I almost forgotten that this was a book!
By megamatt
@megamatt (14292)
United States
October 26, 2010 6:31am CST
The best books I have noticed are the books that really pull you into the story. It is almost like you are sitting right there in the book, experiencing the story right there. It is no longer words on paper, but an actual experience. The types of books where it might take something to pull you back into reality and you almost forget you were actually reading a book, because it is like you are there. Have you ever had this experience with reading a book? Looking forward to reading your responses.
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@babyimp (151)
• Estonia
26 Oct 10
lol, I know what you mean. I used to read the whole book in one sitting, never mind the time I got to sleep. Occasions I actually remembered to eat, I took book with me and the food was usually cold before I finished eating.
Now I listen to audiobooks. I remember two occasions when the audiobook was so 'part of my thoughts' that I forgot I was listening to one and I pushed PLAY/PAUSE, thinking why I am a wasting time on my own thoughts when I could listen to a book. So only after the 'thoughtflow' stopped did I remember I already was listening to a book.
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@obitwo (349)
• Denmark
26 Oct 10
I never really listened to audio books either. My mother does that occasionally though. But anyway, what i wanted to say is, that I've experienced the same thing as you just said! Sometimes, if I read a really good book, I tend to forget about literally EVERYTHING! Eating, sleeping, appointments etc.. I don't know why, but I simply can't get loose of the book. As if it's the most important thing in the world. It's a nice feeling though.
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@megamatt (14292)
• United States
26 Oct 10
That is quite that interesting. I never really listened to audio books. Never caught on with me. Of course that's because I just like the experience of reading the book and have music on in the background. Thank you for your response. It is much appreciated and it contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
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@ann_martel (63)
• Philippines
26 Oct 10
Yes of course. The first time was when I was 12 years old with a paperback copy of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. I was actually cheering when Dumbledore was giving out points near the end!
It's been a long time since I read a really good book. What books are you talking about in your post?
@megamatt (14292)
• United States
26 Oct 10
Yeah the Harry Potter books were chiefly among those I was. I also remember Last Days of Krypton as being one of those books as well. It was a prequel to Superman in many ways and I found myself hoping that the planet would be saved, even though anyone who has a passing knowledge of Superman knows whats inevitable. I am sure those are others but that's off the top of my head. Thank you for your response. It is much appreciated and contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
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@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
26 Oct 10
I believe there was the same experience with me as I was reading IT by Stephen King and also many other books of the same author. It was really scary for me and definitely an adrenaline-pumping experience. It was like I was high at 12 midnight all the way until dawn. I miss reading paperbacks nowadays as I spend most of my free time watching T.V. series on a marathon. I wish I could get that bookworm in me back to life someday.
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@obitwo (349)
• Denmark
26 Oct 10
Yes, I have had these kinds of experiences quite a few times, actually. It is, though, quite hard to find books such books.
One of the books that did this to me is never translated to English, I believe. It was about two parents and their child who went to live with some Indians in America. One of the Indians were the boys grandmother. Anyway, I won't bore you by a long response explaining what the book was all about, but it was really great!
Another book that have had the same influence on me was the Chronicles of Narnia. Those books are simply amazing! Especially if you like the Fantasy genre. I don't know why, but when I read Fantasy books I often tend to just forget about everything else and nearly "live" in the book, if you get what I mean. Like you're actually there, as you said yourself. The Artemis Fowl books are fine too, but they didn't "affect" me in the same way as Narnia and the book mentioned in the beginning.
Actually, those kind of books are what makes me want to keep reading new books, and find it interesting. Most people on my age don't really read books at all, but I really enjoy it!
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@megamatt (14292)
• United States
26 Oct 10
A love of reading is great. Sadly there are not that many people who do like to read. They have developed a bad taste for it at a younger age and that's stuck with them throughout life. That is a shame but there are a lot of great books and if you feel like that you're there, so much the better. Thank you for your response. It is much appreciated and it contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
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@allyoftherain (7208)
• United States
26 Oct 10
Yes, all the time! It has to be a really good book though because I read a lot and I'm pretty much always aware of the fact that I'm reading a book. But there are times when I feel so wrapped up in the story that I lose track of everything else. Then there are some times when something I'm reading in the book really affects me. While I was reading "The People of Sparks" by Jeanne DuPrau, she was describing how little food the people of Ember were getting and how they were hungry all the time... I kept getting up to eat something! Then there was a middle grade books series I was reading that reminded me of a series I absolutely loved when I was twelve... so I felt twelve again. Like literally. I was weird! lol
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@megamatt (14292)
• United States
26 Oct 10
That is great to read books that remind us of things that we read when we are younger. Also when it plays on the emotions and perhaps even the senses, then the author is painting a great picture and really drawing you in. Its almost addictive and its like you're a part of that world. Thank you for your response. It is much appreciated and it contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
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@aquiah (79)
• Philippines
27 Oct 10
yes, i also experienced this. Especially if I'm so absorbed with what I am reading and if I can relate to the story. I usually read in my room where I can be alone. Everytime I read, it seems like I'm in a different world. I feel this not only to stories which are drama or comedy, but also in horror books. I also experienced this while I was reading Harry Potter. Even after I read the HP book, I still felt that I'm in Hogwarts. Weird isn't it?
@CoffeeAnyone (3210)
• Canada
26 Oct 10
I can't say that I have ever read a book in the way that you seem to experience reading a book. However I have read a few books that I have throughly enjoyed and got up in the emotion of it.
@megamatt (14292)
• United States
27 Oct 10
I think people get different enjoyment out of books. I think what I really described was the highest level of involvement possible or at least one of the highest levels. Thank you for your response. It is much appreciated and it contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
@flaredust (728)
• Indonesia
27 Oct 10
That reminds me for my younger age, when I'm at junior high school, I'm kinda hooked with horror books & detective book like goosebumps & sherlock holmes. When I read those books my mind just fly away directly to the unknown world, the words & sentences doesn't appear anymore, it's just like myself really walking on that world, watching the main character at the distance. It's really fun if you know what I feel 
but unfortunately these day those imagination not easily come, because myself got crowded with job... Oh well that's life, everything can change
but unfortunately these day those imagination not easily come, because myself got crowded with job... Oh well that's life, everything can change@megamatt (14292)
• United States
27 Oct 10
Indeed, these days it does come few and far between with me. There is a book every now and again that is going to do that, but it did seem to come much more often when I was younger, come to think about it. Thank you for your response. It is much appreciated and it contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
