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Q: Do your reading habits change based on your mood? Do you read a certain genre if you are feeling depressed or happy?

My reading habits don't really change with my mood. Most of the time, I'm just happy and I read whatever I feel like and as many books as I can. But if I'm stressed, I noticed that I tend to go for the easier books; like fairytales and retellings (although I practically read them all the time.) Those books are so easy and sweet. There is a magical feeling, a nice storyline and there's always a happy ending.
Oh, I lied! Now I think about it, there is one thing that changes: the amount of books. If I'm really busy and stressed, I read less books than average.

When I'm on vacation I'm in a real reading mood. I want to read all day long, just laying in the sun with some lemonade with ice cubes. And that's all I do at the moment, haha, I love it! It's so warm and sunny here in France <3 It's around 30 degrees now. I wish we had this weather in The Netherlands!

One reading habit I really like: the fact that I can read several books at the same time, without any trouble! I like to switch, although there is always one favorite - that's the one I'll finish first.

Keep reading, happy friday and link me up with your reading habits!

24 comments

Zoe CrookAugust 3, 2012 at 2:48 PM
I definitely agree with you, Mel! I read less books when I'm busy/stressed, and when I'm on holiday I get through about ten books a week. Great answer! :)
Gwynneth WhiteAugust 3, 2012 at 2:50 PM
Hey Mel, I enjoyed reading your profile. You sound like a fun person. I'm happy to follow you. You can find me at: http://todayinshenaya.blogspot.com
FF
Megan MonellAugust 3, 2012 at 3:55 PM
Good answer, I'm the same way, especially when it comes to the number of books i read when I'm stressed. Old follower. Here's my FF: http://meganm922.blogspot.com/2012/08/feature-follow-fridayreading-habits.html
AnonymousAugust 3, 2012 at 4:55 PM
Yaaaa!! Lemonade!!! Fantastic answer, Mel, and you're just like me!! I need sweet, easy reads when I'm depressed as well >_< Retellings are probably the best to go to for me...there's just something very comforting about them ^_^ and woah O_O You talented multi-tasker!! I can't do that!!!

Have an awesome weekend, Mel, and hope you're enjoying your vacation!! <3

Vivi's F&F
Bonnie ReganAugust 3, 2012 at 5:12 PM
Great answer, I love being able to read multiple books at once too!
Thanks for stopping by - old follower. :)
KarenAugust 3, 2012 at 5:16 PM
Ugh I love fairytale retellings so much. I want to read one so bad now that I've read your post LOL. I agree though, fairytales are nice when you'r stressed because they're sweet and fun and have a happy ending!
& Thanks for stopping by my FF ! -old follower- (:
JessiAugust 3, 2012 at 6:55 PM
Oh Mel, just a tad (as in majorly) jealous of your location. Next to where I am in Denver, CO, France is my most favorite place. If I was there I would be all about the laying about with lemonade and good book. That certainly would help my mood!

Thanks for stopping by and following back!

Otherwhere.Co FF
Amber R. @ Awesomesauce Book ClubAugust 3, 2012 at 6:57 PM
Great answer. I haven't read too many fairytale retellings, I'll have to look into them. Thanks for stopping by our FF.
Melissa (i swim for oceans)August 3, 2012 at 7:27 PM
I agree, Mel. I do think that sometimes my reading influences my mood though haha so I guess you can say the opposite of the prompt!

Great answer...I'm your newest follower :)
ShaneAugust 3, 2012 at 8:26 PM
I read several books at the same time too, switching back n forth without any problems. I think its usually because i'm enjoying one or the other and dont want it to end

http://itchingforbooks.blogspot.com/2012/08/feature-and-follow-83.html
Ashley WilliamsAugust 3, 2012 at 8:36 PM
I hope you have a great Friday! New Follower..
Ashley @ #BookNerd
Jessica@a GREAT readAugust 3, 2012 at 9:04 PM
My reading habits aren't ever really effected by my mood. I read my paranormals despite my mood. They tend to put me in a better mood too!

Here's my Friday Hops

Have a GREAT weekend!

Old Follower :)
Uomo di SperanzaAugust 4, 2012 at 1:33 AM
I also tread towards easier waters when I'm stressed...I guess it's just human nature.

P.S: I'm a new follower! Don't be afraid to fearlessly visit my "Frivolously Follow Me this Friday!" post. Many thanks to you!
SabinaAugust 4, 2012 at 1:57 AM
Great answer. I'm the same.
New follower.
Thanks for stopping by my blog =)
Sarah@Catching BooksAugust 4, 2012 at 2:44 AM
Great answer this week Mel! I totally agree :)

Happy reading and thanks for stopping by my follow Friday!
JennyAugust 4, 2012 at 4:27 AM
Yeah, like you I don't think what I read is based on my mood but how much I read definitely does.
Lee @ Rally The ReadersAugust 4, 2012 at 5:19 AM
I still haven't gotten the hang of reading more than one book at once. I tend to pick up one book and just read it straight through to the end.

Thanks for stopping by!
Michelle SedeñoAugust 4, 2012 at 3:55 PM
Hi there!
New follower here. :)
Here's my FF/TGIF.
Have a great day!
Elle :]August 4, 2012 at 4:59 PM
I agree! Sunny weather is a great time to read!! Thanks for hopping by! Old follower :)
Kisskit kateyAugust 5, 2012 at 4:41 AM
Happy reading! Following back! :)
JoieAugust 5, 2012 at 4:59 AM
When I'm stressed, I usually don't read as much either.... but fairytale retellings are great anytime! I love those. :)
Also, you're in France?!?! SO jealous!
Gin BryantAugust 5, 2012 at 9:57 PM
I'm glad your happy most of the time as well. :) I'm a one-book-at-a-time kind of girl. It's really interesting seeing all of our differences and similarities.

Thanks for stopping by my FF, and I apologize for taking so long to get back to you. New follower. :)
A.N. LewisAugust 6, 2012 at 3:29 PM
Fantastic answer, happy hopping. New Follower!
bookbitereviewsAugust 7, 2012 at 3:26 AM
Same here. If I am stressed I read way less.

Thanks for stopping by mine =D
Old Follower,
Becky