Is There a Book That You Refuse to Read?

[hmirman]

I don't read sequels that aren't written by the original author, e.g. Scarlett, by Alexandera Ripley. My grandmother gave that book to me because she knew I loved Gone with the Wind, but I immediately donated to the library without even reading the inside flap.

[Sarah3973]

I refuse to read books 2-4 of the Twilight series.  The first one was OK, but I had to give up on New Moon less than halfway through.  It was just awful- I just wanted to slap Bella so I had to stop reading.   

I also refuse to read anything written by or relating to Sarah Palin. To each her own, but I just cannot stomach that woman.

To all the people who do not read autobiographies or biographies- give them a chance.  In some cases, you don't know what you are missing!  I read a fantastic biography on Lauren Bacall ages ago and one of my top 5 books ever is:

The Autobiography of Malcolm X 

Regardless of how you feel about Malcolm X's politics, his story is fascinating and Alex Haley is a gifted writer.  

[MichelleMuto]

Marley & Me. 

Why? I'm a real dog fanatic. I had to put one of my most beloved pets to sleep a few years ago, and I also have a very old dog. I'd just bawl for months. I heard wonderful things about it, though. 

[FantasyRider]

It is not out yet, but heard it was headed for release via a news story - it seems like a waste of paper from just pure stupidity

Professional Idiot  Professional Idiot: A Memoir

[reader_824]

I don't read horror, extreme violence, etc.  There's enough of that on the evening news and in the newspapers.  I'm as bad as a kid...I have nightmares from the horror and violence.

Life's too short to read what I don't enjoy.

[03FLHT2]

reader_824,  Thats a simlar reason I never watch all the Blood and Gore movies.  Not that it gives me nightmares, I guess after seeing real Blood and Gore in Nam almost daily, seeing it pretend never did any thing for me.