Reading as a Hobby

I too like reading, fantasy books are my favourite ones.

I love reading. I read many different kinds of things, novels, non fictions, magazines, newspapers and online articles. I feel that everyone should develop a habit of reading. Its so enjoyable.

Though I don't ve any particular favourite genre, I have a penchant for mysteries and history. But hate science fictions as most of them are very exaggerated. I think only Jules Verne writes interesting science fictions.

I like to read motivational and inspirational books along with spiritual books written by Osho. I like to read fiction and other non-fictional books. 

I don't read much of inspirational books. But I have read some books by Robin Sharma. He writes in a very simple and beautiful way without being preachy. I am yet to read any books by Osho. But I have heard his preaching in audio and they were definitely very motivating

I read everything that comes my way - fiction, non fiction, epics , biographies, books on gardening,cookery housekeeping etc ..once you develop a reading habit there is no limit to what you can read . In fact , I read a few pages every day , while taking the bus mostly and at night once I am through with all my household work..

I enjoy reading... But these days I have too many other things on my plate and hence don't get much time to read... and wen i do get some time I like to read something which light, short and interesting . The latest i have on my reading list is legend of lakshmi prasad

I read voraciously. I need it as much as oxygen. Whenever I have free time, I read-- anything and everything that I get hold of...fiction, non-ficiton, magazines, newspaper..online articles/blogs. I love to read. 

I read a lot. I prefer to read mostly Biographies and Auto Biographies. I also read BhagavadGita that imparts knowledge how to deal critical situations we meet in our day to day life.

jabeen wrote:

I don't read much of inspirational books. But I have read some books by Robin Sharma. He writes in a very simple and beautiful way without being preachy. I am yet to read any books by Osho. But I have heard his preaching in audio and they were definitely very motivating

I too like Robin Sharmas books also Deepak Chopras..I have read a few motivational books and when you are reading them, you get caught up with the ideas and I feel that you do imbibe at least some of the ideas ..

jabeen wrote:

I love reading. I read many different kinds of things, novels, non fictions, magazines, newspapers and online articles. I feel that everyone should develop a habit of reading. Its so enjoyable.

Though I don't ve any particular favourite genre, I have a penchant for mysteries and history. But hate science fictions as most of them are very exaggerated. I think only Jules Verne writes interesting science fictions.

 

Next to Jules Verne, I like H.G Wells books too. His Time Machine and The Island of Dr. Moreau are the best in science fiction genre. You should read these books too, I am sure you will like them.

Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:

jabeen wrote:

I love reading. I read many different kinds of things, novels, non fictions, magazines, newspapers and online articles. I feel that everyone should develop a habit of reading. Its so enjoyable.

Though I don't ve any particular favourite genre, I have a penchant for mysteries and history. But hate science fictions as most of them are very exaggerated. I think only Jules Verne writes interesting science fictions.

Next to Jules Verne, I like H.G Wells books too. His Time Machine and The Island of Dr. Moreau are the best in science fiction genre. You should read these books too, I am sure you will like them.

Now I remember reading some passages from The time Machine in english literature during my childhood and being curious about it. Now I shall definitely read those books by HG Wells.

jabeen wrote:

Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:

jabeen wrote:

I love reading. I read many different kinds of things, novels, non fictions, magazines, newspapers and online articles. I feel that everyone should develop a habit of reading. Its so enjoyable.

Though I don't ve any particular favourite genre, I have a penchant for mysteries and history. But hate science fictions as most of them are very exaggerated. I think only Jules Verne writes interesting science fictions.

Next to Jules Verne, I like H.G Wells books too. His Time Machine and The Island of Dr. Moreau are the best in science fiction genre. You should read these books too, I am sure you will like them.

Now I remember reading some passages from The time Machine in english literature during my childhood and being curious about it. Now I shall definitely read those books by HG Wells.

I am sure you will like the books. These two books have also been adapted into Hollywood movies, really well made. What I like best about H.G Wells books is that they not only illustrate science fantasy stories, but also a good account of human psychology, you will especially see it in The Island of Dr. Moreau.

I read Jules Verne from my local library. H.G Wells I did not read. I will make it a point to read H.G wells, if it is available in the library.

Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:

jabeen wrote:

I love reading. I read many different kinds of things, novels, non fictions, magazines, newspapers and online articles. I feel that everyone should develop a habit of reading. Its so enjoyable.

Though I don't ve any particular favourite genre, I have a penchant for mysteries and history. But hate science fictions as most of them are very exaggerated. I think only Jules Verne writes interesting science fictions.

Next to Jules Verne, I like H.G Wells books too. His Time Machine and The Island of Dr. Moreau are the best in science fiction genre. You should read these books too, I am sure you will like them.

Kalyani, as I mentioned earlier about my son's love for books so here, I would like to add his viewpoint regarding Time Machine. He did not like the book. I am of the opinion that may be he did not like it as he is too young. Hope he will like it once he grows up.

well, reading as hobby, it not only increases are knowledge but also aware and train us to face the different situation of life with ease.

Reading habit is good habit. It furtherance our knowledge and also good means of time passing.

rambabu wrote:

I read Jules Verne from my local library. H.G Wells I did not read. I will make it a point to read H.G wells, if it is available in the library.

Do you not like Indian authors?

Shampa Sadhya wrote:

Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:

jabeen wrote:

I love reading. I read many different kinds of things, novels, non fictions, magazines, newspapers and online articles. I feel that everyone should develop a habit of reading. Its so enjoyable.

Though I don't ve any particular favourite genre, I have a penchant for mysteries and history. But hate science fictions as most of them are very exaggerated. I think only Jules Verne writes interesting science fictions.

Next to Jules Verne, I like H.G Wells books too. His Time Machine and The Island of Dr. Moreau are the best in science fiction genre. You should read these books too, I am sure you will like them.

Kalyani, as I mentioned earlier about my son's love for books so here, I would like to add his viewpoint regarding Time Machine. He did not like the book. I am of the opinion that may be he did not like it as he is too young. Hope he will like it once he grows up.

 

I think your son is 10 or 11, isn't he, Shampa? I can totally understand him not liking Time Machine, because I too first read the book when I was 12 and didn't like it one bit. The picture of the future of the earth and the human race as pictured in the book is too grim and desolate and a kid at that age, will find it too depressing and unpleasant. But give him the same book once he grows up and he will like it. I did like the book on my second reading. Right now, he is too young to understand the scenario that the book is based upon.

anil wrote:

Reading habit is good habit. It furtherance our knowledge and also good means of time passing.

yeah it widen our knowledge and it is a good source of time passing in this populated world.

Babu saroj wrote:

anil wrote:

Reading habit is good habit. It furtherance our knowledge and also good means of time passing.

yeah it widen our knowledge and it is a good source of time passing in this populated world.

There are many benefits of Reading. Reading stimulates the mind. Reduces stress. Vocabulary expands. memory improves.additional benefits are analytical thinking, improved focus and concentration, better writing skills are some of the other benefits of Reading.