I do not read very many books and have never really been too fond of reading in general. Ever since I started reading, I never thought it was too bad until we had to read lots of assigned books for school.  I often find it very hard to read books that don't have very much action or occurrences within the plot, but ever since I have been able to choose the books that I get to read, I have found them to be a bit more enjoyable. Whenever I think of reasons why i haven't liked books in the past, it is probably because I haven't really connected with most of the books that we have read in school. However, since I can choose my own books, I intend to at least try to read around 5 or so books during this class.
The genres that I prefer are genres such as adventure, action, mystery, science-fiction and war books. I mostly read books that have at least some element of comedy or intricate plot development so I really have to think while I read. Some of my favorite books include the Hunger Games series, Unbroken, Fahrenheit 451 and The Great Gatsby. I mostly read outside an in places with some kind of background noise that isn't people talking such as on the beach or in my backyard.
Some of the books that I plan on reading this year are The Lock Artist and American Sniper. I feel that the perspective from which the lock artist is written, a boy without certain senses, will be an interesting read an help me to widen my perspectives on how different people think. I also believe that I will enjoy American Sniper because it is a war book and that it is base on a true story. I really enjoy reading about personal experiences from the authors of war books because they mostly make it seem like they are right in the middle of the action.
Currently, I am reading The Martian by Andy Weir which is about a man who has recently been stranded on mars. I am really enjoying this book not only because of Weir's sense of humor, but also the scientific thinking that goes along with it. Throughout the novel you really get to experience what Mark is thinking and imagine the struggles he goes through.