Do you ever think about what books you hope to not receive as present – some kind of anti-wishlist? Those books that are not really your cup of tea, that might wait on the shelf for an indefinite period of time?
This is meant to be a funny post, and the types of books I mention are my least preferred options for reading. However, there is a chance that I might read them IF someone very trustworthy recommends them 🙂
Graphic novels
When I think about a novel, I think about hundreds of pages filled with words that I want to devour! So graphic novels are not exactly what I wish to read when I’m in the mood for reading.
How to do X in 10 easy steps
These book titles are so click-baity … If there’s something easy, then you don’t need to read a book about it. If there’s something difficult, then it might take more than 10 easy steps to do it.
YA romance
Maybe I would have read this 15 years ago (yes, I did read the first book of Twilight around that time). But for this period of my life, it’s a no-no! Not the timing, not the interest, not the joy of reading about it.
Horror stories
First of all, horror stories are not aligned with the happy Christmassy period. Secondly, I do not wish to read stories that will frighten me … especially during winter, when the dark period is so long.
A book about pandemic times
It is certainly enough that we live through a pandemic, I really do not wish to read about one, as well. Most of the times I read to immerse myself in stories that bring me joy and novelty, so a book about pandemic times is not something I would start reading.
What are your least preferred types of books, the ones that you hope are not on Santa’s buying list?
‘Till next time … happy reading! 🎅
Georgiana
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Readers' High Tea 
I’m not a huge graphic novels or sci-fi fan
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Same here! I should’ve also mentioned SciFi books on the list! 😀
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Would agree with all these! I see so many virus-themed books around now, I want to avoid them.
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I feel the same, it does not help me at all to read about pandemic-related books. I’ve heard so much about Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, for example, but I will probably read it after the pandemic is over.
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I’ve only read 2 pandemic-themed books – The Last Man by Mary Shelley and Plague by Jean Ure – because my random generator selected them for re-reading!
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This is such an interesting idea! I’m with you – I don’t think I could stand to read a book about a pandemic, possibly ever.
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I was watching a video from Ariel Bissett the other day, and she was saying that reading about the pandemic helped her understand better what was happening … I guess it works for some people, it would only increase my anxiety.
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Yes, I feel the same as you. I think I get enough worry and understanding from daily news watching and reading. I want to keep using reading as an escape going forward!
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Wouldn’t actually mind that much reading a pandemic book haha Totally with you on Horror though!
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I hope horror stories stay out of the Christmas surprises!! 😀
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Books as gifts are so hit or miss for me. There are some people who buy me books I love, and then there are people who buy me books THEY love, and people who don’t read but know I do so apparently pick random books off the shelves at the store?
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Ah, I definitely understand! Picking random books is such a no-no! When offering books as presents I pick books that I read (so that I know what I’m offering as present) but I also keep in mind what the other person likes to read.
Fortunately, in the recent years I’ve been quite lucky with the books I received – some of them turned out all time favourites! 🙂 Sometimes close friends / family ask me what books I’d like to read, so that they can buy something I will most probably enjoy reading 😀
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Your list made me laugh! I did read the entire Twilight series and I still enjoy an occasional YA novel here and there. I used to read a lot of horror but have not been much in the mood for it lately.
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Fortunately Santa was very well instructed and did not bring any of the books from this list 😄
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