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I like reading books. vs I like to read books.

Both phrases are correct. They convey the same meaning, but the choice between 'like reading' and 'like to read' is a matter of personal preference or style. Both forms are widely accepted and understood.
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I like reading books.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a simple and direct way to express enjoyment of the activity of reading books.

Examples:

  • I like reading books in my free time.
  • She likes reading books before going to bed.
  • They like reading books on a rainy day.
  • He likes reading books about history.
  • We like reading books together as a family.
  • May 10, 2018 ... Both are perfectly acceptable. If there was some kind of difference between them it would be, · “I like reading books” suggests you enjoy the act ...
  • Nov 15, 2019 ... Sadly, I Like Reading Books on My Phone Now. Portrait of Katie Heaney. By Katie Heaney, a freelance writer and novelist. Photo: Brigitte ...
  • Dec 12, 2017 ... I like reading books more than watching television, or alternatively; 2. I like reading books, but I like going to the cinema more, and ...
  • Nov 8, 2021 ... In my free time I like reading books. I read books to get more knowledge as a human being. Today I would like to share my favourite books ...
  • 6 days ago ... I like reading books because the characters lives are so achingly simple. Children's books are the ultimate escapism. Forget watching a TV ...
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  • Dec 15, 2022 ... I think I just discovered that I like reading books. r/bookshelf - I ...
  • Jan 18, 2017 ...I like reading books.” ... On Snapchat, two reporters for brand-new news start-up Axios, Mike Allen and Jim Vandehai, interviewed President-elect ...
  • Jul 17, 2021 ... If I like reading books to learn about random topics and new things, WEWIL? Books. Not looking for the “stuff you should know” or “300 facts ...
  • Oct 28, 2015 ... ... I like reading books alot' is the correct way ...Read more. October 28, 2015. 2. 0. Alina. Thank you very much =) And what about combination of ...

Alternatives:

  • I enjoy reading books.
  • I love reading books.
  • I am fond of reading books.
  • I have a passion for reading books.
  • I am a fan of reading books.

I like to read books.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase also expresses enjoyment of the activity of reading books, using the infinitive form 'to read.' It is a slightly more formal or structured way of stating the preference.

Examples:

  • I like to read books in the evening.
  • She likes to read books by the fireplace.
  • They like to read books on the weekends.
  • He likes to read books to relax.
  • We like to read books together as a group.
  • Themes: Animals/Nonfiction, Emerging Readers, Science & Nature, Spring & Nature Recommendations: A,K*,SLJ Age: 4-8. Guided Reading Level: C
  • May 10, 2018 ...I like to read books” suggests you concept of reading books. Both however are almost identical and used interchangeably in everyday English.
  • Sep 11, 2019 ... I like to read books, obviously, but I will never read a good majority of the books I own. I just like buying them. I like the feel of them ...
  • Dec 12, 2017 ...I like to read books” suggests you concept of reading books. Both however are almost identical and used interchangeably in everyday English ...
  • Jan 2, 2021 ... Why I like to read books · 1) Gain Knowledge. This was originally my main motivation. · 2) Exercise Your Brain. Reading is like a skill just like ...
  • Jun 20, 2019 ... I like to READ books. . @michaelmhall likes to LISTEN to them. . Not only that, he listens to them at 1.5x speed.
  • Aug 3, 2024 ... 24 likes, 1 comments - joefarace on August 3, 2024: "When I'm not shooting (and chimping) I like to read books and watch movies.
  • Aug 21, 2024 ... I like to talk, and I like to read books. So when I talk, I talk about books. In my recent guest appearance on Digital Nova Scotia's podcast ...
  • Stuff I Like to Read (Books) ... These are just a few of my favorite authors in a few categories. ... Herman Bavinck (Reformed Dogmatics, 4 Volumes; here is an ...
  • Sep 12, 2011 ... Salut ! Could you please translate for me "I like to read books" in French? So far I've gotten 'J'adore' but I'm stuck at the reading books ...

Alternatives:

  • I enjoy reading books.
  • I love reading books.
  • I am fond of reading books.
  • I have a passion for reading books.
  • I am a fan of reading books.

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