Do you read Books?

Do you read anything other than comics books during your free time? (not counting novels you are forced to read in school or anything.) cause i gotta be honest, i don't really go out looking for novels to read, not that i DON'T read, it's just..i don't make it a habit too often. 
 
so do you guys read novels regularly? if so, what are some of your favorites? 

I have a library in my bedroom

I read when I can. 

Yes, I read novels and magazines.

what's next......"do you listen to music?" of course I read books.

Nope, not really.

When I'm not working out, studying, and killing time on here, I love to read.

Certainly.

I read books all the time

I CAN'T READ!

Lots. I like to mix reading one fiction book, one nonfiction book, and my regular set of comics at any one time.

I try to read as much as I can. I'm reading a Sherlock Holmes anthology right now and I think it's great. Also Thomas Pynchon is great if you're ready to put in the effort and be a little snobby. As for nonfiction I don't actively seek out those books but if they're available I'll be more than happy to read them.

Yep.

Yes mainly fiction or detective things

Everyone reads books my friend...I just don't read a book unless I have to... :D

Yep

I'm currently reading a novel by Giorgio Faletti (think the spelling is right), called I Kill. It's really good.

I haven't in quite some time actually. I say that I will but I never do.

Non-fiction, anything educational on anything i can get my hands on. I'm far from civilization and any library (the nearest one is in shambles anyways) so more I read them online

where I can actually get them and especially material that isn't dated.

I stop reading along time

Yes. In fact, I just finished a Michael Crichton book.

I go through periods where I read constantly. For like 6 months last year I was reading at least two chapters a day. Made it through all of the Harry Potters (#7 twice), all the Percy Jacksons, the two Kane Chronicle books, the Hunger Games trilogy and a couple others whose names I don't remember at the moment. But then I just kinda stopped. I read the new Percy Jackson when it came out in the fall and I'm planning on rereading the first Hunger Games before the movie comes out.

Yeah a bit of everything, I'm such a reader and is a huge thing talking about that, here where I live, is a miracle reading something even comics.

of course currently reading catching fire

Yes, I do read novels as well.

Yes I do. I love the Star Wars books. And also just about all of Jim Butchers works. I like Max Brooks too. I also read a lot of classics including H.G. Wells, H.P. Lovecraft, Jules Verne, etc.

Yes, I read books.

@cyberninja said:

what's next......"do you listen to music?" of course I read books.

Do you listen to music?

@cyberninja said:

what's next......"do you listen to music?" of course I read books.

Do you listen to music?

I used to read actual books that aren't comics. Now though I only read comics.

I read probably a book every 2 weeks. I like authors like Stuart Woods and Stephen King.

Yes, like madman in fact

@PrinceIMC said:

I go through periods where I read constantly. For like 6 months last year I was reading at least two chapters a day. Made it through all of the Harry Potters (#7 twice), all the Percy Jacksons, the two Kane Chronicle books, the Hunger Games trilogy and a couple others whose names I don't remember at the moment. But then I just kinda stopped. I read the new Percy Jackson when it came out in the fall and I'm planning on rereading the first Hunger Games before the movie comes out.

Read Hunger Games, Kane Chronicles, and Harry Potter last year too. Percy Jackson and the Olympians/Heroes of Olympus, I've been with for a while. Love those books. I should probably read Hunger Games again before the movie too so I can compare it to the movie after watching it. Good Idea.

@SpidermanWins said:

Yes, like madman in fact

^ This.

I should probably read a bit less if i'm honest and get more sleep :p

Currently reading the Spy who came in from the Cold (John Le Carre) and Black Prism (Brent Weeks)

I read books and comics...not just book based on a comic character either.

I'm gonna pick up D.C. Dead by Stuart Woods on the 22nd.

Currently reading Warren Ellis' first novel, Crooked Little Vein (it's awesome).

My favorite series include Harry Potter, His Dark Materials, and Stephen King's Dark Tower.

@PrinceIMC said:

I go through periods where I read constantly. For like 6 months last year I was reading at least two chapters a day. Made it through all of the Harry Potters (#7 twice), all the Percy Jacksons, the two Kane Chronicle books, the Hunger Games trilogy and a couple others whose names I don't remember at the moment. But then I just kinda stopped. I read the new Percy Jackson when it came out in the fall and I'm planning on rereading the first Hunger Games before the movie comes out.

Read Hunger Games, Kane Chronicles, and Harry Potter last year too. Percy Jackson and the Olympians/Heroes of Olympus, I've been with for a while. Love those books. I should probably read Hunger Games again before the movie too so I can compare it to the movie after watching it. Good Idea.

Yeap.

Of course I do.

@lykopis: That's racist.

Screw the Kane Chronicles! Only Karl Edward Wagner's "Kane" is real!

I love reading, and normally read about 3-6 novels or anthologies a month (depending on the size). As with my comics, I generally go for nerdier stuff. My favorite genres include speculative fiction (fantasy, science fiction, horror, "weird", steampunk, alt. history, and post-apocalyptic stuff), and crime/detective fiction. I prefer the more "literary" authors in the genres such as Tim Powers, Gene Wolfe, Iain M. Banks, Ursula LeGuin, and Lord Dunsany, but I also enjoy the lighter adventure type stuff made mainly to entertain (Burroughs, Haggard, E.E. "Doc" Smith, etc), and even read the occasional "tie-in novel" (Forgotten Realms, Star Trek, etc.) if I'm in the mood and need a quick SF fix. Apart from those, I also enjoy historical fiction and humor/comedy. I sometimes read the occasional thriller or military novel, depending on the subject. I also read the "classics" and the more literary works of mainstream modern fiction (like Cormac McCarthy). When it comes to non-fiction, I prefer things science (especially debunking) or history related and autobiographies of people I like and respect (mostly authors, musicians and comedians). I also like to read books discussing works in my favorite genres. But I generally will read anything that catches my eye or is recommended to me, barring romance and "chick lit". I'm always surprised how un-nerdy and mainstream (at least in genre) this place's users' tastes in films, books, etc., are considering this is a comics forum. It's probably why I don't post here more often.

Yes!But this past year I haven't read much.

I am currently reading Toys by James Patterson.