I don’t think there is a right or wrong way to read about. From having a paperback/hardback, to an e-reader or having an audiobook. Read, enjoy a book in whatever medium is available to you and however you feel most engaged.

Oh, and read what you want too. There needn’t be hard and fast words about who reads what and why. I for one, have a variety of genres, fiction and non-fiction on my e-reader. Read what you fancy and form your own opinion. There are always going to be those who debate and discuss. In some part, that’s exactly what fandom’s and book clubs do and do it very well.

It’s okay to like a book, not like it, be carried away or think a book really isn’t for you. I’m not entirely sure who is served by book snobbery. Okay, it does help if readers like books. This does help market demand and readers finding your work. I guess my challenges is when comments arise such as you shouldn’t read that, read this instead. This is better, I prefer that. Why you reading that for, read something else.

Books that are banned, books that are criticised; that’s an interesting avenue to. For me personally, I do my best to respect books. For example, I was raised in a household where you didn’t put books on the floor. We might not have lots of them, but I was raised to respect them, value them; keep them safe. In many instances, I’ve done by best to donate books to a loving home once I’ve had my fill of them.

There are many people in this world who don’t have the same access to books. On a daily basis, libraries and community centres are closing down. I have fond memories of visiting the library whilst growing up. Even as an adult, I find libraries fascinating sanctuary spaces. The same goes for bookshops. As an author, I’ve had the privilege of being stocked in a couple. I dream of being in a library one day.

And if you like me, want to grab a few copies. There’s a form on here somewhere. I’ll even sign them for you.