Never Not Reading: Booking Through Thursday: Fluff!

Aug

Hilarie

Booking Through Thursday is a weekly meme hosted by Callista83. This week Callista asks:

What’s the lightest, most “fluff” kind of book you’ve read recently?

As I pondered this question, one book came almost immediately to mind. It is, Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George. You can read my full review here. This was a fun read, and one that would be a perfect break between more serious reading selections.

This is an interesting question, because I think it really depends on what you personally define as "fluff." For instance, I have a friend that feels that any book that isn't a certified classic is a waste of time and not worth reading, while another feels that the shopaholic series should be required reading in our consumer driven society. Personally, I consider a book of fluff to be a fun and somewhat frivolous read; one that doesn't really require me to ponder any personal or societal beliefs. In short, I consider a fluff book to be the literary equivalent of a Disney cartoon like Sleeping Beauty; a whole lot of fun and leaves me with a smile as the credits roll. What is your idea of fluff?

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Bluestocking · 813 weeks ago

That's a nice definition. Here is mine

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Susan B. Evans · 813 weeks ago

Sounds interesting :) I'll have to see if my library owns this one. Here's my BTT response.

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Missy · 813 weeks ago

I think Danielle Steele's novels are fluffy....I can't exactly say why. :)

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Dawn · 813 weeks ago

I agree with what you said at the beginning of your post. Reading some "fluff" always provides an excellent break between more heavy reading. Typically, that is what I do; it gives me a mental break and the chance to enjoy (or amusingly critique) a less intense novel.

I do have to say, though, that I love the dress featured on the cover. :)

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Hilarie 27p · 813 weeks ago

Isn't it beautiful? �Sigh. �I'd love to have a dress like this. �I think the closest I ever came was on my wedding day.�

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stacy · 813 weeks ago

I love this cover. How did I miss your review?! I'm so behind.

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Sheila · 813 weeks ago

Fluff serves a purpose.... when I dont want to really think about a book to deeply I reach for fluff... but not often and more than not, I am not pleased with the book when I am done. Fluff to me is no brainer, lite reading... lite characters, no real serious dilemas... maybe a chuckle here and there.
The one above that you mention here, all I can think is, "I love her dress!" Oh... I think that is a fluff comment LOL

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Kim · 813 weeks ago

Fluff is always good for cleansing the palette in between heavier books. Recently I read Holly's Inbox -- fluff, fun, and flirting. So enjoyed the whole email format.