Okay . . . picture this (really) worst-case scenario: It’s cold and raining, your boyfriend/girlfriend has just dumped you, you’ve just been fired, the pile of unpaid bills is sky-high, your beloved pet has recently died, and you think you’re coming down with a cold. All you want to do (other than hiding under the covers) is to curl up with a good book, something warm and comforting that will make you feel better.
What do you read?
When I'm feeling down, I like something light and easy-to-read. I might choose a mystery novel - one that's fast-moving with lots of dialogue, such as James Patterson's Alex Cross series, or I might choose a light-hearted novel, like something by Janet Evanovich or Sophie Kinsella. I also might find a young adult novel appealing. In fact, I have a case of the blues this week, and I just finished reading Uglies. I'm not likely to re-read something I've read in the past - but if I'm lucky, something warm and comforting has made its way home from the "new releases" shelf at the library.
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Our "comfort-food" book taste seems to be similar - my answer to this week's question was very much like yours. I'm not likely to re-read either - if I really require distraction, I won't get it from a book where I already know what happens.
ReplyDeleteOoh great choices! I totally forgot about Stephanie Plum and the Sophie Kinsella books. I'm almost through with all of those though (waiting on Lean Mean Thirteen at the library and am current on all Shopaholic books!), so I'd have to find something else. I rarely reread books, even books I do love and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great day! Happy Reading :)
We agreed on answers also. I forgot about the Patterson books - those are a good read too.
ReplyDeleteSophie Kinsella! Yes... definitely great for a light read.
ReplyDeleteSophie Kinsella would cheer me up, too. :)
ReplyDeleteYoung adult reading makes sense. I could see reading some Garth Nix, for example. Although I think I'd tend more toward thrills, chills, and adventure in that situation.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a big fan of the Shopaholic series but I like The Undomestic Goddess.
ReplyDeleteI see that you're reading Life of Pi at the moment. It's a great book! It's a definite re-read for me. :)