What kind of stories and novels do you like to read ?

@greenline (14838)
Canada
March 23, 2009 11:16pm CST
Since my student days, with my interest in geography and cultures of countries around the world, I have an affinity to read stories and novels with different country backgrounds. And, those which have exploration and travels in the background. Kipling is one of my favorite authors. How about you dear myLotters ? What kind of stories and novels do you like to read ?
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@haoli1118 (121)
• China
25 Mar 09
when i was in the university, my favorate novel is Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea. I have read the novel with two versions, one is the English, and the other one is the Chinese version that is the translated one, I think it could no translate all of Hemingeay's meaning fully.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
26 Mar 09
"The Old Man and the Sea" is definitely one of my favorites too. I like reading Ernest Hemingway's novels very much. I didn't know there is a Chinese version too. That's very good.
@banafs (51)
• China
25 Mar 09
well.i like the Sci-Fi from childhood..and i love Fantasy's novel most. Also i prefer classical novel that written before last century.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
25 Mar 09
Classics definitely are always so interesting. I have a collection of classic novels too.
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
24 Mar 09
I like to read, horror, suspense, thriller snd action novels. I love to be taken away in a daze of scariness.. Anything that can take my mind off os stress is a plus! I love to be scared silly! So, if I can read it and love to feel what it can do to me, then it is my book!
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
24 Mar 09
Hi Cream. Nice to see you. How are you today ? Oh, you are "action" person ! That's very good , to be live and active in things you do. Excellent !
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
25 Mar 09
Hi greenline! I am more of a fictional reader! I prefer to read lighter novels usually. I love to read mysteries! I am an avid mystery novel fan! Sometimes they do take me to far off lands so I do get the benefit of both travel and mystery in one! It has been quite awhile since I have read a historical novel or a geographical novel I am sad to say!
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
25 Mar 09
Hello Opal. Nice to see you. Yes, mystery novels are very interesting too. I also read them some times. Saturday nights ! I wouldn't sleep the whole night reading a mystery novel !
@jane9147 (252)
• Philippines
24 Mar 09
i love action adventure fantasy type of story. my favorite authors are Sidney Sheldon and J.K Rowling. but i also love reading about history. i just read anything i find interesting. hehe happy mylotting and God bless!
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
24 Mar 09
Hi Jane. Sidney Sheldon books are very nice to read. Many people like them. Happy mylotting to you too. Have a nice day !
@carann (260)
• United States
25 Mar 09
I have a series that to my horror had the last book come out not long ago. It is writen by terry Goodkind. Its the sword of Truth novels. The first book is called Wizards First Rule. They are fanstasy books but have such messages in them. Each one has a new rule. And the story was so good I couldn't put it down. They even started a tv program on it called "the Seeker" The tv show doesnt follow that close but is still fun to watch.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
25 Mar 09
That sounds very interesting. I have heard about it , but haven't read any books yet. Thank you for the information.
@hcromer (2710)
• United States
24 Mar 09
My favorite kind of books to read are usually memoirs because I like to hear peoples personal stories that are true. I also like Chuck Palahniuk's books because they are crazy and bizarre frequently so it totally makes up for them being fiction which I usually can't get into.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
24 Mar 09
Memoirs ! They can be very interesting, indeed, writings about life experiences !
• United States
20 Apr 09
I like classical plays, Shakespeare and Greek Tragedies mostly. Happy endings not required.
@mymytri (2030)
• India
24 Mar 09
I like to read romantic,suspense,informative novels.I have read many heart touching love stories in my teenage and good moral stories in my child hood.My taste was changing from one to one from my child hood.After my teenage i started reading self motivation,personality development books.Even now if i find any book in my leisure i start reading it whole.I love reading,Happy mylotting..
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
24 Mar 09
Yes, interests changes as one gets older. Personality development books certainly are very interesting. I read those books too some times.
@lazeebee (5461)
• Malaysia
24 Mar 09
During my school years, I enjoyed reading history, especially Chinese, Roman and Greek history. These are interesting to read, though I hated remembering dates and events for history tests. Now my favorite genres are mainly crime, murder mystery and horror - quite unrelated to my schooldays.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
24 Mar 09
Hi Lazeebee. Nice to see you. Oh , your interests in reading have changed quite a bit then ! Yeah, the same with me too !
• India
24 Mar 09
i like to read the e books on new gadgets.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
24 Mar 09
Very good. You can keep yourself updated with the new developments that way !
• China
24 Mar 09
I'd like to read the stories or novels which could make me happy or learn sth useful.When I was a college student,sometimes I borrowed classical novels for the library.The most I borrowed is inspirational fiction.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
24 Mar 09
Yes, I borrowed classical novels too. In fact, I do have a collection of some classicals.
• Luxembourg
24 Mar 09
I like to read science fiction, medical fiction, and thrillers. There are also other novels which I read. Few of the best authors I have read are, Robin Cook, Paulo Cohelo,.... Reading novels and stories gives pleasure to me. It's the best thing one can do in free time.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
24 Mar 09
Yes, you are absolutely right. Reading is one of my ways for relaxation after work.
@vickycity (154)
• China
24 Mar 09
I like read book like our life. that make me feel true. and I like read some books like how to successful or how to make you know yourself. and so on.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
24 Mar 09
Hello Vicky. Those types of books certainly are excellent guidelines.
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
My favorite fiction author is Jules Verne, I like books that is about exploration like "80 Days Around the World" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth" Other books I like are Swiss Family Robinson, Gulliver Travels and Lost World
• China
25 Mar 09
I like reading fiction and classic materpieces sometimes look some cooking books and cartoon
• China
25 Mar 09
I'd like to read love stories.
@Aquilis (175)
25 Mar 09
Personally I love to read low fantasy fiction, as it is also the genre I write in the most. Its something I have always loved reading, though I occasionally branch out into SF and general fiction too.
@CMTS_87 (1339)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
I usually read suspense and romance novels. And these novels are from not "so popular" writers. I find those writers very interesting and very refreshing, that is why I usually prefer them.
• United States
25 Mar 09
I like to read fantasy novels, mystery books, novels with a twist somewhere in the story, and last but not least novels with great character bios.