As in movies, he prefers books that touch on his life or interests in some way.

Cassie had been a shy stick of a child, preferring books to people.

He has confessed that he prefers books to film writing.

Jonathan Haynes was never popular, preferring books to people, even as a child.

Beijing prefers books on business management, novels and foreign language lessons.

I would prefer teen books promote healthier relationships, but hey, to each his own.

Very few would prefer highly technical books in the vernacular.

Still prefer books - but totally get the ereader thing now.

She'd preferred her music and books to all those "newfangled toys," as she called them.

Preferring books to football, Willie gets pushed around by neighborhood boys.