Experienced readers are avid readers; making choices from a wide range of material. They are comfortable with reading both silently and aloud to others. They are likely to be developing strong reading preferences and showing interest in new authors and genres. They recommend books to others based on their own reading preferences, giving reasons for their choices. They ask questions to enhance their understanding of the text and are able to make comparisons within and across different texts. They are more able to appreciate nuances and subtleties in text.