The joys of reading

Reading can distract you from anything!

Being a regular on public transport, I am also a big reader. I spend at least an hour a day travelling, and as much of that time as possible with my nose buried in a book. My local library has cottoned on to this fact and set up a stall near my station, which means I can drop off an old book and grab a new one on my way to work.

But what to read? The latest and final instalment in the Harry Potter series won’t be available for several weeks, and I have read the most recent book by my favourite ‘chicklit’ writer and each one that has come before it.

It is always a good idea when choosing a book to ask what other people thought of it – or get them to list their all time favourites – if you are like minded in other things often you will have the same taste in literature. I am a big fan of crime novels and biographies so if I can get something from that genre recommended to me I’m happy.

As I have a love of literature I also enjoy discussing it with people, interpreting the meanings and messages behind both and modern bestseller and finding out which books had the biggest impact on their lives. One book that I find unforgettable is The Secret History by Donna Tartt, a dark exploration into what happens after a group of young friends plan and commit murder.

If you have any questions about memorable reads or even about publishing a book of your own there is always someone willing to help on Answers.

Clea

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  1. Yes it is right, books is a addictive job. I also get my self in them as i am there with the story when i read novels. But many times I get my self in trouble too, hahaha. Like one time I am reading a detetctive novel a murder story. I finished it on 11pm late. When I go to sleep the hole night there was dreams of the murders and eeeew. Next hole day is ruined up and all things are looking like mystirious!!! The books realy have great impression on us and daily life and a good hobby too. I am waiting for the last series book of Harry Potter too. Bye Clea. ~~Sidd~~

    Comment posted on May 17th, 2007 at 1:19 am by Sidd
  2. lolz, glad to find fellow readers.
    Yup that’s true, was trying to find out info about publishing a book and answers does have people who are willing to share :) love them all!

    Comment posted on May 17th, 2007 at 11:32 pm by Eric Chua Yanshan Maynas

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