It sometimes takes the right book to enjoy reading

I agree that some people do not take to reading as readily as others. that is why it is a teacher's job to know a lot of books from varying reading levels in many genres to help reach all of his or her students. it does take the right book. For many kids that book was Harry Potter.

Hi megamatt! I agree that sometimes it takes the right book to enjoy reading. I felt lucky that I was exposed to reading when I was still in grade school. I am the third child in the brood of four and my elder sister and brother loves reading so I was influenced by them. I was excited when I had my borrower's card and I can borrow a book at our school library. The first books that I've read were Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene. And when I was in high school I read books by Sidney Sheldon. I loved his books and I'm glad I started reading then because when we were asked to write a book report in our English class I did not find it hard and I got an A for it! Reading is part of my life because I was able to travel through different parts of the world in the comfort of my home and know different people and cultures. And I was able to improve my vocabulary since English is a second language to me. So, to those who are still in thinking of making reading a hobby, start now!

Hi megamatt! Reading is a lot of fun. I particularly enjoy novels such as thriller novels, horror novels, adventure novels, and others. I love the books of Stephen King, Dan Brown, John Grisham, and Anne Rice. I loved the Harry Potter books and the Legend of Drizzt of books. It's embarrassing to admit but when I was in high school, I loved reading romance novels. When I passed that adolescence stage, I started to appreciate other books of other genres like the ones I mentioned above. I think reading improves our imagination and makes us more knowledgeable of things. Even if they are novels, they can still make you smarter, they at least, improve your vocabulary. That is why, if there's a book that I want to read, I try to get a copy and read it.

I think in today's tech and mobile world, people find it harder to read for more than a few seconds. I'm concerned that in twenty years the people running the world will run it in sound bites and images alone. That's a little scary.

Yes literally true discussion you have started my friend, Reading is a concept where we read it with great interest unlike other activities we can engage in another activity if its not that interesting, say for example a movie which you dont like the most its an average rated but still you prefer to watch the movie that's because visualization plays a very important role in creating a dynamic phase in one's mind but on the other hand if you are reading a book which you at the beginning you dont find something interesting then you tend to leave reading the book, this is because the things which you were expecting were not according to it and thus we find the book boring to read. So concluding on the topic a right book will always help in enjoying reading.

For me yes but it is better if you read the book not to know more the concept but the one you must learn try the book of what the bible really teach.www.watchtower.org

You are absolutely right. Both my husband and I are avid fiction readers and we read to my son when he was small; but, he never became interested in reading. Then, when he was in his late teens he found non-fiction books about topics he was interested in. Now, he reads all the time; but, he will not look at or even consider a work of fiction even though my husband and I prefer fiction. (I later found that my mother-in-law is the same way; so, he takes after her when it comes to reading tastes.) I would rather see my son reading non-fiction than not see him reading at all. So, sometimes it is just a matter of getting the right book to an individual to get them to start to enjoy reading.

I've always enjoyed reading. It's something that I've enjoyed doing ever since I was a kid. It's just something that I can't help. But I have to say though that there have been books that I simply did not enjoy reading. Reading is something that you can enjoy, but there are times, when a good book does help you enjoy reading as well.

I find that for me it really has to be just the right book to keep my interest. I cannot get through a book if I don't like it or it doesn't hold my attention. You would think this would make it difficult for me to find books but actually it's not, thank goodness! I just find that after a few chapters if I just cannot get into a book, I typically don't bother with it. That's when reading becomes a chore and not something I'm doing for fun anymore.

i usually just read anything that's near. scan a few pages. and if i get interested enough... finish the book. and then i move on to the next book available

I find when I am out of the habit of reading, it is best for me to pick a quick and easy book to read with a lot of action. That gets me excited about reading without having to concentrate too hard and I can relax and enjoy a fun read, and it encourages me to read more and more. I think anyone would enjoy reading if they get into the habit, there are books out there to appeal to everyone!

I think it always takes a good book to enjoy reading. I think nobody, even a bookwork will touch a book which doesnt interest him/her. BEing a reader is a very advantageous hobby and I am a reader too. But I have to say I chose the books that interest me only... Like I will not read an engineering book or a horror book... unless it has something intriguing in it then maybe I could give it a try.

Except the textbook or books related to the occupation, Book lovers often look at books related to the area of their interest. Then they read them and continue reading the book till the end, if they enjoy it; and of course they will leave it in between if it is not the right one (i.e they are not enjoying it)

This is just so true! One's interest in reading can always start given a real good book. Most of the time I compare a good book and a script. If the script's not good, it doesn't matter if the actors you put into it are great. The "Ooomph" will not just be there and it'll be a huge bore :P That's why I also choose books that are of my interest. I can read historical books and I'll definitely sleep over Engineering books (though I'm a Software Engineer myself. LOL!) Enjoying a good book will always be dependent of the reader's interest and the content of the book :D What's good in one book may not be good for the other and vice versa but I DO agree on your point that you need a good book to spark an interest in reading :)

I do like to read, but there are certain books I will not read. I liked to read when I was younger, then I stopped enjoying it, and started enjoying it again. I think sometimes people would much rather be read to then to read for themselves as they understand it better, or enjoy it much better if they can feel it's more like a movie or t.v. show.

it can sometimes feel like a waste of time to read something you are not enjoying to read. it makes the reading experience so much more pleasurable when you read something that your heart and mind are really focused on.

I have always enjoyed reading.I have read y share of great books and not so great books.I guess your right though a good book could turn someone into a book worm.lol..Reading is a gift!