What kind of books do you like reading?

[Farseer]

For some reason, I can never get into mystery/crime novels or fiction that takes place in present day reality. The payoff isn't enough for me. And I have never touched a romance novel in my life.

If there's a genre I do seem to avoid, it's mystery/crime and I wish I'd never touched a romance novel ...though I must admit that I enjoy a good romance as part of an intelligent sub-plot.

I'm also pretty picky with biographies/autobiographies...there are just so many out there and the majority seem to have a hidden agenda as the motivation for the task (eg to have a go at someone) rather than an interesting story to share. I'd think twice about reading one at the moment, even if I was really interested in the person being written about.