I haven't read a fiction book since highschool, many years ago. I have been an avid nonfiction reader and I spend all my free time reading. I have always seen fiction as being a complete waste of time like video games for the eyes. Today, my sister came over and brought me a present, the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit paperback box set. I didn't want to be rude and say I don't read fiction and tell her I didn't want it so I thanked her and took it. I have never watched the Lord of the Rings or the Hobbit so I decided to just start reading the first book.

It's pretty interesting but my mind would start having thoughts that I have a list of important books to read and I'm wasting my time reading this stuff when I can be learning useful information that I can apply to my work and personal life.

I'm not sure how to get over it. I was pondering when I put the book down that I don't watch TV shows, play video games or watch movies. I only read and the only things I read are for information and how I'm really missing out on a good story. I want to try reading fiction but I don't know how to get over the "wasting time" feeling and thoughts. Any ideas?