I like reading a book. vs I like to read a book.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I like reading a book.' is more commonly used in British English, while 'I like to read a book.' is more common in American English. The choice between 'reading' and 'to read' depends on personal preference and regional variations.

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I like reading a book.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English.

This phrase is used to express a general enjoyment of the activity of reading a book.

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It's like I'm reading a book.
Tonight I felt like reading a good book.
While I was kidnapped, they made me keep reading a book.
I'm just sitting at home reading a book.
You could drift this car while reading a book.
It's so much easier than reading a book.
I actually saw him reading a book.
Tom sat by the window, reading a book.
Tom stayed up all night reading a book.
He spent the evening reading a book.
He spent the evening reading a book.
He was sitting and reading a book.
Beside me, Christina - my wife - is reading a book.
In fact, I see Stewie reading a book.
The redhead in the park was reading a book.
It looked to me like you were reading a book.
Well, you can't become a radical feminist by reading a book.
I met a boy who could see what people are thinking, like he was reading a book.
I was just... I was reading a book.
Santa told me she has been reading a book.

Alternatives:

I enjoy reading a book.
I love reading a book.
I am fond of reading a book.
Reading a book is something I like.
I find reading a book enjoyable.

I like to read a book.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in American English.

This phrase is used to express a general enjoyment of the activity of reading a book.

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I can only assume the driver stopped off halfway round to read a book.
I tried to read a book.
I just can't focus enough to read a book.
- Not to read a book.
Not like you to read a book.
But she wouldn't have come to read a book.
Other than the fact that he likes to read books.
Gina got really nervous, and she told me to read a book.
- I've got to read a book.
The thing is, you can't really pretend to read a book.
It takes me a month to read a book. I should give her at least that long for to write one.
Otherwise go and read a book.
Count your lucky stars, read a book.
All this because a dame reads a book.
You can take a class or read a book.
Baby, just read a book.
Seriously, guys, read a book.
A copper who's read a book.
Hoyt, go read a book.
Stay home, read a book.

Alternatives:

I enjoy reading a book.
I love reading a book.
I am fond of reading a book.
Reading a book is something I like.
I find reading a book enjoyable.

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I like reading a book. vs I like to read a book.