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myLot reputation of 98/100. JJ4Ever (1244) 2 years ago

For those of you who don't really care to read as much as other things, if someone close to you such as your husband or wife, your parents, or your sibling wrote a book, would you read it? The reason I ask is because my husband doesn't really care to read. He might listen to an audio book, but that's as far as he would go. (LOL) I just wonder, since I love to write, would my own husband read a book if I wrote it? Would you read a book someone you know has written? Do you think those you know would read a book if you wrote one? Why or why not?

 

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1. myLot reputation of 99/100. GardenGerty (35328)   ranked 85 out of 9,001 in reading   2 years ago

I am in a family of readers and writers so I think many of my family would read me. I love to share my things that I write, and am hoping that by next Christmas I will have a children's rhyming book, and some greeting cards that I have written. Yes, my husband would read it, and my kids and my dad, and my brother for sure.


myLot reputation of 98/100. JJ4Ever (1244)  2 years ago

That is wonderful. I would read your book! Perhaps you will have your book published by the time my husband and I have kids so we can read it to them! Wouldn't that be neat? Thanks, Gerty!

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2. myLot reputation of 93/100. libnawilkerson (231)   2 years ago

Hi JJ4Ever! Its a very interesting question. If someone close to me, I mean, sisters, husband and parents wrote a book, yes I would read it. But if someone else like an uncle or neighbor wrote it, I will just ask my mom what it is about, because I know for sure she'll read it.

My neighbor wrote a book called "I love my mother in law". Its in spanish, and very short, but I'm really not interested in reading her book. A christian pastor of my city also wrote a book about God as a Father, he already passed away, but people say the book is really good, so if it get to my hands probably I'll read it.

On the other hand, if I write a book, I know my parents will read it, my sisters will be lazy and maybe the'll start to read it. My husband would read between pages and pretend he did read it!

I hope you write something someday and you can make it an audiobook so your husband listens to it! Have a great day, Libna.


myLot reputation of 98/100. JJ4Ever (1244)  2 years ago

Thank you, Libna, for your thorough and honest answer! If I ever wrote a book, it would probably be a true story of some experiences in my life in hopes of others learning from it. I would hope my hubby would read it, but you're probably right that either I'd have to turn it into an audio book or I could I always read it to him myself - LOL! Thanks again for sharing your experiences with the writings of others you know.

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3. myLot reputation of 95/100. ghieptc (1803)   ranked 570 out of 9,001 in reading   2 years ago

It will depends on what topic he is writing & interest my passion to read a story book or novel. I will write those that interest people that cure their body sickness so that everyone will benefit & not waste their time on reading.If you read something there must be result on your part to be apply in daily lives.


myLot reputation of 98/100. JJ4Ever (1244)  2 years ago

I agree with you completely. There must be a point to reading. I know reading novels is mostly done for the fun of it since it isn't a true story. In other things like health and wellness as you said, there must be a benefit to it. If you wrote a book about how to be healthy, I would read it for sure! Keep up the good work.

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4. H3idimich3ll3 (79)   ranked 4,119 out of 9,001 in reading   2 years ago

if somembody close to me wrote a book i would definitely read it.i think if you read somebodys personal things your get to know the person better, people dont really express there feelings to other people unlike paper. when your writing you feel free and different ideas and opinions are easier to express because nobody can tell you, you are wrong. i think your husband should atleast read your book he might find


myLot reputation of 98/100. JJ4Ever (1244)  2 years ago

That feeling of freedom is probably why we all come to MyLot each day! I love being able to portray my thoughts in writing each day. It's definitely an outlet for me. I think my husband will come around someday perhaps by the time I write and publish a book! Sometimes he is sitting here next to me while I'm on MyLot wondering what I'm writing about. Sometimes he'll sneak a peek at a discussion or response I wrote or something like that. So...slowly, but surely, he is showing signs of interest in reading! Maybe some day he'll come around - LOL! Thanks!

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5. myLot reputation of 88/100. p3ks626 (4142)   ranked 1,821 out of 9,001 in reading   2 years ago

My sister is fond of writing poems and she always make us read it. She knows we dont understand it but she keeps on insisting that we read them. Its okay anyway, its a good way to support each other and maintain a good relationship with members of the family. happy


myLot reputation of 98/100. JJ4Ever (1244)  7 months ago

That's so kind of you to support your sister by reading her poems. I find poems kind of deep sometimes and really hard to understand, but the more I read them it seems the more I understand them. Maybe "practice makes perfect" on those also!

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6. myLot reputation of 86/100. anurag3786 (5351)   ranked 2,743 out of 9,001 in reading   2 years ago

Yes i like to reading book.. because when i get time.. or when i get free.. then it is a good way for me .. to reading any book.. i have many novels and i red them regularly... have a nice day and keep mylotting always...happy


myLot reputation of 98/100. JJ4Ever (1244)  7 months ago

If you're going to read anyway, and you enjoy it, you might as well read something a loved one has written. That's neat!

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7. myLot reputation of 99/100. binggaling (3664)   ranked 1,410 out of 9,001 in reading   2 years ago

yes, i would because i like to read and write. it would also help me get an insight into that person - family, friend or stranger. or that person's insights might help improve mine.

if i ever wrote a book it would be non-fiction and mostly like a personal journal, talking about different topics.

we have a writer who already had his 2nd book out when he told his family. they thought he was just bumming around because he was home a lot and would go out on writing assignments once in a while.

if you wrote a book then have it also on audio form so that your husband and booklovers can "hear" it since there is also a market for it, right? cover all bases! haha!

well, i hope you'll let us know when it's out so we can read them too. :)


myLot reputation of 98/100. JJ4Ever (1244)  2 years ago

Thanks so much - you are so sweet! You're right about an audio book. If my writing is good enough, and I come out with a book, I'll let MyLotters know! Then when it's really good, I'll bring it out on audio book for more opportunity. Great suggestion!

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8. myLot reputation of 86/100. myzire72 (1085)   ranked 1,120 out of 9,001 in reading   2 years ago

Yes, I would. It's really hard to have someone you know very well as a writer. I am an avid reader, and I know that I'm always curious about the author who wrote a captivating novel. If I know someone whom I know very well wrote a book, I will definitely support him by buying his book and read it. By the way, I showed my siblings some of the posts I wrote in myLot and my blog. They were surprised that I could actually write. It's kind of fun to see their expressions.


myLot reputation of 98/100. JJ4Ever (1244)  2 years ago

That's really neat! I find it intriguing learning new things about people. How effective of you to show your family members you love of writing. Do any of them join MyLot as a result? That would be wonderful if they did because then they could experience it firsthand! That was an excellent idea of you to share your writings with them in that way. It's neat because we will always have what we wrote on MyLot to go back and remember. I appreciate your response!

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9. myLot reputation of 73/100. markamoment (250)   2 years ago

My guess would be that even if your Husband does not like to read, he would definitely read your book atleast once. Becaseu sometimes, you tend to learn a lot more about people close to you by reading what they right and it might be surprising that its can actually bring people closes too. Best of Luck!!!


myLot reputation of 98/100. JJ4Ever (1244)  2 years ago

Thank you! I appreciate your kind words. I might just have to write a book to get the answer to my question! Maybe I can surprise my hubby by working on it on my own and then one day coming home with bound copies to give him one. Even if I have to read it to him, it'd be a fun experience and a moment to cherish to see his reaction. I guess some day we will see!

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10. bala2310 (1)   ranked 6,311 out of 9,001 in reading   2 years ago

Yes. Whenever i get ready any one of books. I read min half an hr to read a book before start sleeping. I like to read few fo my fav authors books also encourage youngsters to read some books.


myLot reputation of 98/100. JJ4Ever (1244)  7 months ago

That's great to encourage the younger generation to read. So much knowledge can be gained by doing so!

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