Reading a book

Yes, I read it all. I don't know why. Maybe because I think if they made the effort to include it in the book maybe I should make the effort to read it. Or perhaps I think I'll miss out on something that is pertinent to the story later on. Especially when it comes to a prologue. Or I'm so determined to get my money's worth I make sure to read every word!

If it's a book that I really like or if it's a book that I think is so important, I read everything, from the praises that various people have given the book to the acknowledgement and the table of contents. If I'm feeling lazy or I just want to get into the story or the content fast, I skip the other pages. In English class we were taught that when we get a new book, we should look at the cover first, then the author's name and the others. I think it's called previewing.

. I used to do that. But I found out that there importance thing written there related to the book. How it was published or who are the people behind it. Since you love to read, why not read all. Read from cover to cover, you'll say that book was worth it.

I don't read acknowledgements. But I read the prologues. I read each and every word of the book except acknowledgements, dedication etc. I don't want to miss anything. Some descriptions of places and people had taught me new informations. So I usually do not miss any line of the novel or any book.

Like you, I am not gifted with the patience of reading the foreword and acknowledgement. But I always read the prologue for novels. I also read through place and people description, because they help me in visualizing the setting of the novel and how the characters look like. In my opinion, they are relevant to the subject matter because they provide the ambiance and vibe of the whole thing. :)

A foreword and acknowledgement are usually just various academics praising the writing and its relevance to various things in daily life/history, but the prologue is usually important to the story. The characters are also usually what make a story or piece of writing what it is, so I find it hard to not get to know the characters and find any interest in what I am reading about. The individual backgrounds, quirks, traits and stories that each specific character holds are what makes people interesting.

I am guilty of not reading those pages but sometimes there are parts like author's message or author's notes that i do read and those praises from critics.

Hi when i was reading due to my Phd (doctorate) degree, i read some super boring novel having a huge volume. Unless my needs, i neve tend to read a boring book but if the reason to get info, then i do. Have a nice time.

Long long time i haven't read any book at all. I am truly lazy to read a book now, especially a thick book. Even surfing the internet to read news, i just select some feature news to read only, not read all. I think it is not good to be lazy to read like that...but no cure for me now.

I read the page about the author first. Then after reading a book, I'll know if I'll purchase a book from the same author again. Sometimes before I make a purchase and I saw that the author is not good, I won't buy it.

Sometimes I do if it is a new series to me, but if it were a series I was already reading I wouldn't because I should be up to speed about the book and author.

I don't spare a word. Haha. I gain nothing really, just some more insight about the author, his family, his friends and everyone responsible in some or the other way for the book. A prologue, though, is really important. So, I read it thoroughly.

It depends on us if the book is known. then there is no need to read these things but if we start reading anything that we are not familiar with then you may have to read these things to get idea of the material but that is not important but sometimes it is necessary for example when we open dictionary we have to read how to use dictionary and what version is it and the same applies with encyclopedia or some novels but not all books do not worry if you don't read them it is not necessary you benefit almost nothing by it just read and do what you want by flow.

Usually, if it's an interesting and well written book, I read every word - simply because I don't want to finish reading it too soon, I want the pleasure to last longer - I'm a bookworm, reading is one of my favorite ways of spending time:)

Hi Allknowing :) I read the introductory pages to warm up before fully engaging in the reading. I'm not bothered by the time it takes for me to read them before I come to the actual story because it gives me the idea of what to expect in the story. It heightens my interest to read more or prepare myself for surprises or expectations and whatnot. Thanks for the discussion! :)