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Post by gottapeanow on Jun 26, 2014 17:03:12 GMT
I might be a bit confused as to what, exactly, constitutes "fluff." When I think of fluff, I think of Harlequin romance, Danielle Steele and chick lit. Not too much else.
I don't think most mysteries are fluff. Unless it's like the Harlequin Romance I won a couple of months ago that I didn't realize was a Harlequin before I won it.
I don't consider Wally Lamb, Anita Shreve and Chris Bohjalian fluff.
Am I missing something?
Lisa
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jun 26, 2014 17:10:54 GMT
I had never heard of cozy mysteries, had to look the term up  I read mostly true crime, legal drama/mysteries and every once in a while a light chick lit book just to clear my mind. ~ Dori ~ |
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Post by doesitmatter on Jun 26, 2014 17:12:41 GMT
It depends on my mood. I had semester of heavy reading for school and right now I am enjoying some easy chick lit summer reads that I can read around the pool or lake.
Glad to see some reading threads started because I always picked up great reads at recommendations of the peas.
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Post by leannec on Jun 26, 2014 17:23:30 GMT
I read pretty much anything ... this summer will definitely be fluff Leanne |
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Post by birukitty on Jun 26, 2014 17:30:28 GMT
I read all kinds, but I guess I lean more towards heavy vs. fluffy. I'd rather read Diana Gabaldon than Danielle Steele. I also enjoy non-fiction as much as fiction, but of course
it depends on the subject and the author.
Debbie in MD.
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Post by Blind Squirrel on Jun 26, 2014 17:51:00 GMT
Lately, I read far less fluffy than I used to. Not sure why?
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Post by khaleesi on Jun 26, 2014 18:04:50 GMT
I read some fluff, but also a lot of heavy books. I read an embarrassing amount of WW2 stuff. I am fascinated by that time period and all the stories that came from the war. I also read a lot of memoirs from people with crappy childhoods. My book club teases me that I only like depressing books, so I guess I do lean more to the heavy side. I would love some recommendations on WWII titles. I find myself drawn to books set in that period as well and am always on the look out for new material. TIA! |
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Post by padresfan619 on Jun 26, 2014 18:06:30 GMT
I like to read fluff during the summer on the beach and heavier stuff the rest of the year. It just doesn't feel right to be on the verge of tears while I'm relaxing on the sand!
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Post by vicloo on Jun 26, 2014 18:07:00 GMT
I lean toward more fluffy books that I can read in one day. If I am one a trip or need a book to last longer I will gravitate toward a "deeper" book. But goodness knows my life has enough drama, I don't need more in my personal away from it all time.
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Post by scrapngranny on Jun 26, 2014 18:11:31 GMT
I don't really care too much for fluffy books. I went through my Danielle Steel phase, then I found I got tired them being so predictable. Every once in a while it's fun to jump into to brain numbing fluff. |
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Post by Windy on Jun 26, 2014 18:15:27 GMT
Mostly fluff. I love all kinds of mysteries: Evanovich, Patterson, Grafton, etc. I do have Hillary Clinton's new book, Killing Jesus, Killing Lincoln, etc. on my Kindle and iPad but I never seem to get to them. I want to read them but I just never get them started.
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Post by MaryMary on Jun 26, 2014 18:18:13 GMT
I read some fluff, but also a lot of heavy books. I read an embarrassing amount of WW2 stuff. I am fascinated by that time period and all the stories that came from the war. I also read a lot of memoirs from people with crappy childhoods. My book club teases me that I only like depressing books, so I guess I do lean more to the heavy side. I would love some recommendations on WWII titles. I find myself drawn to books set in that period as well and am always on the look out for new material. TIA! I am reading or have read: Monuments Men Sarah's Key Stones from the river Code Name Verity 84, Charing Cross Road (just post WW2) The Nazi Officer's Wife Unbroken Devil at my Heels (same story as Unbroken) Black Rain Hiroshima The Story of the Trapp Family singers The Book Thief The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society The Hiding Place Night Diary of Anne Frank (obviously) And I have probably about 10 more on my To Read list. I'd love any recommendations from you, as well! |
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Post by Ellie on Jun 26, 2014 18:21:29 GMT
I have been a longtime, avid reader of both the heavy and the fluff. Until I got a smartphone. I swear, if I read one book every two months it's unusual. I used to read at least 1-2 per week, even with 2 kids and a full-time job. I've got to keep my darn phone out of my bedroom!  |
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Post by kckckc on Jun 26, 2014 18:21:33 GMT
I read both - probably more heavy than fluffy books. I don't care much for romance or chick-lit, but I do like a good cozy mystery.
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Post by garcia5050 on Jun 26, 2014 18:26:26 GMT
I probably do 75% fluff. Mostly chick lit. I prefer good humor and less smut. I like Meg Cabot a lot. The heather wells series cracks me up.
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Post by jlynnbarth on Jun 26, 2014 18:28:01 GMT
I read whatever is free on Nook.com  It doesn't matter genre. If I like the book, I will then go purchase other books from that Author. I have 642 books that I haven't read yet on my nook that I have gotten for free. I think most are Mystery/Thriller and Historical Romance. |
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Post by Annie on Jun 26, 2014 18:32:42 GMT
I tend to read a lot of fluff. There are a lot of heavier books I would like to read, but since I am in school, I don't want anything too dense to get through. I like light and easier on the brain for the moment. Come December I'll probably start working on those heavier books.
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Post by miominmio on Jun 26, 2014 18:39:04 GMT
I would like to claim all I read is "heavier" books, but that would be a lie. "War and peace" still sits unread on the shelf, while I mostly read Vince Flynn and Lee Childs at the moment.
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Post by khaleesi on Jun 26, 2014 18:40:20 GMT
I'd love any recommendations from you, as well! What a great list! I have read several and will add others to my to be read list! Here is my short list of reading or have read: The Paris Architect Violins of Autumn The Secret of the Nightingale Palace Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet The Plum Tree Villa Triste The Last Telegram A Fierce Radiance The Secret Holocaust Diaries: The untold story of Nonna Banniester The Madonnas of Leningrad Far Above Rubies While We're Far Apart |
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Post by mandolyn9909 on Jun 26, 2014 18:45:43 GMT
I probably read two serious books to one fluff book. Historical fiction is my favourite subject but I like to read all different kinds of books.
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Post by mandolyn9909 on Jun 26, 2014 18:47:30 GMT
I read just about anything and enjoy all genres but Horror and (big confession here as I am a HS librarian) I cannot stand YA. I admit to being one of the few people on the planet that disliked A Fault In Our Stars. Am I banned from this site now? Is this our first Troll? Please say so! |
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Post by khaleesi on Jun 26, 2014 18:49:30 GMT
For those that like mystery/thriller/detective type books check out the series by Steven James, The Patrick Bowers Files. I picked one up as a free Nook book and got hooked!
The Pawn
The Rook
The Knight
The Bishop
The Queen
Opening Moves
The King
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2014 18:51:28 GMT
I will alternate. I get on kicks where I'll read say, all biographies for a month. The next month I'll switch to fluffy novels, then nonfiction or classics. I don't care for mysteries, but that's about it.
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Post by Zee on Jun 26, 2014 18:53:43 GMT
I read a few"heavy" books over the winter that left me feeling down and depressed. I had to start reading something light just to help turn my brain off before bed. I started reading Janet evanovitch's Stephanie Plum numbers series at bedtime. What a difference that made! I slept a lot better. True, people die in those books, but they're an easy and humorous read for the most part. Now I have a rule, any heavy books get read during the daytime only and I read happier, easier things when I'm going to sleep. Or at least, mindless things like JR Ward mom-vampire porn.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2014 18:57:24 GMT
I like to think that I am more into heavy reading, not so much biographies and stuff but the novelesque (sp) type. Currently reading George R. R. Martin A Dance with Dragons.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jun 26, 2014 19:00:35 GMT
I don't really care too much for fluffy books. I went through my Danielle Steel phase, then I found I got tired them being so predictable. Every once in a while it's fun to jump into to brain numbing fluff. That's what I don't like about most fluff or chick lit, I don't want to know how it's going to end. ~ Dori ~ |
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Post by Mystie on Jun 26, 2014 19:11:04 GMT
I used to read a lot of historical non-fiction, but my ability to concentrate seems to be deserting me. Right now I'm reading the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency books, which I think fall on the cozy end of the mystery spectrum.
Two very good, but older, WW II books I haven't seen mentioned yet are The Winds of War and War and Remembrance, both by Herman Wouk.
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Post by auntkelly on Jun 26, 2014 19:30:27 GMT
I love Herman Wouks' books. It's been years since I read them, though. I probably should reread them.
Another great WWII read is The Moon is Down by John Steinbeck. It's a short story that can be read in a few hours. It's very moving and really brings home what ordinary citizens went through during WWII.
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Post by smokeynspike on Jun 26, 2014 22:21:13 GMT
I will read almost anything, but HATE classical literature. Most often I can be found with a YA dystopian fiction book. I also heavily read contemporary fiction.
Melissa
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 0:38:58 GMT
I thought I responded to this thread, so I'll try again. I like to alternate. If I read too much of one genre, I get my books confused. My favorite lately has been historical fiction. When I want fluff, I read kid's books. I just finished Because of Mr. Terupt. So, now I'm reading Sparrow Migration (fiction book about people who witnessed The Miracle on the Hudson).
I also like WWII books. Some that I've read that I don't think I saw mentioned:
-War Brides
-Fall of Giants and Winter of the World, 2 books that covers beginning of WWI-end of WWII
-In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin
-The Borrower
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I read mostly true crime, legal drama/mysteries and every once in a while a light chick lit book just to clear my mind.
It doesn't matter genre. If I like the book, I will then go purchase other books from that Author. I have 642 books that I haven't read yet on my nook that I have gotten for free. I think most are Mystery/Thriller and Historical Romance. 
