Okay . . . picture this (really) worst-case scenario: It’s cold and raining, your boyfriend/girlfriend has just dumped you, you’ve just been fired, the pile of unpaid bills is sky-high, your beloved pet has recently died, and you think you’re coming down with a cold. All you want to do (other than hiding under the covers) is to curl up with a good book, something warm and comforting that will make you feel better.
What do you read?
What do you read?
(Any bets on how quickly somebody says the Bible or some other religious text? A good choice, to be sure, but to be honest, I was thinking more along the lines of fiction…. Unless I laid it on a little strong in the string of catastrophes? Maybe I should have just stuck to catching a cold on a rainy day….)
Well, to be honest....if I'm REALLY depressed, even reading doesn't do it for me. I have a hard time concentrating on the words that are right there in front of me.
But, if I'm a little sad, or it's just a rainy day.....I'd probably stick with my old favorite, Stephen King. For one, he's my favorite author. I love to read his books because I'm immediately sucked in. His characters always stay with me for quite a long time. And lets face it: facing bloodsuckers, dealing with the end of the world, or fighting off crazed zombies HAS to be easier than what I'm going through!
If it's not Stephen King, then a nice little cozy murder mystery or a quirky, funny chick-lit book will do in a pinch!!
Happy Thursday!
I'm probably one of the few folks who isn't going to go for some sort of old favorite. I'd rather go for random brain candy if I'm that depressed. :)
ReplyDeleteI said Stephen King, too!
ReplyDeleteI'd probably pick up an old Nancy Drew or another other children's book. Something cute and uplifting.
ReplyDeleteReading King is awesome! The only better distraction would be watching The Stand or Storm of the Century while eating lots and lots of pizza.
ReplyDeleteHeather - Braincandy is always good when you need some light down-time!!
ReplyDeleteAnnie - I read your entry!! I think we are possibly 'reading soul mates!'
Angela - Oh man. I loved Nancy Drew when I was little. I need to haul them out again soon!
Sam - And maybe throw in some chocolate!!
ReplyDeleteYou know, I'm seeing a lot of Stephen King in these answers. I don't think I've read anything but Carrie, and that's when I was young and very impressionable. o__O
ReplyDeleteWhat is your favorite King book? Would you recommend it for a "newcomer" to his work?
Certain chick-lits work for me, but not all... I find the Shopaholic series annoying. LOL.
ReplyDeleteLots of Stephen King readers! He is popular!
ReplyDeleteI like Agatha Christie too. It is entirely different from King!
I've also read a number who read Stephen King in instances like this. I'm not a big reader either if I'm feeling that down--I'd prefer the mindless entertainment of a good flick.
ReplyDeleteStephen King is a good idea because you're right - his stories do just suck you in, and you forget yourself!
ReplyDeleteGood choice, Stephanie. Right now I'm reading "Blaze" and I don't really want to do anything but finish it because it is just that good. No other author is able to take me away so easily. Can't go wrong with Uncle Steve.
ReplyDeleteI've only read some short stories by S.King,don't know if it could work as comfort read. But I forgot something in my answer that would definitely work: go book shopping!Buy new title, maybe a new young adult, or even just look at the new books on the table makes me feel better instantly!
ReplyDeleteStephen King seems to be a fave! LOL... When I want scary, I tend to go for some old Dean Koontz instead.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting earlier, and happy BTT!
Couldn't agree with you more! Stephen King is a definite for those down in the dumps days. Orson Scott Card always does the trick for me too ;)
ReplyDeleteI used to rely on Friends and Belgium Chocolate Hagan Daaz ice cream. Not I stick to kids books or Anne Rice.
ReplyDeleteAnother Stephen King! He should write inspirational greetin cards!
ReplyDeleteI'm scared of Stephen King :)
ReplyDeleteI do like quick reads, though, like mysteries and chick-lit.
I enjoy reading Stephen King's books! One of the great horror authors of all time! My other favourites include John Saul and Dean Koontz. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt was so good to meet another Kingaholic. I finished Lisey's Story recently and really loved it. Have you read it yet? It would make me worry for his wife... that is, if I hadn't read any of HER work! They are definitely a match made in .... somewhere ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'm the same, if I'm really depressed I'd probably watch some mindless tv or something. I wouldn't be able to read. Otherwise I think I'd pick up something fun, a mystery, or something YA.
ReplyDeletei can rather understand the king thing, because charlotte craves horrors when she's depressed. and i've sort of gotten into that now too... its quite comforting.
ReplyDeletei personally like a good dystopian science fiction novel, with a hero striving against the odds.