Thursday, August 2, 2012

Feature & Follow Friday (9)


Feature & Follow Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Parajunkee's View and
Alison Can Read. It's a great way to meet other book bloggers!

This week's question is:
Do your reading habits change based on your mood? Do you read a certain genre if you are feeling depressed or happy?

Our moods typically don't affect what we decide to read. Sometimes we do feel the need to take a break from a certain genre, and we'll try something different for a change. When we can't figure out what we'd like to read next, we'll usually pick up an old favorite, like Harry Potter, and read that.

Posted by Lee @ Rally the Readers at 10:23 PM
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  1. Alison Can ReadAugust 2, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    Hopping through. Picking up old favorites is the best way to lose yourself I think.
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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersAugust 3, 2012 at 9:28 PM

      Absolutely. Rereads of books that I love are sort of like catching up with old friends.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. theyabookwormAugust 2, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    Sometimes it's really good to just try something different! I'm a new GFC follower :)
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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersAugust 3, 2012 at 9:31 PM

      I read a lot of paranormal, but lately I've been trying to branch out more into other genres. I'm glad that I've been making the effort because I've discovered a lot of great new books.

      Thanks for stopping by and following!

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  3. JoieAugust 2, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    I always love flipping through old favorites! I usually start by just saying "Oh, I'll just read a few chapters..." and then I end up re-reading the whole book!

    Thanks for stopping by! :)

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersAugust 3, 2012 at 9:47 PM

      I've almost done that a few times, where browsing a few chapters practically turns into rereading the entire book. I usually have to force myself to put the book down!

      Thanks for dropping by!

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  4. BLHmistressAugust 2, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    I have done that before, stared at my bookshelves and nothing appeals to me other than an old favorite.

    My FF

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersAugust 3, 2012 at 9:50 PM

      Sometimes I can have a stack of library books waiting to be read, and a glance at my bookshelves tempts me into just picking up one of my favorites instead.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. EmilyAugust 2, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    I definitely agree! My mood doesn't change what I read

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersAugust 3, 2012 at 10:06 PM

      A lot of times I just compare my TBR list with what the library has on the shelves when I go, and that's what determines my next read.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. UnknownAugust 3, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    I think that Harry Potter answers all mood problems :)))

    Happy Friday!!!

    Here's my #FF post

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  7. AnonymousAugust 3, 2012 at 4:38 AM

    I do that too! Sometimes I get tired of reading the same genre, so I switch to something else.
    Great answer!

    New GFC follower

    My FF
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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersAugust 3, 2012 at 10:43 PM

      I've been reading more contemporary lately; it's been a nice break from all of the paranormal that I usually read.

      Thanks for stopping by and following!

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  8. ZabetAugust 3, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Can't fail with an old favorite.

    Thanks for stopping by My FF

    New Follower.

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersAugust 3, 2012 at 10:55 PM

      You definitely can't. There are some books that I know I'll never get tired of reading over and over again, like the Harry Potter series.

      Thanks for dropping by!

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  9. AnonymousAugust 3, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    I find the same. I need to take a break from the genre I've been reading for a while. I can usually go back to that genre after a while of not reading it though.

    New Follower via RSS! :)

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersAugust 3, 2012 at 10:59 PM

      I'm like that, too. After a break from my usual genres, I can return to them with a refreshed mind-set.

      Thanks for stopping by and following!

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  10. Mel@ThedailyprophecyAugust 3, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    I have the same. If I can't decide what I want to read, I always seem to end up with something I always love. Like Harry Potter.

    http://thedailyprophecy.blogspot.nl/2012/08/hosted-by-alison-can-read.html

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersAugust 3, 2012 at 11:08 PM

      I'd love to reread all of the HP books soon. And then watch all of the movies again, too!

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  11. UnknownAugust 3, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Old Follower!

    Yes, my reading habits tend to change. When I'm really mad or upset, I'll tend to just lay on the couch and read a book or two in that day.

    Andrea @ Literary Getaway

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersAugust 3, 2012 at 11:22 PM

      Sitting down with a good book is my favorite way of unwinding and forgetting about anything that's bothering me for a while.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  12. UnknownAugust 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    You have such a cute blog!! I hope you have a great Friday! New Follower..
    Ashley @ #BookNerd

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  13. UnknownAugust 3, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Harry Potter seems to be a favorite "go to" ~ it's one of mine as well!

    ~Ali

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersAugust 3, 2012 at 11:42 PM

      My cousin started rereading the whole series last week, and I'm so tempted to join her!

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  14. AnonymousAugust 3, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Harry Potter is a good favorite.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/08/feature.html

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersAugust 3, 2012 at 11:55 PM

      Reading those books always makes me happy. Thanks for stopping by!

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  15. NinaAugust 3, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    I have only read the first book in the Harry Potter series, but I promised on my blog that I will read the books this year. The second book is on its way! ;)

    Happy Friday! :)

    New follower!

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersAugust 3, 2012 at 11:56 PM

      They're just so amazing. I hope you love them as much as I do!

      Thanks for stopping by and following!

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  16. UnknownAugust 3, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Hello! Stopping by from the hop!

    My mood won't affect what I read but it can sometimes change my mood depending on what I'm reading.

    http://nettesbookshelf.blogspot.com

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersAugust 4, 2012 at 12:24 AM

      I've never thought about this much before, but reading can affect my mood. There have been books that made me laugh and a few that nearly had me in tears. As you said, it all depends on the type of book that I'm reading.

      Thanks for stopping by and following!

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  17. A.N. LewisAugust 3, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    I love an old favorite.

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersAugust 4, 2012 at 12:40 AM

      I do, too. Even though I know exactly what's going to happen in the book, I still love every minute of the reread.

      Thanks for stopping by and following!

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