I used to read a lot of books, mainly fiction. But that was from when I was in junior high school until my college years. I kind of got turned off by books that didn't 'pick up' within my threshold for boredom and stopped reading altogether.
I did however, read books that were more practical and related to my real-life interests. That's when I began to read more non-fiction. I enjoy fiction by watching movies on DVDs or at the theater but prefer checking out books that pertain to the real world.
Interestingly, I've come across some books that kind of straddle the gray area between fiction and non-fiction. It is generally classified as New Age or Metaphysical, depending on the bookstore chain you happen to be in.
Books I've read this year are: