The world is full of great books， just waiting to read．【小题1】Here are some tips．

What makes you happy？

If you have a favorite hobby， look for books about that activity． You're more likely to enjoy reading a book if you're already interested in its subject．

Fiction or nonfiction？

Some books are totally made up and imagined．【小题2】 Novels， short stories， and fables（寓言）are all examples of fiction． These books can bring you to another world or help you imagine something beyond（超出） your own experience．

【小题3】 But that doesn't mean they are boring． Nonfiction books can bring to life everything from the first trip to the moon to what it's like to explore （探索）the deepest oceans．

Try both fiction and nonfiction books to see which you like better．

Find a family favorite．

What was your mother's favorite book when she was at your age？ Or your dads？【小题4】 Then you can ask them why they liked it and share your thoughts． It's a fun way to get to know your family a little better， and to find a book you ll enjoy!

Ask an expert．

Your local library is a great place to find books that you will love．【小题5】 Tell a librarian about your interests． Your librarian can help you find books that you're sure to love． Your teacher is another good person to ask．