I am a devoted bookworm from a long line of bookworms on both the maternal and paternal side. Which means I read everything in sight. My favorite books are fiction, and I like SF, Fantasy and Historic Fiction and Humour.
My favourite authors are :
James H Schmitz
Lois McMaster Bujold
Steve Miller & Sharon Lee
Patricia Briggs
Roald Dahl
Terry Pratchett
Authors whom I wouldn't read if I was stranded on a desert island for ever and ever with only one book and no chance of rescue.
You know the outsiders has a movie just watch that , saves ya the time . hehe
ok seriously tho. since all u people like reading so much i decided to go to our big (torturous) bookshelf and pick out a kwl book to read.
Sooo...i chose a book called "rage" by stephan king or worreva. and the FIRST paragraph ONLY has like 20 cusses! How do yall deal wit this man?! lol
besides its supposed to be about a high school show and tell turning into a nightmare of evil (jee...high school show and tell...i wonder why it turned into a nightmare) . but the whole time some loser just sits there talking about a squirrel outside the class window! and how he eats ritz when his belly hurts! omgggg it wont get to the point! lol
As someone who likes reading and who could be said to have a professional interest in people reading, I'll have a go at answering your question.
format_quote Originally Posted by truemuslim
ok seriously tho. since all u people like reading so much i decided to go to our big (torturous) bookshelf and pick out a kwl book to read.
Sooo...i chose a book called "rage" by stephan king or worreva. and the FIRST paragraph ONLY has like 20 cusses! How do yall deal wit this man?! lol
besides its supposed to be about a high school show and tell turning into a nightmare of evil (jee...high school show and tell...i wonder why it turned into a nightmare) . but the whole time some loser just sits there talking about a squirrel outside the class window! and how he eats ritz when his belly hurts! omgggg it wont get to the point! lol
seriously how do you guys read dis stuff???
The short answer is: I don't. I haven't read any Stephen King, and while some people say he is a good writer, from the way you've described it, that particular book doesn't sound very good, so far.
However, it's a good idea to give books a chance - sometimes it takes a little while for a story to get going. What I usually say to people is: read the first thirty pages, and if you still feel the book is not for you, then put it down and choose another one. After all, reading is supposed to be enjoyable, and you shouldn't feel you have to give up your spare time reading a book you aren't enjoying in the hope that somehow it will do you good. At the same time, though, don't give up on page two.
Also, be aware that not all books are full of swearwords. I agree that being faced with language like that can be off-putting, but, believe it or not, it is possible for swearing to be used intelligently and effectively in the right situation. However, if you don't like reading that kind of language (and I can perfectly understand why), then pick something else to read.
I think that in your situation, you don't actually have any difficulty with reading - after all, you read lots on the forum here - it's more that you haven't found what types of book to read. In the realm of non-fiction you can find factual books on pretty much any subject you could name, but finding a good novel can be a little more tricky.
Here is a list of novels that many readers have enjoyed - perhaps you might find something to your taste there. It says 'Cool reads for cool teens', which is slightly patronising, but, really, these books could be enjoyed by people beyond teenagerdom as well.
Feel free to ask if you'd like any help choosing a book to have a go at. Also, well done if you've managed to read up to this point!
Stephen King books, in my opinion are the type that many people either love or hate to read. Personally, i found some of his books enjoyable and some utterly boring.
As you mentioned though, many books you have to read a few chapters, before the 'story' kicks in, which is you it's not good to put it down after reading the first page.
Here is a list of novels that many readers have enjoyed - perhaps you might find something to your taste there. It says 'Cool reads for cool teens', which is slightly patronising, but, really, these books could be enjoyed by people beyond teenagerdom as well.
Out of the list, i've read three and recommend them all.
A Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time - Very complicated, and takes effort to read and understand, but a great story and a good read.
The Da Vinci Code - Great book, in fact i think all four Dan Brown books were great!
Northern Lights - Again a complex story, more in books 2 and three, but a fantastic set of books.
A Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time [/I]
That book is wicked! Very interesting and one of a kind! I highly recommend it to you, truemuslim .
Should I seek a source of law other than God, when it is He Who has sent down unto you the Book (Qur'an) fully explained? And those whom We have given them the Book know that it has been sent down from the Lord with truth, so be not of those in doubt.
^ woah blud! So did you get your answer then? Does your head look big in a hijaab?
no it didnt, but it revealed my feminine side, is that what you wanted to hear is it? happy? satisfied pssssshkay:
mockingbird was ok but it could have been better, like boo the author must have been drunk when writin characters
lord of the flies is a great book seriously i recommend it for all people who hav got a lot of spare time on their hands
other books ive read but i dont remem a clue about
glass menagerie - summin bout a girl and a glass figure thin and i remem she has to go up some stairs to go to her house, and yes i did pass the exam thanks to sharin notes
and does anyone remember a book about a commander and they trap women in a land or summin and it deals with the subject of utopia...
Jaa-Ro-Nee-Mo!!!
"they ask you when will the help of Allah (swt) come! Certainly Allah (Swt) help is always near"
There's a nuclear war and some British evacuee kids get plane-wrecked on a remote island where they build a society that eventually falls apart into barbarism, highlighting the absurdities of militarism and hatred.
Should I seek a source of law other than God, when it is He Who has sent down unto you the Book (Qur'an) fully explained? And those whom We have given them the Book know that it has been sent down from the Lord with truth, so be not of those in doubt.
what, no one read WOT except keltoi? I'm feeling lonely...
anyway, you guys can find lots of good & famous books here scribd.com
or on 4shared.com
as for Islamic books, if you can read arabic well then I suggest Mohamed Al Ghazali-that's the Egyptian one who died a couple years ago not the one called abu Hamid Al Ghazli who wrote riyadul assaliheen- or jalal kushk, both have clear and powerful writing styles.
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just watch that , saves ya the time . hehe
once you pop, you cant stop 
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woah blud! So did you get your answer then? Does your head look big in a hijaab? 
kay:
thanks to sharin notes 
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