Reading, especially modern fiction, a subjective affair. In other words, the book that knocks off my socks you might find to be dreadful and wonder about my praise. If I've discovered anything on Goodreads over the past few years, it's how passionate my fellow readers feel about their books.

Maybe we just didn't connect with the book in the same way. I suspect my understanding of what sweat equity goes into the writing of a book makes me somewhat more lenient. One rule I like to use is I won't finish reading a book (DNF) I don't like unless it's for a professional review. That's why I hand out very few poor ratings on the Goodreads' tallyboard.

Somebody said life is too short for reading books you don't like, and I'd agree with that sentiment. Anyway, here's to all (or at least most) of your reads to be good ones.