Well, I can´t speak for others, but I simply won´t take in account that God won´t "talk" to you or show you things apart from reading His word. God can show us what to do, answer questions we have though other people, also, and I personally believe He can talk to us, not in audible voice, but in our minds and heart (Holy Spirit).
I count dozens of times in which I was answered by God through other people, brethren, christian programs, etc. And recently I had one (of several) situation in which I was asking the Lord what to do regarding a specific situation. At some point, something told/showed me what I should do. Almost immediately, the uneasy, doubt, pain and anxiety I felt, were all gone, and I felt peace in my heart. Some hours later, from one unexpected occasion, and without counting, a sister of mine that I was knowing for the first time, simply answered me about things I was needing to know, without her even knowing I was looking for them. And it all started with the answer to my question I "heard", that I got from Him. Coincidence? I don´t believe it. So yes, I believe the Lord will speak to us (through our minds and heart) and show us what to do.
God bless you!