my husband is a real book addict, when he moved in years ago I realised there would be no room for people if we both continued to buy paper books (he never throws any out) so I bought my first kindle. I've had a few, have my kindle paperwhite now. I also use a reading app on my phone for when I'm out and about and have spare minutes.
I like a mix of things, really enjoying the Green Mile just now, I expected it to be a complicated read but it actually just flows really easily.
I guess my main book love is fantasy. One of my favourite series ever is by Kate Elliot, The Crown of Stars series. It is long, full of magic and mystery, but somehow she makes it utterly believeable. Thoroughly recommend...
Also, way before it made it to the TV, Game of thrones is a great read too, books are almost always better than the screen.
I also like some easy slush, probably more aimed at younger readers, but it's just so easy to read, pick up and put down. You get lost in Kate Elliot and you can't put that down! Kaitlin Gow wrote a Steampunk Scarlett series that is quite fun to read. Also full of magic and mystery so I guess I fall into that but I also read more traditional stories. I enjoyed Sarah Gruens Water for Elephants, before that was a movie too.
I've read and re-read Watership down I don't know how many times.... and Pride and prejudice haha. Very mixed taste.
I like books about psychology. A good recent one I read was by Steve Peters, The chimp paradox - thoroughly recommend that one too. Richard Wisemans Quirkology was also good.
In addition I always turn to books in times of need. I've read what feels like a million books about depression (my husband has it) from almost every vantage point. Ones written my psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, sufferers, and those who live with sufferers.
And now, sadly, what feels like a billion books about infidelity.
Not just friends is good, but I've not yet found my perfect infidelity book that perfectly fits our story to connect to. Maybe one day.... I'll keep reading.
Another member recommended (in a general thread not book club) a Book by Dennis C. Ortman. Transcending post infidelity stress disorder. But I honestly didn't connect much with this book. I think it would work if you were of a more traditional christian (or other religion) mindset. I'm a bit spiritual by nature but that book wasn't for me.
I'm sure there are categories of reading I like but have missed out. I'm generally open to suggestion.
