I have been hearing about this tag for years, and it suddenly exploded on my Youtube Recommended tab about two weeks ago. So, of course, I have to do this. I am putting down the biggest disclaimer on this one, that this is MY OPINOIN. I know that some of what I say is totally against trends. I really don’t care, I basically read what I want. But I wanted to cover myself.
- A popular book everyone loves that you have no interest in reading? A Court of Thorns and Roses and the entire damn series by Sarah J. Maas. I read the first half of this book and immediately drove over to my nearest Goodwill and donated it. I wasn’t impressed by the writing, the plot, the characters, the… anything, basically. I know that she is a beloved YA Author, but she is on my NOPE list for ever.
- A classic book (or author) you don’t have an interest in reading? Most of them. Look, I respect that classic books and their authors are important to history, and especially to the publishing world. I just have no interest to read them, keep them away from me, shoo.
- An author whose books you have no interest in reading? See above. Or, if you consider that a copout, V.E. Schwab. I’m not a fan of her writing, honestly. I tried them, and I just cannot. For the record, I am going to suspend this to give The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue a shot, but I’m not hoping for much.
- A problematic author whose books you have no interest in reading? Orson Scott Card. I have no interest in lining the pockets of someone who’s stance on homosexuality is so narrow and homophobic. I also didn’t watch the movie, though I loved the cast list. I won’t give him a cent. Someone gifted me Ender’s Game and I’m just waiting for a safe time to dump it in a donation box.
- An author you have read a couple books from and have decided their books are not for you? Marissa Meyer. Something about her writing just doesn’t do it for me. I read the first two Lunar Chronicles books, and wasn’t interested. Also, I’m still personally victimized by the insult that is the end of Heartless.
- A genre you have no interest in OR a genre you tried to get into and couldn’t? Historical fiction. I’ve gone into it before, just not for me. I’m gonna drag my body through Far From the Madding Crowd even if it kills me.
- A book you have bought but will never read? (including books that may have been unhauled/returned to the library unread) I’m changing this to “a book I bought but will never read again“. And that would be the Harry Potter series. I have three copies of the series, plus a bunch of extra books. I took a class on the series in university. I’ve been apart of the fandom since almost day own. And I will never touch it again. Changed all my tattoo ideas and everything. I cannot support JKR in any way possible.
- A series you have no interest in reading OR a series you started and gave DNF’d? I feel really bad about this one, but one of my favorite adult series is The Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong. And I just cannot read past book ten. I loved that all the characters had strong voices and wonderful and diverse flaws… and then Savannah went basically god tier in the final three books, and I just can’t. I own them all, but I won’t read past book ten. (Also, the publishers changed the size of the books by about a centimeter in height, and it drives me insane).
- A new release you have no interest in reading? Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline. I really enjoyed the first book, and tolerated the movie (it’s not that bad!), but I feel like the finale wrapped up the story quite well. There was no need for a second book. I’m not planning on reading it any time soon (unless it ends up under the tree Christmas morning).
And there we go. Not too many hot takes, but a couple that may annoy some people. Fingers crossed? Discuss in the comments below!
Until next time!
