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Hi, I'm glad I found your thread. It's exciting to answer questions about genre. Well, I always like the paranormal romance books. I like the idea of going against all odds, fighting for the one you love and then, there's a happy ending of course. I just like 'beyond ordinary' love affair. ;-)Anyway, that's why I wrote my first book, 'A Timeless Heartbeat' under paranormal romance genre.
Thank you, Cherry, for commenting. You'll be surprised to learn I haven't read any paranormal romance books yet so I can't comment on structure and plot. Do you know any all time classics out there that fall under that genre? Or have been made into film?
I love Speculative Fiction. This is broad enough to encompass SF and Fantasy and quite a few other things that don't fit neatly into traditional "genre" fiction, such as the adventures of a cat from the cat's sentient point of view. Not everyone's book shoehorns neatly into publisher's pre-packaging. That doesn't make these unworthy of our attention!
Absolutely, Wordwizard, you might enjoy Someone To Look Up To by Jean Gill. One of the very best dog books I've read recently. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
I don't know if this is actual horror, Anastacia, but it might be a book you've already read. Not sure if this falls completely into the horror category or whether it blends rather nicely into crime as well. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Just reading the description on Goodreads made my eyes moist.
I know the feeling! Dogs are one of my favorites, and this one has lived with me for a very long time.
Thank you, Claire and Wordwizard! 'Someone' is my husband's favourite of all my books. I have a booth here too so do come along and talk dogs with me!I LOVE your Temeke series Claire. I can't wait for the 3rd one. I've never been to new Mexico but now I can picture it - the forests, desert and crime scenes! I love Kathy Reichs' crime fiction and the Temeke books make me think of her way with dialogue, setting and suspense - but hers have the forensic depth and yours have more psychological depth.
I read very widely but if pushed to a favourite genre I'd choose big fantasy books, like Robin Hobb or Sheri Tepper.
I read whatever I get my hands on. But dark brooding books and big dam books are my favorite. Example Ulysses, Gravities Rainbow, and the Lovecraft collection. Also who here doesn't love Dragonlance
Hi, Claire,Psychological crime is my favoured genre to read. Love John Connolly's Charlie Parker series - that supernatural twist.
I like a story that you have to pay attention to.
That's what I enjoy about your Temeke series, the fact that the suspense carries you right to the final page.
Jean wrote: "Thank you, Claire and Wordwizard! 'Someone' is my husband's favourite of all my books. I have a booth here too so do come along and talk dogs with me!I LOVE your Temeke series Claire. I can't wai..." Thank you so much, Jean. I agree about the fantasy books. Having grown up with Tolkien and CS Lewis, fantasy is very high on my list. LOTR back then, it was all three books in one chunky novel. I wish I could get my hands on a first edition since I have no idea what happened to my dad's. Couldn't get enough of it. I mean to delve into Hobb's Farseer and Fitz & Fool Trilogy later this year. Which one would you recommend?
Jin wrote: "I read whatever I get my hands on. But dark brooding books and big dam books are my favorite. Example Ulysses, Gravities Rainbow, and the Lovecraft collection. Also who here doesn't love Dragonlance" Jin, you've got me there. Dark brooding books are definitely some of the ones I really enjoy. Is Dragonlance the series by Laura and Tracy Hickman?
B.A. wrote: "Hi, Claire,Psychological crime is my favoured genre to read. Love John Connolly's Charlie Parker series - that supernatural twist.
I like a story that you have to pay attention to.
That's what I ..."
Hi BA, thank you for visiting my booth. Psychological crime is definitely a genre to watch out for. It's funny you mention Charlie Parker, I was looking at Every Dead Thing last month and saved it on my kindle. Guessing this is book 1 of 12.
I used to read a ton of Dean Koontz and see now that his books have really taken a more literary turn which I also enjoy. I love Joe Nesbo (just finished The Leopard) and Liza Marklund's Anneka Bengtzon series (Scandi-Noir).
David wrote: "I like horror a lot authors such as Stephen king dean Koontz mystical stories with fae vampires shapeshifters psychological thrillers"Hi David! Horror is definitely one of the most popular genres.
I have to say Dean Koontz is one of my favorite authors. I read Intensity about twelve years ago and it's stuck with me ever since! They also made a movie for TV, not as intense as the book, but certainly came close.
I love them all, as long as the story is compelling. From the most fantastical of works full of color to works real and vivid with their depictions, it doesn't matter what the story setting is if the entirety grabs a hold of me and refuses to let me look away.
Hi RileyThanks for responding. How great to be able to read absolutely any genre and enjoy it. I think that's a real gift. As you say, as long as the story's good and keeps you riveted that's the main point. I would say a book that wasn't in my TBR list was The Lovely Bones (contemporary fiction) by Alice Sebold. It's weird in an un-put-down-able way.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
So many genres that love to read. I do love a good historical fiction , but I also enjoy science fiction and fantasy and unusual general fiction - think Life of Pi. A good light hearted fiction that I consider cotton candy for the brain - think Douglas Adams. Time travel, epic novels of most any genre. Series novels where each book is a stand alone but the characters are all intertwined from one book to the next. I also read some nonfiction that deals with social, mitral or psychological issues. I guess I don't really have a favorite. Thanks for asking!
Thank you for visiting Lavern. I loved Life of Pi too! If you enjoy a good historical fiction series, I can't recommend B.A. Morton's Wildewood Revenge series enough. I'll give you a description below just in case it sounds like something you might like. When Grace, a twenty first century heroine, is accidently transported through a time portal into the clutches of an impoverished medieval knight with one eye on her ransom, we are treated to a brilliant evocation of medieval England which heaves with corruption and intrigue.
The remote and beautiful wilderness of ancient Northumberland rings out with the sound of clashing swords, the hiss of arrows, thundering hooves and the chink of coin bags changing hands in shady deals.
It is all there: a spirited and sensual romance, an action-packed adventure story, hidden treasure, revengeful and devious barons and corpulent and corrupt clergy.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Thanks again, Lavern, for visiting.
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Thank you so much for visiting, A.F. I've really enjoyed learning about everyone's favorite genres. I can definitely empathize with fantasy being an LOTR fan amongst many others.
For me the genre doesn't matter it has to have good characters and good story that either intrigues me or opens up the movie theater in my mind. If I have to pick one it would be scifi, fantasy, or anything involving a horse as a main character. I love the noble creatures, sci fi makes me think of possibilities, and fantasy is just there to be fun.
Hi Ani, thanks so much for visiting. Your comment reminds me of War Horse by Nick Stafford which, although said to geared mainly towards Great 5-8, is particularly popular amongst adults. I did also have a great passion for CS Lewis' The Horse & His Boy - great fantasy that stayed with me for years and of course, Flicka.
One of my favorite questions to readers is what is your favorite genre and why?
Whether its Epic Fantasy (George R. R. Martin) or Horror Fiction (Dean Koontz) there is always that book, that one story that gets your heart pounding.
If you're up for the challenge, let's discuss your favorite genre and why.
Looking forward to meeting you!
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