I never really considered myself religious. When I was a teen I was an atheist for a long while. Then I moved to a new-age kind of spirituality. But now I'm more of a pantheist believer that God is just a representation of all consciousness (omniscience), energy (omnipotence), and light (omnipresence.)
I'm more curious to read the Bible now. I've read either here or on TheDonald that the King James is the way to go. Do you think so? And where do you begin reading? Cover to cover? Or read certain passages at a time?
The first four books of the New Testament are called the gospels which are the accounts of Jesus. I’d suggest starting there. The gospel of John is a good first read.
As for versions/translations, choose what fits your reading level. Details and nuance aren’t a concern in the early going.
If you like audio books or have lots of time to listen but not read, try one of the Bible apps that does audio. Listening allows you to get through the Bible much quicker than sitting down and reading.