Things to ReadHere are some different types of things to read.Works of fiction include novels, short stories and plays, such as Shakespeare. We read fiction to enjoy stories of imagination and adventure.People read the news to learn about what's happening in the world. We can get the news in newspapers and online. When we buy something, we often need to read an instruction manual. Instruction manuals show us how to put together or install things.Non-fiction works include biographies and books about science and history. We read non-fiction to learn about different subjects and real people.We can learn about the latest scientific research in journals and academic papers. Many online University courses give a list of research papers to read.What do we read to enjoy stories of imagination?We read fiction to enjoy stories of imagination and adventure. What type of reading material includes biographies?New nonfiction works include biographies and books about science and history.