Luanne Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I don't mind reading fiction books sometimes. The storyline has to be pretty interesting though. I prefer historical fiction if I read fiction. I really enjoy reading and learning from non-fiction books more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatechip Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Oh my, fiction all the way. I'm a junkie for a good story. A non-fiction book either has to be 1) a good story, 2) something I want to learn about, or 3) REALLY fascinating to hold my interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in Florida Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I have so many topics I want to study and skills I want to read up on that I just don't seem to get around to fiction books. I do read fanfiction online because I enjoy the community feel of fandoms sometimes. But then I rotate out and go back to nonfiction. Current topics are: knitting, fiber arts, fermented veggies and inventor diaries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Definitely non fiction :D right now mainly nursing, the medical field in general, U.S history and history from medieval times until just after WWII. I also prefer documentaries, science and history oriented tv (PBS is my friend, once I start working again I'm going to make monthly contributions to my local channel because they also produce shows about local history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I enjoy both and I alternate. I read non-fiction such as biographies, spiritual books, or psych-oriented books recommended for working with my kids. I like classic fiction and nonfiction. And I like to throw in a meaty modern novel here and there. Occasionally I will pick up a less meaty novel such as a James Patterson book just for a change of pace. The last book I finished was The Primal Wound (NF), and now I'm close to finishing Dickens' Bleak House. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I generally prefer to read fiction unless I am reading to learn about something. So, for example, before beginning to homeschool, I read a plethora of books about homeschooling. When my daughter approached high school age, I read many non-fiction books about the college application process. But, on the whole, I read far more fiction than non-fiction. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianna Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Love fiction, but favorite is historical fiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy the Valiant Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Non-fiction all the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I would prefer that I preferred to read non-fiction because I enjoy the knowledge I gain, but somehow, I find myself more easily reading fiction books even though half the time the main characters irritate the hell out of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I like both fiction and non-fiction, I like history books or books about specific events or explore-ish adventure books. I also like books that discuss the history of a certain thing. Salt by Mark Kurlansky is riveting and I loved it but it is literally about salt. I do love fiction and I read it but sometimes the truth is more interesting. :lol: When reading fiction I like Sci-Fi and Fantasy, I like authors such as Neil Gaiman, Patrick Rothfuss, Kurt Vonnagut, Steven Brust, Frank Herbert, Tolkien, Phillip K Dick, and Roger Zelazney. I also like graphic novels. I don't like historical fiction when it is about real people. I am too literal and can't seem to be able to just change a historical figure in my head to match the author's story. Phillipa Gregory, she drives me crazy. I tried it but I couldn't cope. Dh wouldn't watch the Tudors with me because I kept yelling at the television. I don't necessarily read non-fiction to learn, sometimes it is just as much of a story as fiction, I just find it interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 inventor diaries. That sounds interesting, could you recommend something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I read both about equally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperstone Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I can't get into fiction, as I keep reminding myself it's only someone's imaginations. And that spoils it for me. Even though I know non fiction does get exaggerated, that little voice telling me those things is a lot quieter, lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I grew up devouring brain candy fiction and avoiding non-fiction at all costs (including my grades, lol.) Now I'm probably 80% non-fiction and push myself to mix in some fiction just so I don't consider myself boring. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I probably read about 75 percent fiction/25 percent non-fiction. I do like reading non-fiction and learning new things, but almost all of my reading time is at night. And I need a good storyline to keep me awake. Non-fiction doesn't usually do that for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I devour fiction. I read nonfiction to learn. I do enjoy autobiographies except often the people with a good story to tell aren't the same people who are good authors. I have to work harder with factual or information texts as zoning out leaves me without understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I am an "other" as I love both about 50/50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I like both and have been leaning more toward non-fiction lately, but I still prefer fiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Currently I read mostly fiction. But a few years ago it was all non-fiction all the time. And a few years before that it was mostly fiction. It just sort of depends on what I need out of my reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I am an "other" as I love both about 50/50. Me too. It depends on my mood at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear Creek Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I enjoy reading both. I usually check out an equal number of fiction and non-fiction books from the library. Which one I read depends on my mood at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Oh my, fiction all the way. I'm a junkie for a good story. A non-fiction book either has to be 1) a good story, 2) something I want to learn about, or 3) REALLY fascinating to hold my interest. Yup, this is me all the way. Non-fiction bores me to death unless it is written like a story, a good story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Voted "other" because of a 50-50 split between fiction and non-fiction. "Fiction", though, for me is what often is called "literature". "Bestsellers" and their ilk never have attracted me. I can't even explain the difference because I am not trained in literature or in its analysis. Some of what now is called "literature" were among the "NYT Bestsellers" of their time period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I read much more non fiction but have been working on classics for awhile also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I prefer non-fiction, as my favorite genre is biography or autobiography. I also enjoy learning new things. However, I have met many works of fiction that I loved. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I'm also 50/50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I prefer fiction (I enjoy non-fiction as well, but I'd say most of my reading by choice is fiction), with a balance between heavy/light fiction, in a lot of genres. DD prefers non-fiction. If she reads fiction by choice, she prefers light, fun reads, with a lot of them being fantasy or sci-fi. Inaccuracies in fiction really, really bother her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I prefer non-fiction, but I don't mean textbooks. :) I enjoy biographies, memoirs of people who lived through historical events, etc. Now and then I like to throw in a good mystery or novel though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I voted other, because I only enjoy top notch, really good fiction. Although I have been known to go on a mystery or Stewart Woods bender every few years. In absence of really good fiction I love memoirs and books that teach me things. I do a tell all biography every few years. The one about Tom Cruise was so interesting. Before that I thought Scientology was actually scientific, lol, I'm so glad I read the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I'd say fiction because that's what I read most. I'm very selective in what non-fiction I like to read and I go through phases where I read a LOT on a specific non-fiction topic. (So when I'm in a non-fiction groove, I "prefer" non-fiction. lol) I don't tend to head to the non-fiction section first at the library, though, and there is always fiction on my nightstand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I'm divided pretty evenly between them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I think I logged 60/40% fiction to non-fiction ratio last year, although I check out more fiction and browse or skim it (I don't log those books). I like both. Different years have different ratios. It depends on what I'm interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertBlossom Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I probably enjoy fiction moRe. But I read mostly non fiction because there's a lot I am still trying to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 It's not that I have anything against fiction, it's just hard for me to find a book that keeps my interest and is not depressing, or "inspiring", or cliche' or trashy. I prefer biographies. A really book I recently read was "The Company We keep: A Husband and Wife Real life Spy Story" by Robert and Dayna Baer. They met as CIA operatives in the former Yugoslavia. Now that was a good read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Love them both! :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 They're different and suit different needs. I always have one of each going. However, if it's a long weekend or vacation, it's fiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I read non-fiction far, far more often than fiction, but I do relish great fiction, too. I just find a thousand things interesting and there's always a lot I want to know more about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I like both fiction and non-fiction, I like history books or books about specific events or explore-ish adventure books. I also like books that discuss the history of a certain thing. Salt by Mark Kurlansky is riveting and I loved it but it is literally about salt. I knew I liked you! I love this sort of thing, too. I've been saying for years I want to read a book about the history of food, except that is probably too broad. But just to delve into how and why certain things catch on as food, while other equally edible things don't; why we season things the way we do and how we came to find those tastes work together...literally would love to read about all the odd ways things have come to be food, as well as why other things didn't really catch on as food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I am another one in the 50/50 camp. I love fiction and a good story is an essential part of my routine. Reading fiction at night is my relaxation and refreshment. But I am constantly learning and reading about all sorts of random things. Homeschooling and content for it is a constant while other interests come and go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I also seem to go about 50/50, so had to vote other. Someone mentioned Salt. Fabulous book! I keep meaning to pick up Cod. But the writer who really got me into nonfiction is John McPhee. Nobody else could get me to read a book on the US Merchant Marine and love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Depends on my mood. I will have long periods where I will read nothing but non-fiction -- usually on a topic of recent interest, then long periods of reading nothing but fiction -- often a particular author or genre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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