Do you read books in your first language?

[tracydinh96]

English is my first language so yes

[dudeandduchess]

No, not really. I find that I like reading books in English rather than in my own language because I like the different writing styles of foreign authors as opposed to local authors.

[Bella_0772]

Yes, I only read and speak English. I have taken two spanish classes back in high school and at the time could read a little bit of spanish, but probably not anymore.

[Dream Catcher]

Always English (old and new) unless translated.

[SteffieK]

My first language is French. I have read a few books in French but the majority of what I read is English. Mostly because I'm in Ontario and the French section at my local chapters has only about 20 books

[kaylahar6]

My first language is English, so yes.

[Felisari]

My first language is French. I have read a few books in French but the majority of what I read is English. Mostly because I'm in Ontario and the French section at my local chapters has only about 20 books

There is some Authors, I only read in French. Like Patrick Modiano,

But for anything else, as I am a fast reader I prefer to read in Spanish, mostly. Sometimes in English which I understand mainly but make me read slower.

[Mes 2chats]

French was my first language, but I have been away from it for many years. Having read all the classics in high school/university, I don't do that route now. There are contemporary authors-I find some a bit unusual sometimes. I have enjoyed a Nora Roberts or Harlan Coben !translated, occasionally.

[JASON_READS150]

I only know one haha

[W-Harbinger]

My first language is English. However, I also enjoy trying to read short novels in other languages -- in pieces. I've recently tried to read Sea of Shadow (part of the 12 Kingdoms series) by Fuyumi Ono.

[castor]

My first language is Greek. I read both greek and english books but i find contemporary greek books of low quality but there are some "diamonds". I believe that it is better to read a book at it's original language. but that's not always possible. I;d like to learn french and spanish (i have started spanish lessons) in order to read books in that language.

-- 16 Mar 2014, 21:06 --

Books in Spanish are not dead, but many have politics deep set in. I can almost never enjoy a good book without any comment on politic parties.

i have exactly the opposite problem in greek books. Most contemporary greek literature is apolitical. and you can't be apolitic when everything is determined through politics. i don't like parties but as a citizen i am interested in politics.

[LittleWilma]

Given that my only language is English, I have to read in my first language, if I am going to read. I took French in high school, but it wasn't a well-taught class. I had to have a French Bible for it, but gave it away to a friend who was somewhat fluent in French.

[kio]

i do read in my first language mostly, granted mine is English, however. I read some in Spanish, but it's hard to find non-translated ones.

[Ropis]

I understand. Besides, English books are easier to access.

I read a lot in my first language (Portuguese).
In the past few years I started reading some authors (like Tess Gerritsen, Dean Koontz) in the originals (English) because:
(a) English books are easier to access
(b) It's cheaper (the pockets)
(c) I don't have enough patience to wait the translation
(d) so much is lost in translation
(e) there isn't a translation!

[Elaine_18]

My first language is Tagalog/Filipino and I very seldom read books written in it because although I speak the language fluently, I find reading it a challenge. Too much so that I end up no longer enjoying the story that I'm reading.