My topic for an essay is What type of books you like to read?Why?

I'm trying to come up with a thesis statement. Is this a thesis statement?

I like to read fiction books.

A thesis statement is a focused selection of text that can be anywhere from just one sentence to a few pages in size that clearly delineates the argument that will be taken in a proposed paper to be written. A thesis statement should be prepared in advance for all types of scientific writing, in order to give the paper a good structure.

It is a useful instrument for investigating the scope of the proposed paper in order to determine if it is too broad or too narrow. It is not intended to remain fixed, but can be adapted throughout the process of writing the paper as new arguments are discovered or old arguments are deemed to be irrelevant.

The thesis statement is often used in an adapted form at the beginning of the finished paper. It is considered to be better writing to not introduce the thesis statement with the words "The purpose of this paper is to..." but to reword it to make clear what will be following, and thus it is often found after a brief motivation for writing the paper.

In general, a thesis statement is a selection that explains what your document is going to be about. It also contains brief reasons why you chose this subject. For example, if you were to be doing a paper about bringing someone from the past to the present, it would most likely look like this: "The person I chose, if I could bring someone back from the past to the present would be...". You would also add the reasons which might look like this: "The reason I chose (person's name) was because..." You would add multiple reasons to your thesis statement. This however is not a thesis statement for upscale papers.

Check this site for thesis statements.

http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/thesistatement.html

You may want to include in your thesis statement why you like to read fiction.

No, "I like to read fiction books" is not a strong thesis statement for your essay. A thesis statement should clearly state your main argument or point of view on a given topic. It should also guide the organization and focus of your essay.

To create a stronger thesis statement, consider providing reasons or explanations for why you enjoy reading fiction books. For example:

"Reading fiction books is a cherished pastime of mine because they transport me to different worlds, stimulate my imagination, and allow me to gain new perspectives on life."

In this revised thesis statement, you highlight the reasons why you enjoy reading fiction books, including the escapism they offer, the imaginative stimulation they provide, and the insights they grant. This will help to set the direction for your essay and allow you to elaborate on these points in the body paragraphs.