How to get into reading like you guys?
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How to get into reading like you guys?
I'm a 10 year immigrant from China, and I've never liked reading. It's unfortunate that reading is Very important no matter what your focus of study is. So I need tips on how I can make myself like reading so I can read more and have a chance of overcoming the GRE verbal section. I've tried to pick up books so many times before, but like trying to loose weight, I gain it all back again (you know what I mean).
this is important to me.
thanks
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Some books I would recommend that read fast and are fun:
Non-Fiction
Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Fantasy
Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin (the entire series is really good)
Science Fiction
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
Thriller
Heartsick by Chelsea Cain
I hope that helps!
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and i also agree with the book to movie route.
there is a book out there for everyone to fall into you just have to find it...try reading books about what you are interested in. and good luck!
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The main thing for me is finding a story with characters that interest me. I definitely recommend starting with contemporary fiction, since I find it takes away from the story when you're trying to figure out what the heck they're talking about!
My husband hated fiction but reading Roots by Alex Haley changed all that and then he really enjoyed Swan Song by Robert McCammon. Both books are huge. He loves it when I read to him, so maybe if you start a book on CD, get into it...and then try finishing it yourself in book form.
If you like fantasy: Harry Potter series or Inkworld series
If you like comedy: David Sedaris
If you like horror: It or Pet Sematary by Stephen King
Action: Mine by Robert McCammon
Funny chicklit (although I get the impression you're male): Marian Keyes
True Story/memoir: Alicia: My Story by Alicia Appleman-Jurman
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- Bowlie
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I actually do this with some books that I have a hard time paying attention to. Glad to know other people do it too!Fran wrote:An elderly teacher told me a long time ago that the best way to improve your reading skill is to read out loud. I know it may see a bit odd if you are on your own but what the hell if it works ... and I assure you it does!
Best of luck with your endeavours & enjoy it!
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As my profession is writing, i try reading the latest or at least the famous authors which for me is a necessity just like you....I browse through online sites like A1Books and see their best sellers list...they are often interesting and engaging and hence i order them straightway away to get it door delivered...
i know this wouldn't have helped you so much as an answer but this is what i do
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This is true, and once you start understanding the genres that interest you (they could vary greatly) you will start to get into them much more.morebooks4me wrote:Do you enjoy movies? Maybe you can start by reading the books of some of your favorite movies. I always get a much better insight from reading the book and then watching the movie after. It's like you can tell what the characters are thinking.
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