I am afraid that I get told off for reading fiction instead of expanding my mind - that particular book is a Ken Follet one. I really do like historical fiction but also any history books talking about the 19th century and going backwards. What about you?
And you are correct in that I am finding the fact that I have more time the most valuable benefit in living out in the sticks.
I mostly read fantasy and sci-fi these days. My logic is that if I can read a novel, or a drama, or whatever, why not also add interesting setting on top of it? I actually just published a post on some sci-fi books, heh.
The other thing I read are classics. I mean, I've read The Three Musketeers, Les Miserables, The Count of Monte Christo and others in elementary school. I also like stuff in the David Eggers or James Frey style... I just like reading, ok? :P
Also, pish-posh, the act of reading by itself makes you smarter and works your mind out. What you read is much less important than actually reading. I also get enough serious reading as a philosophy grad student, y'know?
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