Comments on: On Reading — Trends

By: KyleeJ

KyleeJ — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:51:57 +0000

There are times that I do latch on to a theme or series or author and usually go a little overboard. I try to stop myself before I overindulge and make myself sick of the author, theme, etc.

Recently I read 2 Amish books (both by the same author) and am now reading a third book by the same publisher, but it isn’t an Amish book.

By: Heather J.

Heather J. — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:34:16 +0000

I love when this stuff happens to me. In fact, I do a series of posts called “Literary Connections” where I share all the times this has happened to me. Sometimes it is books with the same theme, but more often (for me) I learn something new in a book only to find that it is mentioned in the next book I read – I love it when that happens!

By: Carrie, Reading to Know

Carrie, Reading to Know — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:00:49 +0000

Yup – happens here as well! I get interested in a particular topic and I find myself gravitating towards similar topics and titles. =) Not necessarily a bad thing, but I can wear myself out with particular topics.

By: TheAngelForever

TheAngelForever — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:25:03 +0000

Yes, I have also noticed this happens when I get into a reading groove. I think I am in the same trend as you right now. Congrats on contributing here

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:54:34 +0000

I do notice this as well. Sometimes, I have to make an effort to get away from a certain type of book so I can break the cycle!

By: Dawn

Dawn — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:39:04 +0000

Yes, yes! My recent trend has been admittedly somewhat purposeful– since I love when I can relate personally to a book, it seems that I’ve been reading every offering about life as a mom lately!

Thanks for contributing, Nancy!

By: Jennifer (5 Minutes for Books)

Jennifer (5 Minutes for Books) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:30:29 +0000

I notice this ALL the time, Nancy! And like you said, it’s not usually a conscious choice on my part, although occasionally I seek out books dealing with a certain theme once I’ve read and enjoyed another one.