What do you like to read?
@PersonalEnigma (70)
Canada
March 8, 2008 1:33pm CST
What are you currently reading? What types of books do you like to read? Why?
I love science fiction and fantasy - they allow me to travel into new worlds and get away from this one for a while. I'm not currently reading anything and am looking for something new to read. Who are your favorite authors? What would you reccomend? I am open to trying something from any genre as long as it is good :) I just love to read :)
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@kamran12 (5526)
• Pakistan
9 Mar 08
Hello PersonalEnigma,
There is a wide variety of subjects and materials that I like to read! From scientific articles, research papers and engineering books to History; Philosophy; Psychology; Politics; Economics; Energy; Countries, Cultures; People and Places; Geography; War technology; Intelligence and strategic issues; and last but not the least world’s religions. There are just lots of things that I don’t know, and the more I read, it just increases my knowledge of my ignorance of many things that I have never even touched. I just feel like having lots of brains and brain power, time and energy to absorb just about anything.
And yes, I read novels too. I have only read horror, science fiction, mystery and thrill, and political intrigue. The last genre makes Jeffrey Archer my favorite; I also like Stephen King and Agatha Christie very much! I guess, I am an oldie about Novels, eh?
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@PersonalEnigma (70)
• Canada
9 Mar 08
Wow, you read a lot of different materials! I enjoy some non-fiction, but it doesn't have the same "out of this world" appeal. Right now I've been focusing on non-fiction books about autism/aspergers so I can better help my son. Agatha Christie is good, but I've never been into the mystery novels. I've not read Jeffery Archer yet.
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@PersonalEnigma (70)
• Canada
9 Mar 08
Thanks for the link! I took a look and realized that I have read one of his books - "As the Crow Flies". It was quite good. I should find some of his other books to read. He has a rather interesting life story doesn't he?
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@kaleb2006 (4)
• Romania
9 Mar 08
i know that by reading books you stimulate your creativity and imagination, i read since i was 4 and now i'm not reading books anymore, i don't know why... i guess that the time is guilty, or the internet but if i would have a book to read i would probably chose something that has many miths and misteryes in it
@PersonalEnigma (70)
• Canada
9 Mar 08
I think that many things go in spells. You really focus on one thing for a while, then it sits by the wayside as another interest takes its place. I was in a stage where I watched a ton of TV and didn't read, then I played a lot of video games and avoided TV, now I'm on the internet way too much... I'm sure you'll get back into reading one of these days :)
@cr0ssf41r13 (866)
• Philippines
9 Mar 08
I'm reading the 'Holy Blood Holy Grail' by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, and Henry Lincoln.
I love to read controversial books full of mystery, puzzles (not literally put) that challenges peoples minds and fantasy. I want my mind to be racing, my imagination soaring and reaching places I, obviously, cannot go to. I wanted to read books that are considered as the literature's wonder.
But, if I find a very good book, I'll be very willing to read it. If it's recommended by a friend, then, I'll definitely try reading it.
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@PersonalEnigma (70)
• Canada
9 Mar 08
Isn't it great to get a chance to explore places and see things that you'd never get to do in real life :) To me that's what reading is all about. I also enjoy a challenge - with two kids sometimes I need that intellectual stimulant.
@CanadaGal (4304)
• Canada
9 Mar 08
I am currently going through a Douglas Adams phase, and recently completed the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy series, and am now reading the 2nd Dirk Gentley book, "The Long Dark Tea Time of the Soul". Stranger than fiction, these works are! LOL! But they make me laugh out loud, literally, and I adore that.
@PersonalEnigma (70)
• Canada
9 Mar 08
Douglas Adams is great :) I've read his books and thoroughly enjoyed them. I've only read one Dirk Gently book but should try to find more. I love the books with unusual senses of humour. Pierce Anthony's Xanth series is really neat for unusual humour as is Terry Pratchett.
@thatcrazyqbanita (3312)
• United States
9 Mar 08
I have a pretty eclectic taste, so I'm pretty open to reading a wide variety of different books. I'll read anything more on the literary side, and I'll avoid trashy novels. I really don't care for romance or science fiction.
@Liasonfan (1702)
• Canada
9 Mar 08
I love the suspense and the adventure of the VC Andrew's series. Yep I know they are based on child abuse, but I have read just about everyone and there are alot of them. Is this very strange for a devoted grandma of 4????
@PersonalEnigma (70)
• Canada
9 Mar 08
That's ok. I really enjoy Law & Order SVU which is all about rape and child abuse... There is a strange fascination with stories like that - especially when you don't have to live them. I'll have to check out VC Andrews. Thanks :)
@the_lioness (177)
•
8 Mar 08
I read any type of books but the genre I have a lifelong passion for is science fiction :)
