbit soon). Great list! Here's my <a href="http://thescribblingsprite.blogspot.com/2015/05/what-my-eyes-have-shunned.html#comment-form" rel="nofollow">Top Ten</a>.TheScribblingSpritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14594958277392976297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530164804090408863.post-2743304594480264252015-05-05T23:45:55.909+10:002015-05-05T23:45:55.909+10:00I was interested about September Girls until my fr...I was interested about September Girls until my friend, who shares quite a similar taste in books with me, did not like it at all. So yeah, that will stay on my shelf as well unread. Milkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895194323920181272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530164804090408863.post-91088333359511496502015-05-05T18:37:31.923+10:002015-05-05T18:37:31.923+10:00Oh man, Infinite Jest, so true. It just sounds lik...Oh man, Infinite Jest, so true. It just sounds like such a difficult book to read! But it's one of those ones people talk about if they want to sounds smart haha<br /><br />I feel like most of the books on my "staying on the shelf" list would be classics. You know, those books that "everyone" should read.Narahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09378806643397167349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530164804090408863.post-11844889230442483692015-05-05T17:58:07.541+10:002015-05-05T17:58:07.541+10:00Have you read The Hobbit? If The Lord of the Rings...Have you read The Hobbit? If The Lord of the Rings' size is putting you off then perhaps opt for that one instead. A bit of a difficult to get used to writing style, but I really enjoyed it. Ahhh. I read Crewel a few years ago and didn't really like it. Still haven't read its sequels. Great list!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com