A smart friend of mine proudly stated how little he read in high school, and that he has not read a single book since. He is 26.
"Fools learn from experience. I prefer to learn from the experience of others."
Don't read books you hate, just like you shouldn't converse with people that frustrate and anger you.
That being said, a novel is one of the most intimate conversations you can have, so don't give up on them because you have had bad experiences in the past, find a new partner to talk to!
But then, I tend to read stories by authors I already know I like, or those that are recommended or otherwise considered to be worthwhile reads.