Not in the mood

I'm in the middle of multiple books right now, but not quite done with any of them. I finished Starship Troopers, by Robert Heinlein last week, and I really enjoyed it. If you are looking for military sci-fi, it's a must read. If you are looking for a young man coming of age book, it's also a must read.

Anyway. Have you ever had one of those times when certain books just aren't fitting your mood? I usually read a pretty decent amount of young adult fiction. (Hey, I'm an aunt of young adults, I have to keep up on these things!) It's quick and easy, clean (generally), and some of the best, most thought provoking literature was written for this audience. (One example: The Giver by Lois Lowry, amazing dystopian novel. Definitely thought provoking. And it looks like they are making a movie of it!) Well, I had a couple of books checked out for this age group, and I started reading them, and I just couldn't get into them. One of them was just too over the top: fifteen year old girl on her way to an interview as a governess, worrying about the most ludicrously impossible things in the world. Way too dramatic. The other one had a potentially good plot, but I just couldn't get into it. I just wanted something deeper, something on my level. So I made a decision. I returned the books to the library and didn't read them.

Sometimes, I have moods in literature. And it seems like when I am in those moods, I can never find the book I'm looking for (what is it with unsatisfied cravings?!). Fortunately, this mood is pretty broad: I just want stuff that isn't written for teenagers or grade school students. I have discovered, though, that my list of adult fiction authors is pretty sparse. But, on the bright side, there is lots of space to fill, so I can experiment and find lots of new authors to enjoy. If you have any suggestions, I'm all ears (eyes? Since I'm assuming you'd mention them in the comments?) And I'll let you know what I discover, too. Serendipitous discovery--one of the great joys of reading. (ah, another post topic...)