I believe books are:
Those you remember and sort of “carry with you” for different reasons.

Books which are good but after a year or so you need to think before remembering you read them.

Books which are quickly read and often quickly forgotten as well.

Instead of abandoning books (the few I buy) I like to read them until I feel I know them and then I’m happy to donate them to somebody else to enjoy.

I don’t dislike predictable books – they can be very amusing – but they will fall into the category “quickly read and quickly forgotten”.

@Marcia- so interesting to see the strong reactions to it! There were definitely some brings moments. But it was so different from many other “romances” that I found it intriguing.

GTD is not wonderfully written (but then again, not many self-development books are, in my opinion) but I look at it as what can I get from this that will save me time/ money/ make me change a habit, etc. Even one great idea makes a non-fiction book worthwhile for me. And GTD definitely has changed my workflow for the good over the years 🙂

I used to read thrillers of all types pre-kids but I cannot read anything even remotely abusive these days – my heart is very sensitive after infertility and ultimately having the twins.

I also notice when you post and love seeing your comments 😉

I listened to it on speed 1.5 and enjoyed it 🙂 Only 3 – 4 hours long!

I bought the Course of Love on Modern Mrs Darcy’s recommendation and gave it to my husband for Valentine’s Day 🙂

He gave it 3* and told me it was a complete labour of love pushing through and finishing it.

So now I’m dreading it too…..

Many people abandon Foucault’s Pendulum. It is a very complex book. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but then I also enjoyed Sometimes a Great Notion, which has some similar complexities. It’s been a while since I read it, but I think it takes 100 pages or more for things to start coming together for most readers.

As a random poster, I will note that I observe when you post and think it’s awesome when you do.