Do you read books “meant” for other age groups? Adult books when you were a child; Young-Adult books now that you’re grown; Picture books just for kicks … You know … books not “meant” for you. Or do you pretty much stick to what’s written for people your age?

I hate the age categories.  Instead of looking at these incredibly arbitrary distinctions, we should be looking at reading levels and interests. When I was in elementary school, those books that were deemed "age-appropriate" for me were way too easy and stupid.  I started reading "teen" and "adult classic" books.  And I turned out just fine.  My teachers even encouraged me to read books above my age level.  I like the reading level classifications for children's books.  They give people a much better idea as to the strength of the vocabulary.  But once a person gains enough vocabulary to read most things, why are we going to pigeon hole him or her into an arbitrary category?  Don't

I pick up just about anything that looks interesting.  I read picture books.  I read independent readers (one of my favorite all time books is From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler).  I read Young Adult.  I read adult classics.  I read pulp fiction.  I read romance.  I read science fiction.  I read Christian fiction.  I read horror.  I read mystery.  I read cook books.  I read media related books.  I read history books.  I read textbooks (mostly to spot the inaccuracies).  I read science books.  Should I go on?  My point is that age categories are crap.  It's more about the quality of the book.  Is it well-written?  Does it sound interesting to you?  Then read it.