FabSwingers.com forum: Fact or fiction

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I (Clyde) like to read but only if I'm learning something...currently reading The photographers eye. I struggle to get into novels so gave up trying years ago.

What do you prefer, a good novel or something educational ?

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

fact for me always.

I find it entertaining as well as educational.

I seldom see the point in fictional tomes.

Mind you I like to escape into a good fictional film.... just seem to hate it in writing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Novels if I wanna switch offs brain from the educational material I'm reading, which is currently aviation navigation.

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

Depends on the pictures.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Novels mainly, sometimes biographies, for enjoyment. Work time is educational reading time for me, when I get home I want my brain to switch off.

Unless of course I want to learn something. Ive started a new obsession with growing tomatoes and hanging baskets and I've downloaded a book to get info about this.

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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago

In a crisp poke on the A814

Fiction...

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By *win PeaksCouple
over a year ago

Northamptonshire

Fiction all the way.

All genres, just as long as it holds my interest. I currently have over 1000 un-read books on my Kindle, Don't know where I will find the time to read them

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By *picenicelyCouple
over a year ago

third star on the right

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By *picenicelyCouple
over a year ago

third star on the right

Got about 5500 unread on my phone, will get round to them eventually

Have got around 2000 read tho so on the way lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In a book, fact

I get to read as much fiction as I want to in the forums

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By *picenicelyCouple
over a year ago

third star on the right

"Got about 5500 unread on my phone, will get round to them eventually

Have got around 2000 read tho so on the way lol

Both fiction and fact, although prefer fact in physical books so I can highlight and annotate

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By *adybee77Woman
over a year ago

MAMOBA, miles and miles of bugger all (Aberdeenshire)

Both, depends what mood I am in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

porn *cough* I mean 'historical romance'

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

Amy - Fiction as she loves fantasy/horror stories. For her it's an escape from everyday life and she's not into autobiographies or historical books.

Vincent - Fact every time as can't stand fiction and see no personal gain from reading it. x

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

A combination - I tend to like to read and re-read my Pratchetts before bed. But if I really want a good read it is fictional - usually some kind of social/political text or history.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some of the books that have got me thinking the most have been fiction because they often introduce aspects I'd never otherwise give thought to. (That doesn't include the filth of course..)

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"A combination - I tend to like to read and re-read my Pratchetts before bed. But if I really want a good read it is fictional - usually some kind of social/political text or history."

That should have said 'factual'! It's been a long day!

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By *ss2011Man
over a year ago

Leeds/Bradford

Can't say I prefer either as they are both great. But Absurdist literature is the bomb! I'd highly recommend reading some if you have yet to get into novels.

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By *amschwingerzCouple
over a year ago

West

Educational...I rarely read non fiction I find it boring.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A david eddings book for me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My favourite author is bill bryson

Educational AND funny

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

i like sharpes cos they are based on historical facts .. i think he gets though heroines a bit quick though

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"I (Clyde) like to read but only if I'm learning something...currently reading The photographers eye. I struggle to get into novels so gave up trying years ago.

What do you prefer, a good novel or something educational ?"

Both. I read almost anything. I'm lucky enough to speed read so I can read stuff really fast so can read a book in a few days. I usually have 3 or 4 on the go at once.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fact! I love learning hence why I'm back at college an going to Uni next year to study instrumentation and control engineering. I think I will continue to want to learn until the day I drop dead

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

Sci fi/fantasy, historical drama, fictionalised history, history, biographies, memoirs, etymology, recipe books, holistic health, mysteries etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Erik Stevenson books for me!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Fact! I love learning hence why I'm back at college an going to Uni next year to study instrumentation and control engineering. I think I will continue to want to learn until the day I drop dead"

My dad was a draughtsman for most of his working life - an old style one with big sheets of paper, pencils and protractors and compasses.

When he retired from full time work at 65 he went back to college and learned CAD.

NEVER too late to add to your knowledge and experience

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I want to get back into make up so looking to maybe take a refreshers course... I have kept up with the trends..

I would however love to study criminology however not got the funds to do it...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hmm it's a tricky one I've read quite a few novels, Stephen King's IT, Harry Potter Books & Raymond E Fiest's The Magician all were great.

But reading educational things if I can put them into practice I really enjoy as well.

Depends if i'm feeling creative or just want to get lost in a fantasy novel and let my mind wander

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Fact! I love learning hence why I'm back at college an going to Uni next year to study instrumentation and control engineering. I think I will continue to want to learn until the day I drop dead

My dad was a draughtsman for most of his working life - an old style one with big sheets of paper, pencils and protractors and compasses.

When he retired from full time work at 65 he went back to college and learned CAD.

NEVER too late to add to your knowledge and experience"

That's what I do at the moment while I'm studying, junior design engineer or AutoCAD monkey

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