There are millions of books in the world. Naturally, more than a few aren't going to make it to the top of your favorites list. But how do you avoid the bad seeds on your hunt for new reads?
Luckily for you, members of an online forum recently discussed some books they wish they never picked up. Steer clear of these titles- don't say we didn't warn you!
One commenter begged readers to avoid Go Ask Alice. The book is a diary of an anonymous teenager who runs away from home and struggles with the realities of homelessness in New York City in the 1960s.
Someone bought the entire Selection series at a thrift store because they were highly recommended. Unfortunately, they soon discovered why the series was donated to begin with.
Unfortunately, many who read the story became afraid of Thought Crimes, with some becoming convinced bad things would happen to them just because they thought about it.
What was presented as a haunting mystery actually turned out to be a bland narrative with a trio of boring narrators. As one person put it, the only thing you wind up rooting for is the book to end.
When it comes to viral sensation Fifty Shades of Grey, readers either love the book or love to hate it. Readers complained about the predictable plot and unlikeable characters.