Blackbriar 8,568 Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 I heard about this on the radio today, and found it utterly depressing - http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/1-10-people-do-not-own-single-book-uk-households-have-8-web-connected-devices-1602428 I have many books, I love reading, and can't imagine not being able to read. When I have to clear some out, I'm in turmoil ! I can't believe that a supposedly modern, civilised society has reached such a low point......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ginger beard 4,652 Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 you just have to look at most of the spelling on here to realise most are extreme dyslexic. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 26,376 Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 I love reading, I can't read on a device though.. I'll look in here and another small forum but thats about it... papers, books, magazines etc I have to read in the proper fashion... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peterhunter86 8,627 Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) Ive always been a keen reader since i was a kid would read most days or nights for as long as i can remember but since i started to use the internet about 3 years ive rarly picked up a book. Edited January 23, 2017 by peterhunter86 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,058 Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 New kid. I'm with you 100%. I can read just about anything and rarely go anywhere without that ability. I'll admit I have my favourites as regards authors but all in all it has to be print. My opinion only, Jok. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,222 Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Only use my kindle fire for internet as broke my iPad, not bought a magazine in years as felt they got to expensive and repetitive. Like hunting for second hand books. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted January 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 you just have to look at most of the spelling on here to realise most are extreme dyslexic. The good lady BB is dyslexic. There is a difference between illiterate and dyslexic. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted January 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 If I go to someone's house and they have books on show, I can't resist having a look at what they've got. I think you can tell a lot about someone by the type of books they read. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peterhunter86 8,627 Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 If I go to someone's house and they have books on show, I can't resist having a look at what they've got. I think you can tell a lot about someone by the type of books they read. Im the same i have to have a nose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AXUM 255 Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 If I go to someone's house and they have books on show, I can't resist having a look at what they've got. I think you can tell a lot about someone by the type of books they read. I like grand strategy books,reading list from Yale University grand strategy course. And military history. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peterhunter86 8,627 Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 If I go to someone's house and they have books on show, I can't resist having a look at what they've got. I think you can tell a lot about someone by the type of books they read. I like grand strategy books,reading list from Yale University grand strategy course. And military history. From some of the posts youve been putting up i bet you been reading an idiots guild to been a muslim lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted January 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 I have very varied tastes - I'll read whatever takes my fancy at the time...I recently finished a very interesting book about Mossad black op's. I don't read fiction (ever), and my guilty pleasure is anything by Bill Bryson..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,646 Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 How do you know it's a 'low point'? Unless I missed it, there's no historical reference data. I don't think it's particularly surprising with modern technology largely making the book defunct in the pragmatic sense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DogMan85 722 Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 No computer or pad can top the feeling and excitement of opening a new book..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,790 Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 If I go to someone's house and they have books on show, I can't resist having a look at what they've got. I think you can tell a lot about someone by the type of books they read. Erm.... Half of mine have swastikas on them lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.