What kind of BOOKS do you like?
@LightninStrike (5915)
Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
June 26, 2007 5:50pm CST
I enjoy practically any type of book since i love reading, but i normally stick myself to novels.
Among novels, i like many sorts: thrillers, forensic & lawyers dramas, science fiction, historical novels, adventures, etc.
I like to mix between best sellers and some classics.
What about you? which kind of books do you like to read?
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@tina12679 (1126)
• United States
26 Jun 07
I used to really like the heavy romance novels but as i get older i find them a little ronchy. So i have been trying to stick to reading fantasy novels. I am currently on the Harry Potter Series and after they are done i will have to find something else but something similar to it.
@LightninStrike (5915)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
27 Jun 07
I haven't read any of the Harry Potter novels yet, as weird as that sounds lol. I think i should , because i've heard that they're way better than the movies...i hope so!! lol.
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@tina12679 (1126)
• United States
27 Jun 07
Yes the books are better only becasue they give you more of the story and backround. They have to cut the story way down to be able to fit it to a movie. The Goblet of Fire movie was missing alot of what the book had, some think that that movie should of been a 2 parter becasue of all the stuff they had to leave out.
@LightninStrike (5915)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
26 Jun 07
so danielle steele is not really your favorite then eh? hehe. I don't like them that much either magica. thanks for answering.
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@cdparazo (5765)
• Philippines
27 Jun 07
I like a lot of books too and I literally hoard them. I have over a thousand of them already that I had to start reselling them in ebay since I still keep buying a lot of them. My favorite though are those self-help and inspirational books. I also like historical, adventure, fantasy & romance novels. I like to read different books at a time.
@LightninStrike (5915)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
27 Jun 07
I hoard them too...like totems LOL. Reselling them is a solution i hadn't thought about. I thought about giving them to a social club or a library, don't know, but ebay is obviously more profitable hehe.
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@cdparazo (5765)
• Philippines
28 Jun 07
I used to give all my books that I no longer want or exchange them at second hand bookstore. But when I learned about selling them in ebay, it made me think that maybe I could make more money from it. Though I only sell a few books at a time but it did help make ends meet when I become short of cash. It takes time to post them too so I only post few books at a time. My ebay user name is bookwarmth in case you want to check out some of my books. he he he!
@mari_skye (1637)
• Philippines
27 Jun 07
I also tend to read anything that interests me. I too stick to novels. I love reading those written by John Grisham which are mostly about novels. I also love most of the genre's that you mentioned above.
Just recently I added some non fiction in my reading but they are more into personal finance. They are worth reading and I really learned from these books.
@LightninStrike (5915)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
27 Jun 07
I read some non fiction now and then...i read a book about the figure of Jesus from the judaic and the christian point of view. It was interesting. I like to read about all sorts of stuff so i have no problem picking up a book really.
@us2owls (1681)
• United States
27 Jun 07
One of the best non-fiction books I have read was about Ferdinand & Imelda Marcos - and how they became millionaires by not only ripping off their own people but also the American taxpayers - by using the money the USA had provided for the improvement of life for the poor people in the Phillipines for their own selfish greed. Often Imelda went to America to get more money. This book was a real eyeopener - I can't remember who wrote it but it was called Waltzing with a Dictator.
@seksiconnie (1173)
• Philippines
27 Jun 07
journey to ixtlan.. very uplifting.. i wanna read all carlos castaƱeda's books.. :)
@LightninStrike (5915)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
27 Jun 07
yeah, carlos castaƱeda rocks really...those two you mentioned i don't know them unfortunately.
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@animejosse (256)
• Sweden
2 Jul 07
I also stick to novels. Fantasy, murder mysteries, historical, fairy tales, stories based on myths... though sometimes I read factual literature for fun. Some months ago I found Antonia Fraser's "The six wives of Henrik VIII", which really peaked my interest. It helps that I'm a history buff.
I will attempt to read classics and/or best sellers just to have read them, but usually it doesn't matter to me. If a book is good, it is good. That's enough for me.
@rhinoboy (2129)
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28 Jun 07
I like to read novels sometimes and the occasional classic as you say, but I often like to read non-fiction books as I find most novels to be similar in plot to others that I have read.
I enjoy reading non-fiction because I feel I'm learning something useful as well as enjoying the read. Sometimes it can be hard work to read this type of material, but I find that if it's well written it can be just as enjoyable.
A couple of books I'm currently reading are Vincent Van Gough's life story told via some of his works in the museum dedicated to him in Amsterdam. I'm also reading a hefty tome on the subject of fly fishing, which I've recently become interested in. It's a quite detailed guide to the methods and different techniques and equipment used in various situations as this type of fishing is extremely complicated.
@LightninStrike (5915)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
28 Jun 07
ooo i bet that you are finding that last book really interesting. I must confess that learning books are boring for me lol, but i think i'd enjoy van gogh one...He had such a miserable, but intense life...
@LightninStrike (5915)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
2 Jul 07
So basically you love reading, but stuck to reality better...that's cool! thank you mummy!
@martinha (631)
• Portugal
2 Jul 07
I love to read so I love all kind of books : romances, thrillers, horror, suspense, adventure, science fiction, comics...
Some books about philosophy I don't like. I don't like philosophy so for me it's boring to read some books about it.
I prefer suspense ones like Agatha Christie (I just love Poirot!) and Rex Stout. These are my favorite ones.
@LightninStrike (5915)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
2 Jul 07
Agatha Christie really rocks...after all these decades and they're still thrilling...even though you know Poirot is going to win LOL.
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
29 Jun 07
I like to read just about anything I can get my hands on. Novels are my favorite for entertainment value. But I love a good biography now and then. And I am slowly try to get through some classics I have wanted to read. I read one about every 6th book.
Then occassionally I want to sit down and read a book in one sitting and I enjoy a good youth novel to do that with.
@LightninStrike (5915)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
30 Jun 07
thanks for answering, makingpots.
@wachit14 (3595)
• United States
27 Jun 07
Mostly I enjoy reading novels and I really like reading stories that take me out of my element. I like to travel to another time frame or another part of the world. I just finished reading 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' from the author of 'The Kite Runner' and it was truly absorbing. Those are the best kinds of books for me as reading is a great way to escape from my own reality.
@LightninStrike (5915)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
28 Jun 07
what kind of novel is that? any genre?
@senthil2k (1500)
• India
28 Jun 07
I love to read books, and most thrillers, and Detective Novels. I love prefer reading books on Science and Fiction Novels. But I dont prefer reading Romantic novels though, I dont know the reason.
There are times when I have completed a whole book at one stretch, without leaving any time in betweeen, from start to the end. There are times, when I have been reading books for the whole day leaving just 10 minutes gap for every 4 hours.
But I should admit that, my reading has started reducing now, as most of the time Im Online.
@LightninStrike (5915)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
29 Jun 07
yeah, online reduces time from everywhere lol. wow, a book at one stretch is impressive...maybe too much? lol
@LightninStrike (5915)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
1 Jul 07
I've never read anything by him...maybe i should give it a try, after all he's a classic, isn't he?
@Sporean (58)
• Singapore
27 Jun 07
Hi, LightninStrike
Like you, my genres ranges from horror, science fiction, historical epics right up to thrillers. Books by Stephen King, the earlier Michael Crichton novels, Anne Rice, Pat Jennings and James Patterson are some of my favorite authors.
In fact, going down memory lane, i just did a book review of Stephen King's earlier works(some 30 years back) at http:myden-myden.blogspot.com
Visit the site if you are interested in King's earlier books. Regards.
@cripfemme (7698)
• United States
27 Jun 07
I love science fiction, young adult books, and the occasional mystery. I also enjoy LGBT books as well and some, but not most, graphic novels.
@LightninStrike (5915)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
27 Jun 07
some graphic novels are fine, i agree...but still i prefer a normal book. thanks for replying.
@LightninStrike (5915)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
27 Jun 07
well if you're dealing with your little one then you have a good reason not to read. But if anytime you can retake the habit, i strongly recommend it joodz.
@angela2006 (1845)
• China
27 Jun 07
I like reading very much especially those about fashion and history,and I think novel is my favorite.and when read some books,I just like lying in my bed,chew some gums or eating some food,oh,I am the luckiest girl in the world.
@LightninStrike (5915)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
27 Jun 07
about lying in bed, it's great, i agree, but better not do it at night, it's perfect for falling asleep LOL....well unless that's precisely what you're looking for, a relaxing way to fall asleep quickly.
@LightninStrike (5915)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
27 Jun 07
I don't read many religion books to be honest, but if those are the ones you like, go for it :))
@fugsateyista (212)
• Philippines
27 Jun 07
I love reading biographies, histories, novels based on true stories, books about early beliefs and some technical books.
@LightninStrike (5915)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
27 Jun 07
Obviously you're more stuck to reality than me when it comes to reading, i assume that you're not such a big science fiction fan then right?