i like reading books vs i like reading a book

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I like reading books' is a general statement expressing a preference for reading in general. 'I like reading a book' is more specific, indicating a preference for reading a particular book.

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i like reading books

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a general preference for reading books.

This phrase is used to express a general enjoyment of reading books in general.

Examples:

I like reading books on a rainy day.
She likes reading books before going to bed.
They like reading books by different authors.
He likes reading books about history.
We like reading books from the library.

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i like reading books
Lately, I like reading books.
I like reading books, listening to music, traveling, but cooking at the best times.
I like reading comic books and dressing like a dude.
Booth, I like reading actual, physical books.
I like reading fantasy and historical books.
Tonight I felt like reading a good book.
Even I don't like reading such books, and I work at the High Court.
It's like I'm reading a book.
In my spare time I like cooking, reading thriller books and go for long walks with my dog.
T.H.: When "Shakkei" was in it's early stages, I was reading books like The Soundscape by R. Murray Schafer, Haunted Weather by David Toop, The Great Animal Orchestra by Bernie Krausse...
I GUESS WHAT I'M TRYING TO SAY IS, I LIKE BOOKS FOR READING THEM.
We all love sports, like reading books and laughing, it is a warm family, join...
He likes reading books and one of his favourite is Fermat's Last Theorem by Simon Singh.
So I started reading books in pairs.
He learned English by reading books.
His passion was reading books of history.
You have tried reading books about making your relationship better.
likes reading books and watching movies, faithful, timid, not very good at sports...
You used to sit in the kitchen reading books.
My father did not understand I need to breathe, reading books.

Alternatives:

I enjoy reading books.
I love reading books.
I am fond of reading books.
Reading books is something I like.
Books are something I like to read.

i like reading a book

This phrase is correct and is used when expressing a preference for reading a specific book.

This phrase is used to express a preference for reading a particular book or a specific book at the moment.

Examples:

I like reading a book that keeps me on the edge of my seat.
She likes reading a book that makes her laugh.
They like reading a book that challenges their thinking.
He likes reading a book about space exploration.
We like reading a book recommended by a friend.

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It's like I'm reading a book.
Tonight I felt like reading a good book.
Which became like reading a book you've read before.
It's like reading a book on gardening when all you've got to do is get dirt underneath your fingernails.
Like reading a book to a cow
I like reading comic books and dressing like a dude.
Nobody wrote a book about reading a book.
You could drift this car while reading a book.
It's so much easier than reading a book.
Well, you can't become a radical feminist by reading a book.
The redhead in the park was reading a book.
So Adamovich started reading a book to villagers.
He spent the evening reading a book.
He spent the evening reading a book.
I spent two hours reading a book last night.
I am reading a book about animals.
I am reading a book about animals.
The boy reading a book is John.
Because it looked to me like you were reading a book.
I was thinking of reading a book and going to sleep.

Alternatives:

I enjoy reading this book.
I love reading this book.
I am fond of reading this book.
Reading this book is something I like.
This book is something I like to read.

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i like reading books vs i like reading a book