Books & Authors
What is the best age to begin reading the Harry Potter books to my children?
Shared by Karin: I have two children. One is five and one is three months old. The oldest has had to deal with the death of his maternal grandfather, his paternal grandmother, his maternal great-grandmother, and his paternal great-grandfather. He is scared sometimes at night and has a very sensitive heart– he’s [...]
How to cultivate a habit of reading?
Shared by Elba: I always wanted to be well read and read a lot related to my work, health and money. I want to read a lot of novels. Not sure how to pick a book or an author, fiction/ non-fiction etc.
I usually look into the Sunday Magazines to find out who reading what and [...]
What is the most comfortable reading position for a person with chronic neck pain?
Shared by Marvella: I am a student and read a _lot_, but reading in any position - sitting, reclining, in bed, in a chair, everywhere - usually gives me awful neck pain. I think someone should invent a book stand or suspended book holder to preserve people’s neck muscles. Suggestions?
What type of skills can you build through reading?
Shared by Jesica: Whether household skills, to social skills, What skills can you develop through reading?
Can you develop skills of cleaning or mechanical or cooking by reading a book? Suggestions?
How do you get involved when reading?
Shared by Alec: I am not sure how to word this properly!
When I read,I visualise ‘being’ there-Like a fly on the wall.It just happens when I start reading.
Do you do this or something else?Like imagine you are the main character?
i am looking for a kind of handicraft/artcraft using shining thread/yarn and nails to form yatch etc?
Shared by Billi: I bought the book about 20 years ago from uk. you hammer nails on a board covered with cloth, then pulled shining thread around the nails to form ships.
What are your favorite reading conditions for curling up with a good book?
Shared by Emmie: For instance, I love reading in bed when it’s raining outside; when I’m alone with a lit candle for added ambience.
What do you think of reading books using your mobile device?
Shared by Caitlyn: So whats your opinion in this matter? Do you think it is convenient enough to replace the traditional way of reading books?
With the release of the amazon kindle, do you think it will replace the books?
Is reading information on the internet still considered reading?
Shared by Ligia: If you spend a lot of time on the internet, reading articles, information, etc, is that still considered reading? Say you read a lot of random things, and learn a lot from them, can you still say you read a lot, or does it have to be from a book? I know [...]
Reading?
Shared by Thomasine: I’ve taken a new liking into reading. So far I’ve read a book called The Fellowship..it’s pretty good its about vampires, also I’m ready Bledding Sorrow..It’s boring but keeps me guessing what’s gonna happen next so I guess it’s not boring after all. Anyways..My dad got me some Steven King Books (needfull [...]