I've been reading Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll as I commute to and from work this week on my iPod. It's an easy, light read that's perfect for the L. This is the first time I've read an electronic book while commuting and reminds me of this article. Which makes me wonder, how do people choose what books they will read? I love reading. I love finding out what are people's favorite books. I love learning about new authors and genres.... I think it would be the coolest if someone did an anthropological study on the reasons behind why some people read certain books (nature, nurture, social influences, cultural bias, etc.).
Myself, I'm a very broad reader. As long as it's somewhat well written and the plot doesn't drag too long in the beginning I'm game. Hell, I've even soldiered through a poorly written book just cause the subject matter was really interesting. I tend to lean more towards sci-fi due to my Anthro. background (lots of social mores dissection). The thing that really determines what I pick up at the library/bookstore though are my moods. If it's a depressing Chicago winter, I'll read more humorous books to keep my spirits up. If I've been doing a lot of light reads, I'll take a break and read something serious or a big non-fiction to workout my brain (and vice-versa). I know no one's following my blog right now, but if people stumble upon it later, I'd love it if you'd comment your favorite book or how you pick reads.
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