I’m not big on reading and I really don’t like it. I did however find a few good books that I couldn’t put down, which is rare for me. I mainly read in the summer when I have nothing to do often by the pool. The only time I occasionally enjoy reading is when I read for pleasure. I like romantic and comedy genres. The most enjoyable reading experience for me was two summers ago. I discovered the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series. At first my mom just told me it was a good book and I should read it even though I hate reading. I loved it from the start. I finished the book in less than a week. I moved on to book number two and loved it just as much. I eventually finished all four books in the series in record time for me. Usually when I read I read slow and it’s a drag, but these book were different and I loved it. After reading those books I have enjoyed a few other books, but I still need to read more in my opinion.
I have trouble comprehending textbooks and long boring books. I can’t retain the information and often find myself drifting when I read. Enjoyable reading is easiest for me. There isn’t any pressure on me to retain facts and dates. I can just relax and have a good laugh when I read for fun. My favorite types of enjoyable books are romantic and comedy genres. I can grasp them very easily since the subject matter is interesting to me. When something is funny I laugh and then remember it very well. The content of the books I like is usually very light and fun. When I find a book I like I start to like reading more and gain more imagination, visualization, and better vocabulary.
I hate serious and factual books. I hated almost any book I read in high school. They were very boring and I almost never could relate to them. Also, when I’m forced to read something I generally will hate it. I a usually hate the plot and subject matter and it is painful for me to read it. I think textbooks kill me slowly. College reading has made me hate reading even more. I have never been more bored in my life until I started reading textbooks. I have never read so many textbooks in my life until I got to college. It’s like pulling teeth. I would much rather be doing assignments than reading 60 pages of Roman history. I zone out and don’t retain the information and I have been known to fall asleep on my book. I think the books that were assigned to me in high school made me hate reading.
I also am big on music. I listen to different types according to my mood. I like upbeat music when I workout and when I’m sad I listen to mellow music. It makes me feel better. Text and content really affect my mood and have a huge impact on me.
I have so much trouble focusing on reading unless I like what I’m reading. When I read I need to be in a quiet place. I like reading in my bed the most. In order to read in silence I’m usually alone. I like to read mainly before bed. It helps me unwind at the end of a busy day. When I read a book I enjoy at night I will occasionally dream of funny parts and things I liked about the book. It’s a enjoyable way to end the night if I like the book.
Due to the fact that I don’t read much the books I do read have a huge impact on me. I read a comical book on religion and God and it made me appreciate my religion. I think church is still a drag, but the humor in the book helped me gain an interest in it. Another book I read Sex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs was about popular culture and incorporated comedy of past culture that I enjoyed when I was younger such as “Saved by the Bell”. I learned more about popular culture and I enjoyed reading about it.
I have learned a lot about myself as a reader. I know where I need to read to be able to focus. I learned that when I read textbooks I need to highlight them to help me understand the text better. If I find a book I like I gain a lot from it and enjoy reading. When I do find a book I like I start a reading phase and read a lot of books at once. In conclusion, I think my reading skills and how I feel about reading has improved, but I have a long way to go to really enjoy it.
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