Does one learn to sniff out the books they'd like before reading them?

[Stonebolt]

I've read to page 70 (chapter 8) of 1984. Every other page I think "this is boring, I should stop reading." But every page after that I think "no, this is great, keep going."

I think it's because there's been endless description of the world and it is indeed fascinating, but there hasn't been much plot so far. Is it going to pick up.

[Playtime]

Do most of you guys only read books you think you'll like? I read novels, plays, poetry all the time that I don't think I'll like (because I think it's worth it for the knowledge gained).

[Venerable Bede]

Do most of you guys only read books you think you'll like? I read novels, plays, poetry all the time that I don't think I'll like (because I think it's worth it for the knowledge gained).

Nah sometimes I read things just because they are considered great by a lot of people and I want to know what all the fuss is about. Sometimes I will end up liking it, but not always.

[goatlips]

I find that if you like a certain book from one publisher or series then you will probably like most of the others. For example, Penguin books, or The Library of America, or Random House's Modern Library.