What do you like reading?

Experts have said that it's not just reading books that's good for kids - reading magazines, websites and emails can also improve your reading power.

So we wondered, what do you like reading? Do you like sci-fi magazines or find yourself glued to the gaming cheat sites online?

Or if you do like books, what are you favourite? Do you have one author you like?

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Your comments

"I think magazines are great coz some people are bored by the concept of reading a really long book, so magazines keep their brains working."

Becca, 12, Cheshire, England

"I like books but they do seem to be a bit of a waste of money to me, so I'm putting my local library to good use."

John, 13, Liverpool, England

"I like reading football magazines like Match and Shoot."

Daniel, 11, Staffordshire, England

"I like reading the things on my game consoles because they help me finish the games. The best sort of reading is a good book!"

Gareth, 11, Toulouse, France

"It may seem odd, but I love reading the teletext on the TV."

Kairi, 13, Cornwall, England

"I love reading exciting books that are full of fantasy, or books full of action and adventure! I love Harry Potter and Alex Rider, as well as Alpha Force!"

Alicia, 11, Worcestershire, England

"I love reading Bliss and Mizz, but I also like Jacqueline Wilson."

Sophia, 11, Bristol, England

"I love reading the High School Musical magazine because it's from my favourite film."

Lucy, 10, Swansea, Wales

"I don't really read magazines. I read books like Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park and The Legend of Huma."

Rachel, 13, London, England

"I like reading any kind of books and also Mizz magazine!"

Jess, 12, Mid Glamorgan, Wales

"I don't mind what I read, I just love reading. If it's a book, I'll pick it up and read it for the next two or three hours!"

Ellie, 11, Cambridge, England

"I love reading Go Girl, Beano and Girl Talk magazines. I love reading books as well."

Beth, 9, Carmarthen, Wales

"I love reading, once I start I can't stop, but I only read funny books not boring books."

Marie, 10, Yorkshire, England

"I love to read all books from Jacqueline Wilson to Enid Blyton! My favourite Jacqueline Wilson book is the Dustbin Baby because it is such a moving tale! I also like to read comics such as Girl Talk and Top of the Pops!"

Marnie, 10, Wirral, England

"I really enjoy reading fan fictions on the internet- it gives you a new perspective on the story."

Lily, 13, Cambridge, England

"Books are a funny thing for me, as I am one of those people who always have to read the first chapter before I know I like it."

Isabelle, 10, New Malden, UK

"Darren Shan is the ultimate author. His books are full of action, adventure and mystery."

Tomas, 13, Bangor, Wales

"I love reading the Beano and Dandy."

Ellie, 10, Wales "I absolutely love reading Anthony Horowitz books!"

Michael, 11, Chesterfield, England

"I collect the Beano every week, it's good but I also love reading books. I've just finished reading all of the Series of Unfortunate Events books by Lemony Snicket."

Shelby, 11, Barnsley, England

"I like loads of different things. I like Jacqueline Wilson, Harry Potter and Georgia Nicholson books, and I like Mizz and TOTP magazines. I also read the Newsround website and emails from my friends."

Ella, 12, Brighton, England

"I like reading Top Gear magazine because it's so cool!"

Helena, 12, Harrogate, England

"I like reading gossip mags because they have updates about your fave celebs and they have great pics! I also like reading books because they are a good source of education, and they are interesting."

Talla, 11, Hong Kong

"I love reading novels, Malorie Blackman is a favourite."

Molly, 10, Ossett, UK

"I like reading the High School Musical magazine because it's fun and easy to read with comic strips and prizes to win."

Eilidh, 9, Saltcoats, Scotland

"I love to read Go Girl and other magazines. I really like Jacqueline Wilson books too."

Lorna, 9, Dublin, Ireland

"I really enjoy reading horror and adventure books. I have finished Skullduggery Pleasant in two days. But I do read magazines like Go Girl and Shout."

Gemma, 11, Doncaster, England

"I am not a really big reader but when I do read it's about fashion :}"

Amber, 13, Pengam, Wales

"I love reading craft magazines and Girl Talk, but I would still prefer to read books."

Anna, 12, Hillsborough N. Ireland

"I love to read the Beano! It's my favourite comic!"

Richard, 9, Tunbridge, England

"I read Jacqueline Wilson and Meg Cabot's books and I read Mizz, Shout, Bliss and Sugar magazine"

Lucinda, 12, London, England

"I love Anthony Horowitz as his books are exciting but I also LOVE to read the Lego website or find out all the cheats online for the Simpsons on PS2."

Matthew, 11, St Albans

"I love to read novels, in fact any interesting books are great, Especially the Harry Potter series!"

Rebecca, 13, Warwick, England

"I don't like reading because I can't get into any of the books out!"

Aaron, 11, Bristol, England

"I am terrible when it comes to reading! If my school teacher gives me a book to read and I don't like the look of it I will say that I am not willing to read this rubbish book. But the thing I love to read is comics and magazines! Especially, gossip mags!!! They are great!!"

Katie, 12, Orpington, England

"I like reading web stuff, magazines and books."

Charlotte, 13, Melton Mowbray, England

"I like to read Girl Talk and the Simpsons, but I like to read books more than magazines."

Gemma, 11, Richmond, England

"I like reading newspapers, you get to find out what's happening all over the world! I think that newspapers are extremely interesting!"

Louise, 11, Galgate, England

"I love reading mystery books like Series of Unfortunate Events but girls' magazines are also top of my list."

Jharna, 10, Worthing, England

"I love reading, action packed books, adventure, and sometimes sci-fi books. But all the time it depends on the story line because if I read a book I really like the story line to be perfect!"

Sunaina, 13, London, England

"I think that if you read a book it is part of your education and yes it is a really good idea too read a book at least once every day."

Nadine, 10, Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom

"I love Harry Potter books. They're the best!"

Shannon, 13, Fife, Scotland