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dictionary · 16th Jul 2009, 05:28 AM

Hopefully in the right place or the correct thread nazi will get me :P

Ok seriously dont make a joke that you eat books or you burn them i mean do you actualy go out an find books and read them... like not books that you are forced to read...

Because the thing is I don't read. i realy only read my set texts for english and that can be a bit of a strugle, i can read perfectly Im not dyxlexic and i dont have a learning diffuculty (despite my poor spelling) I just don't understand how some people can throughly enjoy sitting down and reading a book.. i cant see anything more boring than sitting down and reading a book like harrypotter for a week when i can see the movie in 2 hours...

I'm not saying that reading is stupid i find reading newspapers, magazines and things online... Perhaps it's just an age thing?

Yeah so just wanting to know do you read books? and like how often how many and how long dose it take?

Just Adam · 16th Jul 2009, 05:32 AM

i love to read its amaizing lose yourself in another worl and its better than tv as you can imagine how things look not have them shown you

shorty · 16th Jul 2009, 05:38 AM

Yup, love books. Go from not reading one for six months, to reading a dozen in two months. Bit like Just Adam said, you can lose yourself into it a bit more, and your imagination can get a bit more involved than during a movie. The whole "movie wasn't as good as the book" rings true for me for most I have read the book then seen the movie.

davo-man · 16th Jul 2009, 06:02 AM

Yep I most certainly do read books. Right now I'm reading The End, as well as I Peed on Fellini (love it

). I just ordered Beyond the Deepwoods and Vox so they're up next, and I'm going to be ordering The Neverending Story (one of my favourites

). For my birthday, I'm hoping to get Without You: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and the Musical Rent and RENT (the book/lyrics/music as well as a behind the scenes look at how it came to be). I'm also actively collecting all of the black editions of the Discworld novels (got half of them) and am going to go buy the first two books of the Monster Blood Tattoo trilogy in the next couple of days.

So yeah, I read a bit hehe

shireguy · 16th Jul 2009, 06:11 AM

oh my friend got me into

city of bones
city of ashes
city of glass

READ THEM!!!!

Eccentric · 16th Jul 2009, 07:38 AM

Yes, I enjoy reading books when I'm not eating or burning them. I was reading Les Miserables, but that brick is huge. I'm taking a break from it so I can read my summer reading books for school. A nice nonfiction book is also as good a read as a novel.

Black Cat · 16th Jul 2009, 08:36 AM

I absolutely love reading. I know many people who do not like reading, so your not alone there, but I have always enjoyed reading. There is just something magical about being able to loose yourself and everything that's bothering you in a book. Sometomes I think that I read too much actually, and thus have a major misconception of the real world. I have actually run out of books to read several times, and know almost every book I own word for word.

**Lexington** · 16th Jul 2009, 10:21 AM

This from a guy with a Tintin avatar (and, should I add, the name of a book as a sign-in name)? How the hell do you know Tintin if not from the killer comic books by Herge?

I always read books. I have to have at least two books next to my bed, so I have something to read before I fall asleep, and I usually keep at least one at work so I can read during lunch.

Lex

Jonathan · 16th Jul 2009, 05:06 PM

Yep, I love reading. There is nothing like sitting down with a good book. Like others have said, you can simply lose yourself more in a book than in a movie. Sure, reading the book may take more time than just seeing the movie but in my opinion the book is almost always superior. Plus they don't always include everything in movie, so you'd be missing out on details by not reading the book. In my opinion, reading is an awesome way to relax...but only if you find a book you like. You'll never enjoy reading if you're reading things you dislike. I personally despise books that we have to read for my english class, they just aren't my forte. However, give me a good fanstasy book (like Harry Potter) and I'll finish reading it in no time.

As of now, I just finished reading the Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks.

MusicIsLife · 16th Jul 2009, 05:45 PM

I'm a total bookworm. At the moment i'm rereading Interview With The Vampire and The Lord of The Rings: Fellowship of The Ring

I looove books.

And to answer your question: I read at least 2-3 books/month, but it really depends on the size. A book like Twilight could take 24 hours, a book like the fellowship of the ring takes about 3 weeks.

Markio · 16th Jul 2009, 08:05 PM

When I was younger, I would read a lot. All the Boxcar Children, Goosebumps, Harry Potter, etc. Around when I went to high school I slowed down with the recreational reading, because I felt like I had less time because of school. I did read all the books I needed to for class; I tend to finish my summer reading before the end of June. I like to read, even if I don't do it so often. Mostly I just go in bookstores, start reading a book, then leave it there without finishing or buying it. Maybe I'm just afraid of reading books because it cost money. I should invest in a library card...

djt820 · 16th Jul 2009, 08:22 PM

I guess I read now. Im currently reading The Odyssey.

16th Jul 2009, 10:56 PM

Yes, I looooooooooooooooooooooove to read.

George · 17th Jul 2009, 12:24 AM

Is book. Is good.

KittyBoy · 17th Jul 2009, 01:11 AM

I have been reading major novels since I was 6, I just love to read! I have read a lot of books! I average about 600 a day, but that was before I started year 12, now it is like 0, lol, thanks to school.

Étoile · 17th Jul 2009, 07:45 AM

I was never a big reader. I hated reading when I was a child but the rare moments I did, it was enjoyable. I've started reading more after I entered high school but it's not my favorite hobby. The one problem I have with reading is it's hard to multi-task with a book in your hand.

GhostDog · 17th Jul 2009, 11:00 AM

Yep, I do. I'll read when I want a quiet moment, when I'm waiting at the doctor's office, between classes, just... Whenever. I'll read for ten minutes or I'll read for two hours. It just depends on what mood I'm in and how good the book is!

But I didn't used to read very much, so you're not alone there. When I was little, I wasn't half so interested in the words as the pictures. Though, looking back, I realize that may have just been my budding artistic interest. =P It didn't help that most of the books they made us read in school were historical fiction, coming of age stories, and Literary Masterpieces. I liked some of them, but ugh, I wouldn't have minded eating or burning Ethan Frome or The Red Pony.

What got me reading for fun was just finding the genre I was interested in. At some point, we read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury in English, and I started reading more of his work. Then I started reading other sci fi/fantasy writers! Some sucked, mind, but there were some books I just couldn't put down. Dune by Frank Herbert was probably my first most beloved book, that I read of my own volition (I've reread it several times since). And I got into the Harry Potter series, Terry Pratchett's work, Neil Gaiman's work, and I started Perdido Street Station by China Miéville recently and I'm finding it really interesting so far. Maybe it's not Serious Intellectual Fare, but I enjoy it.

I still can't stand Steinbeck, though.

So it's all a question of just finding what you like!

MusicIsLife · 17th Jul 2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GhostDog

I still can't stand Steinbeck, though.

Seconded

**Chip** · 17th Jul 2009, 10:17 PM

I read a lot (average of maybe a couple books a week, plus constant online stuff) but nearly all my reading is nonfiction. (ok, so I'm a big nerd.)

My problem with good fiction is, when I start reading it, I have difficulty putting it down, which means staying up till 4am reading, or blowing off the next day reading till I finish the book... but I do still read fiction here and there

MyLife134 · 17th Jul 2009, 11:23 PM

I love reading actually. But it wasn't always like that lol i use to hate so much that i would refuse to read things in class (which may be why i can't spell lol). i love to read since it makes me feel like im somewhere else. My teacher made me pick a genre i liked and it ended up working! lol I usually read 10 books a year, depending on how long they are. It usually takes me a week or two to read them, but i once read a 200 page book in 3 1/2 hours. lol it surprised me!

16th Jul 2009, 05:28 AM	#1
dictionary EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few people Location: Melbourne Age: 19 Posts: 459 Join Date: Sep 2007	Do you read books? Hopefully in the right place or the correct thread nazi will get me :P Ok seriously dont make a joke that you eat books or you burn them i mean do you actualy go out an find books and read them... like not books that you are forced to read... Because the thing is I don't read. i realy only read my set texts for english and that can be a bit of a strugle, i can read perfectly Im not dyxlexic and i dont have a learning diffuculty (despite my poor spelling) I just don't understand how some people can throughly enjoy sitting down and reading a book.. i cant see anything more boring than sitting down and reading a book like harrypotter for a week when i can see the movie in 2 hours... I'm not saying that reading is stupid i find reading newspapers, magazines and things online... Perhaps it's just an age thing? Yeah so just wanting to know do you read books? and like how often how many and how long dose it take?

16th Jul 2009, 05:32 AM	#2
Just Adam Just passing through Full Member Gender: Something Orientation: Dunno Out Status: If they ask i will tell them Location: Wherever Age: 23 Posts: 6,002 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Do you read books? i love to read its amaizing lose yourself in another worl and its better than tv as you can imagine how things look not have them shown you __________________ There Used To Be A Point Of Things.

16th Jul 2009, 05:38 AM	#3
shorty vertically challenged Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Sister and a couple of friends. Location: Land of Oz Posts: 320 Join Date: Jul 2009	Re: Do you read books? Yup, love books. Go from not reading one for six months, to reading a dozen in two months. Bit like Just Adam said, you can lose yourself into it a bit more, and your imagination can get a bit more involved than during a movie. The whole "movie wasn't as good as the book" rings true for me for most I have read the book then seen the movie.

16th Jul 2009, 06:02 AM	#4
davo-man Aspiring RENThead Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Completely Out (YAY) Location: Australia Age: 22 Posts: 3,709 Join Date: Nov 2006	Re: Do you read books? Yep I most certainly do read books. Right now I'm reading The End, as well as I Peed on Fellini (love it ). I just ordered Beyond the Deepwoods and Vox so they're up next, and I'm going to be ordering The Neverending Story (one of my favourites ). For my birthday, I'm hoping to get Without You: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and the Musical Rent and RENT (the book/lyrics/music as well as a behind the scenes look at how it came to be). I'm also actively collecting all of the black editions of the Discworld novels (got half of them) and am going to go buy the first two books of the Monster Blood Tattoo trilogy in the next couple of days. So yeah, I read a bit hehe __________________ The Joker Rules all.... TwoFace comes a close second! My Friends are the best people in the world Ross: Wow, you guys sure have a lot of books about being a lesbian. Susan: Well, you know, you have to take a course. Otherwise they don't let you do it.

16th Jul 2009, 06:11 AM	#5
shireguy sexc person Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: All but family Location: sydney, nsw Age: 18 Posts: 99 Join Date: Sep 2008	Re: Do you read books? oh my friend got me into city of bones city of ashes city of glass READ THEM!!!! __________________ I'm gay by trade and it's what us gays do

16th Jul 2009, 07:38 AM	#6
Eccentric Call me Andy. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Location: Texas Age: 18 Posts: 391 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Do you read books? Yes, I enjoy reading books when I'm not eating or burning them. I was reading Les Miserables, but that brick is huge. I'm taking a break from it so I can read my summer reading books for school. A nice nonfiction book is also as good a read as a novel. __________________ "Se brosser les dents, est au haut d'une échelle au bas de laquelle il y a: perdre son âme." - Les Misérables

16th Jul 2009, 08:36 AM	#7
Black Cat As Seen On Hoarders... Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: This cat is out of the bag - I mean closet Location: Pennsylvania, with the cows Age: 21 Posts: 2,391 Join Date: Jun 2009	Re: Do you read books? I absolutely love reading. I know many people who do not like reading, so your not alone there, but I have always enjoyed reading. There is just something magical about being able to loose yourself and everything that's bothering you in a book. Sometomes I think that I read too much actually, and thus have a major misconception of the real world. I have actually run out of books to read several times, and know almost every book I own word for word. __________________ "Your life is an occasion. Rise to it." - Mr. Magorium

16th Jul 2009, 10:21 AM	#8
Lexington The gay gargoyle EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Colorado Age: 42 Posts: 12,371 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: Do you read books? This from a guy with a Tintin avatar (and, should I add, the name of a book as a sign-in name)? How the hell do you know Tintin if not from the killer comic books by Herge? I always read books. I have to have at least two books next to my bed, so I have something to read before I fall asleep, and I usually keep at least one at work so I can read during lunch. Lex

16th Jul 2009, 05:06 PM	#9
Jonathan Formerly Muzzy Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Illinois Age: 20 Posts: 3,036 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: Do you read books? Yep, I love reading. There is nothing like sitting down with a good book. Like others have said, you can simply lose yourself more in a book than in a movie. Sure, reading the book may take more time than just seeing the movie but in my opinion the book is almost always superior. Plus they don't always include everything in movie, so you'd be missing out on details by not reading the book. In my opinion, reading is an awesome way to relax...but only if you find a book you like. You'll never enjoy reading if you're reading things you dislike. I personally despise books that we have to read for my english class, they just aren't my forte. However, give me a good fanstasy book (like Harry Potter) and I'll finish reading it in no time. As of now, I just finished reading the Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks. __________________

16th Jul 2009, 05:45 PM	#10
MusicIsLife EC Addict Full Member Gender: Not even sure anymore. Something in between. Orientation: I like girls :) Out Status: Everyone on orientation 7 people on trans issue. Location: Montréal, QC Age: 23 Posts: 1,595 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: Do you read books? I'm a total bookworm. At the moment i'm rereading Interview With The Vampire and The Lord of The Rings: Fellowship of The Ring I looove books. And to answer your question: I read at least 2-3 books/month, but it really depends on the size. A book like Twilight could take 24 hours, a book like the fellowship of the ring takes about 3 weeks.

16th Jul 2009, 08:05 PM	#11
Markio EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Family, friends, and staff! Location: California Age: 21 Posts: 1,139 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Do you read books? When I was younger, I would read a lot. All the Boxcar Children, Goosebumps, Harry Potter, etc. Around when I went to high school I slowed down with the recreational reading, because I felt like I had less time because of school. I did read all the books I needed to for class; I tend to finish my summer reading before the end of June. I like to read, even if I don't do it so often. Mostly I just go in bookstores, start reading a book, then leave it there without finishing or buying it. Maybe I'm just afraid of reading books because it cost money. I should invest in a library card... __________________ Celebrate diversity!

16th Jul 2009, 08:22 PM	#12
djt820 Brutally Honest Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: DICKS EVERYWHERE Out Status: Like A Cock Slapping Your Face Kind-of Out. Location: SoCal Age: 19 Posts: 1,282 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: Do you read books? I guess I read now. Im currently reading The Odyssey. __________________

16th Jul 2009, 10:56 PM	#13
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17th Jul 2009, 12:24 AM	#14
George Banned Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 2,387 Join Date: Jul 2007	Re: Do you read books? Is book. Is good.

17th Jul 2009, 01:11 AM	#15
KittyBoy Kitty! (=｀ω´=) Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: All but family Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 3,479 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Do you read books? I have been reading major novels since I was 6, I just love to read! I have read a lot of books! I average about 600 a day, but that was before I started year 12, now it is like 0, lol, thanks to school. __________________ Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else. ~Judy Garland

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17th Jul 2009, 07:45 AM	#16
Étoile He ate my heart Full Member Gender: Garçon Orientation: 95% Gay, 5% Cheesecake Out Status: Out to everyone Location: The Peach State Age: 20 Posts: 1,575 Join Date: Nov 2007	Re: Do you read books? I was never a big reader. I hated reading when I was a child but the rare moments I did, it was enjoyable. I've started reading more after I entered high school but it's not my favorite hobby. The one problem I have with reading is it's hard to multi-task with a book in your hand. __________________ "I love that lavender blonde; the way she moves, the way she walks, I touch myself, can't get enough."

17th Jul 2009, 11:00 AM	#17
GhostDog is Spartacus. Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: MAGICAL. Out Status: The hiiills are aliiive with the sound of muuusic! Location: DFW area, Texas Age: 24 Posts: 2,503 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Do you read books? Yep, I do. I'll read when I want a quiet moment, when I'm waiting at the doctor's office, between classes, just... Whenever. I'll read for ten minutes or I'll read for two hours. It just depends on what mood I'm in and how good the book is! But I didn't used to read very much, so you're not alone there. When I was little, I wasn't half so interested in the words as the pictures. Though, looking back, I realize that may have just been my budding artistic interest. =P It didn't help that most of the books they made us read in school were historical fiction, coming of age stories, and Literary Masterpieces. I liked some of them, but ugh, I wouldn't have minded eating or burning Ethan Frome or The Red Pony. What got me reading for fun was just finding the genre I was interested in. At some point, we read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury in English, and I started reading more of his work. Then I started reading other sci fi/fantasy writers! Some sucked, mind, but there were some books I just couldn't put down. Dune by Frank Herbert was probably my first most beloved book, that I read of my own volition (I've reread it several times since). And I got into the Harry Potter series, Terry Pratchett's work, Neil Gaiman's work, and I started Perdido Street Station by China Miéville recently and I'm finding it really interesting so far. Maybe it's not Serious Intellectual Fare, but I enjoy it. I still can't stand Steinbeck, though. So it's all a question of just finding what you like! __________________ <3 Kirah, who may or may not be made of delicious candy (and the lesbians)

17th Jul 2009, 10:17 PM	#19
Chip EC Advisor EC Admin Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: northern CA Posts: 5,576 Join Date: May 2008	Re: Do you read books? I read a lot (average of maybe a couple books a week, plus constant online stuff) but nearly all my reading is nonfiction. (ok, so I'm a big nerd.) My problem with good fiction is, when I start reading it, I have difficulty putting it down, which means staying up till 4am reading, or blowing off the next day reading till I finish the book... but I do still read fiction here and there

17th Jul 2009, 11:23 PM	#20
MyLife134 Member Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Location: Marietta Age: 18 Posts: 40 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Do you read books? I love reading actually. But it wasn't always like that lol i use to hate so much that i would refuse to read things in class (which may be why i can't spell lol). i love to read since it makes me feel like im somewhere else. My teacher made me pick a genre i liked and it ended up working! lol I usually read 10 books a year, depending on how long they are. It usually takes me a week or two to read them, but i once read a 200 page book in 3 1/2 hours. lol it surprised me! __________________ Instead of looking only for what you want, try looking for what you deserve.