What kind of books do you read? Do you still read a lot (if you ever did)?

@AmbiePam (96073)
United States
January 14, 2025 3:32pm CST
I don’t read like I did when I was younger, but then I don’t do much like I did when I was younger. I read non fiction books for the most part, but of course, that covers a lot of topics. Laurie Notaro, A.J. Jacobs, Atul Gawande, Patsy Clairmont, and Mary Roach are varied authors that entertain me. Of course, I like reading about sports too. You know me and sports. What kind of books do you enjoy reading? Do you still read a lot?
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@RasmaSandra (82566)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Jan
I read quite a lot usually right before going to bed, I read in both English and Latvian, Classics like Gone with the Wind, books that come is series, and so on, I enjoy it and will reread books after a while,
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@AmbiePam (96073)
• United States
14 Jan
Books in Latvian, wow!
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@RasmaSandra (82566)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Jan
@AmbiePam sure I speak both languages fluently and I can even pick up some Latvian books online,
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@AmbiePam (96073)
• United States
14 Jan
@RasmaSandra You’re a smart cookie, no doubt!
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@sallypup (62879)
• Centralia, Washington
14 Jan
The cover of that book intrigues me. I am reading less than I used to, Daughter gave me a fascinating book about art- its written by the guy who created Dinotopia.
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@AmbiePam (96073)
• United States
14 Jan
Interesting seems like such an ordinary word to describe how your book sounds.
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@AmbiePam (96073)
• United States
14 Jan
@sallypup Oh yes. We had the book when we were children.
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@sallypup (62879)
• Centralia, Washington
14 Jan
@AmbiePam Art grabs me. The illustrations in old timey kid's books- just wow. Have you read the Wind in the Willows? If nothing else go to Amazon and look that book up and have a grand time looking at the various folks who have illustrated the scenes. Each one is a heart thumper.
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@allknowing (141003)
• India
14 Jan
I do not remember when it was the last time I read a book
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• Philippines
15 Jan
Hahahahaha mine is also non-fiction with lost of magical story and with a mix of romance. But right now i have so many pending books that i need to stet reading. I don't know what happened but maybe because i got so busy at work before, but i think i have time this year to finish all the books I bought last year.
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@wolfgirl569 (111794)
• Marion, Ohio
14 Jan
I mostly read horror books
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@AmbiePam (96073)
• United States
14 Jan
Do you like horror movies as well? Reading a horror novel would scare me more than seeing the film.
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@wolfgirl569 (111794)
• Marion, Ohio
14 Jan
@AmbiePam It depends a lot. I don't enjoy the ones that are just killing and blood. But if they have a story line I do.
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@NJChicaa (121404)
• United States
14 Jan
I don't read much these days which is sad. I used to be a voracious reader. I'm mostly fiction--Outlander (of course), Jane Green, Elin Hilderbrand, Jodi Picoult, etc.(for recent authors)
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@shaggin (73865)
• United States
15 Jan
The book in the photo looks like a self help book. I loved reading those around age 18. Not anymore though. I like all different kind of genres but mostly horror, true crime, and stories by people like Jodi Picoult, Danielle Steele, Nicholas Sparks etc.
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@AmbiePam (96073)
• United States
15 Jan
No, it’s not self help, although I have read those in the past. This author is a humorist, although that word sounds tame for how witty and clever his books are. They make me laugh so hard sometimes.
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@shaggin (73865)
• United States
15 Jan
@AmbiePam that’s awesome I’m not sure I’ve ever read a book that made me laugh that way.
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@Tina30219 (82439)
• Onaway, Michigan
21 Jan
Do I enjoy reading now that is a funny one lol no I love to read Ihave many favorite authors and types of books I like to read. I like romance Amish type books mystery
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@xstitcher (33284)
• Petaluma, California
15 Jan
I don’t read like I did when I was younger, but then I don’t do much like I did when I was younger. LOL--me, neither. I did used to read a lot when I was a kid, though I'm getting back into reading. Like then, I very much prefer fiction. I like mysteries, young adult books, and graphic novels. Anne Perry, Frank Peretti, Rick Riordan, and others.
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@AmbiePam (96073)
• United States
15 Jan
Frank Peretti, good one! Have you ever heard of Gilbert Morris? He writes Christian mysteries, and he did a 5 book series years ago that were about a female private detective. My sister and I used to devour his books. I might have mentioned him before. He also wrote a mystery book series with his daughter.
@xstitcher (33284)
• Petaluma, California
15 Jan
@AmbiePam I don't remember the name, but I will keep an eye out for him!
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@xFiacre (13218)
• Ireland
14 Jan
@ambiepam I don’t read as much as before. Mostly I read in French now.
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@andriaperry (118280)
• Anniston, Alabama
15 Jan
I love books, any and all. I haven't been reading lately.
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@thelme55 (77378)
• Germany
15 Jan
I read quiet a lot before the internet came. Usually thrillers, crime stories and of course love stories in English or in German language. The last book that I read was Valerie’s book that my hubby bought for me online.
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@AmbiePam (96073)
• United States
15 Jan
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@MarieCoyle (40983)
15 Jan
I have been a reader my entire life. My kids will attest to the fact that Mom was known to even sacrifice a night's sleep to be able to read a book that she just couldn't put down. I used to be all over the place with what types of books I read. I love history, real or historical fiction. Anya Seton, Eugenia Price,Gwen Bristow, Bess Streeter Aldrich---stories about America being settled, I like reading biographies as well. I really do not like cliffhanger mysteries. as I said, I am all over the place, and I do love old books and old stories. Just chalk me up for reading books that others never heard of!
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@AmbiePam (96073)
• United States
15 Jan
My mom was kind of like that.
@grenery8 (13525)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
16 Jan
i like this book cover. sadly, i don't read a lot. the last time i read something online and my eyes didn't like all that staring at the screen and the library fee is too expensiv for me.
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@AmbiePam (96073)
• United States
16 Jan
The libraries there actually charge to use?
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@grenery8 (13525)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
19 Jan
@AmbiePam they do
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@pumpkinjam (8861)
• United Kingdom
15 Jan
I've never read a lot. I don't find it an enjoyable activity in itself. If I read, it's usually for research or for another specific reason. I own lots of books and will dip in to them occasionally. I used to read a lot of children's books but I did work I nurseries then! Other than that (and the very short ones I wrote myself), I think the last I read all the way through was the Harry Potter series. I tend to read things about mysteries, myths and legends, and weird science.
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@GardenGerty (162238)
• United States
15 Jan
It has been forever since I sat down and read a book. Often Bob reads enough for both of us. I hope to read more when I retire.
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@Tampa_girl7 (51432)
• United States
15 Jan
I flew through books as a child and into my adult years. Now I don’t read books as much. I loved a variety of books.
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• United States
15 Jan
I love to read and always have a book handy. I mostly gravitate to mystery/thriller but I read lots of other fiction as well.
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@just4him (318848)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Jan
I read mainly fiction. I don't read like I used to. I wish I could. Reading causes a lot of eye strain. I plan to read more this year than last. I'm lucky to get a book a year read. However, I do write a lot and hope to get another book published this year.
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• Shenzhen, China
15 Jan
The cover of book looks nice.Now usually i read E-books instead of paper books.Reading is good way to release tense mood.
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