I have never read a book. Which one should I read first?

Answer 1

What kind of genres do you like... horror, scifi... etc... and how in depth do you want it to be? I am current reading "The Cell" by Stephen King which is a horror/thriller and the Thomas Jefferson Bible which is a new perception on the bible and its meanings.

Answer 2

If you haven't read before or didn't think you'd enjoy reading it's hard to find one to start off with. however, there are a lot of methods to use. For one..which movies do you like? Picking a specific Genre will help catch your interest in reading, look through the best seller books...find the genre that interests you and rec. good ratings.

Ask a friend or relative if they read a great book recently. Read a book dedicated to a movie. Most books based off movies arent alike and gives you a good idea on where the story is leading. For exmaple A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks. Harry Potter series. Both have missing details and information in the books not in the films that could be entertaining to you.

Otherwise, how I startr eading. I walk through barnes and nobles, read the mini summary of each book, if the book sounds interesterings I read the first 3 pages and if i am hooked and want to read more i buy/or if at the library and check it out.

Id list you some books however i dont know what your interested in, sorry.

Answer 3

I love reading. I hope you learn to love it to. Judging from what people have said and some of my own personal experiences:
From the most simple books to really good/deep books:
Someone reads to you (or books on tape) if you aren't a great reader yourself.
Picture books
Dick & Jane
Dr. Suess books
Great Illustrated Classics
Girls- Nancy Drew series
Boys- Hardy Boys series
Heidi by Johanna Spyri
Books by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Books by Elizabeth George Speare
Books by Robin Mckinley
Books by Gerald N. Lund
Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer
Books by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
Books by Charles Dickens
Plays by Shakespeare
They're all good.... These are some of my favorites. Some of the ones people have already recommended are good, too. I read The Outsiders on Christmas and the day after. I am reading Animal Farm right now. Both of these are good.

Answer 4

That depends. If you are just learning how to read, start with The Cat in the Hat, by Dr. Seuss. Fun book! If you have just never wanted to read before and are looking for a good read try reading the book that one of your favorite movies was made from.

Answer 5

I recommend you read The White Dragon by Anne MacCaffrey. It's a short book that keeps you reading and also may inspire you to read more of the many books of that great series.
Try a collection of Ray Bradbury shorts. They'll all be good, not too long and full of feeling.
Or, read a Stephen King book, one you haven't seen the movie of, and I guarantee you'll be well entertained and horizons broadened.

Answer 6

My first question is this - can you read? And if so, at what level?

IF you can read and at a reasonable level (ie, if you are more than just functionally literate), chose something that you want to read about. Then, talk with a librarian and ask for recommendations. That's one of the functions of a librarian. Just remember, though, that not everyone who works in a library is a librarian. This is a field that requires a university education.

If you can't read or can't read well enough to read a book, a librarian or a teacher can help you to get help in improving your reading skills. Don't be afraid to ask for that help, but you might want to ask to speak to that person away from others, in order to maintain your privacy.

Answer 7

Depends on your goal. If you are looking to broaden your horizens, try "The 100 most influential Books ever Written". This will not only enhance your intelligence, but it will expose you to other highly-influencial books that will do the same. If you are looking for entertainment, try the classics, beginning with Homer's Illiad. This is the book of all books. Regardless, good luck, and congratulations for taking a monumental step in becoming a much more interesting person.

Answer 8

I think you should start reading a book that include a movie you like watching. I also think reading a book of the movie would make you feel like you are watching T.V. Reading a book keeps your mind open and visualize image and will definitely keep you in tune of your Favorite movie of yours.

Answer 9

Amityville Horror Story!

Answer 10

Gah! ......

There are so many - Stranger in a Strange Land by Heinlein, the Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien,

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. The Peloponnesian War by Thucydides.

Personally I would go with the Hobbit though...

-dh.