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Leisure Reading: Get Started

This guide will help you find popular books to read for your own personal enjoyment.

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Leisure Reading Defined

Leisure reading — also known as recreational reading, pleasure reading, free voluntary reading, and independent reading — is independent, self-selected reading of a continuous text for a wide range of personal and social purposes. It can take place in and out of school, at any time. 

"To learn to read is to light a fire."- Victor Hugo 

Leisure Reading Poll

What genre do you most enjoy reading in your free time?
Literary Fiction: 2 votes (9.52%)
Science Fiction: 1 votes (4.76%)
Fantasy: 3 votes (14.29%)
Horror: 1 votes (4.76%)
Young Adult: 2 votes (9.52%)
Poetry: 2 votes (9.52%)
Romance: 1 votes (4.76%)
Biographies: 0 votes (0%)
Graphic Novels: 2 votes (9.52%)
Mysteries: 7 votes (33.33%)
Total Votes: 21