What, in your opinion, is the definition of a “reader.” A person who indiscriminately reads everything in sight? A person who reads BOOKS? A person who reads, period, no matter what it is? … Or, more specific? Like the specific person who’s reading something you wrote?
Generally, a reader is a person who would read anything. No matter if they are books, magazines, newspapers, internet etc. However, I think there is a difference between reading for pleasure and reading for information (or as a profession). For example, a person may be working as a proofreader but that does not mean he/she has an interest for reading, but he/she is still considered a reader because he/she reads.
I am not sure of you, but I would like to think of a "reader" who has a passion for books. That's me, being a booklover and all.
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I think the consensus of oppinion is that a "reader" is one who reads for pleasure. :-D
Right! A "passion for books" is a good answer!
I agree that it's reading for pleasure (beyond what you "have" to read) that defines a reader, but I don't think only someone who reads books is a reader. I used to lament that my boys weren't readers because they rarely read books, until I realized my oldest reads much more than I do on the Internet. He is constantly sharing interesting tidbits he finds. That kind of reading gives him pleasure: he's not so much into stories.
Me, on the other hand, I'm a definite book lover. :-)
Passion for books - now there's a great definition!
My definition of a reader is almost exactly the same. :)
Once again, we share the same answer, Melody! Yay to us, booklovers! :D
I agree with your last statment. I reader, I believe is someone who prefers reading because they like it. Or love it! :)
I agree with the define of "reader" as havin PASSION for books. That is what I say too :) And then of course there is one who is avided reader.
Hey, I tag you again. This time "One Word Meme" :) Great BTTs -- and this time I won't be doing mine this week :(
I think a reader has a passion for books as well.
The word also makes me think of a person passionate about books, but strictly speaking I do think it applies to anyone who readers, regardless of what their reading material and their motivations are.
Hi everyone! Thanks for your comments. I'm glad to know most of us share the same sentiments about books. :)
Julia - Thanks for tagging me. I'll do the meme soon. :)
Great example about the proofreader! And I agree about a reader being someone with a passion for books. :-)
Trish, I'm glad that a lot of us readers are thinking that way. ;)