To finish or not to finish..... (29)
There are a few books I just couldn't get through cause they were either way to dry for me or moved way too slowly.
Others I've pushed through and wish I stopped.
Others I've pushed through and wish I stopped.
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lifeisadream: To finish or not to finish......Reading a book.
Sometimes, the book in turn is
not that interesting
or the subject seems to go far off
or the way the author goes is not your cup of tea.
Do you finish reading that book or just switch to another one?
If you decide not to finish reading that book:
what would the reason be behind it?
Thanks in advance.
Sometimes, the book in turn is
not that interesting
or the subject seems to go far off
or the way the author goes is not your cup of tea.
Do you finish reading that book or just switch to another one?
If you decide not to finish reading that book:
what would the reason be behind it?
Thanks in advance.
Hiya Life
Happy EasterI stop reading and swith to one that's more to my liking.
Life is too short to read what doesn't appeal
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unlaoised: Hiya Life Happy Easter
I stop reading and swith to one that's more to my liking.
Life is too short to read what doesn't appeal
I stop reading and swith to one that's more to my liking.
Life is too short to read what doesn't appeal
*Switch to one*
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I've run into that problem and to be honest if the book doesn't hold my interest then I close it and move on to something more interesting. However the exception was in reading the Earths Children series (six volumes and counting) by Jean Auel, the 4th book (Plains of Passage) went into far too much detail and repetitiveness and seemed to be more of a filler than necessary. It described in great detail the different plants and fauna of the plains and what their medicinal qualities were but to such an extent it almost caused me to close the book. Not that I'm not interested in the topic by she went waaaay overboard to simple increase the thickness of the book...imho
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Kendall42: There are a few books I just couldn't get through cause they were either way to dry for me or moved way too slowly.
Others I've pushed through and wish I stopped.
Others I've pushed through and wish I stopped.
It has happen to me too Kendall.
unlaoised: Hiya Life Happy Easter
I stop reading and swith to one that's more to my liking.
Life is too short to read what doesn't appeal
I stop reading and swith to one that's more to my liking.
Life is too short to read what doesn't appeal
Hi Unlaoised
Happy Easter to you too.
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lifeisadream: To finish or not to finish......Reading a book.
Sometimes, the book in turn is
not that interesting
or the subject seems to go far off
or the way the author goes is not your cup of tea.
Do you finish reading that book or just switch to another one?
If you decide not to finish reading that book:
what would the reason be behind it?
Thanks in advance.
Sometimes, the book in turn is
not that interesting
or the subject seems to go far off
or the way the author goes is not your cup of tea.
Do you finish reading that book or just switch to another one?
If you decide not to finish reading that book:
what would the reason be behind it?
Thanks in advance.
Depends on the book and why I'm reading. Modern fiction I'd pulp myself if it's not entertaining, but I'll force myself through the Great Books no matter how dry they are.
If I'm reading as the child does, to amuse myself, or as the ambitious do for the purpose of instruction, then I'll discard a book that I don't like or consider meritable. But if I'm reading in order to live then I will stick at it.
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rider4u: I've run into that problem and to be honest if the book doesn't hold my interest then I close it and move on to something more interesting. However the exception was in reading the Earths Children series (six volumes and counting) by Jean Auel, the 4th book (Plains of Passage) went into far too much detail and repetitiveness and seemed to be more of a filler than necessary. It described in great detail the different plants and fauna of the plains and what their medicinal qualities were but to such an extent it almost caused me to close the book. Not that I'm not interested in the topic by she went waaaay overboard to simple increase the thickness of the book...imho
That sounds boring even for me that plants are my major.
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Obstinance_Works: Depends on the book and why I'm reading. Modern fiction I'd pulp myself if it's not entertaining, but I'll force myself through the Great Books no matter how dry they are.
If I'm reading as the child does, to amuse myself, or as the ambitious do for the purpose of instruction, then I'll discard a book that I don't like or consider meritable...
If I'm reading as the child does, to amuse myself, or as the ambitious do for the purpose of instruction, then I'll discard a book that I don't like or consider meritable...
I get that.
Obstinance_Works: ..But if I'm reading in order to live then I will stick at it.
That could be interesting, how is that Rumples?
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lifeisadream: To finish or not to finish......Reading a book.Sometimes, the book in turn is not that interesting or the subject seems to go far off or the way the author goes is not your cup of tea.
Do you finish reading that book or just switch to another one?
If you decide not to finish reading that book:
what would the reason be behind it?
Do you finish reading that book or just switch to another one?
If you decide not to finish reading that book:
what would the reason be behind it?
I have a lot, let me repeat ALOT! of finished and unfinished books on my shelf - I go through reading jags..... where I will read day and night for weeks and months on end... some of my books are reference to be used over a lifetime and some are escapism and some are like my beloved books on Scotland to be savored over and over again until I can get the real thing.
is my OCD showing? Does it matter is there guilt involved?
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first of all happy 
and the end of snow days for you 
I am curious what material or subjects you would consider "reading in order to live" books. I am just being nosy.
and the end of snow days for you Obstinance_Works: Depends on the book and why I'm reading. Modern fiction I'd pulp myself if it's not entertaining, but I'll force myself through the Great Books no matter how dry they are.
If I'm reading as the child does, to amuse myself, or as the ambitious do for the purpose of instruction, then I'll discard a book that I don't like or consider meritable. But if I'm reading in order to live then I will stick at it.
If I'm reading as the child does, to amuse myself, or as the ambitious do for the purpose of instruction, then I'll discard a book that I don't like or consider meritable. But if I'm reading in order to live then I will stick at it.
I am curious what material or subjects you would consider "reading in order to live" books. I am just being nosy.
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JeanKimberley: I have a lot, let me repeat ALOT! of finished and unfinished books on my shelf - I go through reading jags..... where I will read day and night for weeks and months on end... some of my books are reference to be used over a lifetime and some are escapism and some are like my beloved books on Scotland to be savored over and over again until I can get the real thing. is my OCD showing? Does it matter is there guilt involved?
Happy Easter to you too Kim
For a book that I have found it not interesting enough or annoying or … and I have stopped reading it I would not keep it. Maybe in my younger days I would have but not at this time.
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lifeisadream: I get that.
That could be interesting, how is that Rumples?
That could be interesting, how is that Rumples?
The timeless works that force you to grow and will always be with you. Those books that add a whole new layer to who you are. For me this would be the likes of Dostoyevsky, Schopenhauer and Spengler, it's the wisdom of words that can't be displaced by whatever it is you see, hear or read next.
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rider4u: I've run into that problem and to be honest if the book doesn't hold my interest then I close it and move on to something more interesting. However the exception was in reading the Earths Children series (six volumes and counting) by Jean Auel, the 4th book (Plains of Passage) went into far too much detail and repetitiveness and seemed to be more of a filler than necessary. It described in great detail the different plants and fauna of the plains and what their medicinal qualities were but to such an extent it almost caused me to close the book. Not that I'm not interested in the topic by she went waaaay overboard to simple increase the thickness of the book...imho
I do have an Art encyclopedia of XII volumes that I have never read completely -only some parts of some volumes- and I would like to read it.
You have inspired me to, thanks Rider.
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Obstinance_Works: The timeless works that force you to grow and will always be with you. Those books that add a whole new layer to who you are. For me this would be the likes of Dostoyevsky, Schopenhauer and Spengler, it's the wisdom of words that can't be displaced by whatever it is you see, hear or read next.
It would not be a bad idea to include some cooling books as well.
For the authors there are some that have marked my life and have thought me about life, about living, about love, about poetry......but there is a thread by Kendall where that could go.
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lifeisadream: Happy Easter to you too Kim
For a book that I have found it not interesting enough or annoying or … and I have stopped reading it I would not keep it. Maybe in my younger days I would have but not at this time.
For a book that I have found it not interesting enough or annoying or … and I have stopped reading it I would not keep it. Maybe in my younger days I would have but not at this time.
yes there are things we did in our younger days that we do not want to make time for now - because we thought we had all the time in the world when we were younger.And I do feel the urge or the need to finish all my books but some are just not that compelling a need. When I was working on my degrees, I would get a very strong urge to read escapism rather than my texts.....
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lifeisadream: It would not be a bad idea to include some cooking books as well.
For the authors there are some that have marked my life and have thought me about life, about living, about love, about poetry......but there is a thread by Kendall where that could go.
For the authors there are some that have marked my life and have thought me about life, about living, about love, about poetry......but there is a thread by Kendall where that could go.
Sorry!
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lifeisadream: To finish or not to finish......Reading a book.
Sometimes, the book in turn is
not that interesting
or the subject seems to go far off
or the way the author goes is not your cup of tea.
Do you finish reading that book or just switch to another one?
If you decide not to finish reading that book:
what would the reason be behind it?
Thanks in advance.
If I am not into a movie I turn it off because it feels like a waste of time and for sure I do the same with a book. A good author needs to really peak my interest but not all can. Happy Easter!Sometimes, the book in turn is
not that interesting
or the subject seems to go far off
or the way the author goes is not your cup of tea.
Do you finish reading that book or just switch to another one?
If you decide not to finish reading that book:
what would the reason be behind it?
Thanks in advance.
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Thanks :)
I can't answer that Jean without knowing the first thing about you. All I would say is that it should be challenging, deep, original and not at all marketed at you or your demographic.
JeanKimberley: first of all happy and the end of snow days for you
I am curious what material or subjects you would consider "reading in order to live" books. I am just being nosy.
I am curious what material or subjects you would consider "reading in order to live" books. I am just being nosy.
I can't answer that Jean without knowing the first thing about you. All I would say is that it should be challenging, deep, original and not at all marketed at you or your demographic.
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Obstinance_Works: Thanks :)
I can't answer that Jean without knowing the first thing about you. All I would say is that it should be challenging, deep, original and not at all marketed at you or your demographic.
I can't answer that Jean without knowing the first thing about you. All I would say is that it should be challenging, deep, original and not at all marketed at you or your demographic.
as in me personally? and what are my demographics?
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Sometimes, the book in turn is
not that interesting
or the subject seems to go far off
or the way the author goes is not your cup of tea.
Do you finish reading that book or just switch to another one?
If you decide not to finish reading that book:
what would the reason be behind it?
Thanks in advance.