Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Weigh In Wednesday (#1)

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*I do ask that if you would like to participate please site me and my blog somewhere in the post.*
Todays topic: Fiction Vs. Nonfiction


My Answer:  Fiction. When I read I want the story to take me away from the current time/situation/place that i'm in.  When I read nonfiction it leaves me with a flat feeling, it doesn't lift my spirits and make the rest of the day great: at best I stay awake.


What about you do you prefer fiction or nonfiction?  Let me know in the comments which YOU prefer! 

 
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20 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    I have to agree. It's fiction all the way for me, because I've enough non-fiction IRL, thank you very much. I'd rather have my leisure reading take me away from that.

    You're so right about the flat feeling. I get that too.

    (I've already got a review scheduled for tomorrow, but I'll participate in the future. I think this is a great idea!)

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    1. LaurenApril 25, 2012 at 4:05 PM

      I'm glad I'm not the only one, it sounded odd when I wrote about the flat feeling... but it's true! I'm glad you'll participate in the future!!

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  2. UnknownApril 25, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    Same here! Thanks for this meme! I love the graphic, and it looks like it will be very fun to participate in!

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    1. LaurenApril 25, 2012 at 4:07 PM

      Thanks Shayna I'm glad you like and plan to participate in it!!

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  3. KeaApril 25, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    While I can be taken far away with a good non-fiction book that relays a memoir (just finished and loved "Day of Honey" by Annia Ciezadlo), I prefer fiction. I read it to escape and I write it to escape. In fact, fiction helps me go to the gym. I read off my kindle while doing anything where I'm capable of placing the kindle on a piece of equipment or on my lap. Thirty minutes on an elliptical is nothing when your brain is mostly somewhere else! Currently reading "Matched."

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    1. LaurenApril 25, 2012 at 4:08 PM

      I'm glad nonfiction can carry you away too!! Maybe I haven't read the right book yet, most of them are for school and very dry!

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  4. UnknownApril 25, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    I prefer fiction as well! Great new meme!
    My WIW http://redheaded-bookworm.blogspot.com/2012/04/weigh-in-wednesday-1.html

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  5. Devan @ Book StringsApril 25, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    I'd say fiction too since it's what I mostly read. I do have to give nonfiction some props though because I had an awesome English teacher in high school that made me realize nonfiction could be good as well. We had to read an autobio. and write a letter from that persons perspective. I did Frank Sinatra. I will never forget that book/assignment.

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    1. LaurenApril 25, 2012 at 4:12 PM

      That is awesome!! I have never had that experience with nonfiction but It sounds like a good feeling! :)

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  6. Jen @ Library of a Book WitchApril 25, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    I'm the same, Iwould go with fiction. There are good pick me up stories in non-fiction too, where someone prevails over a difficult life.

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    1. LaurenApril 25, 2012 at 4:13 PM

      Yeah fiction usually has happy endings!! :)

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  7. AleksandraApril 25, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    Fiction all the way! Great new meme :) Thanks for hosting!

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  8. MizMaliciouzApril 25, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    Fiction especially YA Fiction!

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  9. AmyApril 25, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Thanks for this meme! It's been so cool to see what people have to say about why they like the different genres.

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  10. Wolfswan1April 26, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Now this is a fantastic meme!
    I only read fiction for mostly the same reasons you do. Have enough of everyday life living it, dont want to read it aswell :)

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    1. LaurenApril 26, 2012 at 5:42 PM

      Thanks!!! :) Fiction is my escape, I'm glad it can be yours as well! (=

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