I noticed that the types of books people read ain't like the types of movies they watch. wondering.
1 is this the standard and everyones reading habits are different form the movies and TV they watch or is it different with every person.
2. what do you read or watch
I watch allot of action movies but I read allot of shojo manga. whats that say about me.
2006-09-19 11:54:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Good observation. My tastes do differ considerably. While I read a great deal of Christian literature--particularly the Bible and Christian nonfiction--I steer clear of religious broadcasting. My overall philosophy is that 90% of preachers on the tv are crazy. (The same can't be said of the radio, however). While you could equate soap operas with romance novels...and stargate or star trek with science fiction novels...I can't find a literary equivalent that I read to match my "reality tv" (dancing with the stars, american idol) or medical dramas (house, ER) or crime drama (any Law & Orders, CSI's, etc). But I will say this I avoid both westerns on TV and in books :)
2006-09-19 12:38:21 · answer #1 · answered by laney_po 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read a lot more than I watch TV or movies, but what I read and watch are very similar-mostly sci-fi and fantasy. I can jump between two or three books the way some people can watch two or three TV shows on different stations at the same time, but that's about it.
2006-09-19 20:27:44 · answer #2 · answered by tkron31 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I watch a lot of crime shows like CSI (Las Vegas), Without a Trace, and Law and Order: SVU but I've NEVER read a mystery book. I also collect Friends and Desperate Housewives on DVD, so I enjoy comedy/drama. With books, I've recently been reading those recommended online or those on the best-seller lists. My favorite genre though is "chick-lit" so even with my books, I sometimes prefer comedy to the serious stuff. But I feel I am more willing to read books I never thought to read than watch a TV show I don't know anything about. I'm a more voracious reader than TV-watcher...and proud of it!
2006-09-19 20:07:46 · answer #3 · answered by Princess Lara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reading works on an intellectual level.
Watching is a more emotional level.
I read Dean Koontz and James Patterson.
I watch CNN.
I don't know what shojo manga is.
What's that say about me ?
2006-09-20 18:41:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I read today at 64 is the news on the internet, including New York Times and spiritual books (like the promises given to the elderly) and studying for bible course I am currently taking.
Now about TV......sports fanatic, (don't like movies),Exteme Home Makeover, American Idol, The Office, and of course 'My Name is Earl'..............don't like reality TV
hope this helps!!!!!
2006-09-19 19:12:58 · answer #5 · answered by Cassie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I'm drawn to the same kinds of things... books and movies with historical settings.
That doesn't mean I don't like variety, though. I include a healthy amount of comedy and non-fiction/documentaries in my reading and movie selections too.
2006-09-20 01:13:29 · answer #6 · answered by poohba 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read Sci Fi/Fantasy most of the time. I watch Charmed, Buffy, Angel, Dead like me, 7th Heaven and Gilmore girls. My viewing is similar but not identical to what I read.
2006-09-20 19:43:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I watch movies that are action packed , romance, classic , comedy ..
I read books mostly that are classics ;-)
2006-09-20 00:03:19 · answer #8 · answered by midnighta2m2w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋