Enjoy Reading

Indonesia
January 23, 2007 7:13pm CST
Why does people enjoy reading books so much? I could understand some people bring their book and read it in the toilet. Some people go to the library, find a quiet place and then start to read. Some people just read e-books while they are browsing through the internet. Some people specifically go to the beach and then read their novel. Me, myself, I enjoy reading a book while I'm sitting on my bed. However, I am not fond of reading a novel since I find it too thick and it already puts me off when I see the thickness. But strange enough, I don't mind reading the Bible. How about you? What makes a good reading to you?
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@shoelover (896)
• Australia
24 Jan 07
I love reading. I have just finished the 2 volumes of Eragon. I read to relax me. I also take my books in the bath that way it's my quality time for me. Since I've been doing this as a child I haven't dropped a book into the bath as yet lol. Don't think I'd like to though. I find when I am stressed by picking up a good book and getting engrossed in the story I forget about being stressed and calm down.
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• Indonesia
24 Jan 07
Hi shoelover, I'm a shoelover as well.:) You mentioned about Eragon. They make a movie version out of this book. Some people say the movie don't do the justice compare to what's in the book, though. So, after finished reading the Eragon book, do you think you will watch the movie version of this, maybe? Thanks for your response, shoelover.
• Australia
24 Jan 07
Yes we will watch it. Just have to wait till it comes out on dvd.
@sanjayko (339)
• India
24 Jan 07
You will learn many things from reading only no one is going to teach you everything .. so make reading a habbit..
• United States
24 Jan 07
Oh my, why do I read? I read for information, pleasure, humor. I can disappear into a book and be somewhere else and someone else until I'm ready to return to real life. Reading expands one's mind, fires the imagination, brings peace, make you laugh or cry and takes you away better than Calgon! When I was young (I'm now older than dirt) I was concerned with thickness of books too. But then I learned that books can be magical and I don't care how big they are any more. If you want to try novels, pick one that is of immediate interest to you. Do you like humor? Drama? Love stories? Animals? Travel? Mystery? Find a novel (used paperbacks are of all kinds of sizes and subjects and cost much less) and get lost in the pages!
• Austria
24 Jan 07
There are some books I've read several times and still find passage that are interessting and from whom I can learn. maybe this is because the times and i are are changing
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• Indonesia
25 Jan 07
jowi58, what are those book, you mentioned here?
• Indonesia
24 Jan 07
I can relate to what you're saying here shade4dollars.:) Yes I found a book that's totally a magic book for me. Everytime I read It, it's like the book is real! Talking to me like a real person talk to me. lol That must be magic I think. I love humor, love stories and travel. When it comes to mystery, I like mystery in humans not in a book, though. Thanks for giving your time to talk about reading with me, shade4dollar.
• India
24 Jan 07
I am a software engineer and i will be always with comp. I will be always doing programs or reading some think related to that . Some times soft copy i.e e books or some times hard copy of it. But frankly speaking i dont enjoy ,as its a part of my work. When ever i fell boared or want to relax. i read good comedy books, which make my mind clear and smile on face. I have less books but i read it often. Ever time i ll found some think new out of it , I like to read bibble and also hindu novels, through which i learn many things about life, and compare it with my present life and problems. When i am in depresssion it gives lot of relief. I enjoy this in my room ,all alone reading book. For some time ill be with it forgetting all worries. Its My best FRIEND.
• Indonesia
24 Jan 07
Thanks soniasam1 for taking your time and sharing your thoughts about book and reading to me. It's nice to read about your 'best friend' (i.e reading books).
@sindai (204)
• Canada
24 Jan 07
haha....i don't really read much. I read magazines and the newspaper, but I don't have patience to read a book. I have no idea how I even passed highschool or university! I guess I was just really good at BS'ing my way! Believe me, I do try to read. It just goes in one ear and out the other! I'll read a page, fall asleep, then try again the next day...and fall asleep! I never get past the first few pages!
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• Austria
24 Jan 07
Ihad the sam experiences with the books of famous authors that we were forced to read during school time. I didn't do it. but there were other books I loved to read.
• Indonesia
25 Jan 07
jowi58, I thought I was the only one. lol thanks for sharing this with us here.
• Indonesia
24 Jan 07
hahaha.. same here sindai! I'm not being proud of not much of a reader nor a writer myself. Ssssh.. don't let everyone knows about this. lol Once when I was in school we are suppose to read a book. Well, it was not just an ordinary book. It's a novel from some famous writers in my country. After that, we have to stand up infront of the class to tell about the book. What I did was, I asked around my friends who read the book and just talk about what she/he said about it. I didn't even bother to read the book. Thanks for stopping by and giving your comment here, sindai.
• United States
25 Jan 07
I personally enjoy reading because it is an escape from my truly hectic, fast paced life that I lead everyday being a single parent and working 40 plus hours a week. When I read, I can escape into the story (if it's fiction of course) or I can absorb more information from a non-fictional book. I feel it stimulates my imagination by picturing the characters, their lives, or situations. I've always loved reading, even when I was a child, and I would escape to a quiet place in the house and finish a book in one day!! My ex couldn't understand my love of reading, and he would complain, so I stopped reading while I was married. A couple years after I got divorced, I was on a medical leave for 9 months (back surgery, ouch!) and I read over 100 books in 9 months! Talk about catching up!! Reading is a very relaxing hobby that I enjoy. :-)
• Indonesia
25 Jan 07
I bet everyone here could tell that you're an addict (not only avid reader) when it comes to reading, eh. lol How's your back now after the surgery? I hope you well, all the time. Thanks for taking some of your time to share your thought about reading here, classyphotobuggy.
@maribea (2366)
• Italy
9 Feb 07
well, as myself is concerned I am a very bood addicted!!! Guess I should write a book called bookaholic or something like this. I cannot explain well why I like reading... reading is a part of me....since I learned how to read I started reading and I've never stopped...I remember coming with my father to the nearest bookshop and having my weekly book as a present, a desired present...it was so special lingering between the shelves and choosing my new "friend". Yes I have always considered my books my friends and I've always found a special thing in them..I take great care of them and one of my dreams is to have an enormous library in my own house ..one of those library made in wood where everything smells of book and wood where to sit in a comfortable armchair while a fireplace is making a lovely warm atmosphere...guess there is no treatment for my illness...and I don't want to be healed....
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• Indonesia
10 Feb 07
Oh wow, you are definetely a bookaholic. :) Thanks for sharing your thoughts about reading books, maribea.
@nooreldin (471)
• Kuwait
24 Jan 07
reading is great! it takes you to another world full of people and new stuff, while you are still in your chair or bed, what could be more fascinating!! I love reading very much, specially novels, and I spend most of my time with them:)
• Indonesia
24 Jan 07
Good for you nooreldin. Any particular novel worth to mention here? Thanks for your response.
@kawillow74 (1416)
• United States
24 Jan 07
I love to read it is relaxing but I will only read non-fiction if not I feel it is kinda a waste of time. But if there was a great love story out there my friend says about I can read that aswell.
• Indonesia
24 Jan 07
You love non-fictional book? Correct me if I am wrong, so you are saying that non fiction book is worth your time?! Perhabs you could give me some of the titles you love the most regarding this non-fiction books? Thanks for sharing this discussion with me. As for me, eventhough there is a great love story book out there my friends talk about a lot; I still wouldn't jump to read the book. Too lazy me, perhabs, eh.
@manong05 (5027)
• Philippines
24 Jan 07
Books that make me think. Mostly man's interpretation of existence, societal problems and changes, trends in politics, power shifts among others. Examples are Alvin Toffler's Future Shock, Power Shift, Megatrends and Fritjof Capra's The Tao of Physics.
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@lpetges (3036)
• United States
24 Jan 07
oh i don't like to have to think about what i'm reading. I like to get information and store it in my head. but the thinking part takes the fun out of it for me/
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@lpetges (3036)
• United States
24 Jan 07
oh i don't like to have to think about what i'm reading. I like to get information and store it in my head. but the thinking part takes the fun out of it for me/
• Indonesia
24 Jan 07
Wow, you really read these books?! I am totally lost here. Thanks for letting me know. cheers.
@ronita34 (3922)
• Canada
24 Jan 07
I also enjoy reading a book while lying in the comfort of my bed. I believe that you can tell any good book by the first couple of paragraphs! Sometimes once i start to read a book before i know it i am finished the entire book. Those are the times when it was too good to put down!
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• Indonesia
24 Jan 07
I hear you, ronita34. True, it's so enjoyable to read something on the bed. Usually I read a book and don't stop in between just keep on reading until I finish the book. Are you reading any good book, recently? Thanks for responding, ronita34.
@sheelgohe (118)
• India
24 Jan 07
I like reading good books and I am too much fond of books. But you must be surprised to know that I dont like reading books as such, i like it listening. I like it when someone is reading it loud for me. So what i do is, i download the electronic version of the book and feed it to my text to speech reader, who read for me loud and clear. What do you think guys, is this a good idea?
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• Indonesia
24 Jan 07
Hey, I once listened to the book of the Bible too. At the end of the day, I couldn't recall anything because I was falling to sleep while the headphones still on my ears. lol This doesn't work for me, I guess. This is a good idea, try to make something out of this idea sheelgohe. Maybe you can re-sell of what you are doing. Thanks for your response, sheelgohe.
@dbeast (1495)
• India
24 Jan 07
i love reading when i am alone and when it is a good book i can go on for hours skipping my meals and continue reading them.lol.some books are so beautifully described thst you feel like you are the character playing the part in the novel.i love erading a book on a cold evening on my terrace.thats the best way it works out for me.
• Indonesia
24 Jan 07
It's difficult for me to do that, dbeast. Eating between reading, since I tend to forget what I've read. It's difficult to focus, then. lol It probably has something to do with me own age, eh. I also don't read book outside the house, because I don't like the weather here in the UK, very unpredictable. However, I am so happy knowing that you are really enjoy reading. I could tell by how you describing everything here. Thank you dbeast.
• India
24 Jan 07
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• Indonesia
24 Jan 07
What sort of do you love to read, indianpride_001, if you don't mind me asking you?! Thanks to you too.
• India
24 Jan 07
It depends on the book and the material you are reading in the Internet. Then you can read it any way you like.
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• Indonesia
24 Jan 07
Yup, material says it all, eh. Thanks, freeuploadedfiles.
@maferick (1583)
• Brazil
29 Jan 07
people like to read books because they take our minds to a fantasy world into our imagination,at tv or cinema,you see what the direct fantasied,but with books you make the fantasy in the way that you want..its magic
• Nigeria
2 Feb 07
most times the movies is always different from what you read.
• Indonesia
29 Jan 07
Quite true, maferick. That's why probably I like to see the movie instead of reading. Because I don't mind being directed by the director of the movies. Which do you prefer best maferick? Reading to watching the movie? Thanks for your response. :)
@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
24 Jan 07
For me, it helps me grow more as a person. Learn and improve the way of my living. Gather some facts in all aspects and to gain wisdom. It also gives me a peace of mind and tranquility. To seek all the answers to some of my questions and appreciate other things, to learn from other people and their cultures. These are just some of the reasons why I love to read books..
@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
24 Jan 07
I read novels and literary books. I have no interest in those of what you're saying..
• Indonesia
24 Jan 07
In all honesty, I prefer watching a movie/television/computer screen than reading a book. So what kind of books you enjoy the most, raijin? If you want me to guess, my guess would probably anything related to Japanese manga/anime or characters? I could be wrong though. Thanks for stopping here and leave your comment. Appreciate it.
• Indonesia
2 Feb 07
Oops my bad, raijin. Thanks for stop by again.
• India
19 Feb 07
I Enjoy Reading Comics Than Surfing on the Net. As i am Still Crazy About it. But i never Take it to The Toilet. But i do Take it to the Mountain Top Where a Lot of People Roam in our Area. They Keep Staring me For Reading Comics at Such Age. Btw(By the Way) who Cares about it.
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• Indonesia
19 Feb 07
Spiderman Comic - Are a comic lover? You probably wouldn't want to miss this Spiderman comic, eh.
Wow, are you a collector of any comics perhabs? You have been so fascinated to it, eh?! I know some people also 'crazy' about some comics. They could talk about it over and over, mean while I just stand there clueless. lol Thank you for sharing your thoughts, rajkumarrita.
@Josette_J (805)
• Malaysia
9 Feb 07
I like books that are easy to read. I try to read when I can and when I'm not tired. But being online cuts down my reading time. Anyway, if the book is really, really good, I'll try to finish it as soon as I can. =)
• Indonesia
10 Feb 07
Yes, I could relate to your response here. When I think the book is worth to read, I just stop everything and couldn't stop reading it. And yes, an easy reading would be nice. Thanks for your response, Josette_J
• Indonesia
12 Feb 07
i love reading, books especially. Honestly, i didn't remember how i can read for the first time. I only remember that i already could read newspaper when i was at play group, thanks to my mom... what books that i like? hmm.. i guess when ther're talk about love, friendship, children, funny thing or even little bit mystery, i'll be glad to read those. in fact, when i was at the college, i collected lot of comics than novels or others. Asterix, Lucky Luke, Smurf...they really light up my day during hundred assigments (rather hyperbolic hehe..) that made me feel so tired. but sometimes i read non fiction also.., just to fill my curiousity. Now, i feel that my hobby isn't the same anymore, dun no why, but i feel i dont have much time to read anything...poor me. cant blame my job, my environmentor even my family, it just happened like that. But you know what? read all your comments - i wish all could be my friend- wake "something" in myself, to realize that reading isnt just a hobby, but also make urself different!!! more enthusiast. So...i think i have to make my life light up again, begin with.... reading. thanks all
• Indonesia
12 Feb 07
Good on you. I'm not much of a reader nor a writer; I consider myself. I do like to read now and then. Thanks for sharing your thoughts regarding reading.
• Indonesia
6 Mar 07
so, what are they read? If they read a novel, comic etc maybe I can understant but if they read science book or something like that, I can't understant. what the good thing they can get it
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• Indonesia
6 Mar 07
lol, it's just that people's preferences are different from one to another. :) thanks for your response, aboutblank.