Margo Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 I never used to be as my sons were always reading, that was before they got a PC. I used to be amazed at how much they read and wished I had the enthusiasm too. Now I'm the main reader and loving it. Also i got my 9 year old into reading and he can read books faster than me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Yep I am the ONLY reader in the house. I have tried and tried to get Robbie to read but as most typical 12 year old boys, he is more interested in playing football or playing on his computer. It also means that he doesn't really understand that when I am reading my book I would like to not be disturbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Stark Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 None of my family reads nor my friends....i have a lack people to talk about books with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 You have us now George! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ii Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 You should sometimes keep popping up behind him when he's playing on computer, Nici, asking irritating questions and just "checking up" on him... As for me, well, I live alone, so... *grin* But, to humor you all, I'll play with little hypotheticals... If I was living with BF I wouldn't be the only one reading, as BF enjoys it too, but I probably read more than he does. I'm pretty sure. If I lived with DD, I would read more, but simply because he doesn't have much time for reading. When I was living with the Old Dragon, she actually read more that I did, if we're excluding school books. But she doesn't read that much anymore, her eyes are getting old. (don't you dare tell her I said that, she'll have my head!) ... maman? she always read a lot. So she'd probably read more than me, even now. She always had an opinion of the latest books, she knew so many classics, she could quote you Voltaire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Stark Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 You have us now George! awww, thanks! I love talking about books, drives my friends crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ii Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 drives my friends crazy. Not here. In here it's prospero and me that drive everyone crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Stark Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Haha, i do it on purpose now! Especaily when i start quoting good old William Shakespeare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ii Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I have a feeling you'll fit right in in here. Not because you quote good ol' William, but because you do it on purpose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Stark Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Well the world is a bitter and twisted place. Ever the optimist hey! Only joking, it's just FUNNN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyanddandy Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I am not the only reader in my house. Michael my husband reads most days - I would say he is a more serious reader of serious books. My son Philip reads regularly, I couldn't believe he got through 'Mein Kampf' last year aged 14. He has read 'Lord of the Rings', and all of Harry Potter but his main love is Robert Muchamore's 'Cherub' series for which he is a mod on the Cherub Forum. Daughter reads sporadically. 'Chav' series by Grace Dent being the current favourite. Our bookshelves in all our rooms creak with the weight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Stark Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I read 'Mein Kampf', really good read. not that i am a facist or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esiotrot Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I am the main reader in our house, I read anything and everything - even backs of packets if I dont have a book to hand. My OH is much more into TV but I convinced him to read his first book as an adult last year at the age of 33! He is dyslexic (I can believe I just struggled to spell that word!) and finds reading difficult but I am proud he finished the book - Cold Granite by Stuart Macbride. I sneaked another book into his bag before he went offshore this time but he hasnt started it yet. I am actively encouraging my 4 year old daughters reading habit - I buy her books regularly and we usually go to the library every fortnight. Reading is so important for children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcow Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I am the main reader in my house, but if Kat lived at home she'd give me a run for my money , the only things hubby reads are classic car weekly, fishing reports and car manuals!, son occasionally reads and youngest tends to start books but not finish them. I keep trying to encourage her to read more but most times its like banging my head against a brick wall . We both joined the library a couple of years ago but she rarely comes with me now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I am the main reader in my house, which only includes my boyfriend and me. He likes to read, he just hasn't had the time for it for a long time. Once school gets out, he usually wants to stay away from books for awhile. I was also the main reader when I was growing up. My parents read for fun, but I would spend whole summers doing nothing but reading. My mom says I was born with a book in my hand. My brothers like to read a bit more now, and I got my older brother into Tolkien, and he reads biographies of jazz musicians and composers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I'm definitely the main reader. My parents aren't interested in reading books at all (despite my repeated urgings ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen1 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I'm the only real reader in my house too. My mum ocassionally goes through phases where she'll read the odd book here and there but it doesn't happen very often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Well, at present I'm the only reader, but I'm determined that Tadpole will have a love of literature instilled from before birth. I'll be reading to my belly from about 20 weeks (which is only a few weeks away) as aparently, Tad will be able to hear things going on in the world outside at around that time. I have some wonderful books liked up to start Tad off (Winnie the Pooh, The Wind in the Willows, Alice in Wonderland and some Beatrix Potter books to name a few). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ii Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Don't you dare leave out Le Petit Prince! *insert fake pout here* Also, once Tadpole is older, the Moomin books are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esiotrot Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Sorry slightly O/T I bought my daughter the full set of Moomin books by Tove Jansson, would recommend them but def. for when your child is a bit older. Kell - Would highly recommend Hairy Maclary by Linley Dodds and Dr Suess books - both are firm favourites in our house. Kx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValenCina Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I am pretty much the only reader in my house. My dad has never read anything except school books - I remember him buying a copy of Treasure island, he kept reading the first 20 pages over and over because he couldn't remember what he'd just read... My mum rarely reads, maybe 2 or 3 books in the summer, she keeps herself busy with her thousand other hobbies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Mr Gyre and I are the main readers (well it is just us plus the cats ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Don't you dare leave out Le Petit Prince! *insert fake pout here* Also, once Tadpole is older, the Moomin books are good. I just read Le Petit Prince last year and thought it was lovely, so I'll have to remember that one for Taddy. And as for the Moomin books, I never read them myself, but I used to love the TV programme (the original proper one, that is) so I think they'll get a shoe-in! Kell - Would highly recommend Hairy Maclary by Linley Dodds and Dr Suess books - both are firm favourites in our house.Kx Never heard of Hairy Maclary, so I'll have to look out for those. I'm ashamed to say that I've never liked the Dr Suess books though - can't stand them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen1 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 My dad has never read anything except school books... That's the same with my dad. He just doesn't get the whole reading for enjoyment thing at all and if he sees me buying new books or if he asks me what I want for my birthday or for Christmas and my reply is 'books' or 'book vouchers' he just sort of rolls his eyes at me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I am the only one who reads in our house hubby is just not interested in books unless the have pics of fishing boats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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