Random Discussion: Novellas

 

So I had a random thought the other day and thought let's do one of my now very rare discussion posts! Seriously think I got a little burnt out over the last few years when I was doing the actual challenge, so I am taking things easier this year at least! But still don't mind writing up the occasional post when something occurs to me and I don't think I've discussed it...or at least not recently. I don't think. Lol.

Anyway, my prompt today is: 

Do you ever read the novellas that come in between books in a series? Do you have any kind of process you follow to decide to read it or not?

For me, as usual, it just depends! Now when I saw novella, it can be actual novella length like within the vicinity of 100+ pages or less even. I guess short story would be the one for like 1-100 pages maybe? Not sure where we draw the line or where we personally draw the line.

Anyway, way back when I pretty much always read them! Whether it's 50 pages or 150! If it was in a series I enjoy, I would read it! You sometimes never really knew if the novella would be a bridge in between books and it would be beneficial to read the novella before diving into the next novel.

These days, well I can go either way. I guess first it depends on my level of enjoyment of the series. There are series I love and would read whatever extra scraps I could get! Then there are some that I enjoy, but am fine with just reading the novels themselves. 

If the novella has more "vital" information towards the series, I am more likely to read it...possibly. I remember one series I read the first novella and it ended up being a prequel, but it really confused me, so after that I just stuck to the novels and skipped the novellas.

I used to read a lot more short story collections and novellas. I still have a few collections on my TBR pile that I would like to read at some point! But I remember enjoying the collections as it does let you get to know other authors in a small format. So they definitely are nice!

For novellas that tie to series...it will really just depend on how I feel about the series. And naturally what the novella is about and how long it is and what my schedule is looking like. Little things, but I am definitely not opposed to reading them though!

What about you? Any thoughts on novellas that tie into series?