Thursday, January 26, 2012

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I avoid romance literature that features scantily clad men and women on horseback. When I read something, I want to learn or imagine a new world. Romance literature would do nothing but create a massive headache from all the eye rolling I would do while reading.
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  1. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    LoL! same! I hate romance too.
    High 5!

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  2. Shanan, The Book AddictJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    I will admit that I have indulged in a few mindless romance novels in my life but many less now that I have my blog. I could not imagine writing a full review on one of them?

    Shanan
    http://thebookaddictnet.blogspot.com/2012/01/follow-friday-11.html

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  3. BonnieJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    Oh my goodness I love your answer! I do enjoy the occasional paranormal romance, however when I see a shirtless cowboy, or a strategically placed horse, on the cover I tend to keep looking!

    Thanks for visiting my blog, I am now following you bacn and looking forward to reading more from you! :)

    Boonnie @ www.handsandhome.ca

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  4. Reading KellyJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    I feel the same way! Following back. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
    PS- I replied to your comment on my post about my job :)

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  5. FeliciaJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Lol. I can understand why some people hate romance novels. I actually love romance novels, but I tend to read them only in the young adult and paranormal genres, which aren't that bad to stomach.

    Thanks for stopping by and am now a follow of yours too,

    Livin' Life Through Books

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  6. NicolaJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Same here, I generally avoid those type of books!

    Follow Friday #3

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  7. CelineJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    I actually love romance but not the sappy ones! Thank you for stopping by my blog! :)

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  8. Jessi (Geo)January 26, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    I know how you feel, I can only deal with romance in the paranormal genre. And in small amounts. New follower :)
    My Friday hops

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  9. NingJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Hmm I can't imagine that. I read a lot of romances but barely any scantily clad, unless you consider scots?

    My FF

    Ning

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  10. Nereyda @Nick and Nereydas Infinite BooklistJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    haha, great answer.
    New blog follower! Follow me back at http://BooksandSparkles.Blogspot.com and check out my FF!

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  11. Amber at The Musings of ALMYBNENRJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    I read a romance book here and there, but I don't make it a habit.

    Happy reading and Happy Friday!

    Amber
    The Musings of ALMYBNENR

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  12. UnknownJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    I love romance novels, but it has to have "paranormal" in it. lol!
    New follower!


    MY FF

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  13. Jess (Gone with the Words)January 26, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    I LOVE ROMANCE!! But we can't all love the same things. *sigh* :)

    ~Jess @ Gone with the Words | My TGIF/FF post!
    (If you followed my blog via GFC you will no longer be able to get my feed via GFC or Blogger and I would be sad to lose you as a follower! Click HERE to follow my new feed! THANK YOU!)

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  14. TheReadingPenguinJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    I love romance. Some are admittedly as shallow as you described, but certainly not all. To each his own! Reading to Penguins

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  15. graceJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    I love romance novels. Especially the ones with scantily clad people on horseback. Different strokes :) New follower.

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  16. Alison Can ReadJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    Hopping through. I've started getting a little into romance. I don't mind it if there's a good plot to go along with it.
    My Hop

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  17. RaineJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Same here. :D Thanks for visiting.

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  18. PatriciaJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    I'm a big romance reader.. as long as it doesn't involve eye rolling. Explains all the rants on my blog, I suppose. *gnn*

    Happy Friday!

    Patricia

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  19. Maji BookshelfJanuary 27, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    yes! i mean how cliche, every single book is the exact same! I just don't read those all together, that's why I'm liking dystopians nowadays, they've got a story and a romance which is awesome :D

    - juhina

    follower!

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  20. Jessica @ a GREAT readJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    I don't go for romance either. I like the little bit that's incorporated into the books I read. But never full on romance books.

    Here's my Friday Hops

    Have a GREAT weekend!

    Old Follower :)

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  21. KristanJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    I admit I'm a sucker for romance. Cliches and eye rolling will definitely turn me off from a particular romance book, but I could always do with a little heart melting.

    New Follower!
    Kristan @ Lost Amongst the Shelves
    My FF

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  22. Getting Your Read OnJanuary 27, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    Best to avoid any books that make your eyes roll so much your head hurts! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Have a great weekend!

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    I agree about romance books. I like reading books that have a romantic element to them, but not pure romance.


    Thanks for stopping by my blog. =)


    Megan @ Between the Lines

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  24. Escapism FanaticJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    Too bad I love romance book but some bodice rippers annoy the hell out of me too.Thanx for stopping by.

    New follower.
    Samina - Escapism Fanatic
    http://escapismfromreality.blogspot.com

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    1. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:05 AM

      Not one for Romance novels, enjoyed your answer.

      http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/01/follow-friday_27.html

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  25. UnknownJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Good answer! I feel a lot of romance novels only exist for the sex and the actual story of the characters is flat. Happy reading :) Check out my FF:

    Crystal @ Elegantly Bound Books

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  26. Totally Booked SolidJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    lol your answer made me laugh ,how true is that , with the way things are described it's laughable. old follower http://totallybookedsolid.blogspot.com/2012/01/follow-friday_27.html

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  27. J. B. KanttJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Hi! I'm a new follower!!! I can't wait to read more on your blog!!!! :)

    Haha your answer made me laugh! :)
    I like romance literature, but it can only be so mushy gushy for me to actually enjoy it :P

    http://jbkantt.blogspot.com/2012/01/follow-me-friday-my-first-one.html

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  28. DominiqueJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    I may be a sucker for romance, but some books go wayyy over the top! haha

    thanks for stopping by my blog! New follower as well! :)

    Dominique
    The Book Vault

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  29. Kim JusticeJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    Hello, new follower.. love your comment.. hate to get into what I think might be a good read only to start reading all that mushy stuff..

    http://breathoflifebookreviews.blogspot.com/

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  30. BriJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    Some romance are good, some are just meh.

    New follower!

    My FF

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  31. MandroidJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    That was my primary answer as well. I can't do romance novels. I can do romance as sort of a subtext of a much larger story, but I hate when books focus on the romance and not an actual plot.

    Old follower!

    Leslie
    Working for the Mandroid - Follow Friday

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  32. ShantalJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Hi, just stopping by from the FF. I'm a new follower. I don't like to read horror books, I'm just not into getting scared all that much. I like romance if it's well written, but not the kind of romance you describe lol (:

    Have a great weekend!!


    My FF: Book Nerds are Pretty Too

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  33. Bumbles and Fairy-TalesJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    lol, I agree! Those books don't interest me either! and I yawn at autobiographies :)

    My FF: http://bumblesandefairytales.blogspot.com/2012/01/another-feature-and-follow.html

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  34. Ashley @ Ashley Loves BooksJanuary 27, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    I don't mind romance books, but definitely not the ones with scantily clad people and horses on the front! Real ones with substance and a storyline are great, but when it's written just for gritty response or just to be sappy contrived words, it's terrible.

    Old follower, but stopping by from FF :)
    Ashley

    My FF

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  35. UnknownJanuary 28, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    That last bit made me laugh :D thanks for stopping by my blog btw :)
    New follower :)

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