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Spend a week getting cozy with a series that goes all in on universe-building
e.g., The Worst Witch; Percy Jackson
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I understand, and listen there are fantastic short books like Of Mice and Men, The Houseguest: And Other Stories, or even more abstract like Grief is the Thing with Feathers, BUT I think a great way to get back into reading and get the stamina back in check is a good middle-grade fiction book!
Super easy, often a race to the finish, couple twists, fun characters, and lots of whimsy before adults think they are too old for whimsy.
Some options I would recommend to start are Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All, Matilda, Hatchet, The Alchemist, The Secret Garden or even a Percy Jackson!
Itโs important to remember reading is fun so starting with a fun book is a great trick!
Jan 21, 2025
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the tail of emily windsnap (mermaids)
mysterious benedict society (mystery)
uglies (scifi)
chronicles of narnia (fantasy)
Feb 28, 2024
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of this one series but I remember reading it as a middle schooler in the early-00's and it was about a group of children with supernatural abilities. one girl was telepathic and listened to metal to drown out peoples thoughts, and there were some dark creatures that caused magnetic disturbances (paperclips made a big appearance) and now that I've written it out it sounds quite a bit like stranger things.
but also,
Redwall
Captain Underpants
Animorphs
Incarnations of Immortality (which was v much not age appropriate mom what were you thinking)
The Wheel of Time series
The Dark Tower series
Feb 28, 2024
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Fricelli! Capricci! Ditalini! Delight in the dozens (hundreds?) of ways humans have rolled out and reshaped dough. Is there a poster of pastas you can color in every time you try a new shape? Should be.
Feb 7, 2024
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As a phrase, overdone. As an observation, tends to discourage action. Be gone.
Oct 12, 2024
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Rip and dip some freshly baked bread. Fancy, but relatable.
Feb 15, 2024